Information processing method and device and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides an information processing method and device and a storage medium. The Ambient IOT device sends the first information to the first communication device, the first information is used for indicating the information related to the power state of the Ambient IOT device, and the first communication device can receive the first information sent by the Ambient IOT device, so that the sending of the first signal used for supplying energy to the Ambient IOT device is controlled based on the first information, and / or the current command process is adjusted, and the communication efficiency of the Ambient IOT device is improved. Therefore, the sending of the first signal and / or the current command flow can be adjusted in time according to the power state of the Ambient IOT equipment, so that the problems of data loss and flow interruption caused by power exhaustion of the equipment can be effectively solved.

Description

Information processing method, device, and storage medium Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communications, and in particular to an information processing method and device, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] The Ambient Internet of Things (Ambient IoT, also known as the Passive Internet of Things), a key technology within the IoT focused on energy conservation, carbon reduction, and low power consumption, is a significant research area. In an Ambient IoT system, devices not only harvest energy from the environment or other devices within it but also possess a certain amount of stored energy, enabling them to process commands using either the harvested or stored energy.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] To ensure that when an Ambient IoT device relies on its own storage capabilities to process commands, it can effectively address the problems of data loss and process interruption caused by device power exhaustion, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information processing method, apparatus, and storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an information processing method applied to an Ambient IoT device, the method comprising:

[0006] First information is sent to a first communication device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to a power status of the ambient IoT device.

[0007] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an information processing method, applied to a first communication device, the method comprising:

[0008] receiving first information sent by an Ambient IoT device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to a power state of the Ambient IoT device;

[0009] Based on the first information, the sending of a first signal is controlled and / or a current command process is adjusted, where the first signal is used to power the Ambient IOT device.

[0010] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an ambient IoT device is provided, including:

[0011] The sending module is configured to send first information to the first communication device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to the power status of the Ambient IOT device.

[0012] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a first communication device, including:

[0013] a transceiver module configured to receive first information sent by an Ambient IoT device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to a power status of the Ambient IoT device;

[0014] The processing module is configured to control the sending of a first signal and / or adjust a current command process based on the first information, where the first signal is used to power the Ambient IOT device.

[0015] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an ambient IoT device is provided, including:

[0016] one or more processors;

[0017] The Ambient IOT device is used to execute the information processing method described in the first aspect.

[0018] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a first communication device is provided, including:

[0019] one or more processors;

[0020] Wherein, the first communication device is used to execute the information processing method described in the second aspect.

[0021] According to a seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising an Ambient IOT device and a first communication device, wherein the Ambient IOT device is configured to implement the information processing method described in the first aspect, and the first communication device is configured to implement the information processing method described in the second aspect.

[0022] According to an eighth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, which stores instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the information processing method as described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0023] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, an Ambient IOT device sends first information to a first communication device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to the power status of the Ambient IOT device. The first communication device can receive the first information sent by the Ambient IOT device, and thereby control the sending of a first signal for powering the Ambient IOT device based on the first information, and / or adjust the current command process so that the sending of the first signal and / or the current command process can be adjusted in a timely manner according to the power status of the Ambient IOT device, thereby effectively addressing the problems of data loss and process interruption caused by device power exhaustion.

[0024] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG1 is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG2A is a schematic diagram of a network architecture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG2B is a schematic diagram of another network architecture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG3A is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG3B is an interactive diagram illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG4A is a flow chart of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG4B is a flow chart of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of an Ambient IOT device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG5B is a schematic structural diagram of a first communication device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG6A is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device 6100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG6B is a schematic structural diagram of a chip 6200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0038] The terms used in this disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of at least one of the associated listed items.

[0039] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this disclosure to describe various messages, these messages should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish messages of the same type from each other. For example, a first message may also be referred to as a second message, and similarly, a second message may be referred to as a first message without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining."

[0040] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information processing method, an information processing device, and a storage medium.

[0041] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing method, which is applied to an Ambient IoT device. The method includes:

[0042] First information is sent to a first communication device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to a power status of the ambient IoT device.

[0043] In the above embodiment, the Ambient IOT device sends the first information to the first communication device, and the first information is used to indicate information related to the power status of the Ambient IOT device, so that the first communication device can adjust the communication process according to the power status of the Ambient IOT device in time, so as to effectively deal with the problems of data loss and process interruption caused by the exhaustion of device power.

[0044] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending the first information to the first communication device includes:

[0045] The first information is sent to the first communication device based on second information, where the second information includes time configuration information and / or power threshold information.

[0046] In the above embodiment, the first information is sent based on time configuration information and / or power threshold information so that the first information can be sent when necessary requirements are met, thereby ensuring the timeliness of the first information sending and avoiding unnecessary sending of the first information.

[0047] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second information is determined by at least one of the following methods:

[0048] The second communication device is configured for the Ambient IOT device;

[0049] Agreement;

[0050] The Ambient IOT device is determined.

[0051] In the above embodiment, multiple optional implementation methods for determining the second information are provided so that an appropriate method can be selected as needed to determine the second information, thereby improving the flexibility of the second information determination process.

[0052] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IoT device, and the method further includes:

[0053] Receive first signaling sent by the second communication device, where the first signaling includes the second information.

[0054] In the above embodiment, when the second communication device configures the second information for the Ambient IOT device, the first signaling is used as the carrier of the second information, so that the second communication device and the Ambient IOT device can achieve the purpose of configuring the second information for the Ambient IOT device by exchanging the first signaling, and the first signaling can be reused to improve the utilization rate of the first signaling.

[0055] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first signaling includes at least one of the following:

[0056] Paging signaling;

[0057] Inventory command;

[0058] Access command.

[0059] In the above embodiment, multiple signalings that may be used as the first signaling are provided so that the carrier of the second information can be flexibly selected as needed, thereby improving the flexibility of the second information configuration process.

