Satellite identification information transmission method and device, communication equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The invention relates to a satellite identification information transmission method and device, communication equipment, a storage medium and a computer program product. The method comprises the following steps: receiving a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by an AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message comprise regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal; and transmitting the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF. By adopting the method, the regeneration mode satellite identification information can be distributed and transmitted in the mobile network.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of wireless communication technology, and in particular to a satellite identification information transmission method, apparatus, communication equipment, storage medium, and computer program product. Background Art

[0002] The current 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) standard only supports terminals connecting to ground base stations via satellites in transparent mode. Therefore, only satellite identification information is transmitted for the backhaul architecture. However, to overcome the problem of geographical limitations on communication services, it is necessary to integrate ground base stations with satellites in regenerative mode to provide a series of value-added services for terminals.

[0003] Traditional methods for transmitting satellite identification information primarily focus on the satellite identification of the satellite corresponding to the UPF (User Plane Function) in the backhaul architecture. Therefore, interaction is limited to the AMF (Access and Mobility Management Function) and SMF (Session Management Function). The AMF pre-configures the association between wireless side information and satellite backhaul information. This allows it to determine the satellite identification of a high-orbit satellite when the backhaul type is a high-orbit satellite, and transmits this information to the SMF. Based on this pre-configuration, the SMF maps the satellite identification information to a data network access identifier to select the appropriate user plane for the user.

[0004] However, the traditional method of transmitting satellite identification information, which is based on the pre-configuration of the AMF side and the SMF side, cannot adapt to the dynamically changing regeneration mode satellite access network environment. There is an urgent need for a method for transmitting regeneration mode satellite identification information. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides a method, apparatus, communication device, storage medium, and computer program product for transmitting satellite identification information.

[0006] A method for transmitting satellite identification information, the method being applied to SMF, the method comprising:

[0007] Receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal;

[0008] The regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF.

[0009] In one embodiment, the transmitting the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF includes:

[0010] When requesting the PCF to create an SM policy association corresponding to the PDU session, the regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF.

[0011] In one embodiment, the transmitting the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF includes:

[0012] When the regeneration mode satellite identification information changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is delivered to the PCF by requesting an update of the SM policy association.

[0013] A method for transmitting satellite identification information, the method being applied to AMF, the method comprising:

[0014] When a terminal accesses a wireless access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment or modification request, it sends a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF;

[0015] The session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal; the regeneration mode satellite identification information is then transferred to the PCF through the SMF for use in the user session.

[0016] In one embodiment, sending the session creation context request message or the session update context request message to the SMF includes:

[0017] Determine that the current terminal is accessing a satellite in regeneration mode, and send the identification information of the regeneration mode satellite currently accessed by the terminal in the session creation context request message or the session update context request message to the SMF.

[0018] In one embodiment, the method further comprises:

[0019] Receive an NG establishment request message sent by a wireless access network node; the NG establishment request message carries the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0020] In one embodiment, the method further comprises:

[0021] A radio access network configuration update message sent by the radio access network node is received; the radio access network configuration update message carries regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0022] In one embodiment, before sending the session creation context request message or the session update context request message to the SMF, the method further includes:

[0023] The regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal is determined in the pre-configured association relationship between the wireless access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0024] In one embodiment, the method further comprises:

[0025] When the radio access network node accessed by the terminal changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal is determined, and the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is transmitted to the SMF.

[0026] A device for transmitting satellite identification information, the device comprising:

[0027] A receiving module is configured to receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal;

[0028] The sending module is used to transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF.

[0029] A communication device comprising: a transmitter and a receiver;

[0030] The receiver is configured to receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal;

[0031] The transmitter is used to transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF.

[0032] A computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the following steps:

[0033] Receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal;

[0034] The regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF.

[0035] A computer program product, including a computer program, is characterized in that when the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the method for transmitting satellite identification information provided in an embodiment of the present application. The method may be:

[0036] Receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal;

[0037] The regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF.

