Information processing method, device, and storage medium

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of communication, and provide an information processing method and device, and a storage medium. The method is applied to a user equipment, and includes: sending a first message; wherein the first message is used to request a serving device to feed back positioning assistance information; the first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, and the first assistance data information field carries first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user equipment. Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide a way of obtaining the positioning assistance information based on AI positioning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to an information processing method, apparatus, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made continuous breakthroughs in multiple fields. The ongoing development of fields such as intelligent voice and computer vision has not only brought a wide variety of applications to smart terminals, but has also found widespread use in education, transportation, home, healthcare, retail, security, and many other sectors, bringing convenience to people's lives while promoting industrial upgrading across various industries. AI technology is also accelerating its cross-disciplinary integration with other disciplines, combining knowledge from different fields while providing new directions and methods for the development of various disciplines.

[0003] In the field of mobile communications, 3GPP Release 18 established a research project on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the wireless air interface. This project aims to investigate how to introduce AI technology into the wireless air interface and explore how AI technology can assist and improve wireless transmission technology. Furthermore, the method of positioning based on AI models will be further studied. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides an information processing method, apparatus, and storage medium, which can provide an indication method for status information in an enhanced multi-link mode.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an information processing method applied to a user equipment, the method comprising:

[0006] Send a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information;

[0007] The aforementioned first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, wherein the first assistance data information field carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user equipment.

[0008] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an information processing method applied to a service device, the method comprising:

[0009] Receive a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information.

[0010] The aforementioned first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, wherein the first assistance data information field carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device.

[0011] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a user equipment, including:

[0012] The transceiver module is used to send a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information.

[0013] The aforementioned first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, wherein the first assistance data information field carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user equipment.

[0014] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a service device, including:

[0015] The transceiver module is used to receive a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information.

[0016] The aforementioned first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, wherein the first assistance data information field carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device.

[0017] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a user equipment including one or more processors;

[0018] The method is used to perform the information processing method provided in the first aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0019] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a service device including one or more processors;

[0020] The aforementioned service equipment is used to execute the information processing method provided in the second aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0021] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the information processing methods provided in the first and / or second aspects of embodiments of this disclosure.

[0022] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system including a user equipment and a service equipment; wherein the user equipment is configured to perform the method described in the first aspect, and the service equipment is configured to perform the method described in the second aspect.

[0023] Based on the information processing method, device, and storage medium provided in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for providing feedback of positioning assistance information can be provided.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of embodiments of this disclosure will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this disclosure will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 2a This is one of the interactive schematic diagrams of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 2b This is one of the interactive schematic diagrams of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 3 This is one of the schematic flowcharts of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a second schematic flowchart of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a third schematic flowchart of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a fourth schematic flowchart of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the user equipment proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the service device proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0037] This disclosure provides an information processing method, apparatus, and storage medium.

[0038] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an information processing method, which is executed by a user equipment and includes:

[0039] Send a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information;

[0040] The aforementioned first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, wherein the first assistance data information field carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user equipment.

[0041] In the above embodiments, the user equipment can request the service equipment to provide location assistance information through the first message, and can also request the service equipment to provide specific location assistance information for AI positioning through the first assistance data information field in the first message, which helps to improve the process of obtaining location assistance information for AI positioning.

[0042] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields;

[0043] At least two of the aforementioned first assistance data information domains correspond to different localization methods; or, at least two of the aforementioned first assistance data information domains correspond to different localization methods, and the output parameters of the AI ​​models have different parameter types.

[0044] In the above embodiments, the user equipment can distinguish the first assistance data information domain by the parameter type of the output parameters of the positioning method or the AI ​​model, which is beneficial to improving the efficiency of obtaining positioning assistance information by AI positioning.

[0045] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the above-described positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning;

[0046] The first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to the direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to the indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

[0047] In the above embodiments, the user equipment can request positioning assistance information for different positioning methods through different assistance data information fields in the first message, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy of the request for positioning assistance information and the efficiency of obtaining it.

[0048] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the above parameter types include at least one of the following:

[0049] Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

[0050] In the above embodiments, the user equipment can distinguish the first assistance data information domain through different parameter types, which is beneficial to improving the efficiency of obtaining positioning assistance information for AI positioning.

[0051] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the content of the first parameter mentioned above includes at least one of the following:

[0052] The identification information of the cell where the aforementioned user equipment is located;

[0053] Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) Assistance Information, which includes the PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells;

[0054] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0055] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0056] Auxiliary information for downlink positioning reference signals on demand;

[0057] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0058] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario of the aforementioned user equipment.

[0059] In the above embodiments, the user equipment can request multiple parameters from the AI ​​positioning assistance information through the first message, which is beneficial to further highlight the diversity of the AI ​​positioning assistance parameters and their applicability.

[0060] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments the above method further includes:

[0061] Receive a second message from the aforementioned service device; wherein the second message is used to provide location assistance information.

[0062] The aforementioned second message includes at least one second assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, and the aforementioned second assistance data information field carries the second parameter content of the aforementioned positioning assistance information provided by the aforementioned service device.

[0063] In the above embodiments, the service device can feed back location assistance information to the user device through the second message, and can also feed back specific location assistance information for AI positioning through the second assistance data information field in the second message, which is beneficial to improving the process of obtaining location assistance information for AI positioning.

[0064] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields;

[0065] At least two of the aforementioned second assistance data information domains have different localization methods; or, at least two of the aforementioned second assistance data information domains have different parameter types output by the AI ​​models used for their localization methods.

[0066] In the above embodiments, the service device can distinguish the second assistance data information domain by the parameter type of the output parameters of the positioning method or the AI ​​model, which is beneficial to improving the feedback efficiency of the positioning assistance information of AI positioning.

[0067] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the above-described positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning;

[0068] The second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

[0069] In the above embodiments, the service device can feed back positioning assistance information for different positioning methods through different assistance data information fields in the second message, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy of AI positioning's positioning assistance information request and feedback efficiency.

[0070] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the above parameter types include at least one of the following:

[0071] Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

[0072] In the above embodiments, the service device can distinguish the second assistance data information domain through different parameter types, which is beneficial to improving the feedback efficiency of AI positioning assistance information.

[0073] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the content of the second parameter mentioned above includes at least one of the following:

[0074] The identification information of the cell where the aforementioned user equipment is located;

[0075] Downlink PRS auxiliary information, including the PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells;

[0076] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0077] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0078] Auxiliary information for downlink positioning signals on demand;

[0079] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0080] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario of the aforementioned user equipment;

[0081] Information regarding the reason for the location assistance failure.

[0082] In the above embodiments, the service device can provide feedback on multiple parameters in the AI ​​positioning assistance information through the second message, which is beneficial to further improve the diversity of AI positioning assistance parameters and its applicability.

[0083] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an information processing method, which is executed by a service device, and the method includes:

[0084] Receive a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information.

[0085] The aforementioned first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, wherein the first assistance data information field carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device.

[0086] In the above embodiments, the user equipment can request the service equipment to provide location assistance information through the first message, and can also request the service equipment to provide specific location assistance information for AI positioning through the first assistance data information field in the first message, which helps to improve the process of obtaining location assistance information for AI positioning.

[0087] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first message mentioned above includes multiple first assistance data information fields;

[0088] At least two of the aforementioned first assistance data information domains correspond to different localization methods; or, at least two of the aforementioned first assistance data information domains correspond to different localization methods, and the output parameters of the AI ​​models have different parameter types.

[0089] In the above embodiments, the user equipment can distinguish the first assistance data information domain by the parameter type of the output parameters of the positioning method or the AI ​​model, which is beneficial to improving the efficiency of obtaining positioning assistance information by AI positioning.

[0090] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the above-described positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning;

[0091] The first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to the direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to the indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

[0092] In the above embodiments, the user equipment can request positioning assistance information for different positioning methods through different assistance data information fields in the first message, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy of the request for positioning assistance information and the efficiency of obtaining it.