[0060] With reference to some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication device is the same as the first communication device; or,

[0061] The second communication device is different from the first communication device;

[0062] And wherein the first communication device or the second communication device includes at least one of the following:

[0063] Intermediate nodes;

[0064] Access network equipment;

[0065] Core network equipment;

[0066] Ambient IoT server.

[0067] In the above embodiments, the flexibility of the information processing process is improved by providing a variety of optional devices that can serve as the first communication device and the second communication device.

[0068] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IOT device, and different command messages correspond to different second information; or,

[0069] Different types of command messages correspond to different second information; or,

[0070] Different Ambient IoT devices correspond to different second information; or,

[0071] Different types of Ambient IOT devices correspond to different second information;

[0072] The command message is a command message associated with the Ambient IOT device.

[0073] In the above embodiment, when the second communication device configures the second information for the Ambient IoT device, different second information is configured for different command messages, different types of command messages, different Ambient IoT devices, and different types of Ambient IoT devices, so as to achieve targeted configuration of the second information, thereby ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of the configured second information.

[0074] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device, and the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0075] Determining the second information based on a message type of the command message associated with the Ambient IoT device;

[0076] The second information is determined based on the device capability of the Ambient IoT device.

[0077] In the above embodiment, an optional implementation manner for the Ambient IoT device to determine the second information is provided so that the second information can be determined flexibly as needed, thereby improving the flexibility of the second information determination process.

[0078] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending the first information to the first communication device based on the second information includes at least one of the following:

[0079] The current time satisfies the time configuration information, and the first information is sent to the first communication device;

[0080] The power level of the Ambient IoT device satisfies the power threshold information, and the first information is sent to the first communication device.

[0081] In the above embodiment, multiple optional implementations are provided for the ambient IoT device to send the first information to the first communication device based on the second information, thereby improving the flexibility of the first information sending process.

[0082] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the time configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0083] first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate a sending period of the first information;

[0084] Second indication information, where the second indication information is used to indicate a sending time of the first information.

[0085] In the above embodiment, by providing information content that may be included in the time configuration information as the second information, the time configuration information can be flexibly configured as needed, thereby enhancing the diversity of the time configuration information.

[0086] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is included in a first command response message and sent to the first communication device, or the first information is sent to the first communication device independently of the first command response message, wherein the first command response message is a response of the Ambient IOT device to a command message associated with the Ambient IOT device.

[0087] In the above embodiment, the flexibility of the first information sending process is improved by including the first information in the first command response message and sending it, and sending the first information independently of the first command response message.

[0088] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the resources used to send the first information are configured for the Ambient IOT device by a third communication device, or the resources used to send the first information are determined by the Ambient IOT device.

[0089] In the above embodiment, multiple optional implementations of configuring resources for the Ambient IoT device to send the first information are provided so that resource configuration can be flexibly performed as needed, thereby improving the flexibility of the resource configuration process.

[0090] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0091] Third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate information related to the power of the Ambient IoT device;

[0092] Fourth indication information, where the fourth indication information is used to indicate information related to the charging process of the Ambient IoT device.

[0093] In the above embodiment, by providing information content that may be included in the first information, the first information can be flexibly configured as needed, thereby improving the flexibility of the first information configuration process and enhancing the diversity of the first information.

[0094] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the third indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0095] The remaining power of the Ambient IoT device;

[0096] The remaining battery percentage of the Ambient IoT device;

[0097] Whether the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device meets a first power threshold;

[0098] The number of messages that can be processed by the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device;

[0099] The message types that the Ambient IoT device can process based on its remaining battery life;

[0100] Whether the Ambient IoT device has remaining power.

[0101] In the above embodiment, by providing information content that the third indication information may include, the third indication information can be flexibly configured as needed, thereby improving the flexibility of the third indication information configuration process and enhancing the diversity of the third indication information.

[0102] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0103] Whether the Ambient IOT device is in charging state;

[0104] The charging time of the Ambient IoT device;

[0105] The remaining charging time of the Ambient IoT device.

[0106] In the above embodiment, by providing information content that the fourth indication information may include, the fourth indication information can be flexibly configured as needed, thereby improving the flexibility of the fourth indication information configuration process and enhancing the diversity of the fourth indication information.

[0107] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing method, applied to a first communication device, the method comprising:

[0108] receiving first information sent by an Ambient IoT device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to a power state of the Ambient IoT device;

[0109] Based on the first information, the sending of a first signal is controlled and / or a current command process is adjusted, where the first signal is used to power the Ambient IOT device.

[0110] In the above embodiment, the first information sent by the Ambient IOT device is received by the first communication device, and the first information is used to indicate information related to the power status of the Ambient IOT device. Based on the first information, the sending of the first signal for supplying energy to the Ambient IOT device is controlled, and / or the current command process is adjusted, so that the sending of the first signal and / or the current command process can be adjusted in time according to the power status of the Ambient IOT device, so as to effectively deal with the problems of data loss and process interruption caused by exhaustion of device power.

[0111] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is sent by the Ambient IoT device based on the second information, and the second information is determined by any one of the following methods:

[0112] A second communication device is configured for the Ambient IOT device, and the second communication device is the same as the first communication device, or the second communication device is different from the first communication device;

[0113] Agreement;

[0114] The Ambient IOT device is determined.

[0115] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication device is the same as the first communication device, and the method further includes:

[0116] Sending a first signaling to the Ambient IoT device, where the first signaling includes the second information.

[0117] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first signaling includes at least one of the following:

[0118] Paging signaling;

[0119] Inventory command;

[0120] Access command.

[0121] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first communication device or the second communication device includes at least one of the following:

[0122] Intermediate nodes;

[0123] Access network equipment;

[0124] Core network equipment;

[0125] Ambient IoT server.

[0126] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IOT device, and different command messages correspond to different second information; or,

[0127] Different types of command messages correspond to different second information; or,

[0128] Different Ambient IoT devices correspond to different second information; or,

[0129] Different types of Ambient IOT devices correspond to different second information;

[0130] The command message is a command message associated with the Ambient IOT device.

