Communication method, network element, terminal, communication device, communication system and storage medium

Abstract

A communication method, a network element, a terminal, a communication device, a communication system and a storage medium. The method executed by a first network element comprises: receiving a first request sent by an access and mobility management function (AMF), the first request being sent by triggering the AMF by a second request sent by a terminal to the AMF, the first request comprising first information of a sensing service in the second request; and determining a sensing mode according to the first information and the capability information of the sensing device, wherein the sensing mode is used for indicating an execution mode of the sensing service requested by the terminal. According to the technical scheme provided by the invention, the terminal triggers the first network element to determine the corresponding sensing mode according to the first information of the sensing service requested by the terminal and the capability information of the sensing equipment, so that the sensing task can be efficiently completed according to the determined sensing mode.

Description

Communication method, network element, terminal, communication equipment, communication system and storage medium Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communication technologies, and in particular to a communication method, a network element, a terminal, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] With the deep integration of information, communication, artificial intelligence, and big data technology (ICDT), 6G (6th generation mobile network) technology and network architecture are rapidly developing. The demand for information processing capabilities has expanded from traditional information transmission to information perception and computing.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a network element, a terminal, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, which is performed by a first network element, the first network element including a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, the method comprising:

[0006] Receive a first request sent by an access and mobility management function AMF, where the first request is triggered by a second request sent by a terminal to the AMF, and the first request includes first information of a perception service in the second request; determine a perception mode based on the first information and capability information of the perception device, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal.

[0007] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, which is performed by a second network element, the second network element including a network data storage function, the method comprising:

[0008] Receive a third request sent by a first network element, where the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, and the third request is used by the first network element to request the first capability information of the perception device from the second network element, and the first capability information is used by the first network element to determine a perception mode, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal; send second information to the first network element, and the second information includes the first capability information.

[0009] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, which is performed by an access network device. The method includes:

[0010] Receive a fourth request sent by a first network element through a first communication path, where the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, and the fourth request is used to instruct the access network device to report second capability information, and the second capability information is used by the first network element to determine a perception mode, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal; send third information to the first network element through a second communication path, and the third information includes the second capability information.

[0011] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is proposed, which is executed by a terminal. The method includes:

[0012] Receive a fourth request sent by a first network element through a first communication path, where the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, and the fourth request is used to instruct the terminal to report second capability information, and the second capability information is used by the first network element to determine a perception mode, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal; send third information to the first network element through a second communication path, and the third information includes the second capability information.

[0013] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is proposed, which is performed by an AMF. The method includes:

[0014] Receive a second request sent by the terminal, the second request includes first information of the perception service requested by the terminal; send a first request to the first network element, the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, the first request includes the first information, the first request is used to request the first network element to determine a perception mode based on the first information and the capability information of the perception device, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service.

[0015] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a first network element is provided, wherein the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, and the first network element includes:

[0016] a transceiver module, configured to receive a first request sent by an access and mobility management function (AMF), where the first request is triggered by a second request sent by a terminal to the AMF, and the first request includes first information of a perceived service in the second request;

[0017] A processing module is used to determine a perception mode based on the first information and capability information of the perception device, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal.

[0018] According to a seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a second network element is provided, wherein the second network element includes a network data storage function, and the second network element includes:

[0019] The transceiver module is used to receive a third request sent by a first network element, where the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function. The third request is used by the first network element to request the first capability information of the perception device from the second network element. The first capability information is used by the first network element to determine a perception mode, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal; and second information is sent to the first network element, where the second information includes the first capability information.

[0020] According to an eighth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an access network device is provided, including:

[0021] The transceiver module is used to receive a fourth request sent by the first network element through the first communication path, the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, the fourth request is used to instruct the access network device to report second capability information, the second capability information is used by the first network element to determine the perception mode, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal; and send third information to the first network element through the second communication path, the third information including the second capability information.

[0022] According to a ninth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0023] The transceiver module is used to receive a fourth request sent by the first network element through the first communication path, the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, the fourth request is used to instruct the terminal to report second capability information, the second capability information is used by the first network element to determine the perception mode, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal; and send third information to the first network element through the second communication path, the third information including the second capability information.

[0024] According to a tenth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a fourth network element is provided, including:

[0025] The transceiver module is used to receive a second request sent by the terminal, the second request includes first information of the perception service requested by the terminal; send a first request to a first network element, the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, the first request includes the first information, the first request is used to request the first network element to determine a perception mode based on the first information and the capability information of the perception device, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service.

[0026] According to the eleventh aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication device is proposed, comprising: one or more processors; a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores executable instructions, and when the executable instructions are executed by the processor, the communication device executes the communication method described in the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, the fourth aspect or the fifth aspect.

[0027] According to the twelfth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is proposed, comprising a first network element, a second network element, a third network element, a fourth network element, an access network device, and a terminal, wherein the first network element is configured to implement the communication method described in the first aspect, the second network element is configured to implement the communication method described in the second aspect, the access network device is configured to implement the communication method described in the third aspect, the terminal is configured to implement the communication method described in the fourth aspect, and the fourth network element is configured to implement the communication method described in the fifth aspect.

[0028] According to the thirteenth aspect of the embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium is proposed, which stores instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the communication method described in the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, the fourth aspect or the fifth aspect.

[0029] The technical solution disclosed herein is that the terminal triggers the first network element to determine the corresponding perception mode based on the first information of the perception service requested by the terminal and the capability information of the perception device, so that the perception task can be efficiently completed according to the determined perception mode. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following drawings required for describing the embodiments are introduced. The following drawings are merely some embodiments of the present disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG1A is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG1B is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG1C is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG2A is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG2B is an interactive diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG2C is an interactive diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG3A is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG3B is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG3C is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG4 is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG5A is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] FIG5B is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] FIG6A is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] FIG6B is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] FIG7 is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] FIG8A is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] FIG8B is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] FIG9 is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] FIG10A is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] FIG10B is a schematic structural diagram of a chip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a network element, a terminal, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium.

[0052] In the first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication method, which is executed by a first network element, wherein the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, and the method includes: receiving a first request sent by an access and mobility management function AMF, wherein the first request is triggered by a second request sent by a terminal to the AMF to send the AMF, and the first request includes first information of the perception service in the second request; determining a perception mode based on the first information and the capability information of the perception device, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal.

[0053] In the above embodiment, the terminal triggers the first network element to select a corresponding perception mode according to the first information of the perception service requested by the terminal and the capability information of the perception device, so that the perception task can be completed efficiently according to the selected perception mode.

[0054] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing device includes at least one of a terminal and an access network device.

[0055] In the above embodiments, the terminal and / or access network device can be used as a sensing device, which not only improves the utilization rate of the terminal and / or access network device, but also improves the performance of the network, for example, enabling the network to have sensing capabilities so as to provide richer and more complex services.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the capability information of the sensing device includes at least one of the following:

[0057] first capability information from a second network element, the second network element including a network data storage function for storing data collected by a third network element, the third network element including a network data collection function;

[0058] Second capability information from the sensing device.

[0059] In the above embodiment, since the capability information of the perception device includes the historical first capability information of the perception device collected by the third network element from the network and stored by the second network element and / or the second capability information most recently reported by the perception device, the capability information of the perception device can more accurately and comprehensively reflect the capability of the perception device, thereby facilitating the first network element to select the most appropriate perception mode.

[0060] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, before determining the perception mode based on the first information and the capability information of the perception device, it includes: sending a third request to the second network element, and the third request is used to request the first capability information from the second network element; receiving second information sent by the second network element, and the second information includes the first capability information.

[0061] In the above embodiment, the first network element may directly request the first capability information from the second network element, thereby improving the execution efficiency and accuracy of the perception service, and further being able to quickly provide the terminal with accurate perception services.

[0062] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, before determining the perception mode based on the first information and the capability information of the perception device, it includes: sending a fourth request to the perception device through the first communication path, and the fourth request is used to request the second capability information from the perception device; receiving third information sent by the perception device through the second communication path, and the third information includes the second capability information.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the first network element can obtain the first capability information from the perception device through the first communication path or the second communication path, thereby improving the execution efficiency and accuracy of the perception service, and then being able to quickly provide the terminal with accurate information perception services.

[0064] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method also includes: determining that the perception mode is a first perception mode, the first perception mode is used to instruct the access network device to perform the perception service; sending a first instruction to the access network device through a first communication path, the first instruction is used to instruct the access network device to perform the perception measurement operation and / or perception calculation operation corresponding to the perception service; receiving fourth information sent by the access network device through a second communication path, the fourth information including the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0065] In the above embodiment, the access network device can complete the perception measurement operation and / or perception calculation operation related to the perception service requested by the terminal, which can not only improve the utilization rate of the access network device, but also complete the perception task efficiently and accurately. In addition, it can also save network resources to the greatest extent and improve network performance.

[0066] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method also includes: determining that the perception mode is a second perception mode, the second perception mode is used to instruct the terminal to perform the perception service; sending a second instruction to the terminal through the first communication path, the second instruction is used to instruct the terminal to perform the perception measurement operation and / or perception calculation operation corresponding to the perception service; receiving fifth information sent by the terminal through the second communication path, the fifth information including the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0067] In the above embodiment, the terminal can complete the perception measurement operation and / or perception calculation operation related to the perception service requested by the terminal, which can not only improve the utilization rate of the terminal, but also complete the perception task efficiently and accurately. In addition, it can also save network resources to the greatest extent and improve network performance.

[0068] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method also includes: determining that the perception mode is a third perception mode, and the third perception mode is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to collaboratively perform the perception service; sending a third instruction to the access network device through the first communication path, and the third instruction is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to collaboratively perform the perception measurement operation and / or perception calculation operation corresponding to the perception service; receiving sixth information sent by the access network device through the second communication path, and the sixth information includes perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0069] In the above embodiments, the terminal and access network equipment can collaboratively complete perception measurement operations and / or perception calculation operations related to the perception service requested by the terminal. This can efficiently and accurately complete the perception task, maximize the load balancing between the terminal and access network equipment, and improve network performance. Furthermore, this approach is applicable to a wider range of perception services, such as those with coarse-grained perception requirements, those with fine-grained perception requirements, and those with varying degrees of perception granularity.

[0070] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first communication path is any one of the following:

[0071] A communication path including a third network element;

[0072] A communication path including the AMF;

[0073] Includes the communication path of the user plane function UPF.

[0074] In the above embodiment, multiple communication paths connecting the sensing device and the first network element are provided to enhance the communication capability between the sensing device and the first network element.

[0075] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first communication path is any one of the following:

[0076] A communication path including a third network element;

[0077] Including the communication path of the AMF.

[0078] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication path is any one of the following:

[0079] A communication path including a third network element;

[0080] A communication path including the AMF;

[0081] Includes the communication path of the UPF.

[0082] In the above embodiment, multiple communication paths connecting the sensing device and the first network element are provided to enhance the communication capability between the sensing device and the first network element.

[0083] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: determining the perception result of the perception task based on the perception measurement data and / or the perception calculation result; sending seventh information to the AMF, the seventh information including the perception result of the perception service, and the seventh information is used to instruct the AMF to send the perception result to the terminal.

[0084] In the above embodiment, the functions of the first network element are standardized to include the perception service calculation function and the perception service scheduling function, so that the first network element can efficiently complete the perception task, thereby enabling the network to provide better perception services for the terminal.

[0085] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information of the sensing service includes at least one of the following:

[0086] Business type;

[0087] Business requirements;

[0088] Perception item.

[0089] In the above embodiment, the content included in the first information is standardized.

[0090] In the second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication method, which is executed by a second network element, wherein the second network element includes a network data storage function, and the method includes: receiving a third request sent by a first network element, wherein the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, and the third request is used by the first network element to request the first capability information of the perception device from the second network element, and the first capability information is used by the first network element to determine the perception mode, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal; sending second information to the first network element, and the second information includes the first capability information.

[0091] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: obtaining first capability information of the sensing device from a third network element, and the third network element includes a network data collection function.