[0093] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the above parameter types include at least one of the following:

[0094] Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

[0095] In the above embodiments, the user equipment can distinguish the first assistance data information domain through different parameter types, which is beneficial to improving the efficiency of obtaining positioning assistance information for AI positioning.

[0096] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the content of the first parameter mentioned above includes at least one of the following:

[0097] The identification information of the cell where the aforementioned user equipment is located;

[0098] Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) Assistance Information, which includes the PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells;

[0099] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0100] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0101] Auxiliary information for downlink positioning reference signals on demand;

[0102] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0103] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario of the aforementioned user equipment.

[0104] In the above embodiments, the user equipment can request multiple parameters from the AI ​​positioning assistance information through the first message, which is beneficial to further highlight the diversity of the AI ​​positioning assistance parameters and their applicability.

[0105] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments the above method further includes:

[0106] Receive a second message from the aforementioned service device; wherein the second message is used to provide location assistance information.

[0107] The aforementioned second message includes at least one second assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, and the aforementioned second assistance data information field carries the second parameter content of the aforementioned positioning assistance information provided by the aforementioned service device.

[0108] In the above embodiments, the service device can feed back location assistance information to the user device through the second message, and can also feed back specific location assistance information for AI positioning through the second assistance data information field in the second message, which is beneficial to improving the process of obtaining location assistance information for AI positioning.

[0109] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields.

[0110] At least two of the aforementioned second assistance data information domains have different localization methods; or, at least two of the aforementioned second assistance data information domains have different parameter types output by the AI ​​models used for their localization methods.

[0111] In the above embodiments, the service device can distinguish the second assistance data information domain by the parameter type of the output parameters of the positioning method or the AI ​​model, which is beneficial to improving the feedback efficiency of the positioning assistance information of AI positioning.

[0112] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the above-described positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning;

[0113] The second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

[0114] In the above embodiments, the service device can feed back positioning assistance information for different positioning methods through different assistance data information fields in the second message, which is beneficial to improve the accuracy of AI positioning's positioning assistance information request and feedback efficiency.

[0115] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the above parameter types include at least one of the following:

[0116] Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

[0117] In the above embodiments, the service device can distinguish the second assistance data information domain through different parameter types, which is beneficial to improving the feedback efficiency of AI positioning assistance information.

[0118] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the content of the second parameter mentioned above includes at least one of the following:

[0119] The identification information of the cell where the aforementioned user equipment is located;

[0120] Downlink PRS auxiliary information, including the PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells;

[0121] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0122] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0123] Auxiliary information for downlink positioning signals on demand;

[0124] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0125] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario of the aforementioned user equipment;

[0126] Information regarding the reason for the location assistance failure.

[0127] In the above embodiments, the service device can provide feedback on multiple parameters in the AI ​​positioning assistance information through the second message, which is beneficial to further improve the diversity of AI positioning assistance parameters and its applicability.

[0128] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a user equipment, including:

[0129] The transceiver module is used to send a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information.

[0130] The aforementioned first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, wherein the first assistance data information field carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user equipment.

[0131] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a service device, including:

[0132] The transceiver module is used to receive a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information.

[0133] The aforementioned first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, wherein the first assistance data information field carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device.

[0134] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a user equipment including one or more processors;

[0135] The aforementioned user equipment is used to perform the information processing method provided by the first aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0136] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a service device including one or more processors;

[0137] The aforementioned service equipment is used to perform the information processing method provided by the second aspect and its optional embodiments.

[0138] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, including one or more processors;

[0139] The aforementioned communication equipment can be used as a user equipment to perform the information processing method provided by the first aspect and its optional embodiments, and the aforementioned communication equipment can be used as a service equipment to perform the information processing method provided by the second aspect and its optional embodiments.

[0140] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the methods described in the first aspect, the second aspect, optional embodiments of the first aspect, and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0141] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the methods described in the first aspect, the second aspect, optional embodiments of the first aspect, and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0142] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in the first aspect, the second aspect, optional embodiments of the first aspect, and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0143] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described in the first aspect, the second aspect, optional embodiments of the first aspect, and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0144] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system including a service device and a user device; wherein the user device is configured to perform the methods described in the first aspect and optional embodiments thereof, and the service device is configured to perform the methods described in the second aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0145] It is understood that the aforementioned user equipment, service equipment, communication system, communication device, storage medium, program product, computer program, chip, or chip system are all used to perform the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0146] This disclosure provides an information processing method, apparatus, and storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "information processing method" and "information processing device" can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "communication device" and "information processing device," and the terms "information processing system" and "communication system."

[0147] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0148] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0149] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0150] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the aforementioned," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular or a plural expression.

[0151] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0152] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0153] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0154] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0155] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0156] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0157] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0158] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0159] In some embodiments, the apparatus and device may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they may also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "body", etc.

[0160] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network devices, core network devices, etc.

[0161] 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," or "fixed station." In some embodiments, it may also be understood as "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cellgroup," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," or "bandwidth part (BWP)," etc.

[0162] 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.

[0163] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0164] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0165] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0166] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0167] like Figure 1 As shown, the communication system 100 includes user equipment 101 and service equipment 102.

[0168] In some embodiments, user equipment 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0169] In some embodiments, the service device 102 may be a node or device that connects user equipment to a wireless network. The service device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: a Location Management Function (LMF) network element, an evolved Node B (eNB), a next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), a next-generation Node B (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved node B (HeNB) in a 5G communication system, 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 RAN, a cloud RAN, a base station in other communication systems, and an access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0170] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interface between the service equipment and the user equipment involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be changed to the internal interface of Open RAN. The process and information interaction between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0171] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0172] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to Figure 1 The communication system 100 shown, or a part thereof, but not limited to it. Figure 1 The entities shown are illustrative; a communication system may include... Figure 1 All or part of the main body, or may include Figure 1 Other entities besides the main body, the number and form of each entity are arbitrary, each entity can be physical or virtual, the connection relationship between the entities is illustrative, the entities can be unconnected or connected, and the connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0173] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Futuregeneration radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0174] Figure 2a This is one of the interactive schematic diagrams of the information processing method shown in the embodiments of this disclosure. For example... Figure 2a As shown, the information processing method involved in this disclosure includes:

[0175] Step S21: The user equipment sends a first message to the service equipment.

[0176] In some embodiments, the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information, which is used to assist the user device in positioning.

[0177] In some embodiments, the first message may be a RequestAssistanceData signaling message, or it may be other message frames or signaling sent by the user equipment to the service equipment, without limitation.

[0178] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI), the first assistance data information field carrying first parameter content of the location assistance information requested by the user device.

[0179] The first parameter content is used to indicate the specific parameters included in the location assistance information requested by the user equipment.

[0180] In some embodiments, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields, and at least two of the first assistance data information fields correspond to different positioning methods.

[0181] The positioning methods include direct positioning and / or indirect positioning.

[0182] The first assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device using direct positioning. In other words, the first assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning is used to request the service device to provide positioning assistance information using direct positioning, and the first parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information requested from the service device.

[0183] Optionally, the first parameter content requested by the first assistance data information field corresponding to direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters.

[0184] The first assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user equipment using indirect positioning. In other words, the first assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning is used to request the service device to provide positioning assistance information using indirect positioning, and the first parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information requested from the service device.

[0185] Optionally, the first parameter content requested by the first assistance data information field corresponding to indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinates.

[0186] As an example, the first message includes two first assistance data information fields, which correspond to direct positioning and indirect positioning, respectively.

[0187] In some embodiments, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields, and the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the localization method corresponding to at least two of the first assistance data information fields are different.

[0188] Optionally, the output parameters of the AI ​​model may include at least one of the following: localization coordinate parameters, time of arrival parameters, and decision parameters for line of sight (LOS) or non-line of sight.

