Method for receiving and sending indication information, terminal, network equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for receiving and sending indication information, a terminal, network equipment and a storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: receiving indication information sent by network equipment, wherein the indication information is used for indicating at least one terminal to switch discontinuous transmission (DTX) patterns or discontinuous reception (DRX) patterns in a non-terrestrial network (NTN). In the method disclosed by the invention, the terminal acquires the indication of the network equipment about the switching of the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern according to the indication information, so that the terminal can dynamically switch the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern based on the indication information, and the terminal behavior is timely adjusted while the energy-saving effect is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a method, terminal, network device, and storage medium for receiving and transmitting instruction information. Background Technology

[0002] In terrestrial networks (TN), network energy saving (NES) can be achieved through discontinuous transmission (DTX) or discontinuous reception (DRX) at the cell level. Taking cell DTX as an example, during the non-active periods of cell DTX, network devices may not transmit at least some downlink signals or channels, and terminals do not expect to receive and / or process these downlink signals or channels. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To achieve wider and more flexible coverage using beam-hopping technology in non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), it is necessary to provide network energy-saving methods within the NTN.

[0004] This disclosure provides a method, terminal, network device, and storage medium for receiving and sending instruction information.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for receiving indication information, executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0006] The system receives instruction information sent by a network device, which is used to instruct at least one terminal in a non-terrestrial network (NTN) to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DTX patterns.

[0007] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for sending indication information, executed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0008] Send indication information to the terminal, the indication information being used to instruct at least one terminal in the non-terrestrial network NTN to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

[0009] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including:

[0010] The transceiver module is used to receive indication information sent by network devices. The indication information is used to instruct at least one terminal in a non-terrestrial network (NTN) to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

[0011] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device, including:

[0012] The transceiver module is used to send indication information to the terminal, the indication information being used to instruct at least one terminal in the non-terrestrial network NTN to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

[0013] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including:

[0014] One or more processors;

[0015] The terminal is configured to implement the method described in the first aspect.

[0016] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device, including:

[0017] One or more processors;

[0018] The network device is configured to implement the method described in the second aspect.

[0019] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system, including a terminal and a network device, wherein,

[0020] The terminal is configured to implement the method described in the first aspect;

[0021] The network device is configured to implement the method described in the second aspect.

[0022] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions, wherein...

[0023] When the instructions are executed on the communication device, the communication device causes the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0024] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product, wherein,

[0025] When the program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device performs the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0026] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal learns the network device's instruction regarding the switching of DTX or DRX patterns according to the instruction information, so that the terminal can dynamically switch between DTX and DRX patterns based on the instruction information, thereby adjusting the terminal behavior in a timely manner while ensuring energy saving. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0028] Figure 1 This is an exemplary schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 2 This is an exemplary interactive diagram of the method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figures 3a to 3d This is an exemplary flowchart of a method provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figures 4a to 4d This is an exemplary flowchart of a method provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 5a This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 5b This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 6a This is a schematic diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 6b This is a schematic diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0036] This disclosure provides a method, terminal, network device, and storage medium for receiving and sending instruction information.

[0037] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for receiving indication information, executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0038] The system receives instruction information sent by a network device, which is used to instruct at least one terminal in a non-terrestrial network (NTN) to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DTX patterns.

[0039] In the above embodiments, the terminal learns the network device's instruction regarding the switching of DTX or DRX patterns based on the instruction information, so that the terminal can dynamically switch between DTX and DRX patterns based on the instruction information, thereby adjusting the terminal behavior in a timely manner while ensuring energy saving.

[0040] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0041] One or more first information fields;

[0042] One or more second information fields;

[0043] The first information field is used to indicate the identifier of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern, and the second information field is used to indicate the DTX pattern or DRX pattern corresponding to the activation or deactivation identifier.

[0044] In the above embodiments, the indication information may include one or more information fields, which indicate the identifier of the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern that is about to be activated or deactivated. Thus, the terminal can know the pattern that will be activated or deactivated based on the indication information, which facilitates the switching of DTX pattern or DRX pattern and makes it easier for the terminal to determine the terminal's behavior.

[0045] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI).

[0046] In the above embodiments, the terminal can receive instruction information dynamically issued by the network device through DCI.

[0047] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the DCI satisfies at least one of the following:

[0048] DCI is the first DCI format, which is different from DCI format 2-9;

[0049] DCI stands for group-common DCI.

[0050] In the above embodiments, a new first DCI format can be defined to instruct terminals to switch between DTX and DRX patterns, thereby instructing terminals in the NTN network to dynamically switch between discontinuous transmit and receive patterns. The DCI carrying the instruction information can be group-level signaling, applicable to the handover instruction of a group of terminals, thus saving signaling resources.

[0051] In conjunction with embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, DCI is scrambled using a Radio Network Temporary Identity (RNTI), wherein when at least one terminal comprises multiple terminals, the multiple terminals are assigned the same RNTI.

[0052] In the above embodiments, for multiple terminals that have been assigned the same RNTI, the DCI can be demodulated based on the same RNTI to obtain the relevant indication information indicated by the network device that a DTX pattern or DRX pattern switching is required.

[0053] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, at least one terminal belongs to a group of terminals covered by the same beam.

[0054] In the above embodiments, the indication information can indicate the switching of DTX pattern or DRX pattern for a group of terminals based on beam granularity. With the larger coverage of the NTN network, the DTX pattern or DRX pattern of the application can be adjusted more flexibly based on beam granularity, thereby adjusting the behavior of the terminal or network.

[0055] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0056] Receive configuration information sent by network devices. The configuration information is used to configure multiple DTX patterns or DRX patterns for the terminal.

[0057] In the above embodiments, the terminal learns multiple DTX patterns or DRX patterns configured by the network device by receiving configuration information, thereby enabling the terminal to learn the feature information or parameters of different DTX patterns or DRX patterns based on the configuration information.

[0058] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0059] According to the instructions, perform terminal actions during the cycle of the DTX or DRX pattern after the switch.

[0060] The period of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern includes the first time period and the second time period.

[0061] In the above embodiments, the terminal can execute the corresponding terminal behavior of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern during the cycle of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern based on the switched DTX pattern or DRX pattern indicated by the indication information.

[0062] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is the first pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0063] No messages will be received during the first time period;

[0064] No messages will be sent during the first time period;

[0065] Receive public information sent by network devices during the second time period;

[0066] Public information is sent to network devices during the second time period.

[0067] In the above embodiments, the behavior of the terminal differs in the first time period or the second time period during the cycle of the first pattern, so as to achieve necessary communication on the basis of network energy saving.

[0068] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is a second pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0069] No messages will be received during the first time period;

[0070] No messages will be sent during the first time period;

[0071] Receive information or data sent by network devices during the second time period;

[0072] Send information or data to network devices during the second time period.

[0073] In the above embodiments, the behavior of the terminal is different in the first time period or the second time period during the cycle of the second pattern. In the first time period, energy saving effect can be guaranteed, while in the second time period, normal communication can be carried out to improve communication efficiency.

[0074] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is a third pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0075] Receive public information sent by network devices during the first time period;

[0076] Send public information to network devices during the first time period;

[0077] Receive information or data sent by network devices during the second time period;

[0078] Send information or data to network devices during the second time period.

[0079] In the above embodiments, the behavior of the terminal is different in the first time period or the second time period during the cycle of the third pattern. Necessary communication can be carried out in the first time period, and normal communication can be carried out in the second time period, thereby improving communication efficiency while saving energy.