[0038] The above-described satellite identification information transmission method, apparatus, communication device, storage medium, and computer program product receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by an AMF; the session creation context request message or the session update context request message includes the terminal's regeneration mode satellite identification information; and transmits the regeneration mode satellite identification information to a PCF. This method enables the transmission of regeneration mode satellite identification information. The AMF can transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the SMF, and then transmit it to the PCF via the SMF, so that the PCF can conduct a user session based on the regeneration mode satellite identification information. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] Figure 1 A diagram illustrating an application environment of a method for transmitting satellite identification information in one embodiment;

[0040] Figure 2 FIG4 is a flow chart of a method for transmitting regeneration mode satellite identification information from an SMF to a PCF in one embodiment;

[0041] Figure 3 is a flowchart of a specific example of a method for transmitting satellite identification information in one embodiment;

[0042] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a structural block diagram of a device for transmitting satellite identification information in one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0044] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an application scenario of a method for transmitting satellite identification information provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 As shown, in this scenario, the wireless access network node (e.g., gNB) 100, AMF200 ( Figure 1 Not shown), SMF300 ( Figure 1Data is transmitted between the wireless access network node 100 and the AMF 200, and data is transmitted between the AMF 200 and the access network device 300.

[0045] Among them, under the network architecture of regenerative mode satellite access, the wireless access network node 100 can be a satellite-borne base station, wherein the satellite-borne base station can specifically be a base station in Global System of Mobile communication (GSM) or Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), or a base station (NodeB, NB) in Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), or an evolved base station (eNB or eNodeB) in LTE, or a relay station or access point, or a base station in a 5G network, etc., which is not limited here.

[0046] Optionally, the application scenario of the method for transmitting satellite identification information in a network architecture of regenerative mode satellite access may also include: user terminal (referred to as terminal) UE (User Equipment), wherein the user terminal may be a device that provides voice and / or other service data connectivity to the user, or a handheld device with wireless connection function, or other processing device connected to a wireless modem. The user terminal may communicate with one or more core networks via a radio access network (Radio Access Network, referred to as RAN),

[0047] It should be noted that the beneficial effects or technical problems solved by the embodiments of the present application are not limited to this one, but may also include other implicit or related problems. For details, please refer to the description of the following embodiments.

[0048] Before introducing the specific embodiments of the present invention, the professional terms involved in the present invention are explained:

[0049] SMF: Session Management Function, session management function;

[0050] AMF: Access and Mobility Management Function, access and mobility management function;

[0051] RAN: Radio Access Network, wireless access network;

[0052] UPF: User Plane Function, user plane function;

[0053] N2 interface: reference point between (R)AN and AMF;

[0054] N11 interface: reference point between SMF and AMF.

[0055] The following specific embodiments describe in detail the technical solution of the present application and how the technical solution of the present application solves the above-mentioned technical problems. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0056] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, a method for transmitting satellite identification information is provided, which is applied to Figure 1 The SMF in the example is used to illustrate the process, which includes the following steps:

[0057] Step 202: Receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF.

[0058] The session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal.

[0059] In implementation, in regeneration mode, the AMF sends the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the SMF through the session creation context request message (Nsmf_PDUSession_CreateSMContext Request message) or the session update context request message (Nsmf_PDUSession_UpdateSMContext Request message). The SMF receives the session creation context request message or the session update context request message sent by the AMF, thereby obtaining the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the user terminal.

[0060] Step 204: Deliver the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF.

[0061] During implementation, the SMF transmits the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF, enabling the PCF to perform customized traffic control based on the regeneration mode satellite identification information. For example, the PCF can provide this regeneration mode satellite identification information to the AF, enabling the AF to identify and classify user traffic and dynamically adjust user routing paths to meet different service requirements. There are various specific methods for the SMF to transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF, which will be further described in the following embodiments and are not detailed here.