[0189] In mobile communication network planning, LOS typically corresponds to open environments with good visibility, such as plains and mountainous areas. In these cases, the wireless signal can be directly transmitted to the receiver without the need for relays or base stations to enhance the signal. NLOS, on the other hand, typically corresponds to complex environments such as urban areas and inside buildings, requiring measures (such as adding base stations or using WiFi) to enhance the signal and ensure communication stability and reliability.

[0190] As an example, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields. The parameter type of the output parameter of the AI ​​model in the positioning method corresponding to each first assistance data information field is one of the following: positioning coordinate parameter, arrival time parameter, and decision parameter for line of sight or non-line of sight. The parameter types corresponding to different first assistance data information fields are different.

[0191] In some embodiments, the content of the first parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0192] The identification information of the community where the user equipment is located;

[0193] Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) auxiliary information, which includes the reference cell of the user equipment and the PRS configuration information of the neighboring cells of the reference cell;

[0194] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0195] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0196] Auxiliary information for On-demand Positioning Reference Signals (On-demand PRS);

[0197] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the following: the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0198] Parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located;

[0199] The identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located includes, but is not limited to, the cell ID, etc., and is not restricted here.

[0200] The auxiliary information used for positioning calculations includes, but is not limited to, the location information of the Transmission and Receiving Point (TRP), beam information, or timing error, etc., which are not restricted here.

[0201] Among them, the auxiliary information for the on-demand downlink positioning reference signal can be the relevant information requested by nr-on-demand-DL-PRS-Request for sending the on-demand DL-PRS request, including but not limited to available on-demand-PRS.

[0202] The aforementioned communication scenarios include, but are not limited to, office scenarios, factory scenarios, and scenarios requesting data collection and information collection, etc., and the specific scenario classification method is not limited here. Furthermore, the user equipment can determine whether to use an AI-based positioning method for positioning and determine the AI ​​model used for positioning based on the communication scenario indicated by the service equipment.

[0203] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located may include the identification information and / or configuration information of the AI ​​positioning model used by the user equipment in the communication scenario.

[0204] In some embodiments, the first message may include one or more first information fields, each first information field being used to request the service device to provide feedback on a parameter content in the location assistance information requested by the user device, that is, each parameter content of the first parameter content can be regarded as a first information field.

[0205] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting identification information of the cell in which the user equipment is located.

[0206] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting downlink positioning reference signal assistance information.

[0207] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting PRS configuration information based on AI positioning.

[0208] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting assistance in location calculations.

[0209] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting auxiliary information for on-demand downlink positioning reference signals.

[0210] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting associated information for AI positioning.

[0211] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user device is located.

[0212] Optionally, the first message may include the aforementioned first information field in the first assistance data information field to request the service device to provide corresponding positioning assistance information (i.e., corresponding parameter content).

[0213] Optionally, the aforementioned first information field can be any other information field in the first message besides the first assistance data information field, or it can be a sub-information field of the first assistance data information field; no restriction is imposed here.

[0214] In step S22, the service device sends a second message to the user device.

[0215] In some embodiments, after receiving a first message from a user equipment, the service device may send a second message back to the user equipment.

[0216] In some embodiments, the second message is used to provide feedback on the location assistance information requested by the user equipment through the first message.

[0217] In some embodiments, the second message may be a ProvideAssistanceData signaling message, or it may be other message frames or signaling messages sent by the serving device to the user equipment, such as system messages, etc., without limitation.

[0218] In some embodiments, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields, and at least two of the second assistance data information fields correspond to different positioning methods.

[0219] The positioning methods include direct positioning and / or indirect positioning.

[0220] Specifically, the second assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning carries the second parameter content of the positioning assistance information using direct positioning that is fed back to the user equipment. In other words, the second assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning is used to feed back positioning assistance information using direct positioning to the user equipment, and the second parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information fed back to the user equipment.

[0221] Optionally, the second parameter content requested by the second assistance data information field corresponding to direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters.

[0222] The second assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning carries the second parameter content of the positioning assistance information using indirect positioning, which is fed back to the user equipment. In other words, the second assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning is used to feed back positioning assistance information using indirect positioning to the user equipment, and the second parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information fed back to the user equipment.

[0223] Optionally, the second parameter content requested by the second assistance data information field corresponding to indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinates.

[0224] As an example, the second message includes two second assistance data information fields, which correspond to direct positioning and indirect positioning, respectively.

[0225] In some embodiments, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields, and the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the localization method corresponding to at least two of the second assistance data information fields are different.

[0226] Optionally, the output parameters of the AI ​​model may include at least one of the following: localization coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line of sight (LOS) or non-line of sight.

[0227] In mobile communication network planning, LOS typically corresponds to open environments with good visibility, such as plains and mountainous areas. In these cases, the wireless signal can be directly transmitted to the receiver without the need for relays or base stations to enhance the signal. NLOS, on the other hand, typically corresponds to complex environments such as urban areas and inside buildings, requiring measures (such as adding base stations or using WiFi) to enhance the signal and ensure communication stability and reliability.

[0228] As an example, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields. The parameter type of the output parameter of the AI ​​model in the positioning method corresponding to each second assistance data information field is one of the following: positioning coordinate parameter, arrival time parameter, and decision parameter for line of sight or non-line of sight. The parameter types corresponding to different second assistance data information fields are different.

[0229] In some embodiments, the second parameter content includes at least one of the following:

[0230] The identification information of the community where the user equipment is located;

[0231] Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) auxiliary information, which includes the reference cell of the user equipment and the PRS configuration information of the neighboring cells of the reference cell;

[0232] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0233] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0234] Auxiliary information for On-demand Positioning Reference Signals (On-demand PRS);

[0235] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the following: the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0236] Parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located;

[0237] Information regarding the reason for the location assistance failure.

[0238] The reason information for the failure of positioning assistance includes at least one of the reasons for failure caused by the service side or the reason for failure caused by the terminal side.

[0239] The identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located includes, but is not limited to, the cell ID, etc., and is not restricted here.

[0240] The auxiliary information used for positioning calculations includes, but is not limited to, the location information of the Transmission and Receiving Point (TRP), beam information, or timing error, which are related to positioning.

[0241] Among them, the auxiliary information for the on-demand downlink positioning reference signal can be the relevant information requested by nr-on-demand-DL-PRS-Request for sending the on-demand DL-PRS request, including but not limited to available on-demand-PRS.

[0242] The aforementioned communication scenarios include, but are not limited to, office scenarios, factory scenarios, and scenarios requesting data collection and information, etc., and the specific scenario classification method is not limited here. Furthermore, the user equipment can determine whether to use an AI-based positioning method for positioning and determine the AI ​​model used for positioning based on the communication scenario indicated by the service equipment.

[0243] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located may include the identification information and / or configuration information of the AI ​​positioning model used by the user equipment in the communication scenario.

[0244] In some embodiments, the second message may include one or more second information fields, each second information field being used to feed back to the user equipment a parameter content from the location assistance information requested by the user equipment, that is, each parameter content of the second parameter content can be regarded as a second information field.

[0245] As an example, if the first message requests the serving device to provide the identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located.

[0246] As an example, when the first message requests the serving device to provide downlink positioning reference signal assistance information, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the downlink positioning reference signal assistance information.

[0247] As an example, if the first message requests the service device to provide feedback on PRS configuration information based on AI positioning, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the PRS configuration information based on AI positioning.

[0248] As an example, if the first message requests the service device to provide auxiliary information to assist in the location calculation, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the auxiliary information to assist in the location calculation.

[0249] As an example, if the first message requests the serving device to provide auxiliary information for the On-demand Positioning Reference Signal (On-demand PRS), the second message may include a second information field for indicating the auxiliary information for the On-demand PRS.

[0250] As an example, if the first message requests the service device to provide relevant information for AI positioning, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the relevant information for AI positioning.

[0251] As an example, when the first message requests the service device to provide the parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user device is located, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user device is located.