[0131] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device and includes at least one of the following:

[0132] The second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device based on a message type of a command message associated with the Ambient IoT device;

[0133] The second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device based on the device capability of the Ambient IoT device.

[0134] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second information includes time configuration information and / or power threshold information, and the second information is used by the ambient IoT device to send the first information to the first communication device when the current time meets the time configuration information; and / or,

[0135] The second information is used by the Ambient IoT device to send the first information to the first communication device when the power level of the Ambient IoT device meets the power threshold information.

[0136] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the time configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0137] first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate a sending period of the first information;

[0138] Second indication information, where the second indication information is used to indicate a sending time of the first information.

[0139] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, receiving the first information sent by the Ambient IoT device includes any of the following:

[0140] receiving a first command response message, where the first command response message includes the first information;

[0141] receiving the first information sent independently of the first command response message;

[0142] The first command response message is a response of the Ambient IoT device to a command message associated with the Ambient IoT device.

[0143] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, receiving the first information sent by the Ambient IoT device includes:

[0144] Receiving, on a first resource, the first information sent by the Ambient IoT device;

[0145] The first resource is configured by a third communication device, or the first resource is determined by the Ambient IOT device.

[0146] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0147] Third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate information related to the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device;

[0148] Fourth indication information, where the fourth indication information is used to indicate information related to the charging status of the Ambient IoT device.

[0149] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the third indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0150] The remaining power of the Ambient IoT device;

[0151] The remaining battery percentage of the Ambient IoT device;

[0152] Whether the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device meets a first power threshold;

[0153] The number of messages that can be processed by the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device;

[0154] The message types that the Ambient IoT device can process based on its remaining battery life;

[0155] Whether the Ambient IoT device has remaining power.

[0156] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0157] Whether the Ambient IOT device is in charging state;

[0158] The charging time of the Ambient IoT device;

[0159] The remaining charging time of the Ambient IoT device.

[0160] With reference to some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, controlling the sending of the first signal based on the first information includes:

[0161] Based on the first information, control the fourth communication device to send the first signal to the Ambient IOT device.

[0162] In the above embodiment, a possible implementation method of controlling the sending of the first signal based on the first information is provided to achieve the purpose of controlling the first signal based on the first information, so as to effectively deal with the problems of data loss and process interruption caused by exhaustion of device power.

[0163] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, controlling the fourth communication device to send the first signal to the Ambient IoT device based on the first information includes:

[0164] Based on the first information, the fourth communication device is controlled to send a first signal of a first duration to the Ambient IoT device.

[0165] In the above embodiment, a possible implementation method of controlling the fourth communication device to send the first signal to the Ambient IOT device based on the first information is provided to ensure that the first signal sent by the fourth communication device to the Ambient IOT device can ensure that the Ambient IOT device will not experience data loss or process interruption due to device power exhaustion.

[0166] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, adjusting the current command process based on the first information includes any of the following:

[0167] Based on the first information, sending a subsequent second command message to the Ambient IoT device;

[0168] Resending a first command message corresponding to a current command process to the Ambient IoT device based on the first information;

[0169] Based on the first information, the time for receiving the command response message corresponding to the current command process is extended.

[0170] In the above embodiment, by providing a possible implementation method for adjusting the current command process based on the first information, the purpose of adjusting and controlling the current command process based on the first information is achieved, so as to effectively deal with the problems of data loss and process interruption caused by exhaustion of device power, and provide multiple possible command process adjustment methods to improve the diversity of the command process adjustment process.

[0171] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an Ambient IoT device, including:

[0172] The sending module is configured to send first information to the first communication device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to the power status of the Ambient IOT device.

[0173] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a first communication device, including:

[0174] a transceiver module configured to receive first information sent by an Ambient IoT device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to a power status of the Ambient IoT device;

[0175] The processing module is configured to control the sending of a first signal and / or adjust a current command process based on the first information, where the first signal is used to power the Ambient IOT device.

[0176] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an Ambient IoT device, including:

[0177] one or more processors;

[0178] The Ambient IOT device is used to execute the information processing method described in the first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect.

[0179] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a first communication device, including:

[0180] one or more processors;

[0181] The first communication device is used to execute the information processing method described in the above-mentioned second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0182] In the seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication system, including an Ambient IOT device and a first communication device, wherein the Ambient IOT device is configured to implement the information processing method described in the above-mentioned first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect, and the first communication device is configured to implement the information processing method described in the above-mentioned second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0183] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a storage medium storing instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the information processing method as described in the first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect, the second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0184] In the ninth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a program product. When the program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device executes the information processing method as described in the first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect, the second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0185] In the tenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when running on a computer, enables the computer to execute the information processing method as described in the first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect, the second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0186] In an eleventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a chip or a chip system, wherein the chip or chip system includes a processing circuit configured to execute the information processing method as described in the first aspect and any embodiment thereof, the second aspect and any embodiment thereof.

[0187] It is understandable that the aforementioned Ambient IoT device, first communication device, communication system, storage medium, program product, computer program, chip, or chip system is used to perform the method proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects of the corresponding method and will not be repeated here.

[0188] The present disclosure provides an information processing method, device, and storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "information processing method" and "communication method," "communication control method," "command processing method," and "communication process adjustment method" are interchangeable; the terms "information processing device" and "communication device," "communication control device," "command processing device," and "communication process adjustment device" are interchangeable; and the terms "information processing system" and "communication system" are interchangeable.

[0189] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive and are merely illustrative of some embodiments, and are not intended to be a specific limitation on the scope of protection of the present disclosure. In the absence of contradiction, each step in a certain embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a certain embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily exchanged. In addition, the optional implementation methods in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; in addition, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. For example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0190] In each embodiment of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified or provided for by logic, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. The technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form a new embodiment based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0191] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0192] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "said", "the", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0193] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

[0194] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one," "one or more," "a plurality of," "multiple," etc. may be used interchangeably.