[0062] In the above-described method for transmitting satellite identification information, a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF is received; the session creation context request message or the session update context request message includes the terminal's regeneration mode satellite identification information; and the regeneration mode satellite identification information is transmitted to the PCF. This method enables the transmission of satellite identification information in regeneration mode. The AMF can transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the SMF, and then transmit it to the PCF via the SMF, so that the PCF can conduct user sessions based on the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0063] In an exemplary embodiment, a specific method is provided in which the SMF transmits the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF. The specific processing of step 204 may include:

[0064] Step 2041: When requesting the PCF to create an SM policy association corresponding to the PDU session, the regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF.

[0065] In implementation, the SM policy is specifically used to manage and control network sessions (e.g., PDU sessions). Therefore, when the SMF requests the PCF to create an SM policy association corresponding to a PDU (Protocol Data Unit) session, the SMF passes the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF to implement the application of the satellite identification information by the PCF in the regeneration mode.

[0066] In this embodiment, the SMF transmits the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF, thereby supporting the user terminal in the regeneration mode satellite access network architecture to communicate with another user terminal via the satellite, thereby realizing the transmission of the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0067] In an exemplary embodiment, the specific processing of step 204 may include:

[0068] Step 2042: When the regeneration mode satellite identification information changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is delivered to the PCF by requesting an update of the SM policy association.

[0069] In implementation, when the regeneration mode satellite identification information changes, the SMF promptly updates the regeneration mode satellite identification information on the PCF side. Therefore, the SMF transmits the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF by requesting an update of the SM policy association.

[0070] In this embodiment, when the regeneration mode satellite identification information changes, the SMF transmits the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF side through the update of the SM policy association, ensuring the timeliness and effectiveness of the update of the regeneration mode satellite identification information on the PCF side.

[0071] In an exemplary embodiment, a method for transmitting satellite identification information is provided. Figure 1 The AMF in the example is used to illustrate, including the following steps:

[0072] Step 201: When a terminal accesses a wireless access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment or modification request, a session creation context request message or a session update context request message is sent to the SMF.

[0073] The session creation context request message and the session update context request message contain the terminal's regeneration mode satellite identification information, which is then passed to the PCF via the SMF for use in the user session.

[0074] In implementation, during the transmission of regenerative mode satellite identification information, the radio access network node may proactively transmit the regenerative mode satellite identification information to the AMF, or the AMF may determine the regenerative mode satellite identification information when the terminal triggers a service request, session establishment, or modification request. The AMF determines the regenerative mode satellite identification information in any of the aforementioned situations. When the terminal accesses the radio access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment, or modification request, the AMF, in response to any of the aforementioned requests, transmits the regenerative mode satellite identification information to the SMF, which then transmits the regenerative mode satellite identification information to the PCF, thereby enabling applications such as user terminal communication in the regenerative mode satellite access network architecture.

[0075] In this embodiment, when the terminal accesses the wireless access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment or modification request, the AMF can transmit the satellite identification information in the regeneration mode to the SMF, and transmit it to the PCF through the SMF, so that the PCF can conduct a user session based on the satellite identification information in the regeneration mode.

[0076] In an exemplary embodiment, the specific processing of step 201 includes:

[0077] Step 2011: Determine that the current terminal is accessing a satellite in regeneration mode, and send the identification information of the regeneration mode satellite accessed by the current terminal in a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF.

[0078] In implementation, when it is determined that the current user terminal UE is accessing the satellite in regeneration mode, the SMF will carry the identification information of the regeneration mode satellite accessed by the current UE in the session creation context request (i.e., Nsmf_PDUSession_CreateSMContext Request) message or the session update context request (i.e., Nsmf_PDUSession_UpdateSMContext Request) message and send it to the SMF. Specifically, the AMF will pass the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the user terminal transmitted in the Nsmf_PDUSession_CreateSMContext Request message or the Nsmf_PDUSession_UpdateSMContext Request message to the SMF through the N11 interface.

[0079] In this embodiment, the regeneration mode satellite identification information is transmitted to the SMF through the AMF, so that the regeneration mode satellite identification information can be distributed and transmitted in the mobile network. The SMF message can obtain the real-time position, status and other information of the regeneration mode satellite accessed by the user terminal based on the regeneration mode satellite identification information, thereby avoiding the connection uncertainty problem caused by satellite movement, and selecting, modifying, adding and releasing UPF for the user session.