[0252] As an example, in the event of location assistance failure, such as when the service device is unable to provide location assistance information or the location assistance information requested by the user device is incorrect, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the reason for the location assistance failure.

[0253] Optionally, the second message may include the aforementioned second information field in the second assistance data information field to feed back the corresponding positioning assistance information (i.e., the corresponding parameter content) to the service device.

[0254] Optionally, the aforementioned second information field can be any other information field in the second message besides the second assistance data information field, or it can be a sub-information field of the second assistance data information field; no restriction is imposed here.

[0255] Step S23: The user equipment performs positioning based on the second message.

[0256] In some embodiments, after receiving the second message, the user equipment can perform positioning based on the location assistance data carried in the second message.

[0257] As an example, the second message is ProvideAssistanceData. After receiving the ProvideAssistanceData signaling, the user equipment can perform positioning based on the positioning assistance information provided by ProvideAssistanceData.

[0258] The information processing method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include the foregoing steps and at least one of the embodiments. For example, any one of steps S21-S23 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0259] The following is combined Figure 2b The information processing methods involved in the embodiments of this disclosure will be described by way of example.

[0260] 1. The user equipment sends a RequestAssistanceData signaling message to the service equipment.

[0261] Among them, the RequestAssistanceData signaling is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information, which is used to assist the user device in positioning.

[0262] The RequestAssistanceData signaling includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI), which carries the first parameter content of the location assistance information requested by the user equipment.

[0263] The first parameter content is used to indicate the specific parameters included in the location assistance information requested by the user equipment.

[0264] Optionally, the RequestAssistanceData signaling may include multiple first assistance data information fields.

[0265] The user equipment can determine that the RequestAssistanceData signaling includes two assistance data information fields, each corresponding to a positioning method, based on either a direct or indirect positioning method.

[0266] The first assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning is used to request the service device to provide positioning assistance information for direct positioning, which may include positioning coordinate parameters. The first assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning is used to request the service device to provide positioning assistance information for indirect positioning, which includes intermediate parameters for calculating the positioning coordinates.

[0267] Optionally, the RequestAssistanceData signaling may include multiple first assistance data information fields, and the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the localization method corresponding to any two first assistance data information fields are different.

[0268] The output parameters of the AI ​​model include at least one of the following: positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line of sight (LOS) or non-line of sight.

[0269] The first message may include at least one of the following first information fields:

[0270] The first information field used to request the cell ID where the user equipment is located.

[0271] The first information field is used to request PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells of the reference cell for the user equipment.

[0272] The first information field is used to request PRS configuration information based on AI positioning.

[0273] The first information field is used to request auxiliary information for location calculation (such as the location information, beam information, or timing error information of the TRP related to the location).

[0274] The first information field is used to request auxiliary information (such as available on-demand-PRS) for requesting on-demand downlink positioning reference signals;

[0275] The first information field is used to request related information for AI positioning (such as the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable).

[0276] The first information field is used to request parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user device is located (such as configuration information for downloading the AI ​​model or configuration information of the AI ​​model).

[0277] The first information field mentioned above can be any other information field in the RequestAssistanceData signaling besides the first assistancedata information field, or it can be a sub-information field of the first assistancedata information field; there is no restriction on this.

[0278] 2. The service equipment sends ProvideAssistanceData signaling back to the user equipment.

[0279] Among them, ProvideAssistanceData signaling is used to provide feedback on the location assistance information requested by the user equipment through RequestAssistanceData signaling.

[0280] The ProvideAssistanceData signaling includes at least one second assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI), which provides feedback on the location assistance information requested by the user device.

[0281] Optionally, the ProvideAssistanceData signaling may include multiple second assistance data information fields.

[0282] The service device can determine, based on either a direct or indirect positioning method, that the ProvideAssistanceData signaling includes two assistance data information fields, with each assistance data information field corresponding to a positioning method.

[0283] The second assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning is used to feed back positioning assistance information to the user equipment when using direct positioning. This positioning assistance information may include positioning coordinate parameters. The second assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning is used to feed back positioning assistance information to the user equipment when using indirect positioning. This positioning assistance information includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinates.

[0284] Optionally, the ProvideAssistanceData signaling may include multiple second assistance data information fields, and the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the localization method corresponding to any two second assistance data information fields are different.

[0285] The output parameters of the AI ​​model include at least one of the following: positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line of sight (LOS) or non-line of sight.

[0286] In some embodiments, the second parameter content includes at least one of the following second information fields:

[0287] The second information field is used to indicate the cell ID in which the user equipment is located.

[0288] The second information field is used to indicate the PRS configuration information of the reference cell and the neighboring cells of the reference cell for the user equipment.

[0289] The second information field is used to indicate PRS configuration information based on AI positioning.

[0290] The second information field is used to indicate auxiliary information that assists in positioning calculations (such as the location information, beam information, or timing error information of the TRP related to positioning).

[0291] A second information field is used to indicate auxiliary information (such as available on-demand-PRS) for indicating on-demand downlink positioning reference signals;

[0292] The second information field is used to indicate the associated information for AI positioning (such as the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applied);

[0293] The second information field is used to indicate the parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located (such as configuration information for downloading the AI ​​model or configuration information of the AI ​​model).

[0294] The second information field is used to indicate the reason for the failure of positioning assistance.

[0295] The service device can send ProvideAssistanceData signaling to the user device multiple times to fully feed back the location assistance parameters requested by the user device to the user device through multiple ProvideAssistanceData signaling, or to determine that the user device has successfully obtained the location assistance information.

[0296] 3. The user equipment uses the location assistance information fed back by the service equipment to determine its location.

[0297] Once the user equipment receives the ProvideAssistanceData signaling, it can perform AI positioning based on the positioning assistance information (Assistance Data) provided by ProvideAssistanceData.

[0298] Figure 3 This is one of the flowcharts illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the method is executed by the user equipment, and the method includes:

[0299] Step S31: The user equipment sends a first message to the service equipment.

[0300] In some embodiments, the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information, which is used to assist the user device in positioning.

[0301] In some embodiments, the first message may be a RequestAssistanceData signaling message, or it may be other message frames or signaling sent by the user equipment to the service equipment, without limitation.

[0302] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI), the first assistance data information field carrying first parameter content of the location assistance information requested by the user device.

[0303] The first parameter content is used to indicate the specific parameters included in the location assistance information requested by the user equipment.

[0304] In some embodiments, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields, and at least two of the first assistance data information fields correspond to different positioning methods.

[0305] The positioning methods include direct positioning and / or indirect positioning.

[0306] The first assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device using direct positioning. In other words, the first assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning is used to request the service device to provide positioning assistance information using direct positioning, and the first parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information requested from the service device.

[0307] Optionally, the first parameter content requested by the first assistance data information field corresponding to direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters.

[0308] The first assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user equipment using indirect positioning. In other words, the first assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning is used to request the service device to provide positioning assistance information using indirect positioning, and the first parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information requested from the service device.

[0309] Optionally, the first parameter content requested by the first assistance data information field corresponding to indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinates.

[0310] As an example, the first message includes two first assistance data information fields, which correspond to direct positioning and indirect positioning, respectively.

[0311] In some embodiments, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields, and the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the localization method corresponding to at least two of the first assistance data information fields are different.

[0312] Optionally, the output parameters of the AI ​​model may include at least one of the following: localization coordinate parameters, time of arrival parameters, and decision parameters for line of sight (LOS) or non-line of sight.

[0313] In mobile communication network planning, LOS typically corresponds to open environments with good visibility, such as plains and mountainous areas. In these cases, the wireless signal can be directly transmitted to the receiver without the need for relays or base stations to enhance the signal. NLOS, on the other hand, typically corresponds to complex environments such as urban areas and inside buildings, requiring measures (such as adding base stations or using WiFi) to enhance the signal and ensure communication stability and reliability.