[0195] In some embodiments, descriptions such as "at least one of A and B," "A and / or B," "A in one case, B in another case," or "in response to one case A, in response to another case B" may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); and in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0196] In some embodiments, "A or B" and other descriptions may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0197] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different description objects and do not constitute any restriction on the position, order, priority, quantity or content of the description objects. For the statement of the description object, please refer to the description in the context of the claims or embodiments, and no unnecessary restriction should be constituted due to the use of prefixes. For example, if the description object is a "field", the ordinal number before the "field" in the "first field" and the "second field" does not limit the position or order between the "fields". "First" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they limit the order of the "first field" and the "second field". For another example, if the description object is a "level", the ordinal number before the "level" in the "first level" and the "second level" does not limit the priority between the "levels". For another example, the number of description objects is not limited by the ordinal number and can be one or more. Taking "first device" as an example, the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the description object is "device", then the "first device" and the "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different; for another example, if the description object is "information", then the "first information" and the "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0198] In some embodiments, “including A,” “comprising A,” “used to indicate A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0199] In some embodiments, terms such as "in response to...", "in response to determining...", "in the case of...", "at the time of...", "when...", "if...", "if...", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0200] In some embodiments, terms such as "greater than", "greater than or equal to", "not less than", "more than", "more than or equal to", "not less than", "higher than", "higher than or equal to", "not less than", and "above" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "less than", "less than or equal to", "not greater than", "less than", "less than or equal to", "not more than", "lower than", "lower than or equal to", "not higher than", and "below" can be replaced with each other.

[0201] In some embodiments, devices and equipment can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they can also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "subject", etc.

[0202] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.

[0203] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)", "base station (BS)", "radio base station", "fixed station", and in some embodiments may also be understood as "node", "access point", "transmission point (TP)", "reception point (RP)", "transmission and / or reception point (TRP)" "panel", "antenna panel", "antenna array", "cell", "macro cell", "small cell", "femto cell", "pico cell", "sector", "cell group", "serving cell", "carrier", "component carrier", "bandwidth part (BWP)", etc.

[0204] 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.

[0205] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0206] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0207] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the combination of any elements, any rows, and any columns can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0208] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG1 , a communication system 100 includes an ambient IoT device 101 and a first communication device 102 .

[0209] In some embodiments, the Ambient IOT device 101 includes, for example, at least one of sensors (such as temperature sensors, humidity sensors, light sensors, pressure sensors, etc.), actuators (such as motors, actuator valves, etc.), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, smart home devices (such as smart sockets, smart light bulbs, smart door locks, smart cameras, etc.), smart wearable devices (such as smart watches, smart bracelets, smart glasses, etc.), smart city devices (such as smart traffic lights, smart parking systems, smart trash cans, etc.), industrial Internet of Things devices (such as industrial sensors, smart storage equipment, smart surveillance cameras, etc.), agricultural Internet of Things devices (such as soil moisture detectors, meteorological monitoring equipment, smart irrigation systems, etc.), smart vehicle equipment (such as smart cars, vehicle-mounted sensors, etc.), and medical Internet of Things devices (such as telemedicine equipment, smart health monitors, etc.), but is not limited to these.

[0210] In some embodiments, the first communication device 102 includes at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0211] In some embodiments, the intermediate node may be a node that provides data forwarding functionality, or an intermediate node that assists other devices or nodes in sending or receiving data, for example, at least one of a relay, an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) node, a user equipment (UE), and a repeater, but not limited thereto.

[0212] In some embodiments, the user device (or terminal) includes, for example, a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication capabilities, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver capabilities, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, and at least one of a wireless terminal device in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0213] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that accesses a user device to a wireless network. The access network device may include an evolved NodeB (eNB), a next generation evolved NodeB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved nodeB (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station (BS), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open base station (Open RAN), a cloud base station (Cloud RAN), a base station in other communication systems, and at least one of an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0214] In some embodiments, the technical solution of the present disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within the access network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of the Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented through software or programs.

[0215] In some embodiments, the access network device can be composed of a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can be used to split the protocol layer of the access network device, with the functions of some protocol layers centrally controlled by the CU, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU, but is not limited to this.

[0216] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device including multiple network elements, or may be multiple devices or device groups, each including all or part of multiple network elements. A network element may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), or a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0217] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a first network element, which is, for example, an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) node.

[0218] In some embodiments, the first network element is used for user access management and mobility management, but is not limited thereto.

[0219] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a second network element, which is, for example, an Ambient IOT Function node.

[0220] In some embodiments, the second network element is responsible for receiving and processing information related to Ambient IOT, but is not limited thereto.

[0221] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a third network element, which is, for example, an application function (AF) node.

[0222] In some embodiments, the third network element is used to support applications or services running on the network edge or device, such as video streaming, voice calls, messaging, etc., but not limited thereto.

[0223] In some embodiments, each of the above network elements may be independent of the core network device.

[0224] In some embodiments, each of the above network elements may be part of a core network device.

[0225] In some embodiments, the Ambient IOT server can be a service device or computing platform that can provide data processing and storage services for managing, processing, and storing Ambient IOT business data collected from the surrounding environment. Optionally, the Ambient IOT server can also provide other possible functions, including but not limited to user interface, data visualization, remote access, integration of third-party services or applications, etc. Optionally. The Ambient IOT server may be a physical server or a virtual server, which can be located locally (for example, in a smart home system) or in the cloud.

[0226] In more possible implementations, the communication system 100 may further include a second communication device. In some embodiments, the second communication device includes at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0227] Among them, the introduction of intermediate nodes, access network equipment, core network equipment and Ambient IOT servers can be found in the above content and will not be repeated here.