[0092] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing device includes at least one of the following:

[0093] the terminal;

[0094] Access network equipment.

[0095] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the perception mode includes at least one of the following:

[0096] a first sensing mode, where the first sensing mode is used to instruct the access network device to perform the sensing service;

[0097] a second sensing mode, where the second sensing mode is used to instruct the terminal to perform the sensing service;

[0098] The third perception mode is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to collaborate to perform the perception service.

[0099] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication method, which is executed by an access network device, and the method includes: receiving a fourth request sent by a first network element through a first communication path, the first network element including a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, the fourth request being used to instruct the access network device to report second capability information, the second capability information being used by the first network element to determine a perception mode, and the perception mode being used to indicate an execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal; sending third information to the first network element through a second communication path, the third information including the second capability information.

[0100] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the perception mode includes at least one of the following:

[0101] a first sensing mode, where the first sensing mode is used to instruct the access network device to perform the sensing service;

[0102] a second sensing mode, where the second sensing mode is used to instruct the terminal to perform the sensing service;

[0103] The third perception mode is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to collaborate to perform the perception service.

[0104] In combination with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method also includes: receiving a first instruction sent by the first network element through the first communication path; performing a perception measurement operation and / or perception calculation operation corresponding to the perception service according to the first instruction; and sending fourth information to the first network element through the second communication path, the fourth information including the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0105] In the above embodiment, it is specified that when the access network device receives the first instruction, it automatically completes the perception measurement operation and / or perception calculation operation corresponding to the perception service, and feeds back the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results to the first network element.

[0106] In combination with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method also includes: receiving a third instruction sent by the first network element through the first communication path, the third instruction is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to collaboratively perform the perception measurement operation and / or perception computing operation corresponding to the perception service; sending a fourth instruction to the terminal, the fourth instruction is used to instruct the terminal to perform the first part of the perception measurement operation and / or the first part of the perception computing operation allocated to the terminal; receiving the eighth information sent by the terminal, the eighth information includes the first operation data obtained by the terminal based on the fourth instruction, and the first operation data includes the first part of the perception measurement data and / or the first part of the perception computing result.

[0107] In the above embodiment, when the access network device receives the third instruction, it allocates the perception measurement operations and / or perception computing operations corresponding to the perception service and instructs the terminal to execute the first portion of the perception measurement operations and / or the first portion of the perception computing operations allocated to the terminal, thereby improving the efficiency of the perception service. This method of collaboratively executing the perception service between the terminal and the access network device takes into account the capabilities and load of the access network device and the terminal, as well as the requirements of the perception service.

[0108] In combination with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method also includes: executing a second part of the perception measurement operation and / or a second part of the perception calculation operation allocated to the access network device to obtain second operation data, the second operation data including the second part of the perception measurement data and / or the second part of the perception calculation result; fusing the first operation data and the second operation data to obtain the perception measurement data and / or the perception calculation result of the perception service; sending sixth information to the first network element through the second communication path, the sixth information including the perception measurement data and / or the perception calculation result of the perception service.

[0109] In the above embodiment, the access network device performs the second portion of the assigned sensing measurement operations and / or the second portion of the sensing calculation operations to obtain second operation data. The second operation data is then combined with the first operation data fed back by the terminal and fed back to the first network element. This collaborative sensing service execution between the terminal and the access network device takes into account the capabilities and load of the access network device and the terminal, as well as the requirements of the sensing service.

[0110] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first communication path is any one of the following:

[0111] a communication path including a third network element, the third network element including a network data collection function;

[0112] Including the communication path of AMF;

[0113] Includes the communication path of the UPF.

[0114] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication path is any one of the following:

[0115] A communication path including a third network element;

[0116] Including the communication path of AMF;

[0117] Includes the communication path of the UPF.

[0118] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication method, which is executed by a terminal, and the method includes: sending a second request to the AMF, the second request is used to trigger the AMF to send a first request to the first network element, and the first request includes the first information of the perception service in the second request; the first request is used to request the first network element to determine the perception mode based on the first information and the capability information of the perception device, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal.

[0119] In combination with some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the method also includes: receiving a fourth request sent by a first network element through a first communication path, the first network element includes a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, the fourth request is used to instruct the terminal to report second capability information, the second capability information is used by the first network element to determine a perception mode, and the perception mode is used to indicate the execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal; sending third information to the first network element through a second communication path, the third information includes the second capability information.

[0120] In conjunction with some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the perception mode includes at least one of the following:

[0121] A first sensing mode, wherein the first sensing mode is used to instruct the access network device to perform the sensing service;

[0122] a second sensing mode, where the second sensing mode is used to instruct the terminal to perform the sensing service;

[0123] The third perception mode is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to collaborate to perform the perception service.

[0124] In combination with some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the method also includes: receiving a second instruction sent by the first network element through the first communication path; performing perception measurement operations and / or perception calculation operations corresponding to the perception service according to the second instruction; and sending fifth information to the first network element through the second communication path, the fifth information including perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0125] In combination with some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the method also includes: receiving a fourth instruction sent by an access network device, the fourth instruction being used to instruct the terminal to perform a first part of perception measurement operations and / or a first part of perception calculation operations assigned to the terminal; sending eighth information to the access network device, the eighth information including first operation data obtained by the terminal based on the fourth instruction, the first operation data including a first part of perception measurement data and / or a first part of perception calculation results, and the first operation data being used by the access network device to fuse the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0126] In conjunction with some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the first communication path is any one of the following:

[0127] a communication path including a third network element, the third network element including a network data collection function;

[0128] Including the communication path of AMF;

[0129] Includes the communication path of the UPF.

[0130] In conjunction with some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication path is any one of the following:

[0131] A communication path including a third network element;

[0132] Including the communication path of AMF;

[0133] Includes the communication path of the UPF.

[0134] In the fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication method, which is executed by AMF, and the method includes: receiving a second request sent by a terminal, the second request including first information of the perception service requested by the terminal; sending a first request to a first network element, the first network element including a perception service calculation function and / or a perception service scheduling function, the first request including the first information, the first request being used to request the first network element to determine a perception mode based on the first information and the capability information of the perception device, and the perception mode being used to indicate the execution method of the perception service.

[0135] In conjunction with some embodiments of the fifth aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing device includes at least one of the following:

[0136] terminal;

[0137] Access network equipment.

[0138] In conjunction with some embodiments of the fifth aspect, in some embodiments, the perception mode includes at least one of the following:

[0139] A first sensing mode, wherein the first sensing mode is used to instruct the access network device to perform the sensing service;

[0140] a second sensing mode, where the second sensing mode is used to instruct the terminal to perform the sensing service;

[0141] The third perception mode is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to collaborate to perform the perception service.

[0142] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a first network element, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the first network element is used to execute the optional implementation method of the first aspect.

[0143] In the seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a second network element, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the second network element is used to execute the optional implementation method of the second aspect.

[0144] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes an access network device, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the access network device is used to execute the optional implementation method of the third aspect.

[0145] In a ninth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a terminal, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute the optional implementation method of the fourth aspect.

[0146] In the tenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a fourth network element, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the fourth network element is used to execute the optional implementation method of the fifth aspect.

[0147] In the eleventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication device, which includes one or more processors; a memory coupled to the processor, on which executable instructions are stored, and when the executable instructions are executed by the processor, the communication device executes the optional implementation methods of the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, the fourth aspect, and the fifth aspect.

[0148] In the twelfth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication system, which includes a first network element, a second network element, a third network element, a fourth network element, an access network device, and a terminal, wherein the first network element is configured to implement an optional implementation method of the first aspect, the second network element is configured to implement an optional implementation method of the second aspect, the access network device is configured to implement an optional implementation method of the third aspect, the terminal is configured to implement an optional implementation method of the fourth aspect, and the fourth network element is configured to implement an optional implementation method of the fifth aspect.

[0149] In the thirteenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a storage medium, which stores instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the method described in the optional implementation of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth aspects.

[0150] In the fourteenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a program product. When the program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device executes the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, the fourth aspect, and the fifth aspect.

[0151] In the fifteenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, enables the computer to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth aspects.

[0152] In a sixteenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a chip or a chip system, which includes a processing circuit configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth aspects above.

[0153] It is understandable that the above-mentioned terminal, access network device, first network element, second network element, third network element, fourth network element, core network device, communication system, storage medium, program product, computer program, chip or chip system are all used to perform the method proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects of the corresponding method and will not be repeated here.

[0154] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, network element, terminal, communication device, communication system, and storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "communication method," "information processing method," and "UE-triggered perception mode selection method" are interchangeable; the terms "communication device," "information processing device," and "UE-triggered perception mode selection device" are interchangeable; and the terms "communication system," "information processing system," and "UE-triggered perception mode selection system" are interchangeable.

[0155] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive and are merely illustrative of some embodiments, and are not intended to be a specific limitation on the scope of protection of the present disclosure. In the absence of contradiction, each step in a certain 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 certain embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily exchanged. In addition, the optional implementation methods in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; in addition, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. For example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0156] In each embodiment of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified or provided for by logic, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. The technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form a new embodiment based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0157] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0158] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "said", "the", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0159] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

[0160] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one," "one or more," "a plurality of," "multiple," etc. may be used interchangeably.

[0161] In some embodiments, descriptions such as "at least one of A and B," "A and / or B," "A in one case, B in another case," or "in response to one case A, in response to another case B" may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); and in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0162] In some embodiments, "A or B" and other descriptions may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0163] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different description objects and do not constitute any restriction on the position, order, priority, quantity or content of the description objects. For the statement of the description object, please refer to the description in the context of the claims or embodiments, and no unnecessary restriction should be constituted due to the use of prefixes. For example, if the description object is a "field", the ordinal number before the "field" in the "first field" and the "second field" does not limit the position or order between the "fields". "First" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they limit the order of the "first field" and the "second field". For another example, if the description object is a "level", the ordinal number before the "level" in the "first level" and the "second level" does not limit the priority between the "levels". For another example, the number of description objects is not limited by the ordinal number and can be one or more. Taking "first device" as an example, the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the description object is "device", then the "first device" and the "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different; for another example, if the description object is "information", then the "first information" and the "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0164] In some embodiments, “including A,” “comprising A,” “used to indicate A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0165] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time / frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or the frequency domain.

[0166] In some embodiments, terms such as "in response to...", "in response to determining...", "in the case of...", "at the time of...", "when...", "if...", "if...", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0167] In some embodiments, terms such as "greater than", "greater than or equal to", "not less than", "more than", "more than or equal to", "not less than", "higher than", "higher than or equal to", "not less than", and "above" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "less than", "less than or equal to", "not greater than", "less than", "less than or equal to", "not more than", "lower than", "lower than or equal to", "not higher than", and "below" can be replaced with each other.

[0168] In some embodiments, devices, etc. can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. Terms such as "device", "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", and "subject" can be used interchangeably.

[0169] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network (eg, access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.).

[0170] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)", "radio access network device (RAN device)", "base station (BS)", "radio base station" "fixed station", "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", "cell group", "serving cell", "carrier", "component carrier", "bandwidth part (BWP)" and the like may be used interchangeably.

[0171] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "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. can be used interchangeably.

[0172] In some embodiments, the access network device, the core network device, or the network device can be replaced by a terminal. For example, the various embodiments of the present disclosure can also be applied to a structure in which the communication between the access network device, the core network device, or the network device and the terminal is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (for example, device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, it is also possible to set the structure in which the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. In addition, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can also be replaced by terms corresponding to communication between terminals (for example, "side"). For example, uplink channels, downlink channels, etc. can be replaced by side channels, and uplinks, downlinks, etc. can be replaced by side links.

[0173] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, the core network device, or the network device may have a structure that has all or part of the functions of the terminal.

[0174] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0175] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0176] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the combination of any elements, any rows, and any columns can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0177] Although operations are described in a particular order in the accompanying drawings in the disclosed embodiments, this should not be construed as requiring that the operations be performed in the particular order shown or in a serial order, or that all of the operations shown be performed to obtain the desired result. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Furthermore, sending multiple messages via the same message may also be advantageous.