[0314] As an example, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields. The parameter type of the output parameter of the AI ​​model in the positioning method corresponding to each first assistance data information field is one of the following: positioning coordinate parameter, arrival time parameter, and decision parameter for line of sight or non-line of sight. The parameter types corresponding to different first assistance data information fields are different.

[0315] In some embodiments, the content of the first parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0316] The identification information of the community where the user equipment is located;

[0317] Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) auxiliary information, which includes the reference cell of the user equipment and the PRS configuration information of the neighboring cells of the reference cell;

[0318] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0319] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0320] Auxiliary information for On-demand Positioning Reference Signals (On-demand PRS);

[0321] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the following: the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0322] Parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located;

[0323] The identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located includes, but is not limited to, the cell ID, etc., and is not restricted here.

[0324] The auxiliary information used for positioning calculations includes, but is not limited to, the location information of the Transmission and Receiving Point (TRP), beam information, or timing error, which are related to positioning.

[0325] Among them, the auxiliary information for the on-demand downlink positioning reference signal can be the relevant information requested by nr-on-demand-DL-PRS-Request for sending the on-demand DL-PRS request, including but not limited to available on-demand-PRS.

[0326] The aforementioned communication scenarios include, but are not limited to, office scenarios, factory scenarios, and scenarios requesting data collection and information collection, etc., and the specific scenario classification method is not limited here. Furthermore, the user equipment can determine whether to use an AI-based positioning method for positioning and determine the AI ​​model used for positioning based on the communication scenario indicated by the service equipment.

[0327] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located may include the identification information and / or configuration information of the AI ​​positioning model used by the user equipment in the communication scenario.

[0328] In some embodiments, the first message may include one or more first information fields, each first information field being used to request the service device to provide feedback on a parameter content in the location assistance information requested by the user device, that is, each parameter content of the first parameter content can be regarded as a first information field.

[0329] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting identification information of the cell in which the user equipment is located.

[0330] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting downlink positioning reference signal assistance information.

[0331] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting PRS configuration information based on AI positioning.

[0332] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting assistance in location calculations.

[0333] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting auxiliary information for on-demand downlink positioning reference signals.

[0334] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting associated information for AI positioning.

[0335] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user device is located.

[0336] Optionally, the first message may include the aforementioned first information field in the first assistance data information field to request the service device to provide corresponding positioning assistance information (i.e., corresponding parameter content).

[0337] Optionally, the aforementioned first information field can be any other information field in the first message besides the first assistance data information field, or it can be a sub-information field of the first assistance data information field; no restriction is imposed here.

[0338] Figure 4 This is a second schematic flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the method is executed by the user equipment, and the method includes:

[0339] Step S41: The user equipment sends a first message to the service equipment.

[0340] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S41 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 3 The implementation method shown in step S31 will not be described again here.

[0341] Step S42: Receive the second message from the service device.

[0342] In some embodiments, after a service device sends a first message to another service device, it may receive a second message in response from the service device.

[0343] In some embodiments, the second message is used to provide feedback on the location assistance information requested by the user equipment through the first message.

[0344] In some embodiments, the second message may be a ProvideAssistanceData signaling message, or it may be other message frames or signaling messages sent by the serving device to the user equipment, such as system messages, etc., without limitation.

[0345] In some embodiments, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields, and at least two of the second assistance data information fields correspond to different positioning methods.

[0346] The positioning methods include direct positioning and / or indirect positioning.

[0347] Specifically, the second assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning carries the second parameter content of the positioning assistance information using direct positioning that is fed back to the user equipment. In other words, the second assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning is used to feed back positioning assistance information using direct positioning to the user equipment, and the second parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information fed back to the user equipment.

[0348] Optionally, the second parameter content requested by the second assistance data information field corresponding to direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters.

[0349] The second assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning carries the second parameter content of the positioning assistance information using indirect positioning, which is fed back to the user equipment. In other words, the second assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning is used to feed back positioning assistance information using indirect positioning to the user equipment, and the second parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information fed back to the user equipment.

[0350] Optionally, the second parameter content requested by the second assistance data information field corresponding to indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinates.

[0351] As an example, the second message includes two second assistance data information fields, which correspond to direct positioning and indirect positioning, respectively.

[0352] In some embodiments, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields, and the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the localization method corresponding to at least two of the second assistance data information fields are different.

[0353] Optionally, the output parameters of the AI ​​model may include at least one of the following: localization coordinate parameters, time of arrival parameters, and decision parameters for line of sight (LOS) or non-line of sight.

[0354] In mobile communication network planning, LOS typically corresponds to open environments with good visibility, such as plains and mountainous areas. In these cases, the wireless signal can be directly transmitted to the receiver without the need for relays or base stations to enhance the signal. NLOS, on the other hand, typically corresponds to complex environments such as urban areas and inside buildings, requiring measures (such as adding base stations or using WiFi) to enhance the signal and ensure communication stability and reliability.

[0355] As an example, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields. The parameter type of the output parameter of the AI ​​model in the positioning method corresponding to each second assistance data information field is one of the following: positioning coordinate parameter, arrival time parameter, and decision parameter for line of sight or non-line of sight. The parameter types corresponding to different second assistance data information fields are different.

[0356] In some embodiments, the second parameter content includes at least one of the following:

[0357] The identification information of the community where the user equipment is located;

[0358] Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) auxiliary information, which includes the reference cell of the user equipment and the PRS configuration information of the neighboring cells of the reference cell;

[0359] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0360] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0361] Auxiliary information for On-demand Positioning Reference Signals (On-demand PRS);

[0362] Information regarding the reason for the location assistance failure.

[0363] The reason information for the failure of positioning assistance includes at least one of the reasons for failure caused by the service side or the reason for failure caused by the terminal side.

[0364] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the following: the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0365] Parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located;

[0366] The identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located includes, but is not limited to, the cell ID, etc., and is not restricted here.

[0367] The auxiliary information used for positioning calculations includes, but is not limited to, the location information of the Transmission and Receiving Point (TRP), beam information, or timing error, which are related to positioning.

[0368] Among them, the auxiliary information for the on-demand downlink positioning reference signal can be the relevant information requested by nr-on-demand-DL-PRS-Request for sending the on-demand DL-PRS request, including but not limited to available on-demand-PRS.

[0369] The aforementioned communication scenarios include, but are not limited to, office scenarios, factory scenarios, and scenarios requesting data collection and information, etc., and the specific scenario classification method is not limited here. Furthermore, the user equipment can determine whether to use an AI-based positioning method for positioning and determine the AI ​​model used for positioning based on the communication scenario indicated by the service equipment.

[0370] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located may include the identification information and / or configuration information of the AI ​​positioning model used by the user equipment in the communication scenario.

[0371] In some embodiments, the second message may include one or more second information fields, each second information field being used to feed back to the user equipment a parameter content from the location assistance information requested by the user equipment, that is, each parameter content of the second parameter content can be regarded as a second information field.

[0372] As an example, if the first message requests the serving device to provide the identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located.

[0373] As an example, when the first message requests the serving device to provide downlink positioning reference signal assistance information, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the downlink positioning reference signal assistance information.

[0374] As an example, if the first message requests the service device to provide feedback on PRS configuration information based on AI positioning, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the PRS configuration information based on AI positioning.

[0375] As an example, if the first message requests the service device to provide auxiliary information to assist in the location calculation, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the auxiliary information to assist in the location calculation.

[0376] As an example, if the first message requests the serving device to provide auxiliary information for the On-demand Positioning Reference Signal (On-demand PRS), the second message may include a second information field for indicating the auxiliary information for the On-demand PRS.

[0377] As an example, if the first message requests the service device to provide relevant information for AI positioning, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the relevant information for AI positioning.

[0378] As an example, when the first message requests the service device to provide the parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user device is located, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user device is located.