[0080] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, different DTX patterns or DRX patterns correspond to different time information.

[0081] In the above embodiments, different DTX patterns or DRX patterns have different characteristics such as different time information, so that the terminal can adjust its behavior in a timely manner according to the corresponding time information.

[0082] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for sending indication information, executed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0083] Send indication information to the terminal, the indication information being used to instruct at least one terminal in the non-terrestrial network NTN to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

[0084] In conjunction with embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0085] One or more first information fields;

[0086] One or more second information fields;

[0087] The first information field is used to indicate the identifier of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern, and the second information field is used to indicate the DTX pattern or DRX pattern corresponding to the activation or deactivation identifier.

[0088] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI).

[0089] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the DCI satisfies at least one of the following:

[0090] DCI is a first DCI format that is different from DCI formats 2-9;

[0091] DCI is a group-shared DCI.

[0092] In conjunction with embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, DCI scrambles via a temporary radio network identifier (RNTI), wherein at least one terminal is assigned the same RNTI.

[0093] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, at least one terminal belongs to a group of terminals covered by the same beam.

[0094] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0095] Send configuration information to the terminal. The configuration information is used to configure multiple DTX patterns or DRX patterns for the terminal.

[0096] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0097] Perform network behavior during the cycle of the DTX or DRX pattern after the switch;

[0098] The period of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern includes the first time period and the second time period.

[0099] In conjunction with embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is the first pattern, the network behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0100] No messages will be sent during the first time period;

[0101] No messages will be received during the first time period;

[0102] Send public information to the terminal during the second time period;

[0103] During the second time period, receive public information sent by the terminal.

[0104] In conjunction with embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is a second pattern, the network behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0105] No messages will be sent during the first time period;

[0106] No messages will be received during the first time period;

[0107] Send information or data to the terminal during the second time period;

[0108] During the second time period, receive information or data sent by the terminal.

[0109] In conjunction with embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is a third pattern, the network behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0110] Send public information to the terminal during the first time period;

[0111] Receive public information sent by the terminal during the first time period;

[0112] Send information or data to the terminal during the second time period;

[0113] During the second time period, receive information or data sent by the terminal.

[0114] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the time information corresponding to different DTX patterns or DRX patterns is different.

[0115] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including:

[0116] The transceiver module is used to receive indication information sent by network devices. The indication information is used to instruct at least one terminal in a non-terrestrial network (NTN) to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

[0117] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device, including:

[0118] The transceiver module is used to send indication information to the terminal, the indication information being used to instruct at least one terminal in the non-terrestrial network NTN to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

[0119] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including:

[0120] One or more processors;

[0121] The terminal is configured to implement the method described in the first aspect.

[0122] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device, including:

[0123] One or more processors;

[0124] The network device is configured to implement the method described in the second aspect.

[0125] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system, including a terminal and a network device, wherein,

[0126] The terminal is configured to implement the method described in the first aspect;

[0127] The network device is configured to implement the method described in the second aspect.

[0128] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions, wherein...

[0129] When the instructions are executed on the communication device, the communication device causes the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0130] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product, wherein,

[0131] When the program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device performs the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0132] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in alternative implementations of the first and second aspects.

[0133] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described according to optional implementations of the first and second aspects above.

[0134] It is understood that the aforementioned terminals, network devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0135] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0136] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0137] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0138] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0139] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0140] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0141] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0142] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0143] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0144] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0145] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0146] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0147] In some embodiments, the apparatus and device may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they may also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "body", etc.

[0148] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network devices, core network devices, etc.

[0149] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," or "fixed station." In some embodiments, it may also be understood as "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cellgroup," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," or "bandwidth part (BWP)," etc.

[0150] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" may be referred to as "user equipment (UE)," "user terminal," "mobile station (MS)," "mobile terminal (MT)," "subscriber station," "mobile unit," "subscriber unit," "wireless unit," "remote unit," "mobile device," "wireless device," "wireless communication device," "remote device," "mobile subscriber station," "access terminal," "mobile terminal," "wireless terminal," "remote terminal," "handset," "user agent," "mobile client," "client," etc.

[0151] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0152] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0153] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0154] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0155] like Figure 1 As shown, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0156] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0157] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0158] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), wireless backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a wireless fidelity (WiFi) system.

[0159] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0160] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0161] In some embodiments, a core network device can be a single device comprising one or more network elements, or it can be multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of one or more network elements. Network elements can be virtual or physical. The core network includes, for example, at least one of the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core Network (5GCN), and Next Generation Core (NGC). Alternatively, a core network device refers to a network element with a specific function, such as an Access Management Function (AMF) or a Service Management Function (SMF).

[0162] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0163] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to Figure 1 The communication system 100 shown, or a part thereof, but not limited to it.

[0164] Figure 1 The entities shown are illustrative; a communication system may include... Figure 1 All or part of the main body, or may include Figure 1Other entities besides the main body, the number and form of each entity are arbitrary, the connection relationship between the entities is illustrative, the entities may not be connected or may be connected, and the connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0165] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Futuregeneration radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication processing methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0166] In a TN network's cell DTX or cell DRX, network device 102 may not perform a portion of downlink transmission or uplink reception, and terminal 101 may not perform the corresponding portion of downlink reception or uplink transmission. For example, still taking cell DTX as an example, during the non-active periods of cell DTX, terminal 101 does not expect to receive and / or process the following signals or channels from network device 102:

[0167] The CSI Reference Signal (CSI-RS) configured in the CSI-ReportConfig of the Channel State Information (CSI) report configuration includes a periodic or semi-persistent CSI Reference Signal (CSI-RS). The report quantity in the CSI-ReportConfig includes a rank indication (RI) (used for CSI reporting).

[0168] Positioning reference signal (PRS);

[0169] The Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) associated with DCI format 2-0 to DCI format 2-5;

[0170] Periodic or semi-persistent CSI reporting;

[0171] Periodic or semi-persistent sounding reference signals (SRS). It's worth noting that the SRS used for positioning is unaffected by the cell DRX.

[0172] In NTN, each beam can correspond to multiple wave points. When entering DTX / DRX state in NTN, the granularity or related behavior may be different from that in TN network, and the relevant content of DTX or DRX in NTN needs to be redefined.

[0173] Figure 2 This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a method for receiving and sending instruction information according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2As shown, this disclosure relates to a method for receiving and sending indication information, the method comprising:

[0174] In step S2101, network device 102 sends configuration information to terminal 101.

[0175] In some embodiments, the configuration information is used to configure multiple DTX patterns or DRX patterns for terminal 101. For example, the configuration information includes multiple DTX patterns; or, the configuration information includes multiple DRX patterns; or, the configuration information includes both multiple DTX patterns and multiple DRX patterns.

[0176] Optionally, network device 102 can configure the above-mentioned multiple DTX patterns or DRX patterns via Radio Resource Control (RRC) messages.

[0177] Optionally, each DTX pattern or DRX pattern may have a corresponding identifier (ID).

[0178] Optionally, for multiple DTX patterns, different DTX patterns may have different characteristics. Alternatively, for multiple DRX patterns, different DRX patterns may have different characteristics.

[0179] Optionally, the aforementioned features may be time-domain features of DTX or DRX, or behavioral features of the network or terminal in DTX or DRX. For example, taking DTX patterns as an example, the differences in features between different DTX patterns may include at least one of the following: different time-domain features between different DTX patterns, different behaviors of network device 102 in different DTX patterns, and different behaviors of terminal 101 in different DTX patterns; DRX patterns can refer to this description.