[0178] Figure 1A is a schematic diagram illustrating the architecture of a communication system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1A , communication system 100 includes a terminal 101, an access network device 102, and a core network device 103. Core network device 103 includes a first network element 1031, a second network element 1032, a third network element 1033, and a fourth network element 1034.

[0179] In some embodiments, terms such as "network element", "function", "unit", "entity", "device", "apparatus", "element", and "node" can be used interchangeably.

[0180] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 includes, for example, a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication function, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver function, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, and at least one of a wireless terminal device in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0181] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 is, for example, a node or device that accesses a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include an evolved NodeB (eNB), a next generation evolved NodeB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved nodeB (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open base station (Open RAN), a cloud base station (Cloud RAN), a next generation radio access network / 5G radio access network (NG-RAN), a base station in other communication systems, and at least one of an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0182] Optionally, the base station is, for example, a macro base station, a micro base station (also known as a small station), a relay station, an access point, a 5G base station or a future base station, a satellite, a transmission point (TRP), a transmitting point (TP), a mobile switching center, or other devices that perform base station functions in a communication system, etc., which are not specifically limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure. For the convenience of description, in all embodiments of the present disclosure, devices that provide wireless communication functions for terminal devices are collectively referred to as network devices or base stations.

[0183] In some embodiments, the technical solution of the present disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within the access network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of the Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented through software or programs.

[0184] In some embodiments, the access network device can be composed of a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can be used to split the protocol layer of the access network device, with the functions of some protocol layers centrally controlled by the CU, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU, but is not limited to this.

[0185] In some embodiments, the core network device 103 may be a single device including a first network element 1031, a second network element 1032, a third network element 1033, a fourth network element 1034, etc., or may be a plurality of devices or a device group including all or part of the first network element 1031, the second network element 1032, the third network element 1033, the fourth network element 1034, etc. The network element may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an evolved packet core (EPC), a 5G core network (5GCN), and a next generation core (NGC).

[0186] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 is, for example, a Network Intelligent Computing Function (NICF).

[0187] In some implementations, the first network element 1031 includes a sensing service calculation function and / or a sensing service scheduling function, but the names are not limited thereto.

[0188] In some embodiments, the second network element 1032 is, for example, a network data repository function (NDRF).

[0189] In some implementations, the second network element 1032 includes a network data storage function, which may be named, but not limited to, a network data register or a network data warehouse function.

[0190] In some embodiments, the third network element 1033 is, for example, a network data collection / collection function (NDCF).

[0191] In some implementations, the third network element 1033 includes a network data collection function, but the name is not limited thereto.

[0192] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 is, for example, an access and mobility management function (AMF).

[0193] In some implementations, the access and mobility management function network element is used for access and mobility management of terminals in a mobile network.

[0194] In some embodiments, the second network element 1032 is used to store data collected by the third network element 1033 .

[0195] It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiment of the present disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. Ordinary technicians in this field can know that with the evolution of the system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0196] The following embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1A , or a portion thereof, but are not limited thereto. The entities shown in FIG1A are illustrative only. The communication system may include all or part of the entities shown in FIG1A , or may include other entities other than those shown in FIG1A . The number and form of the entities may be arbitrary, and the entities may be physical or virtual. The connection relationships between the entities are illustrative only. The entities may be connected or disconnected, and the connection may be in any manner, including direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0197] The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), future radio access (FRA), new radio access technology (RAT), new radio (NR), new radio access (NX), future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems based on and extending these methods. Furthermore, multiple systems may be combined (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0198] In some embodiments, Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) is a new information processing technology that integrates communication and perception functions and is a potential key technology for 6G. The simultaneous integration of communication and perception functions will become a trend in 6G base station and terminal capabilities. The network can collaborate with base stations and terminals to perform perception, training, reasoning, and decision-making, and intelligently coordinate resources to enable complex services such as digital twins and immersive services.

[0199] In some embodiments, the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA) has conducted research on ISAC technology, focusing on scenario requirements analysis for communication and perception fusion applications.

[0200] In some embodiments, an example of a communication and perception fusion system architecture is proposed, as shown in Figure 1B. Figure 1B describes a 5G-Advanced ISAC network architecture that uses service-based interfaces within the control plane. This architecture aims to reuse the functions of the existing 5G core network as much as possible to implement perception functions. It adds a sensing function (SF) to the core network. Based on a service-oriented interface, the SF can call the interfaces of other functions and provide services for them. The above logical functions can be used in conjunction with LMF (Link Management Frame) and other functions.

[0201] In some embodiments, SF may provide the following functionality:

[0202] Receive sensing service requests from UE or third-party applications;

[0203] Controls the measurement process of the Radio Access Network (RAN) and UE, including authentication, discovery, capability negotiation and configuration, and sensing mode selection;

[0204] Acquire sensory data, and calculate and process them to obtain sensory results.

[0205] In some embodiments, after analysis, the ISAC architecture shown in FIG1B may have the following problems:

[0206] (1) This solution reuses the 5G network architecture and only adds the perception function SF on the control plane bus, but does not achieve network function simplification.

[0207] (2) Calculation can only be performed within the core network and cannot utilize the computing capabilities of UE and base station.

[0208] (3) This solution does not consider the collaboration of perception and computing tasks in the network architecture design.

[0209] In some embodiments, a new network architecture design for UE-triggered sensing mode selection and collaborative computation is further proposed. The core network determines the appropriate sensing mode based on the sensing service request initiated by the UE and the sensing capabilities reported by the UE and NG-RAN. The core network then assigns the corresponding sensing measurement tasks and QoS (Quality of Service) requirements to the UE and / or base station for sensing data measurement and collaborative computation. Finally, the core network performs unified computation and analysis and returns the results to the UE, efficiently completing the sensing task.

[0210] In some embodiments, the present disclosure proposes a new network architecture that adds data and information collection, information storage, and information computing and processing functions, as shown in Figure 1C. The Network Intelligent Computing Function (NICF) includes multiple functional modules:

[0211] The task computing function retrieves data (sensing data and local data) collected by the NDCF and stored by the NDRF, providing model training and inference decisions throughout the entire lifecycle. During task execution, data and signaling are exchanged between different nodes. Model training utilizes distributed AI models such as federated learning, split learning, and multi-agent reinforcement learning. The NICF acts as a scheduler, collaborating with the gNB / UE to split data and models. After training, the NICF uses test data from the data plane to make inference decisions and provide results.

[0212] The task scheduling function is responsible for the control and scheduling execution phase of AI tasks, including information collection and resource management. Information collection and control refers to the NICF's ability to perceive the computing load, data processing capabilities, AI algorithm models, and channel status of each network node. It can adjust AI models and task ratios in real time, as well as adjust connections and computing power allocation in real time as the network environment changes.

[0213] In some embodiments, the NDCF can obtain real-time network information from different NFs, such as real-time network traffic, network congestion, and illegal access / access, and can collect data transmitted by NFs and gNBs. After collecting the data, it can perform preprocessing operations (including normalization and regularization).

[0214] In some embodiments, NDRF integrates all storage-related functions, such as NRF (NF Repository Function), UDR (Unified Data Repository), UDSF (Unstructured Data Storage Function), and ADRF (Analytic Data Repository Function). It can store information including user data (such as user registration data and service-related data), NF configuration files, network data (such as network service SLA (Service Level Agreement) data and network node load), and computing-related data (AI training data, computing power resource status, and location assistance information). It can also store computing results as historical data and provide them to service consumers, reducing resource waste caused by redundant computing.

[0215] In view of this, the embodiments of the present disclosure propose a communication method, network element, terminal, communication equipment, communication system and storage medium to implement a new perception mode selection and collaborative computing method process under the 6G network architecture, mainly including perception capability reporting, perception mode selection, perception data measurement, perception data calculation and perception result output processes.

[0216] FIG2A is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0217] Step S2101: Terminal 101 sends a second request to AMF.

[0218] In some embodiments, the AMF is the fourth network element 1034, and the AMF receives the second request.

[0219] In some embodiments, the second request is for requesting a sensing service. In some embodiments, "sensing service", "sensing service", "sensing task", "sensing function", "sensing function service" and the like can be interchangeable.

[0220] In some embodiments, the second request is used to request triggering of a perception mode selection process for the perception service. For example, the second request is used to trigger execution of step S2102, i.e., triggering the AMF to send the first request to the first network element 1031.

[0221] In some embodiments, the second request is used to request a sensing mode of the sensing service.

[0222] In some embodiments, the name of the second request is not limited, and it can be, for example, a perception service request, a perception service request message (information) / messages, etc.

[0223] In some embodiments, the second request is used to indicate the first information of the perception service requested by the terminal. Optionally, the second request includes the first information of the perception service requested by the terminal.

[0224] In some embodiments, the name of the first information is not limited, and it can be, for example, perception service information, perception service demand, perception service description, etc.

[0225] In some embodiments, the first information of the perceived service includes at least one of a service type, a service requirement, and a perceived item.

[0226] For example, the service type may be vehicle speed detection, intrusion detection, environmental monitoring, and the like.

[0227] For example, the service requirements may be requirements in terms of perception resolution, perception accuracy, frame rate, delay / latency, target area information, etc.

[0228] For example, the perception item may be speed, temperature, length, height, width, distance, angle, etc.

[0229] Step S2102, AMF sends a first request to the first network element 1031.

[0230] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 receives the first request, wherein the capabilities of the first network element 1031 include a sensing service computing function and / or a sensing service scheduling function.

[0231] In some embodiments, the first request is triggered by the second request sent by the terminal 101 to the AMF to send the AMF.

[0232] In some embodiments, the name of the first request is not limited, and it can be, for example, a perception service request, a perception service request message / information, etc.

[0233] In some embodiments, the first request is used to indicate first information of the perception service requested by the terminal. Optionally, the first request includes the first information of the perception service requested by the terminal.

[0234] Step S2103 , the first network element 1031 sends a third request to the second network element 1032 .

[0235] In some embodiments, the second network element 1032 receives the third request. The capability of the second network element 1032 includes a network data storage function, which can be used to store data collected by a third network element, and the third network element includes a network data collection function.

[0236] In some embodiments, the third request is used to request first capability information of the sensing device from the second network element 1032. For example, the first capability information of the sensing device includes but is not limited to CPU type, GPU type, memory size, power, computing power, remaining computing resources, computing accuracy, sensing range, sensing area, etc.

[0237] In some embodiments, the name of the third request is not limited, and it can be, for example, a capability information acquisition request, a capability information reporting instruction, etc.

[0238] In some embodiments, the sensing device includes a terminal and / or an access network device.

[0239] Step S2104 , the second network element 1032 sends second information to the first network element 1031 .

[0240] In some embodiments, the second information includes first capability information of the sensing device, and the first network element 1031 receives the second information and obtains the first capability information of the sensing device.

[0241] Step S2105 : The first network element 1031 sends a fourth request to the terminal 101 and / or the access network device 102 .

[0242] In some embodiments, the perception device includes a terminal 101 and / or an access network device 102, and the perception device receiving the fourth request includes the terminal 101 and / or the access network device 102 receiving the fourth request.

[0243] In some embodiments, the fourth request is used to request second capability information from the sensing device. For example, the second capability information of the sensing device includes but is not limited to CPU type, GPU type, memory size, computing power, remaining computing resources, computing accuracy, sensing range, sensing area, etc.

[0244] In some embodiments, the fourth request is used to instruct the sensing device to report (such as immediate reporting, scheduled reporting, periodic reporting) the second capability information.

[0245] In some embodiments, the name of the fourth request is not limited, and it can be, for example, a capability information acquisition request, a capability information reporting indication, etc.

[0246] In some embodiments, the implementation of the first network element 1031 sending the fourth request to the terminal 101 and / or the access network device 102 may include sending the fourth request to the terminal 101 and / or the access network device 102 through the first communication path.