[0080] There are multiple methods for transmitting the regeneration mode satellite identification information from the wireless network side (for example, the wireless access network node) to the AMF. In the embodiments of the present application, the transmission methods of the regeneration mode satellite identification information between the wireless network side and the AMF are introduced respectively. Therefore, in an exemplary embodiment, the transmission method of the satellite identification information further includes:

[0081] Step 200a: Receive an NG establishment request message sent by a wireless access network node.

[0082] The NG establishment request message carries the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0083] In practice, the radio network side can pass the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the AMF through the NG Setup Request message at the beginning of base station establishment. For example, if the radio access network node is a base station (gNB), the base station sends an NG Setup Request message over the N2 interface. The NG Setup Request message carries the regeneration mode satellite identification information. Therefore, the AMF can obtain the regeneration mode satellite identification information through the NG Setup Request message.

[0084] In this embodiment, by sending an NG establishment request message on the wireless network side, the regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the AMF side at the beginning of the base station establishment, thereby enhancing the communication process under the network architecture of the regeneration mode satellite access, thereby enabling the regeneration mode satellite identification information to be distributed and transmitted in the mobile network.

[0085] In another exemplary embodiment, for a process in which a wireless network side (e.g., a wireless access network node) transmits regeneration mode satellite identification information to an AMF, the method for transmitting the satellite identification information further includes:

[0086] Step 200b: Receive a radio access network configuration update message sent by a radio access network node.

[0087] The radio access network configuration update message carries the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0088] In implementation, when the network configuration information in a radio access network node is updated, the regeneration mode satellite identification information therein is also updated. Therefore, the radio access network node (e.g., a gNB) sends a Radio Access Network Configuration Update (RAN CONFIGURATION UPDATE) message to the AMF. This RAN CONFIGURATION UPDATE message carries the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information. Therefore, after the AMF confirms the successful update, the regeneration mode satellite identification information received by the AMF in the RAN CONFIGURATION UPDATE message is the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0089] In this embodiment, when the network configuration information in the wireless access network node is updated, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is transmitted to the AMF side by sending a wireless access network configuration update message on the wireless network side, thereby enhancing the communication process under the network architecture of the regeneration mode satellite access and ensuring the timeliness and effectiveness of the update of the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0090] In an exemplary embodiment, the method for the AMF to determine the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal, in addition to being transmitted through the wireless network side, can also be determined by the AMF side based on a locally pre-configured association relationship. Therefore, before sending the session creation context request message or the session update context request message to the SMF in step 201, the method for transmitting the satellite identification information further includes:

[0091] Step 201b: Determine the regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal in the pre-configured association relationship between the wireless access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0092] In implementation, the AMF pre-configures the association between the radio access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information locally. Therefore, when a terminal accesses through the radio access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment, or modification request, the AMF can determine the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the currently connected terminal based on the pre-configured association. For example, as shown in Table 1 below, Table 1 shows the association between the radio access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0093] Table 1

[0094]

[0095] Among them, Global RAN node ID_1 represents the first radio access network node, Global RAN node ID_2 represents the second radio access network node, and Reg_Satellite ID_1 represents the first regenerative mode satellite identification information. The association relationship in Table 1 shows that the first radio access network node and the second radio access network node access the same regenerative mode satellite. Therefore, these two radio access network nodes correspond to the same regenerative mode satellite identification information.

[0096] In this embodiment, the regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal is determined through a pre-configured association relationship, so that the wireless access network node can better optimize network resources and enable the SMF to select a more appropriate UPF for the user session.

[0097] In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes:

[0098] Step 201c: When the wireless access network node accessed by the terminal changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal is determined, and the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is transmitted to the SMF.