[0228] It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiment of the present disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. Ordinary technicians in this field can know that with the evolution of the system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0229] The following embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1 , or a portion thereof, but are not limited thereto. The entities shown in FIG1 are illustrative only. The communication system may include all or part of the entities shown in FIG1 , or may include other entities outside of FIG1 . The number and form of the entities are arbitrary, and the entities may be physical or virtual. The connection relationships between the entities are illustrative only. The entities may be connected or disconnected, and the connection may be in any manner, including direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0230] The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), future radio access (FRA), new radio access technology (RAT), new radio (NR), new radio access (NX), future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems based on and extending these methods. Furthermore, multiple systems may be combined (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0231] In today's IoT networks, traditional IoT devices are often powered by conventional batteries with limited lifespans, negatively impacting user experience. The astronomical growth of IoT networks, coupled with the proliferation of IoT devices, has pushed maintenance expenses, including labor and battery costs, to a whole new level. Billions of conventional batteries are discarded annually, with only a small fraction effectively recycled, resulting in detrimental impacts on Earth's ecosystems. Maintaining IoT network operations and replacing batteries can be extremely challenging in extreme environmental conditions. Consequently, research is underway to develop battery-free IoT communications that will improve network performance and sustainability, while expanding their application scenarios. Furthermore, battery-free communications are environmentally friendly and safer for children and the elderly. By eliminating traditional batteries, device size and cost can be significantly reduced, paving the way for a variety of new applications. Ambient-powered IoT is a promising technology that can address these needs.

[0232] In some embodiments, it may be considered to implement wireless communication design of Ambient IoT devices based on backscatter technology.

[0233] In some embodiments, in backscattering technology, when the radio frequency signal reaches the surface of an object, a portion of the signal will be reflected. The ambient IoT device can adjust the matching between the receiving antenna and the impedance according to the information to be sent to enhance the reflection of the incident radio frequency signal, and modulate the information to be sent onto the reflected signal to complete the transmission of the information.

[0234] It should be noted that backscattering can transmit signals without complex RF structures, which can reduce the use of devices such as power amplifiers, high-precision crystal oscillators, duplexers, and high-precision filters. It also does not require complex baseband processing processes, which can simplify the design of terminal equipment and reduce equipment costs.

[0235] In some embodiments, Ambient IoT devices can access the network in a variety of ways.

[0236] Refer to Figure 2A, which is a schematic diagram of a network architecture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Taking the access network device as a base station as an example, as shown in Figure 2A, data (including uplink data and downlink data) can be directly sent and received between the Ambient IOT device and the base station.

[0237] Refer to Figure 2B, which is another network architecture diagram shown according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Taking the access network device as a base station as an example, as shown in Figure 2B, data (including uplink data and downlink data) can be indirectly sent and received between the Ambient IOT device and the base station, and the intermediate node can play the function of data forwarding between the Ambient IOT device and the base station.

[0238] It should be noted that the above are only two exemplary access methods and do not constitute a limitation on the access methods of Ambient IOT devices.

[0239] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT system may support multiple types of Ambient IoT devices.

[0240] In some embodiments, the Ambient IOT system may support two types of Ambient IOT devices: type 1 and type 2.

[0241] Type 1 Ambient IoT devices have energy storage but lack independent signal generation and amplification, relying on backscatter for uplink transmission. Type 2 Ambient IoT devices, on the other hand, have energy storage and independent signal amplification, and their uplink transmission can be generated internally or rely on backscatter.

[0242] In some embodiments, type 2 Ambient IoT devices can be further divided into type 2a (type 2a) and type 2b (type 2b).

[0243] Type 2a Ambient IoT devices have energy storage and independent signal amplification, and their uplink transmission relies on backscattering. Type 2b Ambient IoT devices have energy storage and independent signal amplification, and their uplink transmission can be based on internally generated signals.

[0244] It should be noted that all types of Ambient IoT devices supported by the Ambient IoT system have a certain amount of energy storage, though the storage capacity varies. However, the energy storage of Ambient IoT devices is limited. If the device runs out of power during a command, it may cause data loss and process interruption in the Ambient IoT device. In view of this, the embodiments of the present disclosure aim to provide an information processing method to effectively address the data loss and process interruption caused by device power exhaustion.

[0245] FIG3A is an interactive diagram of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an information processing method, which includes:

[0246] Step S3101: The Ambient IoT device determines second information.

[0247] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device may receive a first signal sent by a fourth communication device. The first signal is used to power the Ambient IoT device, or the first signal is used by the Ambient IoT device to transmit data and / or signaling. The fourth communication device will be described in detail below and will not be further elaborated here.

[0248] In some embodiments, the sending of the first signal may be adjusted based on the first information, or in other words, the sending of the first signal is adapted to the first information.

[0249] In some embodiments, the second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IoT device, or the second information is agreed upon by a protocol, or the second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device.

[0250] In some embodiments, the second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IOT device. The second communication device can send the second information to the Ambient IOT device, and the Ambient IOT device can receive the second information sent by the second communication device to obtain the second information.

[0251] In some embodiments, the second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IOT device. The second communication device can send a first signaling to the Ambient IOT device, and the first signaling can include the second information. The Ambient IOT device can receive the first signaling sent by the second communication device to obtain the second information.

[0252] In some embodiments, the first signaling includes at least one of paging signaling, inventory signaling, and access signaling, but is not limited thereto.

[0253] In some embodiments, the inventory signaling may include query signaling, query response (QueryRep) signaling, query adjustment (QueryAdjust) signaling, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0254] In some embodiments, access signaling may include write signaling, read signaling, disable signaling, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0255] In some embodiments, different command messages correspond to different second information, or different types of command messages correspond to different second information, or different Ambient IOT devices correspond to different second information, or different types of Ambient IOT devices correspond to different second information.

[0256] That is, the configuration of the second information can be based on a (per) command message (command), can be based on a command message type (command type), can be based on an Ambient IOT device (device), or can be based on an Ambient IOT device type (device type).