[0247] Optionally, the first communication path is any one of the following:

[0248] A communication path including a third network element;

[0249] Including the communication path of AMF;

[0250] Includes the communication path of the user plane function UPF.

[0251] In some embodiments, the first communication path is a control plane communication path. Optionally, the nodes of the first communication path include an AMF and / or a third network element.

[0252] For example, the communication path including the third network element may refer to the communication path in Figure 1C where the first network element sends information to the terminal and / or access network device through the third network element. "Transmission channel," "information transmission path," "communication path," and the like may be interchangeable. Alternatively, the communication path including the third network element may refer to the communication path in Figure 1C where the first network element sends information to the terminal and / or access network device through the third network element and the AMF / UPF.

[0253] For example, the communication path including AMF may refer to the communication path in which the first network element in Figure 1C sends information to the terminal and / or access network device through AMF.

[0254] For example, the communication path including the UPF may refer to the communication path in which the first network element in FIG1C sends information to the terminal and / or access network device through the UPF.

[0255] Step S2106 , the terminal 101 and / or the access network device 102 sends third information to the first network element 1031 .

[0256] In some embodiments, the third information includes second capability information of the sensing device, and the first network element 1031 receives the third information and obtains the second capability information of the sensing device.

[0257] In some embodiments, the implementation of the terminal and / or access network device sending the third information to the first network element may include: the terminal and / or access network device sending the third information to the first network element through the second communication path.

[0258] Optionally, the second communication path is any one of the following:

[0259] A communication path including a third network element;

[0260] A communication path including the AMF;

[0261] Includes the communication path of the UPF.

[0262] In some embodiments, the second communication path may be a communication path of a control plane, or the second communication path may be a communication path of a user plane.

[0263] For example, the communication path including the third network element may refer to a communication path in which the first network element in FIG1C sends information to the terminal and / or access network device through the third network element. Alternatively, the communication path including the third network element may refer to a communication path in which the first network element in FIG1C sends information to the terminal and / or access network device through the third network element and the AMF / UPF.

[0264] For example, the communication path including AMF may refer to the communication path in which the first network element in Figure 1C sends information to the terminal and / or access network device through AMF.

[0265] For example, the communication path including the UPF may refer to the communication path in which the first network element in FIG1C sends information to the terminal and / or access network device through the UPF.

[0266] In some embodiments, the third network element 1033 collects the second capability information reported by the sensing device. The implementation method of the terminal and / or access network device sending the third information to the first network element may include any of the following:

[0267] The terminal and / or access network device sends the third information to the first network element through the AMF and the third network element;

[0268] The terminal and / or access network device sends the third information to the first network element through the UPF and the third network element.

[0269] For example, the terminal and / or access network device sends the third information, the third network element receives the third information, and the first network element obtains the third information from the third network element.

[0270] In step S2107, the first network element 1031 determines that the perception mode is the first perception mode based on the first information and the capability information of the perception device.

[0271] In some embodiments, the capability information of the sensing device includes first capability information from the second network element and / or second capability information from the sensing device.

[0272] In some embodiments, the first sensing mode corresponds to the access network device performing operations related to the sensing service. Optionally, the operations related to the sensing service include sensing measurement operations and / or sensing calculation operations.

[0273] Step S2108 : The first network element 1031 sends a first instruction to the access network device 102 .

[0274] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends a first instruction to the access network device 102 through a first communication path.

[0275] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 receives the first instruction. Alternatively, the access network device 102 receives the first instruction sent by the first network element 1031 through the first communication path.

[0276] In some embodiments, the first instruction is used to instruct the access network device to perform a perception measurement operation and / or a perception computing operation corresponding to the perception service. The perception measurement operation and / or the perception computing operation is assigned to the access network device 102 by the first network element 1031 based on the first information of the perception service in the first request and the capability information of the access network device 102.

[0277] In some embodiments, the name of the first instruction is not limited, and it can be, for example, a perception control command.

[0278] In some embodiments, the first instruction includes sensing content and / or computational content of the sensing service. In some embodiments, the computational content may be scheduled and allocated by the first network element 1031 based on the sensing service. In some embodiments, the sensing content may be scheduled and allocated by the first network element 1031 based on the sensing service.

[0279] Step S2109: The access network device 102 performs a perception measurement operation and / or a perception calculation operation corresponding to the perception service according to the first instruction.

[0280] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 is an NG-RAN.

[0281] In some embodiments, the access network device performs a perception measurement operation according to the perception content indicated by the first instruction to obtain perception measurement data. Optionally, the perception measurement operation includes but is not limited to perception data measurement.

[0282] In some embodiments, the access network device performs a perceptual computing operation on all or part of the perceptual measurement data according to the calculation content indicated by the first instruction to obtain a perceptual computing result. Optionally, the perceptual computing operation includes, but is not limited to, data preprocessing. Optionally, the data preprocessing includes, but is not limited to, normalization, redundancy removal, AI model pretraining, and other preprocessing. Optionally, the AI ​​model is a CNN model.

[0283] Step S2110 , the access network device 102 sends fourth information to the first network element 1031 .

[0284] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends the fourth information to the first network element 1031 through the second communication path, and the first network element 1031 receives the fourth information sent by the access network device 102.

[0285] Step S2111: The first network element 1031 determines a perception result of the perception task according to the perception measurement data and / or the perception calculation result in the fourth information.

[0286] In some embodiments, the fourth information includes perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results obtained by the access network device. The first network element 1031 receives the fourth information sent by the access network device 102 via the second communication path, and obtains the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results fed back by the access network device.

[0287] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 performs perception processing (such as data integration, data fusion, data conversion, further analysis and calculation, etc.) based on the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results in the fourth information and outputs a final perception result. The terms "perception result," "perception analysis result," "perception statistical result," and "perception processing result" may be used interchangeably.

[0288] Step S2112: The first network element 1031 sends the perception result to the terminal 101.

[0289] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends the perception result to the terminal 101 through the first communication path. Optionally, the first network element 1031 sends the perception result to the AMF, and the AMF sends the perception result to the terminal 101.

[0290] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc. are not limited to the names described in the embodiments, and terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codeword", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0291] In some embodiments, terms such as "uplink", "uplink", "physical uplink", and "reporting" can be used interchangeably.

[0292] In some embodiments, the terms "radio", "wireless", "radio access network (RAN)", "access network (AN)", "RAN-based" and the like may be used interchangeably.

[0293] In some embodiments, terms such as "frame", "radio frame", "subframe", "slot", "sub-slot", "mini-slot", "symbol", "symbol", and "transmission time interval (TTI)" can be used interchangeably.

[0294] In some embodiments, "obtain", "get", "get", "receive", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be interchangeable, and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining by self-processing, autonomous implementation, etc.

[0295] In some embodiments, terms such as "send", "transmit", "report", "download", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0296] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain", "preset", "preset", "setting", "indicated", "a certain", "any", and "first" can be interchangeable. "Specific A", "preset A", "preset A", "setting A", "indicated A", "a certain A", "any A", and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-specified in a protocol, etc., or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or indication, etc., or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, etc., but not limited to this.

[0297] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2112. For example, step S2107 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S2101 and step S2107 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0298] In some embodiments, step S2103 and step S2105 may be executed in an exchanged order or simultaneously, and step S2104 and step S2106 may be executed in an exchanged order or simultaneously.

[0299] In some embodiments, steps S2101 to S2106 and steps S2108 to S2112 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0300] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 2A .

[0301] FIG2B is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0302] Step S2201: Terminal 101 sends a second request to AMF.

[0303] The optional implementation of step S2201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0304] Step S2202, AMF sends a first request to the first network element 1031.

[0305] The optional implementation of step S2202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0306] Step S2203 , the first network element 1031 sends a third request to the second network element 1032 .

[0307] The optional implementation of step S2203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0308] Step S2204 , the second network element 1032 sends second information to the first network element 1031 .

[0309] The optional implementation of step S2204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0310] Step S2205 : The first network element 1031 sends a fourth request to the terminal 101 and / or the access network device 102 .

[0311] The optional implementation of step S2205 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0312] Step S2206 , the terminal 101 and / or the access network device 102 sends third information to the first network element 1031 .

[0313] The optional implementation of step S2206 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2106 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0314] In step S2207, the first network element 1031 determines that the perception mode is the second perception mode based on the first information and the capability information of the perception device.

[0315] In some embodiments, the capability information of the sensing device includes first capability information from the second network element and / or second capability information from the sensing device.

[0316] In some embodiments, the second sensing mode corresponds to the terminal performing operations related to the sensing service. Optionally, the operations related to the sensing service include sensing measurement operations and / or sensing calculation operations.

[0317] Step S2208 , the first network element 1031 sends a second instruction to the terminal 101 .

[0318] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends the second instruction to the terminal 101 through the first communication path.

[0319] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends the second instruction to the access network device 102 through the first communication path, and the access network device 102 sends the second instruction to the terminal 101.

[0320] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 receives the second instruction. Optionally, the terminal 101 receives the second instruction sent by the first network element 1031 through the first communication path.

[0321] In some embodiments, the second instruction is used to instruct the terminal to perform a perception measurement operation and / or a perception computing operation corresponding to the perception service, wherein the perception measurement operation and / or the perception computing operation is allocated to the terminal by the first network element 1031 based on the first information of the perception service in the first request and the capability information of the terminal.

[0322] In some embodiments, the name of the second instruction is not limited, and it can be, for example, a perception control command.

[0323] In some embodiments, the second instruction includes sensing content and / or computational content of the sensing service. In some embodiments, the computational content may be scheduled and allocated by the first network element 1031 based on the sensing service. In some embodiments, the sensing content may be scheduled and allocated by the first network element 1031 based on the sensing service.

[0324] Step S2209: The terminal 101 performs a perception measurement operation and / or a perception calculation operation corresponding to the perception service according to the second instruction.

[0325] In some embodiments, the terminal performs a perception measurement operation according to the perception content indicated by the second instruction to obtain perception measurement data. Optionally, the perception measurement operation includes but is not limited to perception data measurement.

[0326] In some embodiments, the terminal performs a perceptual computing operation on all or part of the perceptual measurement data according to the calculation content indicated by the second instruction to obtain a perceptual computing result. Optionally, the perceptual computing operation includes, but is not limited to, data preprocessing. Optionally, the data preprocessing includes, but is not limited to, normalization, redundancy removal, AI model pretraining, and other preprocessing. Optionally, the AI ​​model is a CNN model.

[0327] Step S2210 , the terminal 101 sends fifth information to the first network element 1031 .

[0328] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 sends the fifth information to the first network element 1031 through the second communication path, and the first network element 1031 receives the fifth information sent by the terminal 101.

[0329] Step S2211: The first network element 1031 determines a perception result of the perception task according to the perception measurement data and / or the perception calculation result in the fifth information.

[0330] In some embodiments, the fifth information includes perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results obtained by the terminal. The first network element 1031 receives the fifth information sent by the terminal 101 through the second communication path, and obtains the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results fed back by the terminal.

[0331] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 performs perception processing (such as data integration, data fusion, data conversion, further analysis and calculation, etc.) based on the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results in the fifth information and outputs a final perception result. The terms "perception result," "perception analysis result," "perception statistical result," and "perception processing result" may be used interchangeably.

[0332] Step S2212: The first network element 1031 sends the perception result to the terminal 101.

[0333] The optional implementation of step S2212 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2112 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0334] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2201 to S2212. For example, step S2207 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S2201 and step S2207 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0335] In some embodiments, step S2203 and step S2205 may be executed in an exchanged order or simultaneously, and step S2204 and step S2206 may be executed in an exchanged order or simultaneously.

[0336] In some embodiments, steps S2201 to S2206 and steps S2208 to S2212 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0337] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 2B .

[0338] FIG2C is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2C , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0339] Step S2301: Terminal 101 sends a second request to AMF.

[0340] The optional implementation of step S2301 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0341] Step S2302: AMF sends a first request to the first network element 1031.