[0180] Optionally, the DTX pattern ID or DRX pattern ID is associated with the temporal and / or behavioral characteristics of the pattern. The terminal 101 can obtain the temporal and / or behavioral characteristics of the relevant pattern through the DTX pattern ID or DRX pattern ID configured in the configuration information.

[0181] In some embodiments, taking time-domain features as an example, time-domain features may include time information or time-domain information, and different DTX patterns or DRX patterns correspond to different time information.

[0182] Optionally, for a DTX pattern, the corresponding time information may include at least one of the following: the period of the DTX pattern, the starting position of the DTX pattern period such as the starting offset, the duration of the DTX pattern period, the duration of the first time segment in the DTX pattern period, and the duration of the second time segment in the DTX pattern period. The period of the DTX pattern includes a first time segment and a second time segment. The first time segment can be a non-active or inactive duration, during which the network device 102 can be in an inactive state; the second time segment can be an active duration, during which the network device 102 can be in an active state.

[0183] In one example, at least one of the above timing information differs between different DTX patterns. For instance, DTX pattern 1, or DTX#1, has a period of 120ms, where the first period (inactive period) is 100ms and the second period (active period) is 20ms; DTX pattern 2, or DTX#2, has a period of 320ms, where the first period (inactive period) is 300ms and the second period (active period) is 20ms; DTX pattern 1 and DTX pattern 2 have different periods and different durations of the first period.

[0184] Optionally, for a DRX pattern, the corresponding time information may include at least one of the following: the period of the DRX pattern, the starting position of the DRX pattern period such as the starting offset, the duration of the DRX pattern period, the duration of the first time segment in the DRX pattern period, and the duration of the second time segment in the DRX pattern period. The period of the DRX pattern includes a first time segment and a second time segment. The first time segment is an inactive period (non-active or inactive duration), during which network device 102 is inactive; the second time segment is an active period (active duration), during which network device 102 is active.

[0185] In one example, at least one of the above timing information differs between different DRX patterns. For instance, DRX pattern 1, or DRX#1, has a period of 120ms, where the first period (inactive period) is 100ms and the second period (active period) is 20ms; DRX pattern 2, or DRX#2, has a period of 160ms, where the first period (inactive period) is 140ms and the second period (active period) is 20ms; DRX pattern 1 and DRX pattern 2 have different periods and different durations of the first period.

[0186] In some embodiments, the behavioral characteristics differ for different configuration granularities. Therefore, before describing the different behavioral characteristics, we will first describe the different configuration granularities of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern.

[0187] Optionally, for a cell DTX pattern or cell DRX pattern, i.e., a DTX pattern or DRX pattern configured at the cell level, for each DTX pattern ID or DRX pattern ID, the network device 102 or the terminal 101 on that cell must meet the operational or behavioral requirements of that DTX pattern or DRX pattern ID. For example, taking a cell DTX pattern as an example, on that cell, the network device 102 may not send at least one of the following during the first period of the DTX pattern, i.e., the inactive period: periodic or semi-persistent CSI-RS, PRS, PDCCH related to DCI format 2-0—DCI format 2-5, or periodic or semi-persistent SRS; correspondingly, on that cell, the terminal 101 may not receive any of the above signals or channels during the first period of the DTX pattern.

[0188] Optionally, in an NTN network, each beam can correspond to multiple position points. These multiple position points can be understood in satellite implementation as the maximum number of position points emitted simultaneously by the satellite. The configuration of DTX or DRX patterns can have finer granularity, which is beneficial for controlling the DTX or DRX states under different beams. For example, beam-level DTX or DRX patterns or beam-group-level DTX or DRX patterns can be introduced into the NTN, configuring a corresponding DTX pattern ID or DRX pattern ID for each beam in the NTN, or configuring the same DTX pattern ID or DRX pattern ID for multiple beams in the NTN. That is, in the beam-level DTX or DRX pattern, a corresponding DTX or DRX pattern can be configured for one or more beams, and the terminal 101 covered by the one or more beams satisfies the corresponding DTX or DRX pattern behavior requirements. Specific behavior can be detailed in the following embodiments.

[0189] In the aforementioned NTN, different beams can be represented by the identifier of the Reference Signal (RS), or in other words, the beam ID can be represented by the identifier of the RS. For example, any one of the following can be used to represent the beam ID: Transmission Configuration Indicator (TCI), Quasi Co-Location Information (QCL info), or Spatial Relation Information. As another example, the beam can be represented by the Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) index. In one example, each beam may correspond to an SSB index or other aforementioned RS identifier, or in other words, each beam is identified by a corresponding SSB index. A corresponding DTX pattern or DRX pattern is configured for each SSB index, meaning each SSB index has a corresponding DTX pattern ID or DRX pattern ID. The terminal 101 covered by the SSB index satisfies the behavioral requirements of the DTX pattern ID or DRX pattern ID corresponding to the SSB index. Alternatively, a DTX pattern or DRX pattern applicable to multiple SSB indexes may be configured, meaning multiple SSB indexes may correspond to the same DTX pattern ID or DRX pattern ID, and the terminal 101 covered by the multiple SSB indexes satisfies the behavioral requirements of the DTX pattern ID or DRX pattern ID corresponding to the multiple SSB indexes.

[0190] It is worth noting that the total number of beam footprints in an NTN can be comprised of three parts, and based on these three parts, there are three beam states in the NTN. Refer to the following description:

[0191] The first part consists of N1 beams, which can be in an "off" state. These N1 beams cover an area without signal service (i.e., there is no satellite service in the area they cover). The state of these N1 beams can be referred to as the N1 state.

[0192] The second part consists of N2 beams. These N2 beams can be in a "common messages only" state. There is no active user traffic under the coverage of these N2 beams. They can provide necessary information for cell discovery and initial access, and can also provide necessary information for users in such cells to reach access via channels such as the Random Access Channel (RACH). The state of these N2 beams can be referred to as the N2 state.

[0193] The third part consists of N3 beams, which can be in an "active traffic" state. Each of these N3 beams covers X active (e.g., VoNR) users, providing necessary information for cell discovery and initial access. The state of these N3 beams can be referred to as the N3 state.

[0194] In some embodiments, when beam-level DTX or DRX patterns are introduced in an NTN, i.e., when a DTX or DRX pattern is configured at the beam or beam group granularity, it affects the terminal behavior covered by that beam or beam group, or the network behavior of network device 10 in that beam or beam group. The terminal behavior or network behavior may be related to the different beam states mentioned above, such as N1 state, N2 state, or N3 state.

[0195] Optionally, regarding behavioral characteristics, the behavior of network device 102 differs in different DTX or DRX patterns, and the behavior of terminal 101 also differs. For example, in a beam-level DTX or DRX pattern, the behavior of network device 102 or terminal 101 differs from that of a cell DTX or cell DRX pattern, and network device 102 or terminal 101 also exhibits different behaviors between different beam-level DTX or DRX patterns.