[0379] As an example, in the event of location assistance failure, such as when the service device is unable to provide location assistance information or the location assistance information requested by the user device is incorrect, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the reason for the location assistance failure.

[0380] Optionally, the second message may include the aforementioned second information field in the second assistance data information field to feed back the corresponding positioning assistance information (i.e., the corresponding parameter content) to the service device.

[0381] Optionally, the aforementioned second information field can be any other information field in the second message besides the second assistance data information field, or it can be a sub-information field of the second assistance data information field; no restriction is imposed here.

[0382] Step S43: The user equipment performs location based on the second message.

[0383] In some embodiments, after receiving the second message, the user equipment can perform positioning based on the location assistance data carried in the second message.

[0384] As an example, the second message is ProvideAssistanceData. After receiving the ProvideAssistanceData signaling, the user equipment can perform positioning based on the positioning assistance information provided by ProvideAssistanceData.

[0385] The information processing method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include the foregoing steps and at least one of the embodiments. For example, any one of steps S41-S43 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S41-S42 or steps S41-S43 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0386] Figure 5 This is a third schematic flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 5 As shown, this method is executed by the service device, and the method includes:

[0387] Step S51: Receive the first message sent by the user equipment.

[0388] In some embodiments, the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information, which is used to assist the user device in positioning.

[0389] In some embodiments, the first message may be a RequestAssistanceData signaling message, or it may be other message frames or signaling sent by the user equipment to the service equipment, without limitation.

[0390] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI), the first assistance data information field carrying first parameter content of the location assistance information requested by the user device.

[0391] The first parameter content is used to indicate the specific parameters included in the location assistance information requested by the user equipment.

[0392] In some embodiments, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields, and at least two of the first assistance data information fields correspond to different positioning methods.

[0393] The positioning methods include direct positioning and / or indirect positioning.

[0394] The first assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device using direct positioning. In other words, the first assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning is used to request the service device to provide positioning assistance information using direct positioning, and the first parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information requested from the service device.

[0395] Optionally, the first parameter content requested by the first assistance data information field corresponding to direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters.

[0396] The first assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user equipment using indirect positioning. In other words, the first assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning is used to request the service device to provide positioning assistance information using indirect positioning, and the first parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information requested from the service device.

[0397] Optionally, the first parameter content requested by the first assistance data information field corresponding to indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinates.

[0398] As an example, the first message includes two first assistance data information fields, which correspond to direct positioning and indirect positioning, respectively.

[0399] In some embodiments, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields, and the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the localization method corresponding to at least two of the first assistance data information fields are different.

[0400] Optionally, the output parameters of the AI ​​model may include at least one of the following: localization coordinate parameters, time of arrival parameters, and decision parameters for line of sight (LOS) or non-line of sight.

[0401] In mobile communication network planning, LOS typically corresponds to open environments with good visibility, such as plains and mountainous areas. In these cases, the wireless signal can be directly transmitted to the receiver without the need for relays or base stations to enhance the signal. NLOS, on the other hand, typically corresponds to complex environments such as urban areas and inside buildings, requiring measures (such as adding base stations or using WiFi) to enhance the signal and ensure communication stability and reliability.

[0402] As an example, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields. The parameter type of the output parameter of the AI ​​model in the positioning method corresponding to each first assistance data information field is one of the following: positioning coordinate parameter, arrival time parameter, and decision parameter for line of sight or non-line of sight. The parameter types corresponding to different first assistance data information fields are different.

[0403] In some embodiments, the content of the first parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0404] The identification information of the community where the user equipment is located;

[0405] Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) auxiliary information, which includes the reference cell of the user equipment and the PRS configuration information of the neighboring cells of the reference cell;

[0406] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0407] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0408] Auxiliary information for On-demand Positioning Reference Signals (On-demand PRS);

[0409] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the following: the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0410] Parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located;

[0411] The identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located includes, but is not limited to, the cell ID, etc., and is not restricted here.

[0412] The auxiliary information used for positioning calculations includes, but is not limited to, the location information of the Transmission and Receiving Point (TRP), beam information, or timing error, which are related to positioning.

[0413] Among them, the auxiliary information for the on-demand downlink positioning reference signal can be the relevant information requested by nr-on-demand-DL-PRS-Request for sending the on-demand DL-PRS request, including but not limited to available on-demand-PRS.

[0414] The aforementioned communication scenarios include, but are not limited to, office scenarios, factory scenarios, and scenarios requesting data collection and information, etc., and the specific scenario classification method is not limited here. Furthermore, the user equipment can determine whether to use an AI-based positioning method for positioning and determine the AI ​​model used for positioning based on the communication scenario indicated by the service equipment.

[0415] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located may include the identification information and / or configuration information of the AI ​​positioning model used by the user equipment in the communication scenario.

[0416] In some embodiments, the first message may include one or more first information fields, each first information field being used to request the service device to provide feedback on a parameter content in the location assistance information requested by the user device, that is, each parameter content of the first parameter content can be regarded as a first information field.

[0417] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting identification information of the cell in which the user equipment is located.

[0418] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting downlink positioning reference signal assistance information.

[0419] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting PRS configuration information based on AI positioning.

[0420] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting assistance in location calculations.

[0421] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting auxiliary information for on-demand downlink positioning reference signals.

[0422] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting associated information for AI positioning.

[0423] As an example, the first message may include a first information field for requesting parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user device is located.

[0424] Optionally, the first message may include the aforementioned first information field in the first assistance data information field to request the service device to provide corresponding positioning assistance information (i.e., corresponding parameter content).

[0425] Optionally, the aforementioned first information field can be any other information field in the first message besides the first assistance data information field, or it can be a sub-information field of the first assistance data information field; no restriction is imposed here.

[0426] Figure 6 This is a fourth schematic flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 6 As shown, this method is executed by the service device, and the method includes:

[0427] Step S61: Receive the first message sent by the user equipment.

[0428] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S61 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 5 The implementation method shown in step S51 will not be described again here.

[0429] Step S62: Send a second message to the user equipment.

[0430] In some embodiments, after receiving a first message from a user equipment, the service device may send a second message back to the user equipment.

[0431] In some embodiments, the second message is used to provide feedback on the location assistance information requested by the user equipment through the first message.

[0432] In some embodiments, the second message may be a ProvideAssistanceData signaling message, or it may be other message frames or signaling messages sent by the serving device to the user equipment, such as system messages, etc., without limitation.

[0433] In some embodiments, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields, and at least two of the second assistance data information fields correspond to different positioning methods.

[0434] The positioning methods include direct positioning and / or indirect positioning.

[0435] Specifically, the second assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning carries the second parameter content of the positioning assistance information using direct positioning that is fed back to the user equipment. In other words, the second assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning is used to feed back positioning assistance information using direct positioning to the user equipment, and the second parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information fed back to the user equipment.

[0436] Optionally, the second parameter content requested by the second assistance data information field corresponding to direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters.

[0437] The second assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning carries the second parameter content of the positioning assistance information using indirect positioning, which is fed back to the user equipment. In other words, the second assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning is used to feed back positioning assistance information using indirect positioning to the user equipment, and the second parameter content is the specific positioning assistance information fed back to the user equipment.

[0438] Optionally, the second parameter content requested by the second assistance data information field corresponding to indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinates.

[0439] As an example, the second message includes two second assistance data information fields, which correspond to direct positioning and indirect positioning, respectively.

[0440] In some embodiments, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields, and the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the localization method corresponding to at least two of the second assistance data information fields are different.

[0441] Optionally, the output parameters of the AI ​​model may include at least one of the following: localization coordinate parameters, time of arrival parameters, and decision parameters for line of sight (LOS) or non-line of sight.

[0442] In mobile communication network planning, LOS typically corresponds to open environments with good visibility, such as plains and mountainous areas. In these cases, the wireless signal can be directly transmitted to the receiver without the need for relays or base stations to enhance the signal. NLOS, on the other hand, typically corresponds to complex environments such as urban areas and inside buildings, requiring measures (such as adding base stations or using WiFi) to enhance the signal and ensure communication stability and reliability.