[0342] The optional implementation of step S2302 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0343] Step S2303 , the first network element 1031 sends a third request to the second network element 1032 .

[0344] The optional implementation of step S2303 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0345] Step S2304 , the second network element 1032 sends second information to the first network element 1031 .

[0346] The optional implementation of step S2304 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0347] Step S2305 : The first network element 1031 sends a fourth request to the terminal 101 and / or the access network device 102 .

[0348] The optional implementation of step S2305 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0349] Step S2306 , the terminal 101 and / or the access network device 102 sends third information to the first network element 1031 .

[0350] The optional implementation of step S2306 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2106 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0351] In step S2307, the first network element 1031 determines that the perception mode is the third perception mode based on the first information and the capability information of the perception device.

[0352] In some embodiments, the capability information of the sensing device includes first capability information from the second network element and / or second capability information from the sensing device.

[0353] In some embodiments, the third sensing mode corresponds to the terminal and access network equipment collaboratively performing sensing service-related operations. The terms "collaborate," "cooperate," "jointly," "cooperate," and "together" are interchangeable. Optionally, the sensing service-related operations include sensing measurement operations and / or sensing calculation operations.

[0354] Step S2308 : The first network element 1031 sends a third instruction to the access network device 102 .

[0355] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends a third instruction to the access network device 102 through the first communication path.

[0356] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 receives the third instruction. Alternatively, the access network device 102 receives the third instruction sent by the first network element 1031 through the first communication path.

[0357] In some embodiments, the third instruction is used to instruct the access network device and the terminal to collaboratively perform perception measurement operations and / or perception calculation operations corresponding to the perception service.

[0358] In some embodiments, the third instruction is used to indicate a first part of the perception measurement operation and / or a first part of the perception computing operation allocated to the terminal. The first part of the perception measurement operation and / or the first part of the perception computing operation may be allocated to the terminal by the first network element 1031 based on the first information of the perception service in the first request and the capability information of the terminal.

[0359] In some embodiments, the third instruction is used to indicate the second part of the perception measurement operations and / or the second part of the perception computing operations allocated to the access network device. The second part of the perception measurement operations and / or the second part of the perception computing operations may be allocated to the access network device by the first network element 1031 based on the first information of the perception service in the first request and the capability information of the access network device.

[0360] In some embodiments, the name of the third instruction is not limited, and it can be, for example, a perception control command.

[0361] In some embodiments, the third instruction includes sensing content and / or computational content that the terminal needs to process. In some embodiments, computational content that the terminal needs to compute can be scheduled and allocated by the first network element 1031 based on the sensing service. In some embodiments, sensing content that the terminal needs to measure can be scheduled and allocated by the first network element 1031 based on the sensing service.

[0362] In some embodiments, the third instruction includes sensing content and / or computational content that needs to be processed by the access network device. In some embodiments, computational content that needs to be computed by the access network device can be scheduled and allocated by the first network element 1031 based on the sensing service. In some embodiments, sensing content that needs to be measured by the access network device can be scheduled and allocated by the first network element 1031 based on the sensing service.

[0363] Step S2309 : The access network device 102 sends a fourth instruction to the terminal 101 .

[0364] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives a fourth instruction.

[0365] In some embodiments, the fourth instruction is used to instruct the terminal to perform the first part of the perception measurement operation and / or the first part of the perception calculation operation allocated to the terminal. Optionally, the fourth instruction includes calculation content that the terminal needs to calculate and / or perception content that the terminal needs to measure.

[0366] In some embodiments, the name of the fourth instruction is not limited, and it can be, for example, a perception control command, a perception collaboration command, etc.

[0367] Step S2310: The terminal 101 performs the first part of the perception measurement operation and / or the first part of the perception calculation operation according to the fourth instruction.

[0368] In some embodiments, the terminal performs a first portion of a perception measurement operation according to the perception content indicated by the fourth instruction to obtain a first portion of perception measurement data. Optionally, the first portion of the perception measurement operation includes but is not limited to perception data measurement.

[0369] In some embodiments, the terminal performs a first portion of perceptual computing operations on all or part of the first portion of perceptual measurement data according to the calculation content indicated by the fourth instruction to obtain a first portion of perceptual computing results. Optionally, the first portion of perceptual computing operations includes, but is not limited to, data preprocessing. Optionally, the data preprocessing includes, but is not limited to, normalization, redundancy removal, AI model pretraining, and other preprocessing. Optionally, the AI ​​model is a CNN model.

[0370] Step S2311 , the terminal 101 sends the eighth information to the access network device 102 .

[0371] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 receives the eighth information.

[0372] In some embodiments, the eighth information includes first operation data obtained by the terminal based on the fourth instruction, and the first operation data includes a first portion of perception measurement data and / or a first portion of perception calculation results.

[0373] Step S2312: The access network device 102 performs a second portion of the perception measurement operation and / or a second portion of the perception calculation operation.

[0374] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 is an NG-RAN.

[0375] In some embodiments, the access network device performs a second portion of the perception measurement operation according to the perception content that needs to be processed separately by the access network device as indicated by the third instruction to obtain the second portion of the perception measurement data. Optionally, the second portion of the perception measurement operation includes but is not limited to perception data measurement.

[0376] In some embodiments, the access network device performs a perceptual computing operation on the second portion of the perceptual measurement data according to the calculation content indicated by the third instruction requiring the access network device to separately process the second portion of the perceptual measurement data measured by the access network device, thereby obtaining a second portion of the perceptual computing result. Optionally, the second portion of the perceptual computing operation includes, but is not limited to, data preprocessing. Optionally, the data preprocessing includes, but is not limited to, normalization, redundancy removal, AI model pretraining, and other preprocessing. Optionally, the AI ​​model is a CNN model.

[0377] Optionally, the access network device 102 performs a second part of the perception measurement operation and / or a second part of the perception calculation operation to obtain second operation data, where the second operation data includes the second part of the perception measurement data and / or the second part of the perception calculation result.

[0378] Step S2313 : The access network device 102 fuses the first operation data and the second operation data to obtain perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0379] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 performs a third portion of a perception computing operation on the first and second operation data according to the computational content indicated by the third instruction requiring the access network device to process the first and second operation data. For example, the first and second operation data are fused to obtain perception measurement data and / or perception computing results for the perception service. Fusion processing methods include, but are not limited to, further preprocessing the first and second operation data. Data preprocessing includes, but is not limited to, normalization, redundancy removal, AI model pretraining, and other preprocessing.

[0380] Step S2314 , the access network device 102 sends sixth information to the first network element 1031 .

[0381] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 receives sixth information.

[0382] Optionally, the sixth information includes perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0383] Step S2315: The first network element 1031 determines a perception result of the perception task according to the perception measurement data and / or the perception calculation result in the sixth information.

[0384] In some embodiments, the sixth information includes perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results obtained by the terminal and the access network device in collaboration. The first network element 1031 receives the sixth information sent by the access network device 102 via the second communication path, and obtains the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results obtained by the terminal and the access network device in collaboration.

[0385] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 performs perception processing (such as data integration, data fusion, data conversion, further analysis and calculation, etc.) based on the perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results in the sixth information and outputs a final perception result. The terms "perception result," "perception analysis result," "perception statistical result," and "perception processing result" may be used interchangeably.

[0386] Step S2316: The first network element 1031 sends the perception result to the terminal 101.

[0387] The optional implementation of step S2316 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2112 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0388] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2301 to S2316. For example, step S2307 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S2301 and step S2307 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0389] In some embodiments, step S2303 and step S2305 can be exchanged in order or executed simultaneously, step S2304 and step S2306 can be exchanged in order or executed simultaneously, step S2310 and step S2311 can be exchanged in order or executed simultaneously, and step S2311 and step S2312 can be exchanged in order or executed simultaneously.

[0390] In some embodiments, steps S2301 to S2306 and steps S2308 to S2316 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0391] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 2C .

[0392] FIG3A is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3A , the present disclosure embodiment relates to a communication method, which is executed by a first network element. The method includes:

[0393] Step S3101: Receive a first request, where the first request includes first information of a perception service.

[0394] The optional implementation of step S3101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0395] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 receives a first request sent by the AMF, but is not limited to this, and may also receive a first request sent by other entities.

[0396] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 obtains a first request specified by the protocol.

[0397] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 obtains the first request from an upper layer(s).

[0398] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 performs processing to obtain the first request.

[0399] In some embodiments, step S3101 is omitted, and the first network element 1031 autonomously implements the function indicated by the first request, or the above function is default or by default.

[0400] Step S3102: Acquire capability information of the sensing device.

[0401] The optional implementation of step S3102 can refer to the optional implementation of steps S2103 to S2106 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in FIG2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0402] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 obtains the capability information of the perception device from the second network element 1032, and / or the first network element 1031 obtains the capability information of the perception device from the perception device, but is not limited thereto and the capability information of the perception device may also be obtained from other entities.

[0403] In some embodiments, step S3102 may be replaced by obtaining capability information from the sensing device.

[0404] In some embodiments, step S3102 may be replaced by obtaining capability information of the sensing device from the second network element 1032 .

[0405] In some embodiments, step S3102 may be replaced by obtaining capability information of the sensing device from the sensing device and the second network element 1032 .

[0406] In some embodiments, step S3102 may be replaced by obtaining capability information of the sensing device from other places (such as the third network element 1033).

[0407] Step S3103: Determine, based on the first information of the perception service and the capability information of the perception device, that the perception mode of the perception service is the first perception mode.

[0408] The optional implementation of step S3103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2107 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0409] Step S3104: Send the first instruction.

[0410] The optional implementation of step S3104 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2108 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0411] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends the first instruction to the access network device 102, but is not limited thereto and the first instruction may also be sent to other entities.

[0412] Step S3105, receiving the fourth information.

[0413] The optional implementation of step S3105 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2110 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0414] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 receives the fourth information sent by the access network device 102, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the fourth information sent by other entities.

[0415] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 obtains fourth information specified by the protocol.

[0416] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 obtains the fourth information from an upper layer(s).

[0417] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 performs processing to obtain the fourth information.

[0418] In some embodiments, step S3105 is omitted, and the first network element 1031 autonomously implements the function indicated by the fourth information, or the above function is default or by default.

[0419] Step S3106: Determine a perception result of the perception service according to the fourth information.

[0420] The optional implementation of step S3106 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2111 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0421] Step S3107: Send the perception result of the perception service.

[0422] The optional implementation of step S3107 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2112 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0423] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends the perception result to the terminal 101, but is not limited thereto and may also send the perception result to other entities.

[0424] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3107. For example, step S3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3101 and step S3103 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0425] In some embodiments, step S3101 and step S3102 may be executed in an interchanged order or simultaneously.

[0426] In some embodiments, step S3101, step S3102, and step S3104 to step S3107 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0427] FIG3B is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which is executed by a first network element and includes:

[0428] Step S3201: Receive a first request, where the first request includes first information of a perception service.

[0429] Optional implementations of step S3201 can be found in step S2102 of FIG. 2A , optional implementations of step S3101 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts of the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0430] Step S3202: Acquire capability information of the sensing device.

[0431] Optional implementations of step S3202 can be found in steps S2103 to S2106 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementations of step S3102 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts of the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0432] Step S3203: Determine, based on the first information of the perception service and the capability information of the perception device, that the perception mode of the perception service is the second perception mode.

[0433] The optional implementation of step S3203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2207 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0434] Step S3204: Send the second instruction.

[0435] The optional implementation of step S3204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2208 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0436] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends the second instruction to the terminal 101, but is not limited thereto and the second instruction may also be sent to other entities.

[0437] Step S3205, receiving the fifth information.

[0438] The optional implementation of step S3205 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2210 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0439] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 receives the fifth information sent by the terminal 101, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the fifth information sent by other entities.

[0440] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 obtains fifth information specified by the protocol.

[0441] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 obtains the fifth information from an upper layer(s).

[0442] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 performs processing to obtain the fifth information.