[0196] Optionally, taking beam-level DTX or DRX patterns as examples, the behavior of network device 102 or terminal 101 differs in different DTX or DRX patterns. For instance, in the first time period of a DTX pattern, network device 102 conforms to the aforementioned N1 or N2 state, or terminal 101 conforms to the aforementioned N1 or N2 state; in the second time period of the same DTX pattern, network device 102 conforms to the aforementioned N2 or N3 state, or terminal 101 conforms to the aforementioned N2 or N3 state. Referring to the description of the following examples, the behavior of network device 102 or terminal 101 differs in the three DTX or DRX patterns involved in the following examples:

[0197] In the first example, for the first pattern or first design among multiple DTX or DRX patterns: During the first time period or inactive period of the first pattern, the beam state corresponds to state N1, i.e., off or fully asleep. Network device 102 neither receives uplink information nor sends downlink information, and terminal 101 neither sends uplink information nor receives downlink information. During the second time period or active period of the first pattern, the beam state corresponds to state N2. Network device 102 only sends or receives common signals or channels of the cell or beam, for example, sending or receiving signals / channels used in the random access process. Terminal 101 receives or sends common signals or channels of the cell or beam, for example, receiving or sending signals / channels used in the random access process.

[0198] In this example, the first pattern can be associated with one or more beams, for example, the network configuration may assign the beam corresponding to the first pattern to SSB index1. The first pattern can be a DTX pattern, such as DTX pattern 1 or DTX#1; or, the first pattern can be a DRX pattern, such as DRX pattern 1 or DRX#1. In the DTX pattern or DRX pattern, network device 102 corresponds to transmitting or receiving behavior. For example, in the first time period when the first pattern is DTX pattern, network device 102 does not transmit downlink information, and terminal 101 under the coverage of the SSB index1 beam does not receive related information; in the second time period when the first pattern is DTX pattern, network device 102 only transmits the common signal or channel of the cell or beam, and terminal 101 under the coverage of the SSB index1 beam receives the common signal or channel of the cell or beam. For example, in the first time period when the first pattern is DRX pattern, network device 102 does not receive uplink information, and terminal 101 under the coverage of SSBindex1 beam may not send relevant information; in the second time period when the first pattern is DRX pattern, network device 102 only receives the common signal or channel of cell or beam, and terminal 101 under the coverage of SSBindex1 beam sends the common signal or channel of cell or beam.

[0199] In the second example, for the second pattern or second design among multiple DTX or DRX patterns: During the first time period of the second pattern, i.e., the inactive period, the beam state corresponds to state N1, i.e., off or full sleep. Network device 102 neither receives uplink information nor sends downlink information, and terminal 101 neither sends uplink information nor receives downlink information. During the second time period of the second pattern, i.e., the active period, the beam state corresponds to state N3. Network device 102 can perform normal sending or receiving behaviors, such as sending or receiving common signals or channels of the cell or beam, as well as sending or receiving terminal-specific (UE-specific) signaling and data; terminal 101 can perform normal receiving or sending behaviors, such as receiving or sending common signals or channels of the cell or beam, as well as receiving or sending UE-specific signaling and data.

[0200] In this example, the second pattern can be associated with one or more beams, for example, the network configuration may assign the beam corresponding to the second pattern to SSB index2. The second pattern can be a DTX pattern, such as DTX pattern 2 or DTX#2; or, the second pattern can be a DRX pattern, such as DRX pattern 2 or DRX#2. In the DTX pattern or DRX pattern, network device 102 corresponds to transmitting or receiving behavior. For example, in the first time period when the second pattern is DTX pattern, network device 102 does not transmit downlink information, and terminal 101 under the coverage of the SSB index2 beam does not receive related information; in the second time period when the second pattern is DTX pattern, network device 102 performs downlink transmission normally, such as transmitting common signals or channels of the cell or beam, and UE-specific signaling and data, and terminal 101 under the coverage of the SSB index2 beam receives common signals or channels of the cell or beam, and UE-specific signaling and data. For example, in the first time period when the second pattern is the DRX pattern, network device 102 does not receive uplink information, and terminal 101 under the coverage of SSB index2 beam may not send relevant information; in the second time period when the second pattern is the DRX pattern, network device 102 performs uplink reception normally, such as receiving common signals or channels of the cell or beam, and UE-specific signaling and data, and terminal 101 under the coverage of SSB index2 beam sends common signals or channels of the cell or beam, and UE-specific signaling and data.

[0201] In the third example, for the third pattern or third design among multiple DTX or DRX patterns: During the first time period of the third pattern, i.e., the inactive period, the beam state corresponds to state N2. Network device 102 only transmits or receives common signals or channels of the cell or beam, for example, transmitting or receiving signals / channels used in the random access process. Terminal 101 receives or transmits common signals or channels of the cell or beam, for example, receiving or transmitting signals / channels used in the random access process. During the second time period of the third pattern, i.e., the active period, the beam state corresponds to state N3. Network device 102 can normally perform transmission or reception behavior, for example, transmitting or receiving common signals or channels of the cell or beam, as well as transmitting or receiving terminal-specific (UE-specific) signaling and data. Terminal 101 can normally perform reception or transmission behavior, for example, receiving or transmitting common signals or channels of the cell or beam, as well as receiving or transmitting UE-specific signaling and data.

[0202] In this example, the third pattern can be associated with one or more beams, for example, the network configuration may specify the beam corresponding to the third pattern as SSB index3. The third pattern can be a DTX pattern, such as DTX pattern 3 or DTX#3; or, the third pattern can be a DRX pattern, such as DRX pattern 3 or DRX#3. In the DTX pattern or DRX pattern, network device 102 corresponds to either transmitting or receiving behavior. For example, in the first time period when the third pattern is DTX pattern, network device 102 only transmits the common signal or channel of the cell or beam, and terminal 101 under the coverage of the SSB index3 beam receives the common signal or channel of the cell or beam; in the second time period when the third pattern is DTX pattern, network device 102 performs downlink transmission normally, such as transmitting the common signal or channel of the cell or beam, and UE-specific signaling and data, and terminal 101 under the coverage of the SSB index3 beam receives the common signal or channel of the cell or beam, and UE-specific signaling and data. For example, in the first time period when the third pattern is the DRX pattern, network device 102 only receives the common signal or channel of the cell or beam, and terminal 101 under the coverage of the SSB index3 beam transmits the common signal or channel of the cell or beam; in the second time period when the third pattern is the DRX pattern, network device 102 performs uplink reception normally, such as receiving the common signal or channel of the cell or beam, and UE-specific signaling and data, and terminal 101 under the coverage of the SSB index3 beam transmits the common signal or channel of the cell or beam, and UE-specific signaling and data.

[0203] In the three examples above, the behavior characteristics of different DTX or DRX patterns are different in the beam-level DTX or DRX patterns. For example, the behavior of network device 102 is different in the first time period, i.e., the inactive period, of different DTX or DRX patterns, and the behavior of terminal 101 under the relevant beam coverage is different.

[0204] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives configuration information.

[0205] In step S2102, network device 102 sends instruction information to terminal 101.

[0206] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to instruct at least one terminal in the NTN to switch between DTX and DRX patterns.

[0207] Optionally, the indication information is used to instruct the terminal 101 to switch from one DTX pattern or DRX pattern to another DTX pattern or DRX pattern. The DTX pattern or DRX pattern before or after the switch can belong to multiple DTX patterns or DRX patterns in the configuration information.

[0208] In one example, the indication information is used to instruct terminal 101 to switch from DTX pattern 1 to DTX pattern 2, where DTX pattern 1 represents the DTX pattern currently applied or applied before receiving the indication information; or, the indication information is used to instruct terminal 101 to switch from DRX pattern 1 to DRX pattern 2, where DRX pattern 1 represents the DRX pattern currently applied or applied before receiving the indication information.