[0257] That is, different second information can be configured for different command messages, or different second information can be configured for different types of command messages, or different second information can be configured for different Ambient IoT devices, or different second information can be configured for different types of Ambient IoT devices. In addition, the same second message can be configured for different command messages, different types of command messages, different Ambient IoT devices, and different types of Ambient IoT devices. This second information can be configured for the Ambient IoT device by the second communication device, pre-agreed by the protocol, or determined by the Ambient IoT device itself.

[0258] It should be noted that the command message mentioned above may be a command message associated with the Ambient IOT device. Optionally, the command message associated with the Ambient IOT device may be a command message that the Ambient IOT device is processing, or it may be a command message previously sent to the Ambient IOT device, or it may be a command message to be sent to the Ambient IOT device. It should be understood that the second communication device may configure the second information corresponding to the command message associated with the Ambient IOT device; or the protocol may stipulate that the command message associated with a specific Ambient IOT device corresponds to a specific second information; or the Ambient IOT device may determine the corresponding second message based on the command message associated with the Ambient IOT device. In short, the second information (and its configuration) may be related to the command message associated with the Ambient IOT device.

[0259] In some embodiments, the second communication device may include at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device (such as a core network (CN) functional node), and an Ambient IOT server, but is not limited thereto.

[0260] That is, the second communication device may be an intermediate node, or the second communication device may be an access network device, or the second communication device may be a core network device (such as a CN functional node), or the second communication device may be an Ambient IOT server.

[0261] In some embodiments, the CN functional node may include at least one of an AMF node, an Ambient IOT functional node, and an AF node, but is not limited thereto.

[0262] That is, the CN function node may be an AMF node, or the CN function node may be an Ambient IOT function node, or the CN function node may be an AF node.

[0263] In some embodiments, the name of the second communication device is not limited, and it can be, for example, a "second node" or the like.

[0264] It should be noted that the second communication device may be the same device as the first communication device, or the second communication device may be a device different from the first communication device. The introduction to the first communication device will be described in detail below and will not be repeated here.

[0265] That is, when the second communication device is the same as the first communication device, the first communication device may send the second information to the Ambient IoT device, so that the Ambient IoT device may acquire the second information.

[0266] Optionally, the first communication device may send a first signaling to the Ambient IoT device, where the first signaling includes the second information. For an introduction to the first signaling, refer to the above embodiment and will not be repeated here. Furthermore, for a specific implementation of configuring the second information for the Ambient IoT device via the first communication device, refer to the above embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0267] In some embodiments, the second information is agreed upon by a protocol, and the Ambient IoT device may obtain the second information agreed upon by the protocol to determine the second information.

[0268] In some embodiments, the second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device. The Ambient IoT device may determine the second information based on a message type of a command message associated with the Ambient IoT device, or the Ambient IoT device may determine the second information based on a device capability of the Ambient IoT device.

[0269] That is, the second information may be determined by the Ambient IoT device based on the command processing type or its own capability.

[0270] Optionally, the command message associated with the Ambient IOT may be a command message being processed by the Ambient IOT device, or the command message associated with the Ambient IOT may be a command message previously sent to the Ambient IOT device, or the command message associated with the Ambient IOT may be a command message to be sent to the Ambient IOT device, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0271] In some embodiments, the second information includes time configuration information and / or power threshold information.

[0272] In some embodiments, the name of the second information is not limited, and it can be, for example, "configuration information", "process control information", "communication control information", etc.

[0273] In some embodiments, the time configuration information includes first indication information and / or second indication information.

[0274] In some embodiments, the name of the time configuration information is not limited, and it can be, for example, "time information", "time parameter information", etc.

[0275] In some embodiments, the first indication information is used to indicate a sending period of the first information, so as to instruct the Ambient IoT device to periodically send the first information through the first indication information.

[0276] In some embodiments, the first indication information is used to indicate a transmission period of the first information, so as to instruct the Ambient IoT device through the first indication information within which transmission period to transmit the first information. For example, the first indication information may instruct the Ambient IoT device to transmit the first information every N seconds after a first reference time; or the first indication information may instruct the Ambient IoT device to transmit the first information every N time slots after the first reference time.

[0277] In some embodiments, the first reference time may be the time when the command message is received, or the time agreed upon by the protocol, or the time when the power threshold information is met, or the time (or slot) when the Ambient IOT device sends a response message to the command message determined according to certain rules.

[0278] In some embodiments, the value of N may be agreed upon by a protocol, or the value of N may be configured by the fifth communication device.

[0279] In some embodiments, the fifth communication device may include at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, an Ambient IOT server, and an operation administration and maintenance (OAM) device, but is not limited thereto.

[0280] That is, the fifth communication device may be an intermediate node, or the fifth communication device may be an access network device, or the fifth communication device may be a core network device, or the fifth communication device may be an Ambient IOT server, or the fifth communication device may be an OAM device.

[0281] In some embodiments, the name of the first indication information is not limited, and it can be, for example, "sending period indication information", "sending period information", etc.

[0282] In some embodiments, the second indication information is used to indicate the time at which the first information is to be sent, so as to instruct the Ambient IoT device, through the second indication information, at which time to send the first information. For example, the second indication information may instruct the Ambient IoT device to send the first information N seconds after the first reference time; or the second indication information may instruct the Ambient IoT device to send the first information at the Nth time slot after the first reference time.

[0283] In some embodiments, the first reference time may be the time when the command message is received, or the time agreed upon by the protocol, or the time when the power threshold information is met, or the time (or slot) when the Ambient IOT device sends a response message to the command message determined according to certain rules.

[0284] In some embodiments, the value of N may be agreed upon by a protocol or configured by the sixth communication device.

[0285] In some embodiments, the sixth communication device may include at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, an Ambient IOT server, and an OAM device, but is not limited thereto.

[0286] That is, the sixth communication device may be an intermediate node, or the sixth communication device may be an access network device, or the sixth communication device may be a core network device, or the sixth communication device may be an Ambient IOT server, or the sixth communication device may be an OAM device.