[0443] In some embodiments, step S3205 is omitted, and the first network element 1031 autonomously implements the function indicated by the fifth information, or the above function is default or by default.

[0444] Step S3206: Determine a perception result of the perception service according to the fifth information.

[0445] The optional implementation of step S3206 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2211 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0446] Step S3207: Send the perception result of the perception service.

[0447] The optional implementation of step S3207 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2212 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0448] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends the perception result to the terminal 101, but is not limited thereto and may also send the perception result to other entities.

[0449] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3201 to S3207. For example, step S3203 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3201 and step S3203 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0450] In some embodiments, step S3201 and step S3202 may be executed in an interchanged order or simultaneously.

[0451] In some embodiments, step S3201, step S3202, and step S3204 to step S3207 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0452] FIG3C is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3C , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which is executed by a first network element. The method includes:

[0453] Step S3301: Receive a first request, where the first request includes first information of a perception service.

[0454] The optional implementation of step S3301 can refer to step S2102 in Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S3101 in Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0455] Step S3302: Acquire capability information of the sensing device.

[0456] The optional implementation of step S3302 can refer to steps S2103 to S2106 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3102 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be repeated here.

[0457] Step S3303: Determine, based on the first information of the perception service and the capability information of the perception device, that the perception mode of the perception service is the third perception mode.

[0458] The optional implementation of step S3303 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2307 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0459] Step S3304: Send the third instruction.

[0460] The optional implementation of step S3304 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2308 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0461] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends the third instruction to the access network device 102, but is not limited thereto, and the third instruction may also be sent to other entities.

[0462] Step S3305, receiving the sixth information.

[0463] The optional implementation of step S3305 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2314 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0464] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 receives the sixth information sent by the access network device 102, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the sixth information sent by other entities.

[0465] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 obtains sixth information specified by the protocol.

[0466] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 obtains the sixth information from an upper layer(s).

[0467] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 performs processing to obtain the sixth information.

[0468] In some embodiments, step S3305 is omitted, and the first network element 1031 autonomously implements the function indicated by the sixth information, or the above function is default or by default.

[0469] Step S3306: Determine a perception result of the perception service according to the sixth information.

[0470] The optional implementation of step S3306 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2315 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0471] Step S3307: Send the perception result of the perception service.

[0472] The optional implementation of step S3307 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2316 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0473] In some embodiments, the first network element 1031 sends the perception result to the terminal 101, but is not limited thereto and may also send the perception result to other entities.

[0474] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3301 to S3307. For example, step S3303 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3301 and step S3303 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0475] In some embodiments, step S3301 and step S3302 may be executed in an interchanged order or simultaneously.

[0476] In some embodiments, step S3301, step S3302, and step S3304 to step S3307 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0477] FIG4 is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4 , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which is executed by a second network element. The method includes:

[0478] Step S401: Receive a third request.

[0479] The optional implementation of step S401 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in FIG. 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in FIG. 2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0480] In some embodiments, the second network element 1032 receives the third request sent by the first network element 1301, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the third request sent by other entities.

[0481] In some embodiments, the second network element 1032 obtains a third request specified by the protocol.

[0482] In some embodiments, the second network element 1032 obtains the third request from an upper layer(s).

[0483] In some embodiments, the second network element 1032 performs processing to obtain the third request.

[0484] In some embodiments, step S401 is omitted, and the second network element 1032 autonomously implements the function indicated by the third request, or the above function is default or by default.

[0485] Step S402: Send second information, where the second information includes first capability information of the sensing device.

[0486] The optional implementation of step S402 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0487] In some embodiments, the second network element 1032 sends the second information to the first network element 1031 , but is not limited thereto, and the second information may also be sent to other entities.

[0488] In some embodiments, step S401 may be combined with one or more steps of step S3101 and steps S3103 to S3107 in FIG. 3A .

[0489] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of step S401 and step S402. For example, step S401 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S402 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0490] In some embodiments, step S401 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0491] FIG5A is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG5A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which is executed by an access network device. The method includes:

[0492] Step S5101: Receive a first instruction.

[0493] The optional implementation of step S5101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2108 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0494] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 receives the first instruction sent by the first network element 1031, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the first instruction sent by other entities.

[0495] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 obtains a first instruction specified by the protocol.

[0496] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 obtains the first instruction from an upper layer(s).

[0497] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 performs processing to obtain the first instruction.

[0498] In some embodiments, step S5101 is omitted, and the access network device 102 autonomously implements the function indicated by the first instruction, or the above function is default or by default.

[0499] Step S5102: Execute a perception measurement operation and / or a perception calculation operation corresponding to the perception service indicated by the first instruction.

[0500] The optional implementation of step S5102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2109 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0501] Step S5103: Send fourth information, where the fourth information includes perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0502] The optional implementation of step S5103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2110 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0503] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends the fourth information to the first network element 1031, but is not limited thereto and may also send the fourth information to other entities.

[0504] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S5101 to S5103. For example, step S5102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S5101 and step S5102 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0505] In some embodiments, step S5101 and step S5103 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0506] FIG5B is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG5B , the present disclosure embodiment relates to a communication method, which is executed by an access network device. The method includes:

[0507] Step S5201: Receive a third instruction.

[0508] The optional implementation of step S5201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2308 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0509] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 receives the third instruction sent by the first network element 1031, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the third instruction sent by other entities.

[0510] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 obtains a third instruction specified by the protocol.

[0511] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 obtains the third instruction from an upper layer(s).

[0512] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 performs processing to obtain the third instruction.

[0513] In some embodiments, step S5201 is omitted, and the access network device 102 autonomously implements the function indicated by the third instruction, or the above function is default or by default.

[0514] Step S5202: Send the fourth instruction.

[0515] The optional implementation of step S5202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2309 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0516] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends the fourth instruction to the terminal 101, but is not limited thereto and may also send the fourth instruction to other entities.

[0517] Step S5203: Receive eighth information, where the eighth information includes first operation data.

[0518] The optional implementation of step S5203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2311 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0519] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 receives the eighth information sent by the terminal 101, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the eighth information sent by other entities.

[0520] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 obtains eighth information specified by the protocol.

[0521] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 obtains the eighth information from an upper layer(s).

[0522] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 performs processing to obtain the eighth information.

[0523] In some embodiments, step S5203 is omitted, and the access network device 102 autonomously implements the function indicated by the eighth information, or the above function is default or by default.

[0524] Step S5204: perform a second part of the perception measurement operation and / or a second part of the perception calculation operation to obtain second operation data.

[0525] The optional implementation of step S5204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2312 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0526] Step S5205: The first operation data and the second operation data are integrated to obtain perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0527] The optional implementation of step S5205 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2313 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0528] Step S5206: Send sixth information, where the sixth information includes perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0529] The optional implementation of step S5206 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2314 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0530] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends the sixth information to the first network element 1031 , but is not limited thereto and may also send the sixth information to other entities.

[0531] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S5201 to S5206. For example, step S5203 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S5204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S5205 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but are not limited thereto.

[0532] In some embodiments, step S5203 and step S5204 may be executed in an interchanged order or simultaneously.

[0533] In some embodiments, step S5201, step S5202, and step S5204 to step S5206 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0534] In some embodiments, steps S5201 to S5203, step S5205, and step S5206 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0535] In some embodiments, steps S5201 to S5204 and step S5206 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0536] FIG6A is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG6A , the present disclosure embodiment relates to a communication method, which is executed by a terminal and includes:

[0537] Step S6101, sending a second request.

[0538] The optional implementation of step S6101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0539] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 sends a second request to the AMF, but is not limited to this, and the second request may also be sent to other entities.

[0540] Step S6102: Receive a second instruction.

[0541] The optional implementation of step S6102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2208 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0542] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 receives the second instruction sent by the first network element 1031, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the second instruction sent by other entities.

[0543] In some embodiments, terminal 101 obtains a second instruction specified by the protocol.

[0544] In some embodiments, terminal 101 obtains the second instruction from an upper layer(s).

[0545] In some embodiments, terminal 101 performs processing to obtain the second instruction.

[0546] In some embodiments, step S6102 is omitted, and the terminal 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the second instruction, or the above function is default or acquiescent.

[0547] Step S6103: Execute a perception measurement operation and / or a perception calculation operation corresponding to the perception service according to the second instruction.

[0548] The optional implementation of step S6103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2209 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0549] Step S6104: Send fifth information, where the fifth information includes perception measurement data and / or perception calculation results of the perception service.

[0550] The optional implementation of step S6104 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2210 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0551] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 sends the fifth information to the first network element 1031, but is not limited thereto, and the fifth information may also be sent to other entities.

[0552] Step S6105: Receive the perception result.

[0553] The optional implementation of step S6105 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2212 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0554] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 receives the perception result sent by the first network element 1031, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the perception result sent by other entities.

[0555] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 obtains the perception result specified by the protocol.

[0556] In some embodiments, terminal 101 obtains the perception result from upper layer(s).

[0557] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 performs processing to obtain a perception result.

[0558] In some embodiments, step S6105 is omitted, and the terminal 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the perception result, or the above function is default or by default.

[0559] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S6101 to S6105. For example, step S6103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S6103 and step S6104 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0560] In some embodiments, step S6101, step S6102, step S6104, and step S6105 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0561] FIG6B is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG6B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which is executed by a terminal and includes:

[0562] Step S6201, sending a second request.

[0563] The optional implementation of step S6201 can refer to step S2101 in Figure 2A, the optional implementation of step S6101 in Figure 6A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 6A, which will not be repeated here.

[0564] Step S6202, receiving the fourth instruction.

[0565] The optional implementation of step S6202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2309 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0566] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 receives the fourth instruction sent by the access network device 102, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the fourth instruction sent by other entities.

[0567] In some embodiments, terminal 101 obtains a fourth instruction specified by the protocol.

[0568] In some embodiments, terminal 101 obtains the fourth instruction from upper layer(s).

[0569] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 performs processing to obtain the fourth instruction.

[0570] In some embodiments, step S6202 is omitted, and the terminal 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the fourth instruction, or the above function is default or by default.

[0571] Step S6203: Execute the first part of the perception measurement operation and / or the first part of the perception calculation operation according to the fourth instruction.

[0572] The optional implementation of step S6203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2310 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0573] Step S6204: Send the eighth information, where the eighth information includes the first operation data.

[0574] The optional implementation of step S6204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2311 in Figure 2C and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0575] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 sends the eighth information to the access network device 102, but is not limited thereto, and the eighth information may also be sent to other entities.

[0576] Step S6205: Receive the perception result.

[0577] The optional implementation of step S6205 can be found in step S2316 of FIG. 2C , the optional implementation of step S6105 of FIG. 6A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2C and FIG. 6A , which will not be repeated here.

[0578] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S6201 to S6205. For example, step S6203 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S6203 and step S6204 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0579] In some embodiments, step S6201, step S6202, step S6204, and step S6205 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0580] FIG7 is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG7 , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which is executed by a fourth network element. The method includes:

[0581] Step S701: Receive a second request.

[0582] The optional implementation of step S701 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0583] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 receives the second request sent by the terminal 101 through the access network device 102, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the second request sent by other entities.

[0584] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 obtains a second request specified by the protocol.

[0585] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 obtains the second request from an upper layer(s).

[0586] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 performs processing to obtain the second request.

[0587] In some embodiments, step S701 is omitted, and the fourth network element 1034 autonomously implements the function indicated by the second request, or the above function is default or by default.

[0588] Step S702: Send a first request.

[0589] The optional implementation of step S702 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0590] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 sends the first request to the first network element 1031 , but is not limited thereto and the first request may also be sent to other entities.

[0591] Step S703: Receive the perception result of the perception service.

[0592] The optional implementation of step S703 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2112 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0593] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 receives the perception result sent by the first network element 1031, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the perception result sent by other entities.

[0594] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 obtains the sensing result specified by the protocol.

[0595] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 obtains the sensing result from upper layer(s).

[0596] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 performs processing to obtain a perception result.