[0209] Optionally, the indication information may only indicate the DTX pattern or DRX pattern after the switch, such as indicating DTX pattern 2 or DRX pattern 2 in the example above. For example, the indication information indicates the ID corresponding to the DTX pattern or DRX pattern after the switch.

[0210] In some embodiments, for a cell DTX pattern or cell DRX pattern, the DTX pattern or cell DRX pattern of the cell can be switched based on the indication information. For example, network device 102 or terminal 101 switches the cell DTX pattern or cell DRX pattern and meets the behavior requirements of the switched cell DTX pattern or cell DRX pattern after the switch.

[0211] In some embodiments, for beam-level DTX or DRX patterns, the DTX or cell DRX pattern of one or more related beams can be switched based on this indication information. Each beam can be represented by an SSB index, as described in the foregoing embodiments. Beam-level DTX or DRX pattern switching affects the terminal behavior under the coverage of the related beam.

[0212] Optionally, at least one terminal 101 may be one or more terminals belonging to a group of terminals 101 under the same beam coverage. For example, for the DTX pattern or DRX pattern at the beam level in an NTN, the group of terminals 101 or at least one terminal 101 is located under the beam coverage of the same SSB index. That is, the terminals 101 under this beam coverage can switch between DTX and DRX patterns based on indication information without affecting terminals 101 under other beam coverage. Alternatively, for this portion of terminals 101, the DTX pattern or DRX pattern of this SSB index is switched based on indication information, while the DTX or DRX patterns of other SSB indices can remain unchanged.

[0213] In some embodiments, the indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0214] One or more first information fields;

[0215] One or more second information fields;

[0216] The first information field is used to indicate the identifier (DTX ID or DRX ID) of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern, and the second information field is used to indicate the DTX pattern or DRX pattern corresponding to the activation or deactivation identifier.

[0217] Optionally, the indication information may only include the first information field, where the identifier indicated in the first information field corresponds to the switched DTX pattern or DRX pattern. The terminal 101 may switch to the DTX pattern or DRX pattern corresponding to the identifier in the first information field.

[0218] Optionally, the indication information may include a first information field and a second information field. The activation or deactivation of the second information field may indicate whether the DTX pattern or DRX pattern corresponding to the identifier in the first information field is activated or deactivated.

[0219] In one example, the indication information may include a first information field and a second information field. The first information field indicates the identifier of a DTX pattern or DRX pattern, and the second information field may indicate "activation." Thus, the indication information can instruct terminal 101 to activate the DTX pattern or DRX pattern corresponding to the identifier in the first information field. That is, terminal 101 can switch to the DTX pattern or DRX pattern corresponding to the identifier in the first information field based on the indication information. In this example, network device 102 can send the above indication information at time t1, instructing terminal 101 to activate the corresponding DTX pattern or DRX pattern, such as DTX pattern 1 or DRX pattern 1. At time t2 after time t1, network device 102 can send a newly sent indication information, in which the second information field indicates "deactivation," instructing terminal 101 to deactivate DTX pattern 1 or DRX pattern 1 after time t2.

[0220] In another example, the indication information may include multiple first information fields and multiple second information fields, and there may be a correspondence or mapping relationship between the first information fields and the second information fields. When a certain second information field indicates "activation" or "deactivation," it means that the corresponding DTX pattern or DRX pattern is identified in the first information field corresponding to that second information field. For example, the indication information fields include first information field 1, first information field 2, second information field 1, and second information field 2, where first information field 1 corresponds to second information field 1, and first information field 2 corresponds to second information field 2; assuming that first information field 1 corresponds to DTX pattern 1, and first information field 2 corresponds to DTX pattern 2. At time t1, network device 102 can indicate "activate" DTX pattern 1 through the second information field 1, then terminal 101 can switch to DTX pattern 1; at time t2, network device can send a new indication message, and in the newly sent indication message, the second information field 1 indicates "deactivate" and the second information field 2 indicates "activate", then terminal 101 can deactivate DTX pattern 1 and activate DTX pattern 2, that is, switch to DTX pattern 2.

[0221] Optionally, each first information field may occupy one or more bits, and the indication may be made by mapping the bit value of the first information field to the identifier, or by using a bitmap.

[0222] Optionally, each first information field may occupy 1 bit, and the value of this 1 bit indicates activation or deactivation.

[0223] Optionally, when the indication information is sent via DCI, the first information field or the second information field can be a subfield in DCI.

[0224] In some embodiments, the indication information is sent via DCI to dynamically instruct the terminal 101 to switch between DTX and DRX patterns.

[0225] Optionally, the DCI can reuse DCI formats 2-9 in the relevant protocols, or define a new DCI format suitable for beam-level DTX or DRX patterns in NTN.

[0226] Optionally, the DCI satisfies at least one of the following:

[0227] DCI is a first DCI format that is different from DCI formats 2-9;

[0228] DCI stands for group-common DCI.

[0229] The first DCI format, for example, differs from DCI format 2-9 and could be a new DCI format 2-x.

[0230] Where at least one terminal 101 belongs to a group of terminals 101 under the same beam coverage, such as for the beam-level DTX pattern or DRX pattern in the NTN, the DCI can be applied to a group of terminals 101. That is, the DCI is group-common signaling, which can dynamically instruct a group of terminals 101 to switch between DTX pattern and DRX pattern. The DCI is transmitted in the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH).

[0231] In some embodiments, DCI is scrambled via RNTI, wherein at least one terminal 101 includes one or more terminals, and when the at least one terminal 101 includes multiple terminals, the multiple terminals are assigned the same RNTI.

[0232] Optionally, the DCI carrying the above-mentioned indication information can be scrambled by a special or newly defined RNRI.

[0233] Optionally, when at least one terminal 101 belongs to a group of terminals 101 under the same beam coverage, such as for the DTX pattern or DRX pattern at the beam level in the NTN, the network device 102 can assign the same RNTI to the terminals 101 under the same group of terminals 101, i.e., terminals 101 under the same SSBindex beam coverage. Thus, the group of terminals 101 can process, demodulate, the DCI scrambled using the same RNTI, obtain indication information, and then perform DTX pattern or DRX pattern switching based on the same RNTI.

[0234] In some embodiments, one or more terminals 101 that receive the instruction information may switch between DTX pattern and DRX pattern according to the instruction information and perform the behavior requirements of the relevant pattern.

[0235] In step S2103, terminal 101 performs terminal actions according to the instruction information during the cycle of the switched DTX pattern or DRX pattern.

[0236] In some embodiments, during the period of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern after switching, the terminal behavior and the network behavior of network device 102 follow the behavioral requirements of the relevant DTX pattern or DRX pattern. For example, in the DTX pattern, if network device 102 transmits or does not transmit, terminal 101 performs a receive or does not receive action; as another example, in the DRX pattern, if network device 102 receives or does not receive, terminal 101 performs a transmit or does not transmit action; the behavior is related to the information sender or receiver in different types of patterns.

[0237] In some embodiments, for a cell DTX pattern or a cell DRX pattern, the terminal behavior may refer to the description in step S2101. For example, for a certain cell DTX pattern, the terminal 101 may not receive at least one of the following during the inactive period of the cell DTX pattern: periodic or semi-persistent CSI-RS, PRS, PDCCH related to DCI format 2-0 to DCI format 2-5, periodic or semi-persistent SRS.

[0238] In some embodiments, for beam-level DTX or DRX patterns, the terminal behavior can be referred to the description in step S2101. The behavior of terminal 101 can have several examples depending on the different DTX or DRX patterns.