[0099] During implementation, when the wireless access network node accessed by the terminal changes, that is, after the terminal re-accesses the new wireless access network node, the AMF needs to update the regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal. Specifically, the AMF updates the regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal. It can be determined by pre-configured association between the local wireless access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information (the above step 201b), or the wireless access network node transmits the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information to the AMF through the N11 interface (this process has been described in the above step 200a or 200b and will not be repeated here). This embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0100] After the AMF determines the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal, the AMF transmits the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information to the SMF. The process of the AMF transmitting the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the SMF has been described in step 201 or step 2011 above and will not be repeated here.

[0101] In this embodiment, by determining the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal and transmitting it to the SMF, network switching, session management and traffic routing can be better managed, so as to provide more personalized services.

[0102] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, a specific example process of a method for transmitting satellite identification information is provided, and the example process includes the following steps:

[0103] In step 301, the RAN-side base station (gNB) sends an NG Setup Request message to the AMF, where the NG Setup Request message carries the identification information of the satellite in regeneration mode. Alternatively, the RAN-side base station (gNB) sends a RAN Configuration Update message to the AMF, where the RAN Configuration Update message carries the identification information of the satellite in regeneration mode.

[0104] Step 302: When a terminal accesses a wireless access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment or modification request, the regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal is determined in the pre-configured association relationship between the wireless access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0105] In step 303, the AMF sends the identification information of the regeneration mode satellite to which the current terminal is connected, which is carried in the session creation context request (Nsmf_PDUSession_CreateSMContextRequest) message or the session update context request (Nsmf_PDUSession_UpdateSMContextRequest) message, to the SMF.

[0106] Step 304: When requesting the PCF to create an SM policy association corresponding to the PDU session (Npcf_SMPolicyControl_Create Request), the regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF; or, when the regeneration mode satellite identification information changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF by requesting an update of the SM policy association (Npcf_SMPolicyControl_Update Request).

[0107] It should be understood that although Figures 2 to 3 The steps in the flowchart are shown in sequence as indicated by the arrows, but these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless otherwise specified in this document, there is no strict order restriction for the execution of these steps, and these steps can be executed in other orders. In addition, Figures 2 to 3 At least part of the steps may include multiple steps or multiple stages. These steps or stages are not necessarily performed at the same time, but can be performed at different times. The order of execution of these steps or stages is not necessarily one by one, but can be performed in turn or alternately with other steps or at least part of the steps or stages in other steps.

[0108] In one embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, a device 400 for transmitting satellite identification information is provided, comprising: a receiving module 401 and a sending module 402, wherein:

[0109] The receiving module 401 is configured to receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal;

[0110] The sending module 402 is configured to transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF.

[0111] In one embodiment, the sending module 402 is specifically configured to transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF when requesting the PCF to create an SM policy association corresponding to the PDU session.

[0112] In one embodiment, the sending module 402 is specifically configured to transmit the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF by requesting an update of the SM policy association when the regeneration mode satellite identification information changes.

[0113] In one embodiment, a device 500 for transmitting satellite identification information is provided, comprising: a sending module 502, wherein:

[0114] Transmitting module 502 is configured to send a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF when a terminal accesses a radio access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment, or modification request. The session creation context request message and the session update context request message contain the terminal's regeneration mode satellite identification information. The regeneration mode satellite identification information is then passed to the PCF via the SMF for use in the user session.

[0115] In one embodiment, the sending module 502 is specifically configured to determine that the current terminal is accessing a regeneration mode satellite, and to send the identification information of the regeneration mode satellite accessed by the current terminal in a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF.

[0116] In one embodiment, the apparatus 500 further includes:

[0117] The first receiving module is configured to receive an NG establishment request message sent by a wireless access network node; the NG establishment request message carries identification information of a regeneration mode satellite.

[0118] In one embodiment, the apparatus 500 further includes:

[0119] The second receiving module is configured to receive a radio access network configuration update message sent by a radio access network node; the radio access network configuration update message carries regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0120] In one embodiment, the apparatus 500 further includes:

[0121] The regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal is determined in the pre-configured association relationship between the wireless access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0122] In one embodiment, the apparatus 500 further includes:

[0123] When the wireless access network node accessed by the terminal changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal is determined, and the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is transmitted to the SMF.