[0597] In some embodiments, step S703 is omitted, and the fourth network element 1034 autonomously implements the function indicated by the perception result, or the above function is default or by default.

[0598] Step S704: Send the perception result.

[0599] The optional implementation of step S704 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2112 in FIG. 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in FIG. 2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0600] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1034 sends the perception result to the terminal 101, but is not limited thereto and may also send the perception result to other entities.

[0601] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S701 to S704. For example, step S701 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S702 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0602] In some embodiments, steps S702 to S704 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0603] In some embodiments, step S701, step S703, and step S704 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0604] FIG8A is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG8A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0605] In step S801, a first network element receives a first request sent by an access and mobility management function (AMF), where the first request is triggered by a second request sent by a terminal to the AMF. The first request includes first information of a perceived service in the second request.

[0606] Optional implementations of step S801 can refer to step S2101 and step S2102 in FIG. 2A , optional implementations of step S3101 in FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be repeated here.

[0607] Step S802: The first network element determines a perception mode according to the first information and capability information of the perception device, where the perception mode is used to indicate an execution method of the perception service requested by the terminal.

[0608] For the optional implementation of step S802, please refer to step S2107 in Figure 2A, step S2207 in Figure 2B, step S2307 in Figure 2C, step S3103 in Figure 3A, the optional implementation of step S3203 in Figure 3B, the optional implementation of step S3303 in Figure 3C and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B and 3C, which will not be repeated here.

[0609] In some embodiments, the step of determining the perception mode may be replaced by the step of selecting a perception terminal.

[0610] In some embodiments, the step of determining the perception mode may be replaced by the step of selecting a perception access network device.

[0611] FIG8B is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG8B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0612] (1) The UE sends a sensing service request to the AMF through the NG-RAN, carrying the sensing service type (e.g., vehicle speed detection, intrusion detection, environmental monitoring, etc.) and service requirements (e.g., sensing resolution, sensing accuracy, frame rate, delay / latency, target area information, etc.).

[0613] (2)AMF selects NICF and sends a perception service request to NICF.

[0614] (3) NICF sends a UE / RAN capability request to NDRF. NDRF retrieves metrics related to the base station or terminal's computing / storage capabilities, such as CPU / GPU type and memory size, and then responds to NICF.

[0615] (4) The NICF sends a sensing capability report request message to the UE and RAN, which includes a list of RAN / UE sensing capability characteristics (e.g., sensing distance, sensing range, sensing speed, sensing resolution, etc.). After the RAN / UE receives the sensing capability request message, the UE / RAN periodically reports the relevant sensing capability information to the NICF through the NDCF.

[0616] (5) The NICF selects a sensing mode (e.g., RAN-based sensing mode, UE-based sensing mode, or UE-RAN collaborative sensing mode) based on the UE's sensing service type and requirements and the UE / RAN sensing capabilities. The NICF then configures sensing parameter information, including sensing QoS requirements (which may be requirements for sensing targets), such as sensing distance, speed, angle, delay, and sensing accuracy.

[0617] (6) If the NICF chooses to use the RAN-based sensing mode, it sends a sensing control command to the selected NG-RAN through the AMF, carrying the sensing content and sensing QoS requirements. The NG-RAN performs sensing detection and obtains measurement data, and then reports the data to the NICF. The NG-RAN performs the following steps:

[0618] NG-RAN performs perception data measurements.

[0619] NG-RAN performs data preprocessing and simple AI model training, such as CNN.

[0620] NG-RAN reports the perception calculation results and measurement data to NICF through NDCF.

[0621] (7) If the NICF chooses to use the UE-based sensing mode, it sends a sensing control command to the selected UE through the AMF and NG-RAN, carrying the sensing content and sensing QoS requirements. The UE performs sensing detection and obtains measurement data, and then reports the data directly to the NICF through the NDCF.

[0622] (8) If the NICF chooses to use the UE-RAN collaborative perception mode, it sends a perception control command to the NG-RAN through the AMF, carrying the corresponding perception content and perception QoS requirements. The NG-RAN / UE performs the following steps:

[0623] NG-RAN distributes UE-related sensing tasks to the UE.

[0624] NG-RAN and UE perform perception data measurements separately.

[0625] The UE reports the measurement data to the corresponding NG-RAN.

[0626] NG-RAN performs data preprocessing and simple AI model training.

[0627] NG-RAN reports the perception calculation results and measurement data to NICF through NDCF.

[0628] (9) Based on the perception measurement data and / or calculation results, NICF performs perception calculations and outputs the final perception analysis results.

[0629] (10) NICF sends a perception result response to AMF, carrying the perception analysis result.

[0630] (11) The AMF returns the sensing result to the UE, carrying the sensing analysis result.

[0631] The implementation of the above steps 1-11 can refer to the embodiments involved in Figures 2A to 7, and will not be repeated here.

[0632] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps 1 to 11. For example, step 5 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0633] In some embodiments, steps 1 to 11 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0634] In any embodiment of the present disclosure, the number of terminals is one or more. The number of access network devices is one or more. The number of first network elements is one or more. The number of second network elements is one or more. The number of third network elements is one or more. The number of fourth network elements is one or more.

[0635] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, some or all of the steps and their optional implementations may be arbitrarily combined with some or all of the steps in other embodiments, or may be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementations of other embodiments.

[0636] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a terminal in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network function node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0637] It should be understood that the division of the various units or modules in the above device is merely a division of logical functions. In actual implementation, they may be fully or partially integrated into a physical entity, or they may be physically separated. In addition, the units or modules in the device may be implemented in the form of a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor, the processor is connected to a memory, and the memory stores instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or implement the functions of the various units or modules of the above device, wherein the processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory within the device or a memory outside the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits, and the functions of some or all of the units or modules can be realized by designing the hardware circuits. The above-mentioned hardware circuits can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which realizes the functions of some or all of the above units or modules by designing the logical relationship of the components in the circuit; for example, in another implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit can be realized by a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by configuring the configuration file, thereby realizing the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. All units or modules of the above devices can be realized in the form of software called by the processor, or in the form of hardware circuits, or in part by the form of software called by the processor, and the rest by hardware circuits.

[0638] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and execution capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationship of the hardware circuit. The logical relationship of the above-mentioned hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and implementing the hardware circuit configuration can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), etc.

[0639] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG9 , the communication device 900 may include: at least one of a transceiver module 901 and a processing module 902 .

[0640] In some embodiments, the communication device 900 may be any one of the terminal 101 , the access network device 102 , the first network element 1031 , the second network element 1032 , the third network element 1033 , and the fourth network element 1034 .

[0641] In some embodiments, the communication device 900 may be an integrated device of at least two of the terminal 101 , the access network device 102 , the first network element 1031 , the second network element 1032 , the third network element 1033 , and the fourth network element 1034 .

[0642] Optionally, the transceiver module 901 is used to execute the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the communication device in any of the above methods (for example, step S2101, step S2102, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2106, step S2108, step S2110, step S2112, step S2201, step S2202, step S2203, step S2204 , step S2205, step S2206, step S2208, step S2210, step S2212, step S2301, step S2302, step S2303, step S2304, step S2305, step S2306, step S2308, step S2309, step S2311, step S2314, step S2316), but not limited to these), will not be repeated here.

[0643] Optionally, the processing module 902 is used to execute at least one of the other steps (for example, step S2107, step S2109, step S2111, step S2207, step S2209, step S2211, step S2307, step S2310, step S2312, step S2313, step S2315, but not limited to these) performed by the communication device in any of the above methods, which are not repeated here.

[0644] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, and the transmitting module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with the transceiver.

[0645] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules each execute all or part of the steps required to be executed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be interchangeable with the processor.

[0646] Figure 10A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 9100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Communication device 9100 can be a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., a user equipment, etc.), a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a network device to implement any of the above methods, or a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a terminal to implement any of the above methods. Communication device 9100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the description of the above method embodiments.

[0647] As shown in Figure 10A, the communication device 9100 includes one or more processors 9101. The processor 9101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process the communication protocol and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (such as a base station, a baseband chip, a terminal device, a terminal device chip, a DU or a CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 9100 is used to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 9101 are used to call instructions to enable the communication device 9100 to perform any of the above methods.

[0648] In some embodiments, the communication device 9100 further includes one or more transceivers 9102. When the communication device 9100 includes one or more transceivers 9102, the transceiver 9102 performs the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., step S2101, step S2102, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2106, step S2108, step S2110, step S2112, step S2201, step S2202, step S2203, step S2204, step S2205, step S2206, step S2208, step S2210, step S2212, step S2301, step S2302, step S2303, step S2304, step S2305, step S2306, step S2308, step S2309, step S2310, step S2311, step S2312, step S2313, step S2314, step S2315, step S2316, step S2317, step S2318, step S2319, step S2320, step S2321, step S2322, step S2323, step S2324, step S2325, step S2326, step S2327, step S2328, step S2329, step S2330, step S2331 The processor 9101 executes at least one of the following steps (e.g., step S2302, step S2303, step S2304, step S2305, step S2306, step S2308, step S2309, step S2311, step S2314, and step S2316, but not limited thereto), and the processor 9101 executes at least one of the other steps (e.g., step S2107, step S2109, step S2111, step S2207, step S2209, step S2211, step S2307, step S2310, step S2312, step S2313, and step S2315, but not limited thereto). In an optional embodiment, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, and the receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, terms such as transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, and interface can be replaced with each other, terms such as transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit can be replaced with each other, and terms such as receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit can be replaced with each other.

[0649] In some embodiments, the communication device 9100 further includes one or more memories 9103 for storing data. Alternatively, all or part of the memories 9103 may be located outside the communication device 9100. In alternative embodiments, the communication device 9100 may include one or more interface circuits 9104. Optionally, the interface circuits 9104 are connected to the transceiver 9102 and may be configured to receive data from the transceiver 9102 or other devices, and to send data to the memories 9103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 9104 may read data stored in the memories 9103 and send the data to the processor 9101.

[0650] The communication device 9100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 9100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 9100 may not be limited by FIG. 10A. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data or programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, a terminal device, an intelligent terminal device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handheld device, a mobile unit, an in-vehicle device, a network device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0651] FIG10B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip 9200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. If the communication device 9100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 9200 shown in FIG10B , but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0652] The chip 9200 includes one or more processors 9201. The chip 9200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0653] In some embodiments, chip 9200 further includes one or more interface circuits 9202. Terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pins may be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 9200 further includes one or more memories 9203 for storing data. Alternatively, all or part of memory 9203 may be located external to chip 9200. Optionally, interface circuit 9202 is connected to memory 9203 and may be used to receive data from memory 9203 or other devices, or may be used to send data to memory 9203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 9202 may read data stored in memory 9203 and send the data to processor 9201.

[0654] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 9202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S2101, step S2102, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2106, step S2108, step S2110, step S2112, step S2201, step S2202, step S2203, step S2204, step S2205, step S2206, step S2208, step S2210, step S2212, step S2301, step S2302, step S2303, step S2304, step S2305, step S2306, step S2308, step S2309, step S2311, step S2314, step S2316, but not limited to these). The interface circuit 9202 performing the communication steps of sending and / or receiving in the above method, for example, means that the interface circuit 9202 performs data exchange between the processor 9201, the chip 9200, the memory 9203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 9201 performs at least one of the other steps (e.g., step S2107, step S2109, step S2111, step S2207, step S2209, step S2211, step S2307, step S2310, step S2312, step S2313, and step S2315, but not limited thereto).