[0239] In the first example, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is the first pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0240] No messages will be received during the first time period;

[0241] No messages will be sent during the first time period;

[0242] During the second time period, receive public information sent by network device 102;

[0243] During the second time period, public information is sent to network device 102.

[0244] In this example, public information can refer to the public signals or channels of a cell or beam, such as sending or receiving signals / channels used in a random access procedure.

[0245] In this example, the terminal behavior and the network device behavior can both refer to the description of the first example in step S2101. For example, when the first pattern is the DTX pattern, the terminal behavior could be not receiving information during the first time period, and / or receiving public information sent by network device 102 during the second time period. As another example, when the first pattern is the DRX pattern, the terminal behavior could be not sending information during the first time period, and / or sending public information to network device 102 during the second time period.

[0246] In the second example, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is the second pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0247] No messages will be received during the first time period;

[0248] No messages will be sent during the first time period;

[0249] Receive information or data sent by network devices during the second time period;

[0250] Send information or data to network devices during the second time period.

[0251] In this example, the information or data for the second time period may include: common signals or channels of the cell or beam, and UE-specific signaling and data.

[0252] In this example, the terminal behavior and the network device behavior can both refer to the description of the second example in step S2101. For example, when the first pattern is the DTX pattern, the terminal behavior could be not receiving information during the first time period, and / or receiving information or data sent by the network device during the second time period. As another example, when the first pattern is the DRX pattern, the terminal behavior could be not sending information during the first time period, and / or sending information or data to the network device during the second time period.

[0253] In the third example, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is a third pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0254] Receive public information sent by network devices during the first time period;

[0255] Send public information to network devices during the first time period;

[0256] Receive information or data sent by network devices during the second time period;

[0257] Send information or data to network devices during the second time period.

[0258] In this example, public information can refer to common signals or channels of the cell or beam, such as signals / channels sent or received during random access procedures. Information or data in the second time period may include: common signals or channels of the cell or beam, and UE-specific signaling and data.

[0259] In this example, both the terminal behavior and the network device behavior can refer to the description of the third example in step S2101. For example, when the first pattern is the DTX pattern, the terminal behavior could be receiving public information sent by the network device during a first time period, and / or receiving information or data sent by the network device during a second time period. As another example, when the first pattern is the DRX pattern, the terminal behavior could be sending public information to the network device during a first time period, and / or sending information or data to the network device during a second time period.

[0260] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", and "field" can be used interchangeably.

[0261] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0262] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0263] In some embodiments, the terms “radio”, “wireless”, “radioaccess network (RAN)”, “access network (AN)”, and “RAN-based” can be used interchangeably.

[0264] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” and “time location” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” and “time.”

[0265] In some embodiments, the terms "component carrier (CC)," "cell," "frequency carrier," and "carrier frequency" can be used interchangeably.

[0266] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0267] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0268] In some embodiments, "not expecting to receive" can be interpreted as not receiving on time domain resources and / or frequency domain resources, or as not performing subsequent processing on the data after receiving it; "not expecting to send" can be interpreted as not sending, or as sending but not expecting the receiver to respond to the sent content.

[0269] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2103.

[0270] In some embodiments, the method includes step S2102.

[0271] In some embodiments, the method includes steps S2102 to S2103, or S2101 to S2102.

[0272] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 Other optional implementation methods described before or after the corresponding instruction manual.

[0273] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device 102 can dynamically instruct the terminal 101 to switch between DTX pattern and DRX pattern, thereby adjusting the behavior of the terminal 101 on the basis of energy saving. Especially in the NTN scenario, beam-level DTX pattern or DRX pattern switching can be performed to adjust the terminal behavior under different beam coverage, and also to adjust the behavior or energy saving effect of the network device 102 in different beams more finely.

[0274] Figure 3a This is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving instruction information according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3a As shown, this disclosure relates to a method for receiving indication information, which is executed by terminal 101. The method includes:

[0275] Step S3101: Receive configuration information.

[0276] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3101 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2101 will not be described in detail here.

[0277] Step S3102: Receive instruction information.

[0278] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3102 may refer to Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2102 will not be described in detail here.

[0279] Step S3103: According to the instruction information, perform terminal behavior during the cycle of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern after the switch.

[0280] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3103 may refer to Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2103 will not be described in detail here.

[0281] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3103.

[0282] In some embodiments, see Figure 3a Other optional implementation methods described before or after the corresponding instruction manual.

[0283] Figure 3b This is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving instruction information according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3b As shown, this disclosure relates to a method for receiving indication information, which is executed by terminal 101. The method includes:

[0284] Step S3201: Receive configuration information.

[0285] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3201 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2101 will not be described in detail here.

[0286] Step S3202: Receive instruction information.

[0287] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3202 may refer to Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2102 will not be described in detail here.

[0288] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3201 to S3202.

[0289] In some embodiments, see Figure 3b Other optional implementation methods described before or after the corresponding instruction manual.

[0290] Figure 3c This is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving instruction information according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3c As shown, this disclosure relates to a method for receiving indication information, which is executed by terminal 101. The method includes:

[0291] Step S3301: Receive instruction information.

[0292] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3301 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2102 will not be described in detail here.

[0293] Step S3302: According to the instruction information, perform terminal behavior during the cycle of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern after the switch.

[0294] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3302 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2103 will not be described in detail here.

[0295] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3301 to S3302.

[0296] In some embodiments, see Figure 3c Other optional implementation methods described before or after the corresponding instruction manual.

[0297] Figure 3d This is a flowchart illustrating a method for receiving instruction information according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3d As shown, this disclosure relates to a method for receiving indication information, which is executed by terminal 101. The method includes:

[0298] Step S3401: Receive instruction information sent by network device 102.

[0299] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3401 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2102 will not be described in detail here.

[0300] In some embodiments, see Figure 3d Other optional implementation methods described before or after the corresponding instruction manual.

[0301] Figure 4a This is a flowchart illustrating a method for sending instruction information according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4a As shown, this disclosure relates to a method for sending indication information, which is executed by a network device 102. The method includes:

[0302] Step S4101: Send configuration information.

[0303] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S4101 may refer to Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2101 will not be described in detail here.

[0304] Step S4102: Send instruction information.

[0305] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S4102 may refer to Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2102 will not be described in detail here.

[0306] Step S4103: Perform network behavior during the period of the switched DTX pattern or DRX pattern.

[0307] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S4103 may refer to Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2103 will not be described in detail here.

[0308] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4103.

[0309] In some embodiments, see Figure 4a Other optional implementation methods described before or after the corresponding instruction manual.

[0310] Figure 4a This is a flowchart illustrating a method for sending instruction information according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4a As shown, this disclosure relates to a method for sending indication information, which is executed by a network device 102. The method includes:

[0311] Step S4201: Send configuration information.

[0312] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S4201 may refer to Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2101 will not be described in detail here.

[0313] Step S4202: Send instruction information.

[0314] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S4202 may refer to Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2102 will not be described in detail here.

[0315] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S4201 to S4202.

[0316] In some embodiments, see Figure 4b Other optional implementation methods described before or after the corresponding instruction manual.

[0317] Figure 4c This is a flowchart illustrating a method for sending instruction information according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4a As shown, this disclosure relates to a method for sending indication information, which is executed by a network device 102. The method includes:

[0318] Step S4301: Send instruction information.

[0319] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S4301 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2102 will not be described in detail here.