[0443] As an example, the second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields. The parameter type of the output parameter of the AI ​​model in the positioning method corresponding to each second assistance data information field is one of the following: positioning coordinate parameter, arrival time parameter, and decision parameter for line of sight or non-line of sight. The parameter types corresponding to different second assistance data information fields are different.

[0444] In some embodiments, the second parameter content includes at least one of the following:

[0445] The identification information of the community where the user equipment is located;

[0446] Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) auxiliary information, which includes the reference cell of the user equipment and the PRS configuration information of the neighboring cells of the reference cell;

[0447] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0448] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0449] Auxiliary information for On-demand Positioning Reference Signals (On-demand PRS);

[0450] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the following: the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0451] Parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located;

[0452] Information regarding the reason for the location assistance failure.

[0453] The reason information for the failure of positioning assistance includes at least one of the reasons for failure caused by the service side or the reason for failure caused by the terminal side.

[0454] The identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located includes, but is not limited to, the cell ID, etc., and is not restricted here.

[0455] The auxiliary information used for positioning calculations includes, but is not limited to, the location information of the Transmission and Receiving Point (TRP), beam information, or timing error, which are related to positioning.

[0456] Among them, the auxiliary information for the on-demand downlink positioning reference signal can be the relevant information requested by nr-on-demand-DL-PRS-Request for sending the on-demand DL-PRS request, including but not limited to available on-demand-PRS.

[0457] The aforementioned communication scenarios include, but are not limited to, office scenarios, factory scenarios, and scenarios requesting data collection and information, etc., and the specific scenario classification method is not limited here. Furthermore, the user equipment can determine whether to use an AI-based positioning method for positioning and determine the AI ​​model used for positioning based on the communication scenario indicated by the service equipment.

[0458] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located may include the identification information and / or configuration information of the AI ​​positioning model used by the user equipment in the communication scenario.

[0459] In some embodiments, the second message may include one or more second information fields, each second information field being used to feed back to the user equipment a parameter content from the location assistance information requested by the user equipment, that is, each parameter content of the second parameter content can be regarded as a second information field.

[0460] As an example, if the first message requests the serving device to provide the identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located.

[0461] As an example, when the first message requests the serving device to provide downlink positioning reference signal assistance information, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the downlink positioning reference signal assistance information.

[0462] As an example, if the first message requests the service device to provide feedback on PRS configuration information based on AI positioning, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the PRS configuration information based on AI positioning.

[0463] As an example, if the first message requests the service device to provide auxiliary information to assist in the location calculation, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the auxiliary information to assist in the location calculation.

[0464] As an example, if the first message requests the serving device to provide auxiliary information for the On-demand Positioning Reference Signal (On-demand PRS), the second message may include a second information field for indicating the auxiliary information for the On-demand PRS.

[0465] As an example, if the first message requests the service device to provide relevant information for AI positioning, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the relevant information for AI positioning.

[0466] As an example, when the first message requests the service device to provide the parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user device is located, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user device is located.

[0467] As an example, in the event of location assistance failure, such as when the service device is unable to provide location assistance information or the location assistance information requested by the user device is incorrect, the second message may include a second information field for indicating the reason for the location assistance failure.

[0468] Optionally, the second message may include the aforementioned second information field in the second assistance data information field to feed back the corresponding positioning assistance information (i.e., the corresponding parameter content) to the service device.

[0469] Optionally, the aforementioned second information field can be any other information field in the second message besides the second assistance data information field, or it can be a sub-information field of the second assistance data information field; no restriction is imposed here.

[0470] The information processing method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include the foregoing steps and at least one of the embodiments. For example, any one of steps S61-S62 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S61-S62 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0471] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a user equipment proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 7As shown, the user equipment 700 may include a transceiver module 701 and a processing module 702.

[0472] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 701 described above is used for;

[0473] Send a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information;

[0474] The aforementioned first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, wherein the first assistance data information field carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user equipment.

[0475] In some embodiments, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields;

[0476] At least two of the aforementioned first assistance data information domains correspond to different localization methods; or, at least two of the aforementioned first assistance data information domains correspond to different localization methods, and the output parameters of the AI ​​models have different parameter types.

[0477] In some embodiments, the above positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning;

[0478] The first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to the direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to the indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

[0479] In some embodiments, the parameter types mentioned above include at least one of the following:

[0480] Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

[0481] In some embodiments, the content of the first parameter above includes at least one of the following:

[0482] The identification information of the cell where the aforementioned user equipment is located;

[0483] Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) Assistance Information, which includes the PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells;

[0484] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0485] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0486] Auxiliary information for downlink positioning reference signals on demand;

[0487] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0488] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario of the aforementioned user equipment.

[0489] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 701 described above is further used for;

[0490] Receive a second message from the aforementioned service device; wherein the second message is used to provide location assistance information.

[0491] The aforementioned second message includes at least one second assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, and the aforementioned second assistance data information field carries the second parameter content of the aforementioned positioning assistance information provided by the aforementioned service device.

[0492] In some embodiments, the second message includes a plurality of the second assistance data information fields;

[0493] At least two of the aforementioned second assistance data information domains have different localization methods; or, at least two of the aforementioned second assistance data information domains have different parameter types output by the AI ​​models used for their localization methods.

[0494] In some embodiments, the above positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning;

[0495] The second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

[0496] In some embodiments, the parameter types mentioned above include at least one of the following:

[0497] Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

[0498] In some embodiments, the content of the second parameter above includes at least one of the following:

[0499] The identification information of the cell where the aforementioned user equipment is located;

[0500] Downlink PRS auxiliary information, including the PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells;

[0501] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0502] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0503] Auxiliary information for downlink positioning signals on demand;

[0504] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0505] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario of the aforementioned user equipment;

[0506] Information regarding the reason for the location assistance failure.

[0507] Optionally, the transceiver module 701 is used to execute at least one of the transceiver steps (e.g., steps S21, S31, S41-S42, but not limited thereto) performed by the user equipment in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. The processing module 702 is used to execute at least one of the processing steps (e.g., steps S22, S43, but not limited thereto) performed by the user equipment in any of the above methods.

[0508] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the service device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the service device 800 may include: a transceiver module 801.

[0509] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 801 described above is used for:

[0510] Receive a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information.

[0511] The aforementioned first message includes at least one first assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, wherein the first assistance data information field carries the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device.

[0512] In some embodiments, the first message includes multiple first assistance data information fields;

[0513] At least two of the aforementioned first assistance data information domains correspond to different localization methods; or, at least two of the aforementioned first assistance data information domains correspond to different localization methods, and the output parameters of the AI ​​models have different parameter types.

[0514] In some embodiments, the above positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning;

[0515] The first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to the direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to the indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

[0516] In some embodiments, the parameter types mentioned above include at least one of the following:

[0517] Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

[0518] In some embodiments, the content of the first parameter above includes at least one of the following:

[0519] The identification information of the cell where the aforementioned user equipment is located;

[0520] Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) Assistance Information, which includes the PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells;

[0521] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0522] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0523] Auxiliary information for downlink positioning reference signals on demand;

[0524] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0525] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario of the aforementioned user equipment.

[0526] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 801 is further configured to:

[0527] Receive a second message from the aforementioned service device; wherein the second message is used to provide location assistance information.

[0528] The aforementioned second message includes at least one second assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, and the aforementioned second assistance data information field carries the second parameter content of the aforementioned positioning assistance information provided by the aforementioned service device.

[0529] In some embodiments, the second message includes a plurality of the second assistance data information fields;

[0530] At least two of the aforementioned second assistance data information domains have different localization methods; or, at least two of the aforementioned second assistance data information domains have different parameter types output by the AI ​​models used for their localization methods.