[0287] Optionally, the sixth communication device may be the same as the fifth communication device, or the sixth communication device may be different from the fifth communication device.

[0288] In some embodiments, the name of the second indication information is not limited, and it can be, for example, "sending time information", "sending moment information", etc.

[0289] In some embodiments, in the Ambient IOT system, the time interval between two command message transmissions may be used as a time slot, that is, the time period from the time of last command message transmission to the time of next command message transmission may be used as a time slot.

[0290] In some embodiments, the time slots in the New Radio (NR) protocol may also be used as the time slots of the Ambient IOT system.

[0291] In some embodiments, terms such as "time", "moment", "time point", and "time position" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "time", "duration", "period", "time window", and "window" can be replaced with each other.

[0292] In some embodiments, the power threshold information indicates a power threshold used to determine whether to send the second information.

[0293] In some embodiments, the name of the power threshold information is not limited, and it can be, for example, "power threshold information" or the like.

[0294] In some embodiments, the above step S3101 is optional, and the Ambient IoT device may determine whether to send the first information to the first communication device.

[0295] That is, in some embodiments, the ambient IoT device can independently determine whether to send the first information to the first communication device without obtaining the second information.

[0296] In some embodiments, the Ambient IOT device may determine whether to send the first information to the first communication device based on the message type of the command message associated with the Ambient IOT device; alternatively, the Ambient IOT device may determine whether to send the first information to the first communication device based on the device capabilities of the Ambient IOT device. The introduction to the first information will be described in detail below and will not be repeated here.

[0297] It should be noted that the command message associated with the Ambient IOT device may be a command message being processed by the Ambient IOT device, or may be a command message previously sent to the Ambient IOT device, or may be a command message to be sent to the Ambient IOT device.

[0298] Step S3102: The ambient IoT device sends first information to the first communication device based on the second information.

[0299] In some embodiments, the first communication device may receive first information sent by the Ambient IOT device.

[0300] In some embodiments, the first communication device is a device capable of controlling the sending of the first signal, and / or the first communication device is a device capable of adjusting a current command flow.

[0301] The first signal is used to power the Ambient IOT device.

[0302] In some embodiments, the name of the first signal is not limited, and it can be, for example, a "power supply signal" or the like.

[0303] In some implementations, the first communication device may include at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device (such as a CN functional node), and an Ambient IOT server, but is not limited thereto.

[0304] That is, the first communication device may be an intermediate node, or the first communication device may be an access network device, or the first communication device may be a core network device (such as a CN functional node), or the first communication device may be an Ambient IOT server.

[0305] In some embodiments, the name of the first communication device is not limited, and it may be, for example, a "first node" or the like.

[0306] In some embodiments, the ambient IoT device may send the first information to the first communication device when at least one of the time configuration information and the power threshold information included in the second information meets the requirement.

[0307] That is, the Ambient IOT device can send the first information to the first communication device when the current time meets the time configuration information; and / or, the Ambient IOT device can send the first information to the first communication device when the power level of the Ambient IOT device meets the power threshold information.

[0308] For example, the ambient IoT device may send the first information to the first communication device based on the power threshold information when the power level of the device itself is lower than the power threshold indicated by the power threshold information.

[0309] Alternatively, the Ambient IOT device may send the first information to the first communication device based on the power threshold information when the power level of the device itself is higher than the power threshold indicated by the power threshold information.

[0310] Alternatively, the ambient IoT device may send the first information to the first communication device based on the power threshold information when the power level of the device itself falls within the power range indicated by the power threshold information.

[0311] Alternatively, the Ambient IOT device may send the first information to the first communication device based on the first indication information serving as the time configuration information when the current time satisfies the sending period indicated by the first indication information.

[0312] Alternatively, the Ambient IOT device can send the first information to the first communication device in the sending period indicated by the first indication information based on the power threshold information and the first indication information as the time configuration information when the power of its own device is lower than the power threshold indicated by the power threshold information.

[0313] Alternatively, the Ambient IOT device can send the first information to the first communication device in the sending period indicated by the first indication information based on the power threshold information and the first indication information as the time configuration information, when the power level of its own device is higher than the power threshold indicated by the power threshold information.

[0314] Alternatively, the Ambient IOT device can send the first information to the first communication device in the sending period indicated by the first indication information when the power level of its own device falls within the power range indicated by the power threshold information based on the power threshold information and the first indication information as the time configuration information.

[0315] Alternatively, the Ambient IOT device may send the first information to the first communication device based on the second indication information serving as the time configuration information when the current time meets the sending time indicated by the second indication information.

[0316] Alternatively, the Ambient IOT device can send the first information to the first communication device at the sending time indicated by the second indication information based on the power threshold information and the second indication information as the time configuration information, when the power level of its own device is lower than the power threshold indicated by the power threshold information.

[0317] Alternatively, the Ambient IOT device can send the first information to the first communication device at the sending time indicated by the second indication information based on the power threshold information and the second indication information as time configuration information, when the power level of its own device is higher than the power threshold indicated by the power threshold information.

[0318] Alternatively, the Ambient IOT device can send the first information to the first communication device at the sending time indicated by the first indication information when the power level of its own device falls within the power range indicated by the power threshold information based on the power threshold information and the second indication information as the time configuration information.

[0319] The above are merely several exemplary ways of implementing the sending of the first information based on the second information, and do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0320] It should be noted that sending the first information at the sending time indicated by the second indication information may be sending the first information at the Nth time slot after receiving the command message, or may be sending the first information N time slots ahead of the predetermined time slot, etc., and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to this.

[0321] In some embodiments, terms such as "time slot", "sub-slot", "mini-slot", "frame", "radio frame", "subframe", "symbol", "symbol", "transmission time interval (TTI)" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0322] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate information related to the power status of the Ambient IoT device. For example, the first information may include information related to the power level of the Ambient IoT device, and / or the first information may include information related to the charging process of the Ambient IoT device.