[0320] Step S4302: Perform network behavior during the period of the switched DTX pattern or DRX pattern.

[0321] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S4302 may refer to Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2103 will not be described in detail here.

[0322] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S4301 to S4302.

[0323] In some embodiments, see Figure 4c Other optional implementation methods described before or after the corresponding instruction manual.

[0324] Figure 4d This is a flowchart illustrating a method for sending instruction information according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4d As shown, this disclosure relates to a method for sending indication information, which is executed by a network device 102. The method includes:

[0325] Step S4401: Send instruction information to terminal 101.

[0326] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S4401 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2 The implementation method of step S2102 will not be described in detail here.

[0327] In some embodiments, see Figure 4d Other optional implementation methods described before or after the corresponding instruction manual.

[0328] This disclosure provides a method for switching different DTX / DRX patterns in an NTN via group-common signaling, where " / " represents "and / or". To facilitate understanding of this disclosure, some examples are provided below:

[0329] Example 1:

[0330] The network configures multiple DTX / DRX patterns for the UE via RRC.

[0331] Different DTX / DRX patterns have different characteristics, and the characteristics include at least one of the following:

[0332] The network / UE behaviors corresponding to DTX / DRX are different:

[0333] In one embodiment, when DTX / DRX#1 is inactive, it corresponds to full sleep (N1 state), where the network neither transmits nor receives data, and the corresponding UE neither transmits nor receives data. When DTX / DRX#1 is active, the corresponding network only transmits and receives cell / beam common signals / channels, such as those used for signal / channel transmission and reception during random access, and the corresponding UE transmits and receives cell / beam common signals / channels, such as those used for signal / channel transmission and reception during random access. Optionally, the description of this embodiment can also refer to the description of the first example in step S2101;

[0334] In one embodiment, when DTX / DRX#2 is inactive, it corresponds to full sleep (N1 state), where the network neither transmits nor receives data, and the corresponding UE neither transmits nor receives data. When DTX / DRX#2 is active, the network transmits and receives data normally, meaning that in addition to cell / beamcommon signals / channels, there is also UE-specific signaling and data transmission and reception. The corresponding UE, in addition to transmitting and receiving cell / beamcommon signals / channels, also transmits and receives UE-specific signaling and data. Optionally, the description of this embodiment can also refer to the description of the second example in step S2101;

[0335] In one embodiment, when DTX / DRX#3 is inactive, the corresponding network only transmits and receives cell / beam common signals / channels, such as those used for signal / channel transmission and reception during random access. The corresponding UE transmits and receives cell / beam common signals / channels, also for signal / channel transmission and reception during random access. When in active mode, the corresponding network transmits and receives normally, meaning that in addition to cell / beam common signals / channels, it also transmits and receives UE-specific signaling and data. The corresponding UE, in addition to transmitting and receiving cell / beam common signals / channels, also transmits and receives UE-specific signaling and data. Optionally, the description of this embodiment can also refer to the description of the third example in step S2101;

[0336] DTX / DRX have different timing characteristics:

[0337] In one embodiment, the period of DTX / DRX#1 is 120ms (20ms active, 100ms inactive), and the period of DTX / DRX#2 is 320ms (20ms active, 300ms inactive).

[0338] Example 2:

[0339] Based on Example 1, the base station instructs the UE to switch the DTX / DRX pattern via the group-common PDCCH.

[0340] The DCI transmitted by this PDCCH is scrambled using a special RNTI.

[0341] This DCI differs from DCI formation 2-9, such as using the new DCI formation 2-x;

[0342] Optionally, at least one subfield in the DCI is used to indicate the DTX / DRXID;

[0343] Optionally, at least one subfield in the DCI is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate.

[0344] Example 3:

[0345] Based on Example 2, the base station assigns the same RNTI to UEs belonging to the same beam (SSB index) (base station implementation).

[0346] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0347] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through a configuration file, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0348] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be hardware circuits designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as ASICs, such as Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU), etc.

[0349] Figure 5a This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 5a As shown, terminal 5100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 5101, a processing module 5102, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5101 is used to receive indication information sent by a network device, the indication information being used to instruct at least one terminal in a non-terrestrial network (NTN) to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

[0350] Optionally, the transceiver module 5101 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module 5102 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0351] In some embodiments, the indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0352] One or more first information fields;

[0353] One or more second information fields;

[0354] The first information field is used to indicate the identifier of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern, and the second information field is used to indicate the DTX pattern or DRX pattern corresponding to the activation or deactivation identifier.

[0355] In some embodiments, the indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI).

[0356] In some embodiments, DCI satisfies at least one of the following:

[0357] DCI is a first DCI format that is different from DCI formats 2-9;

[0358] DCI is a group-shared DCI.

[0359] In some embodiments, DCI scrambles via a temporary wireless network identifier (RNTI), wherein at least one terminal is assigned the same RNTI.

[0360] In some embodiments, at least one terminal belongs to a group of terminals covered by the same beam.

[0361] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5101 is further configured to: receive configuration information sent by the network device, wherein the configuration information is used to configure multiple DTX patterns or DRX patterns for the terminal.

[0362] In some embodiments, the processing module 5102 is configured to perform terminal behavior during the period of the switched DTX pattern or DRX pattern according to the indication information; wherein the period of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern includes a first time period and a second time period.

[0363] In some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is the first pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0364] No messages will be received during the first time period;

[0365] No messages will be sent during the first time period;

[0366] Receive public information sent by network devices during the second time period;

[0367] Public information is sent to network devices during the second time period.

[0368] In some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is a second pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0369] No messages will be received during the first time period;

[0370] No messages will be sent during the first time period;

[0371] Receive information or data sent by network devices during the second time period;

[0372] Send information or data to network devices during the second time period.

[0373] In some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is a third pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0374] Receive public information sent by network devices during the first time period;

[0375] Send public information to network devices during the first time period;

[0376] Receive information or data sent by network devices during the second time period;

[0377] Send information or data to network devices during the second time period.

[0378] In some embodiments, different DTX patterns or DRX patterns correspond to different time information.

[0379] Figure 5b This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 5b As shown, network device 5200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 5201, a processing module 5202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5201 is used to send indication information to a terminal, the indication information being used to instruct at least one terminal in a non-terrestrial network (NTN) to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

[0380] In some embodiments, the indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0381] One or more first information fields;

[0382] One or more second information fields;

[0383] The first information field is used to indicate the identifier of the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern, and the second information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern corresponding to the identifier.

[0384] In some embodiments, the indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI).

[0385] In some embodiments, DCI satisfies at least one of the following:

[0386] DCI is a first DCI format that is different from DCI formats 2-9;

[0387] DCI is a group-shared DCI.

[0388] In some embodiments, DCI scrambles via a temporary wireless network identifier (RNTI), wherein at least one terminal is assigned the same RNTI.

[0389] In some embodiments, at least one terminal belongs to a group of terminals covered by the same beam.

[0390] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5201 is further configured to send configuration information to the terminal, the configuration information being used to configure multiple DTX patterns or DRX patterns for the terminal.

[0391] In some embodiments, the processing module 5202 is configured to perform network behavior during the period of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern after switching; wherein the period of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern includes a first time period and a second time period.

[0392] In some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is the first pattern, the network behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0393] No messages will be sent during the first time period;

[0394] No messages will be received during the first time period;

[0395] Send public information to the terminal during the second time period;

[0396] During the second time period, receive public information sent by the terminal.