[0655] The modules and / or devices described in various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be arbitrarily combined or separated according to circumstances. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0656] The present disclosure also proposes a storage medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed on the communication device 9100, causes the communication device 9100 to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0657] The present disclosure also provides a program product, which, when executed by the communication device 9100, enables the communication device 9100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0658] The present disclosure also proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform any one of the above methods.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that, Performed by a first network element, the first network element including a sensing service computing function and / or a sensing service scheduling function, the method comprising: Receiving a first request sent by an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), the first request being triggered by a second request sent by a terminal to the AMF, the first request including first information of a sensing service in the second request; Determining a sensing mode according to the first information and the capability information of a sensing device, the sensing mode being used to indicate an execution manner of the sensing service requested by the terminal.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein The sensing device includes at least one of the following: A terminal; An access network device.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The capability information of the sensing device includes at least one of the following: First capability information from a second network element, the second network element including a network data storage function for storing data collected by a third network element, the third network element including a network data collection function; Second capability information from the sensing device.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein Before determining the sensing mode according to the first information and the capability information of the sensing device, it includes: Sending a third request to the second network element, the third request being used to request the first capability information from the second network element; Receiving second information sent by the second network element, the second information including the first capability information.

5. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, Before determining the sensing mode according to the first information and the capability information of the sensing device, it includes: Sending a fourth request to the sensing device through a first communication path, the fourth request being used to request the second capability information from the sensing device; Receiving third information sent by the sensing device through a second communication path, the third information including the second capability information.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determining the sensing mode as a first sensing mode, the first sensing mode being used to indicate that the access network device executes the sensing service; Sending a first instruction to the access network device through a first communication path, the first instruction being used to instruct the access network device to perform a sensing measurement operation and / or a sensing calculation operation corresponding to the sensing service; Receiving fourth information sent by the access network device through a second communication path, the fourth information including sensing measurement data and / or sensing calculation results of the sensing service.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that The method further includes: Determining the sensing mode as a second sensing mode, the second sensing mode being used to indicate that the terminal executes the sensing service; Sending a second instruction to the terminal through a first communication path, the second instruction being used to instruct the terminal to perform a sensing measurement operation and / or a sensing calculation operation corresponding to the sensing service; Receiving fifth information sent by the terminal through a second communication path, the fifth information including sensing measurement data and / or sensing calculation results of the sensing service.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determining the sensing mode as a third sensing mode, the third sensing mode being used to indicate that the terminal and the access network device cooperate to execute the sensing service; Send a third instruction to the access network device via a first communication path, where the third instruction is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to jointly perform a sensing measurement operation and / or a sensing calculation operation corresponding to the sensing service; Receive sixth information sent by the access network device via a second communication path, where the sixth information includes sensing measurement data and / or sensing calculation results of the sensing service.

9. The method according to any one of claims 5-8, wherein The first communication path is any one of the following: A communication path including a third network element; A communication path including the AMF; A communication path including a user plane function UPF.

10. The method according to any one of claims 5-9, wherein The second communication path is any one of the following: A communication path including a third network element; A communication path including the AMF; A communication path including the UPF.

11. The method according to any one of claims 6 - 10, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determine a sensing result of the sensing task according to the sensing measurement data and / or sensing calculation results of the sensing task; Send seventh information to the AMF, where the seventh information includes the sensing result of the sensing service, and the seventh information is used to instruct the AMF to send the sensing result to the terminal.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1-11, wherein The first information of the sensing service includes at least one of the following: Service type; Service requirements; Sensing items.

13. A communication method, characterized in that, Executed by a second network element, where the second network element includes a network data storage function, and the method includes: Receive a third request sent by a first network element, where the first network element includes a sensing service calculation function and / or a sensing service scheduling function, and the third request is for the first network element to request first capability information of a sensing device from the second network element, and the first capability information is used for the first network element to determine a sensing mode, and the sensing mode is used to indicate an execution manner of a sensing service requested by a terminal; Send second information to the first network element, where the second information includes the first capability information.

14. The method according to claim 13, wherein The method further includes: Obtain the first capability information of the sensing device from a third network element, where the third network element includes a network data collection function.

15. The method according to claim 13 or 14, wherein The sensing device includes at least one of the following: The terminal; An access network device.

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein The sensing mode includes at least one of the following: A first sensing mode, which is used to indicate that the access network device executes the sensing service; A second sensing mode, which is used to indicate that the terminal executes the sensing service; A third sensing mode, which is used to indicate that the terminal and the access network device cooperate to execute the sensing service.

17. A communication method, characterized in that, Executed by an access network device, the method includes: Receive a fourth request sent by a first network element via a first communication path. The first network element includes a sensing service computing function and / or a sensing service scheduling function. The fourth request is used to instruct the access network device to report second capability information, and the second capability information is used by the first network element to determine a sensing mode, and the sensing mode is used to indicate the execution manner of the sensing service requested by the terminal. Send third information to the first network element via a second communication path, where the third information includes the second capability information.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein The sensing mode includes at least one of the following: A first sensing mode, which is used to instruct the access network device to execute the sensing service; A second sensing mode, which is used to instruct the terminal to execute the sensing service; A third sensing mode, which is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to cooperate to execute the sensing service.

19. The method according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive a first instruction sent by the first network element via the first communication path; Perform a sensing measurement operation and / or a sensing calculation operation corresponding to the sensing service according to the first instruction; Send fourth information to the first network element via the second communication path, where the fourth information includes the sensing measurement data and / or the sensing calculation result of the sensing service.

20. The method according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive a third instruction sent by the first network element via the first communication path, where the third instruction is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to jointly perform a sensing measurement operation and / or a sensing calculation operation corresponding to the sensing service; Send a fourth instruction to the terminal, where the fourth instruction is used to instruct the terminal to perform a first part of the sensing measurement operation and / or a first part of the sensing calculation operation assigned to the terminal; Receive eighth information sent by the terminal, where the eighth information includes first operation data obtained by the terminal based on the fourth instruction, and the first operation data includes first part of the sensing measurement data and / or first part of the sensing calculation result.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The method further includes: Perform a second part of the sensing measurement operation and / or a second part of the sensing calculation operation assigned to the access network device to obtain second operation data, where the second operation data includes second part of the sensing measurement data and / or second part of the sensing calculation result; Fuse the first operation data and the second operation data to obtain the sensing measurement data and / or the sensing calculation result of the sensing service; Send sixth information to the first network element via the second communication path, where the sixth information includes the sensing measurement data and / or the sensing calculation result of the sensing service.

22. The method according to any one of claims 17-21, wherein The first communication path is any one of the following: A communication path including a third network element, where the third network element includes a network data collection function; A communication path including an AMF; A communication path including a UPF.

23. The method according to any one of claims 17-22, wherein The second communication path is any one of the following: A communication path including a third network element; A communication path including an AMF; A communication path including a UPF.

24. A communication method, characterized in that, Executed by a terminal, the method includes: Receiving a fourth request sent by a first network element through a first communication path, the first network element including a sensing service computing function and / or a sensing service scheduling function, the fourth request being used to instruct the terminal to report second capability information, the second capability information being used by the first network element to determine a sensing mode, the sensing mode being used to indicate an execution manner of the sensing service requested by the terminal; Sending third information to the first network element through a second communication path, the third information including the second capability information.

25. The method according to claim 24, wherein The sensing mode includes at least one of the following: A first sensing mode, which is used to instruct an access network device to execute the sensing service; A second sensing mode, which is used to instruct the terminal to execute the sensing service; A third sensing mode, which is used to instruct the terminal and the access network device to cooperate to execute the sensing service.

26. The method according to claim 24 or 25, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receiving a second instruction sent by the first network element through the first communication path; Performing a sensing measurement operation and / or a sensing calculation operation corresponding to the sensing service according to the second instruction; Sending fifth information to the first network element through the second communication path, the fifth information including sensing measurement data and / or sensing calculation results of the sensing service.

27. The method according to claim 24 or 25, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receiving a fourth instruction sent by an access network device, the fourth instruction being used to instruct the terminal to perform A first part of the sensing measurement operation and / or a first part of the sensing calculation operation allocated to the terminal; Sending eighth information to the access network device, the eighth information including first operation data obtained by the terminal based on the fourth instruction, the first operation data including a first part of the sensing measurement data and / or a first part of the sensing calculation results, the first operation data being used by the access network device to fuse and obtain the sensing measurement data and / or the sensing calculation results of the sensing service.

28. The method according to any one of claims 24-27, wherein The first communication path is any one of the following: A communication path including a third network element, the third network element including a network data collection function; A communication path including an AMF; A communication path including a UPF.

29. The method according to any one of claims 24-28, wherein The second communication path is any one of the following: A communication path including a third network element; A communication path including an AMF; A communication path including a UPF.

30. A communication method, characterized in that, Executed by an AMF, the method includes: Receiving a second request sent by a terminal, the second request including first information of the sensing service requested by the terminal; Send a first request to a first network element, where the first network element includes a sensing service computing function and / or a sensing service scheduling function, the first request includes the first information, and the first request is used to request the first network element to determine a sensing mode according to the first information and the capability information of the sensing device, and the sensing mode is used to indicate the execution manner of the sensing service.

31. The method according to claim 30, wherein The sensing device includes at least one of the following: A terminal; An access network device.

32. The method according to claim 30 or 31, wherein The sensing mode includes at least one of the following: A first sensing mode, which is used to indicate that the access network device executes the sensing service; A second sensing mode, which is used to indicate that the terminal executes the sensing service; A third sensing mode, which is used to indicate that the terminal and the access network device cooperate to execute the sensing service.

33. A first network element, characterized in that, The first network element includes a sensing service computing function and / or a sensing service scheduling function, and the first network element includes: A transceiver module, configured to receive a first request sent by an access and mobility management function (AMF), where the first request is triggered by a second request sent by a terminal to the AMF, and the first request includes the first information of the sensing service in the second request; A processing module, configured to determine a sensing mode according to the first information and the capability information of the sensing device, and the sensing mode is used to indicate the execution manner of the sensing service requested by the terminal.

34. A second network element, characterized in that, The second network element includes a network data storage function, and the second network element includes: A transceiver module, configured to receive a third request sent by the first network element, where the first network element includes a sensing service computing function and / or a sensing service scheduling function, the third request is for the first network element to request the first capability information of the sensing device from the second network element, the first capability information is used for the first network element to determine the sensing mode, and the sensing mode is used to indicate the execution manner of the sensing service requested by the terminal; and send second information to the first network element, where the second information includes the first capability information.

35. An access network device, characterized in that, Includes: A transceiver module, configured to receive a fourth request sent by the first network element through a first communication path, where the first network element includes a sensing service computing function and / or a sensing service scheduling function, the fourth request is used to instruct the access network device to report second capability information, and the second capability information is used for the first network element to determine the sensing mode, and the sensing mode is used to indicate the execution manner of the sensing service requested by the terminal; Send third information to the first network element through a second communication path, where the third information includes the second capability information.

36. A terminal, characterized in that, Includes: A transceiver module, configured to receive a fourth request sent by a first network element via a first communication path, where the first network element includes a sensing service computing function and / or a sensing service scheduling function, and the fourth request is used to instruct the terminal to report second capability information, and the second capability information is used by the first network element to determine a sensing mode, and the sensing mode is used to indicate an execution manner of the sensing service requested by the terminal; and send third information to the first network element via a second communication path, where the third information includes the second capability information.

37. A fourth network element, characterized in that, Comprising: A transceiver module, configured to receive a second request sent by a terminal, where the second request includes first information about a sensing service requested by the terminal; Send a first request to a first network element, where the first network element includes a sensing service computing function and / or a sensing service scheduling function, the first request includes the first information, and the first request is used to request the first network element to determine a sensing mode according to the first information and the capability information of a sensing device, and the sensing mode is used to indicate an execution manner of the sensing service.

38. A communication device, characterized in that, Comprising: One or more processors; A memory coupled to the processor, where executable instructions are stored on the memory, and when the executable instructions are executed by the processor, the communication device is caused to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1-32.

39. A communication system, characterized in that, Comprising a first network element, a second network element, a third network element, a fourth network element, an access network device, and a terminal, where the first network element is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 1-12, the second network element is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 13-16, the access network device is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 17-23, the terminal is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 24-29, and the fourth network element is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 30-32.

40. A storage medium, the storage medium stores instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction runs on the communication device, the communication device is caused to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1-32.

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