[0124] The specific definition of the satellite identification information transmission device can be found in the definition of the satellite identification information transmission method above and will not be repeated here. The various modules in the above-mentioned satellite identification information transmission device can be implemented in whole or in part through software, hardware, or a combination thereof. The above-mentioned modules can be embedded in or independent of the processor of the computer device in hardware form, or can be stored in the memory of the computer device in software form, so that the processor can call and execute the corresponding operations of each of the above modules.

[0125] In one embodiment, a communication device is provided, comprising a transmitter and a receiver;

[0126] A receiver is configured to receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal;

[0127] The transmitter is used to transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF.

[0128] In one embodiment, the transmitter is specifically configured to transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF when requesting the PCF to create an SM policy association corresponding to the PDU session.

[0129] In one embodiment, the transmitter is specifically configured to transmit the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF by requesting an update of the SM policy association when the regeneration mode satellite identification information changes.

[0130] In one embodiment, a communication device is provided, comprising: a first transmitter;

[0131] The first transmitter is used to send a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF when the terminal accesses the wireless access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment or modification request; wherein the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal; the regeneration mode satellite identification information is then passed to the PCF through the SMF for use in the user session.

[0132] In one embodiment, the first transmitter is specifically configured to determine that the current terminal is accessing a regeneration mode satellite, and to send identification information of the regeneration mode satellite accessed by the current terminal in a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF.

[0133] In one embodiment, the communication device further comprises:

[0134] The first receiver is configured to receive an NG establishment request message sent by a wireless access network node; the NG establishment request message carries identification information of a regeneration mode satellite.

[0135] In one embodiment, the communication device further comprises:

[0136] The second receiver is configured to receive a radio access network configuration update message sent by a radio access network node; the radio access network configuration update message carries regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0137] In one embodiment, the communication device further comprises:

[0138] The first processor is configured to determine the regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal in a pre-configured association relationship between the radio access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0139] In one embodiment, the communication device further comprises:

[0140] The first processor is configured to determine updated regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal when a radio access network node accessed by the terminal changes, and transmit the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information to the SMF.

[0141] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are implemented:

[0142] Receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal;

[0143] Pass the regenerative mode satellite identification information to the PCF.

[0144] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are further implemented:

[0145] When requesting the PCF to create an SM policy association corresponding to a PDU session, the regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF.

[0146] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are further implemented:

[0147] When the regeneration mode satellite identification information changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is delivered to the PCF by requesting an update of the SM policy association.

[0148] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are implemented:

[0149] When a terminal accesses a wireless access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment or modification request, it sends a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF;

[0150] The session creation context request message and the session update context request message contain the terminal's regeneration mode satellite identification information; the regeneration mode satellite identification information is then passed to the PCF through the SMF for use in the user session.

[0151] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are implemented:

[0152] Determine that the current terminal is accessing a satellite in regeneration mode, and send the identification information of the regeneration mode satellite accessed by the current terminal in a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF.

[0153] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are implemented:

[0154] Receive an NG establishment request message sent by a wireless access network node; the NG establishment request message carries the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0155] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are implemented:

[0156] A wireless access network configuration update message sent by a wireless access network node is received; the wireless access network configuration update message carries the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0157] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are implemented:

[0158] The regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal is determined in the pre-configured association relationship between the wireless access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0159] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are implemented:

[0160] When the wireless access network node accessed by the terminal changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal is determined, and the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is transmitted to the SMF.

[0161] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the following steps are implemented:

[0162] The present application also provides a computer program product comprising instructions, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the following steps:

[0163] Receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal;

[0164] Pass the regenerative mode satellite identification information to the PCF.

[0165] The present application also provides a computer program product comprising instructions, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the following steps:

[0166] When requesting the PCF to create an SM policy association corresponding to a PDU session, the regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF.