[0397] In some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is a second pattern, the network behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0398] No messages will be sent during the first time period;

[0399] No messages will be received during the first time period;

[0400] Send information or data to the terminal during the second time period;

[0401] During the second time period, receive information or data sent by the terminal.

[0402] In some embodiments, when the DTX pattern or DRX pattern is a third pattern, the network behavior includes at least one of the following:

[0403] Send public information to the terminal during the first time period;

[0404] Receive public information sent by the terminal during the first time period;

[0405] Send information or data to the terminal during the second time period;

[0406] During the second time period, receive information or data sent by the terminal.

[0407] In some embodiments, different DTX patterns or DRX patterns correspond to different time information.

[0408] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0409] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module may be interchangeable with a processor.

[0410] Figure 6a This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 6100 proposed in this embodiment. The communication device 6100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 6100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0411] like Figure 6a As shown, the communication device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. The processor 6101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 6100 can be used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 6101 can be used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 6100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0412] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6102. When the communication device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6102, the transceiver 6102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 6101 performs at least one of the other steps. In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0413] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6103 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6103 may be located outside the communication device 6100. In optional embodiments, the communication device 6100 may include one or more interface circuits 6104. Optionally, the interface circuits 6104 are connected to the memories 6103 and can be used to receive data from the memories 6103 or other devices, and to send data to the memories 6103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 6104 can read data stored in the memories 6103 and send that data to the processor 6101.

[0414] The communication device 6100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 6100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 6100 may vary. Figure 6a The limitations. The communication device can be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, the communication device can be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally including storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0415] Figure 6b This is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 6200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 6100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to... Figure 6b The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of chip 6200, but it is not limited to this.

[0416] Chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201. Chip 6200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0417] In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more interface circuits 6202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more memories 6203 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6203 may be located outside chip 6200. Optionally, interface circuit 6202 is connected to memory 6203, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to receive data from memory 6203 or other devices, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to send data to memory 6203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 6202 can read data stored in memory 6203 and send the data to processor 6201.

[0418] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 performs at least one of the communication steps, such as sending and / or receiving, in the above-described method. For example, the interface circuit 6202 performing the communication steps, such as sending and / or receiving, in the above-described method means that the interface circuit 6202 performs data interaction between the processor 6201, the chip 6200, the memory 6203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 6201 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0419] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0420] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 6100, cause the communication device 6100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0421] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 6100, causes the communication device 6100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0422] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0423] Industrial applicability

[0424] Based on the instruction information, the terminal learns the network device's instruction regarding the switching of DTX or DRX patterns. Thus, the terminal can dynamically switch between DTX and DRX patterns based on the instruction information, adjusting its behavior in a timely manner while ensuring energy saving.

Claims

1. A method for receiving indication information, executed by a terminal, the method comprising: The system receives instruction information sent by a network device, which is used to instruct at least one terminal in a non-terrestrial network (NTN) to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

2. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The instruction information includes at least one of the following: One or more first information fields; One or more second information fields; The first information field is used to indicate the identifier of the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern, and the second information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern corresponding to the identifier.

3. The method as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein, The indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI).

4. The method of claim 3, wherein, The DCI satisfies at least one of the following: The DCI is a first DCI format that is different from DCI formats 2-9; The DCI is a group-shared DCI.

5. The method of claim 3, wherein, The DCI is scrambled using a Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RNTI), wherein the at least one terminal is assigned the same RNTI.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The at least one terminal belongs to a group of terminals under the same beam coverage.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The method further includes: The terminal receives configuration information sent by the network device, the configuration information being used to configure multiple DTX patterns or DRX patterns for the terminal.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The method further includes: According to the indicated information, the terminal behavior is performed during the cycle of the DTX pattern or DRX pattern after the switch; The period of the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern includes a first time period and a second time period.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein, When the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern is a first pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following: No information will be received during the first time period; No information is sent during the first time period; During the second time period, receive public information sent by the network device; Public information is sent to the network device during the second time period.

10. The method of claim 8, wherein, When the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern is a second pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following: No information will be received during the first time period; No information is sent during the first time period; During the second time period, receive information or data sent by the network device; During the second time period, information or data is sent to the network device.

11. The method of claim 8, wherein, When the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern is a third pattern, the terminal behavior includes at least one of the following: Receive public information sent by the network device during the first time period; During the first time period, public information is sent to the network device; During the second time period, receive information or data sent by the network device; During the second time period, information or data is sent to the network device.

12. The method as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein, The time information corresponding to different DTX or DRX patterns is different.

13. A method for sending indication information, performed by a network device, the method comprising: Send indication information to the terminal, the indication information being used to instruct at least one terminal in the non-terrestrial network NTN to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein, The instruction information includes at least one of the following: One or more first information fields; One or more second information fields; The first information field is used to indicate the identifier of the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern, and the second information field is used to indicate whether to activate or deactivate the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern corresponding to the identifier.

15. The method of claim 13 or 14, wherein, The indication information is sent via downlink control information (DCI).

16. The method of claim 15, wherein, The DCI satisfies at least one of the following: The DCI is a first DCI format that is different from DCI formats 2-9; The DCI is a group-shared DCI.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein, The DCI is scrambled using a Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RNTI), wherein the at least one terminal is assigned the same RNTI.

18. The method as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein, The at least one terminal belongs to a group of terminals under the same beam coverage.

19. The method as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 18, wherein, The method further includes: Configuration information is sent to the terminal, the configuration information being used to configure multiple DTX patterns or DRX patterns for the terminal.

20. The method of any one of claims 13 to 19, wherein, The method further includes: Perform network behavior during the period of the DTX or DRX pattern after the switch; The period of the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern includes a first time period and a second time period.

21. The method of claim 20, wherein, When the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern is a first pattern, the network behavior includes at least one of the following: No information is sent during the first time period; No information will be received during the first time period; During the second time period, public information is sent to the terminal; During the second time period, receive public information sent by the terminal.

22. The method of claim 20, wherein, When the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern is a second pattern, the network behavior includes at least one of the following: No information is sent during the first time period; No information will be received during the first time period; During the second time period, information or data is sent to the terminal; During the second time period, receive information or data sent by the terminal.

23. The method of claim 20, wherein, When the DTX pattern or the DRX pattern is a third pattern, the network behavior includes at least one of the following: Send public information to the terminal during the first time period; During the first time period, receive public information sent by the terminal; During the second time period, information or data is sent to the terminal; During the second time period, receive information or data sent by the terminal.

24. The method as claimed in any one of claims 20 to 23, wherein, The time information corresponding to different DTX or DRX patterns is different.

25. A terminal, comprising: The transceiver module is used to receive indication information sent by network devices. The indication information is used to instruct at least one terminal in a non-terrestrial network (NTN) to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

26. A network device, comprising: The transceiver module is used to send indication information to the terminal, the indication information being used to instruct at least one terminal in the non-terrestrial network NTN to switch between discontinuous transmission of DTX patterns or discontinuous reception of DRX patterns.

27. A terminal, comprising: One or more processors; The terminal is configured to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

28. A network device, comprising: One or more processors; The network device is configured to implement the method as described in any one of claims 13 to 24.

29. A communication system comprising a terminal and network equipment, wherein, The terminal is configured to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 12; The network device is configured to implement the method as described in any one of claims 13 to 24.

30. A storage medium storing instructions, wherein, When the instructions are executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, or any one of claims 13 to 24.

31. A program product, wherein, When the program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device performs the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, or any one of claims 13 to 24.

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