[0531] In some embodiments, the above positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning;

[0532] The second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

[0533] In some embodiments, the parameter types mentioned above include at least one of the following:

[0534] Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

[0535] In some embodiments, the content of the second parameter above includes at least one of the following:

[0536] The identification information of the cell where the aforementioned user equipment is located;

[0537] Downlink PRS auxiliary information, including the PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells;

[0538] PRS configuration information based on AI positioning;

[0539] Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations;

[0540] Auxiliary information for downlink positioning signals on demand;

[0541] The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable.

[0542] The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario of the aforementioned user equipment;

[0543] Information regarding the reason for the location assistance failure.

[0544] Optionally, the transceiver module 801 is used to execute at least one of the transceiver steps (e.g., step S22, step S51, step S51-step S52, but not limited thereto) executed by the service device in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0545] It should be understood that the above division of units or modules is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, units or modules can be implemented in the form of processor calling software: for example, including a processor connected to memory, with instructions stored in the memory, and the processor calling the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the above units or modules. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0546] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0547] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 900 can be a service device or a user device, or it can be a chip, chip system, or processor, etc., that supports the service device or user device in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0548] like Figure 9 As shown, the communication device 900 includes one or more processors 901. The processor 901 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 900 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0549] In some embodiments, the communication device 900 further includes one or more memories 902 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 902 may be located outside the communication device 900.

[0550] In some embodiments, the communication device 900 further includes one or more transceivers 903. When the communication device 900 includes one or more transceivers 903, the transceivers 903 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S21-S22, step S31, step S41-S42, step S51, step S61-S62, but not limited thereto), and the processor 901 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., step S23, step S43, but not limited thereto).

[0551] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0552] In some embodiments, the communication device 900 may include one or more interface circuits 904. Optionally, the interface circuit 904 is connected to the memory 902, and the interface circuit 904 can be used to receive signals from the memory 902 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 902 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 904 can read instructions stored in the memory 902 and send the instructions to the processor 901.

[0553] The communication device 900 described in the above embodiments may be a service device or a user device, but the scope of the communication device 900 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 900 may vary. Figure 9 The limitations. The communication device can be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, the communication device can be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally including storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0554] Figure 10This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 1000 proposed in this embodiment. The chip 1000 includes one or more processors 1001, and the chip 1000 is used to execute any of the above methods.

[0555] In some embodiments, chip 1000 further includes one or more interface circuits 1003. Optionally, interface circuit 1003 is connected to memory 1002, and interface circuit 1003 can be used to receive signals from memory 1002 or other devices, and interface circuit 1003 can be used to send signals to memory 1002 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 1003 can read instructions stored in memory 1002 and send the instructions to processor 1001.

[0556] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 1003 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S21-S22, S31, S41-S42, S51, S61-S62, but not limited thereto), and the processor 1001 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S23, S43, but not limited thereto).

[0557] In some embodiments, the terms interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, transceiver, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0558] In some embodiments, chip 1000 further includes one or more memories 1002 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 1002 may be located outside of chip 1000.

[0559] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device 900, cause the communication device 900 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0560] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 900, causes the communication device 900 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0561] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods. The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features disclosed in this disclosure that have similar functions.

Claims

1. An information processing method, characterized in that, Applied to user equipment, the method includes: Send a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information; The first message includes at least two first assistance data information fields based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning. The first assistance data information fields carry the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device. The positioning methods corresponding to the at least two first assistance data information fields are different; or, the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the positioning methods corresponding to the at least two first assistance data information fields are different.

2. The information processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning; The first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

3. The information processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The parameter type includes at least one of the following: Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

4. The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The first parameter includes at least one of the following: The identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located; Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) Assistance Information, which includes PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells; PRS configuration information based on AI positioning; Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations; Auxiliary information for downlink positioning reference signals on demand; The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable. The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located.

5. The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive a second message from the service device; wherein the second message is used to provide location assistance information. The second message includes at least one second assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, the second assistance data information field carrying the second parameter content of the positioning assistance information provided by the service device.

6. The information processing method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields; At least two of the second assistance data information domains correspond to different localization methods; or, at least two of the localization methods corresponding to the second assistance data information domains use different parameter types output by the AI ​​models.

7. The information processing method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning; The second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

8. The information processing method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The parameter type includes at least one of the following: Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

9. The information processing method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second parameter includes at least one of the following: The identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located; Downlink PRS auxiliary information, which includes PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells; PRS configuration information based on AI positioning; Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations; Auxiliary information for downlink positioning signals on demand; The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable; The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located; Information regarding the reason for the location assistance failure.

10. An information processing method, characterized in that, Applied to service equipment, the method includes: Receive a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information; The first message includes at least two first assistance data information fields based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning. The first assistance data information fields carry the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device. The positioning methods corresponding to the at least two first assistance data information fields are different; or, the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the positioning methods corresponding to the at least two first assistance data information fields are different.

11. The information processing method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning; The first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the first parameter requested by the first assistance data field corresponding to indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

12. The information processing method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The parameter type includes at least one of the following: Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

13. The information processing method according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that, The first parameter includes at least one of the following: The identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located; Downlink Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) Assistance Information, which includes PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells; PRS configuration information based on AI positioning; Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations; Auxiliary information for downlink positioning reference signals on demand; The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable. The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located.

14. The information processing method according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive a second message from the service device; wherein the second message is used to provide location assistance information. The second message includes at least one second assistance data information field based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning, the second assistance data information field carrying the second parameter content of the positioning assistance information provided by the service device.

15. The information processing method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The second message includes multiple second assistance data information fields; At least two of the second assistance data information domains correspond to different localization methods; or, at least two of the localization methods corresponding to the second assistance data information domains use different parameter types output by the AI ​​models.

16. The information processing method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The positioning method includes direct positioning and / or indirect positioning; The second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the direct positioning includes positioning coordinate parameters; the second parameter requested by the second assistance data field corresponding to the indirect positioning includes intermediate parameters used to calculate the positioning coordinate parameters.

17. The information processing method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The parameter type includes at least one of the following: Positioning coordinate parameters, arrival time parameters, and decision parameters for line-of-sight (LOS) or non-line-of-sight (NLOS).

18. The information processing method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The second parameter includes at least one of the following: The identification information of the cell where the user equipment is located; Downlink PRS auxiliary information, which includes PRS configuration information of the reference cell and neighboring cells; PRS configuration information based on AI positioning; Auxiliary information to assist in positioning calculations; Auxiliary information for downlink positioning signals on demand; The associated information for AI positioning includes at least one of the communication scenario in which the user device is located or the dataset to which AI positioning is applicable; The parameter information of the AI ​​model corresponding to the communication scenario in which the user equipment is located; Information regarding the reason for the location assistance failure.

19. A user equipment, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to send a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information. The first message includes at least two first assistance data information fields based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning. The first assistance data information fields carry the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device. The positioning methods corresponding to the at least two first assistance data information fields are different; or, the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the positioning methods corresponding to the at least two first assistance data information fields are different.

20. A service device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive a first message; wherein the first message is used to request the service device to provide location assistance information. The first message includes at least two first assistance data information fields based on artificial intelligence (AI) positioning. The first assistance data information fields carry the first parameter content of the positioning assistance information requested by the user device. The positioning methods corresponding to the at least two first assistance data information fields are different; or, the parameter types of the output parameters of the AI ​​model in the positioning methods corresponding to the at least two first assistance data information fields are different.

21. A user equipment, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The user equipment is used to perform the information processing method according to any one of claims 1-9.

22. A service device, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The service device is used to perform the information processing method according to any one of claims 10-18.

23. A communication system, characterized in that, The system includes user equipment and service equipment, wherein the user equipment is configured to implement the information processing method of any one of claims 1-9, and the service equipment is configured to implement the information processing method of any one of claims 10-18.

24. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the information processing method as described in any one of claims 1-9 or 10-18.

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