[0167] The present application also provides a computer program product comprising instructions, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the following steps:

[0168] When the regeneration mode satellite identification information changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is delivered to the PCF by requesting an update of the SM policy association.

[0169] The present application also provides a computer program product comprising instructions, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the following steps:

[0170] When a terminal accesses a wireless access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment or modification request, it sends a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF;

[0171] The session creation context request message and the session update context request message contain the terminal's regeneration mode satellite identification information; the regeneration mode satellite identification information is then passed to the PCF through the SMF for use in the user session.

[0172] The present application also provides a computer program product comprising instructions, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the following steps:

[0173] Determine that the current terminal is accessing a satellite in regeneration mode, and send the identification information of the regeneration mode satellite accessed by the current terminal in a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF.

[0174] The present application also provides a computer program product comprising instructions, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the following steps:

[0175] Receive an NG establishment request message sent by a wireless access network node; the NG establishment request message carries the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0176] The present application also provides a computer program product comprising instructions, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the following steps:

[0177] A wireless access network configuration update message sent by a wireless access network node is received; the wireless access network configuration update message carries the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0178] The present application also provides a computer program product comprising instructions, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the following steps:

[0179] The regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal is determined in the pre-configured association relationship between the wireless access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

[0180] The present application also provides a computer program product comprising instructions, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the following steps:

[0181] When the wireless access network node accessed by the terminal changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal is determined, and the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is transmitted to the SMF.

[0182] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that all or part of the processes in the above-described method embodiments can be implemented by instructing the relevant hardware through a computer program. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. When executed, the computer program can include the processes of the above-described method embodiments. Any reference to memory, storage, database, or other media used in the embodiments provided herein may include at least one of non-volatile and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory may include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, or optical storage. Volatile memory may include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM can be in various forms, such as static random access memory (SRAM) or dynamic random access memory (DRAM).

[0183] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0184] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art could make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for transmitting satellite identification information, characterized in that: The method is applied to SMF, and the method comprises: Receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal; The regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The transmitting the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF comprises: When requesting the PCF to create an SM policy association corresponding to the PDU session, the regeneration mode satellite identification information is passed to the PCF.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The transmitting the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF comprises: When the regeneration mode satellite identification information changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is delivered to the PCF by requesting an update of the SM policy association.

4. A method for transmitting satellite identification information, characterized in that: The method is applied to AMF, and the method comprises: When a terminal accesses a wireless access network node and triggers a service request, session establishment or modification request, it sends a session creation context request message or a session update context request message to the SMF; The session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal; the regeneration mode satellite identification information is then transferred to the PCF through the SMF for use in the user session.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The sending of the session creation context request message or the session update context request message to the SMF includes: Determine that the current terminal is accessing a satellite in regeneration mode, and send the identification information of the regeneration mode satellite currently accessed by the terminal in the session creation context request message or the session update context request message to the SMF.

6. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The method further comprises: Receive an NG establishment request message sent by a wireless access network node; the NG establishment request message carries the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

7. The method according to claim 4 or 6, characterized in that The method further comprises: A radio access network configuration update message sent by the radio access network node is received; the radio access network configuration update message carries regeneration mode satellite identification information.

8. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that Before sending the session creation context request message or the session update context request message to the SMF, the method further includes: The regeneration mode satellite identification information corresponding to the terminal is determined in the pre-configured association relationship between the wireless access network node and the regeneration mode satellite identification information.

9. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The method further comprises: When the radio access network node accessed by the terminal changes, the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal is determined, and the updated regeneration mode satellite identification information is transmitted to the SMF.

10. A device for transmitting satellite identification information, characterized in that: The device comprises: A receiving module is configured to receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; the session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal; The sending module is used to transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF.

11. A communication device, characterized in that: include: transmitter and receiver; The receiver is configured to receive a session creation context request message or a session update context request message sent by the AMF; The session creation context request message and the session update context request message include the regeneration mode satellite identification information of the terminal; The transmitter is used to transmit the regeneration mode satellite identification information to the PCF.

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