[0323] In some embodiments, the first information may be included in a first command response message sent to the first communication device, or the first information may be sent to the first communication device independently of the first command response message, wherein the first command response message is a response of the Ambient IoT device to a command message associated with the Ambient IoT device.

[0324] That is, the Ambient IoT device may send a first command response message including the first information to the first communication device. Correspondingly, the first communication device may receive the first command response message sent by the Ambient IoT device, where the first command response message includes the first information.

[0325] Alternatively, the Ambient IoT device may send an independent first message to the first communication device, without limiting whether a first command response message needs to be sent at this time. Accordingly, the first communication device may receive the first message sent by the Ambient IoT device independently, without limiting whether a first command response message needs to be received at this time.

[0326] In more possible implementations, the first information can also be sent to the first communication device via a first message, the first message can be sent to the first communication device together with the first command response message, or the first message can be sent to the first communication device independently of the first command response message, without limiting whether the first command response message needs to be sent when sending the first message.

[0327] In some embodiments, the resources used to send the first information may be configured for the Ambient IoT device by a third communication device, or the resources used to send the first information may be determined by the Ambient IoT device.

[0328] In some embodiments, resources for sending the first information are configured for the Ambient IOT device by a third communication device. For example, the third communication device may configure a specific time slot for the Ambient IOT device for sending the first information; or, the third communication device may configure a time slot offset for the Ambient IOT device so that the Ambient IOT device can determine the time slot for sending the first information based on the time slot offset configured by the third communication device.

[0329] In some implementations, the third communication device may include at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device (such as a CN functional node), and an Ambient IOT server, but is not limited thereto.

[0330] That is, the third communication device may be an intermediate node, or the third communication device may be an access network device, or the third communication device may be a core network device (such as a CN functional node), or the third communication device may be an Ambient IOT server.

[0331] In some embodiments, the third communication device and the first communication device may be the same or different devices, and the third communication device and the second communication device may be the same or different devices, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0332] In some embodiments, the name of the third communication device is not limited, and it may be, for example, a "third node" or the like.

[0333] In some embodiments, the resources used to send the first information are determined by the Ambient IoT device. For example, in an inventory task, the Ambient IoT device may send the first information immediately when the device power level meets the power threshold information; alternatively, the Ambient IoT device may send the first information in the Nth time slot after the device power level meets the power threshold information; alternatively, the Ambient IoT device may send the first information N slots earlier than the predetermined time slot for sending the first command response message when the device power level meets the power threshold information.

[0334] The N value may be agreed upon by a protocol or configured by the seventh communication device.

[0335] In some embodiments, the seventh communication device may include at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, an Ambient IOT server, and an OAM device, but is not limited thereto.

[0336] That is, the seventh communication device may be an intermediate node, or the seventh communication device may be an access network device, or the seventh communication device may be a core network device, or the seventh communication device may be an Ambient IOT server, or the seventh communication device may be an OAM device.

[0337] In some embodiments, the terms "resource", "resource set", "resource group", "precoding", "precoder", "weight", "precoding weight", "quasi-co-location (QCL)", "transmission configuration indication (TCI) state", "spatial relation", "spatial domain filter", "transmission power", "phase rotation", "antenna port", "antenna port group", "layer", "the number of layers", "rank", "beam", "beam width", "beam angular degree", "antenna", "antenna element", "panel" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0338] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate information related to the power status of the Ambient IoT device.

[0339] In some embodiments, the name of the first information is not limited, and it can be, for example, "indication information", "power status information", "power status indication information", etc.

[0340] In some embodiments, the first information includes third indication information and / or fourth indication information.

[0341] In some embodiments, the third indication information is used to indicate information related to the power level of the Ambient IoT device.

[0342] In some embodiments, the third indication information can be used to indicate at least one of the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device, the percentage of the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device, whether the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device meets the first power threshold, the number of messages that the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device can process, the type of messages that the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device can process, and whether the Ambient IOT device has remaining power, but is not limited thereto.

[0343] The first power threshold may be agreed upon by a protocol or configured by the eighth communication device.

[0344] In some embodiments, the eighth communication device may include at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, an Ambient IOT server, and an OAM device, but is not limited thereto.

[0345] That is, the eighth communication device may be an intermediate node, or the eighth communication device may be an access network device, or the eighth communication device may be a core network device, or the eighth communication device may be an Ambient IOT server, or the eighth communication device may be an OAM device.

[0346] In some embodiments, the name of the third indication information is not limited, and it can be, for example, "power indication information", "power parameter information", "power related information", etc.

[0347] In some embodiments, the fourth indication information is used to indicate information related to the charging process of the Ambient IoT device.

[0348] In some embodiments, the fourth indication information may be used to indicate at least one of whether the Ambient IoT device is in a charging state, the charging time of the Ambient IoT device, and the remaining charging time of the Ambient IoT device, but is not limited thereto.

[0349] In some embodiments, the name of the fourth indication information is not limited, and it can be, for example, "charging status indication information", "charging status indication information", "charging process related information", etc.

[0350] Step S3103: The first communication device controls the sending of the first signal based on the first information, and / or adjusts the current command process.

[0351] In some embodiments, after receiving the first information, the first communication device may control the sending of the first signal based on the first information; or adjust the current command process based on the first information; or control the sending of the first signal and adjust the current command process based on the first information.

[0352] In some embodiments, when the first communication device controls the sending of the first signal based on the first information, the first communication device may control the fourth communication device to send the first signal to the Ambient IOT device based on the first information.

[0353] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device may control the fourth communication device to send a first signal of a first duration to the Ambient IoT device based on the first information to ensure that the Ambient IoT device is powered.

[0354] In some embodiments, the first duration can be determined by the Ambient IOT device, or the first duration can be determined by the first communication device, or the first duration can be determined by the fourth communication device, or the first duration can be agreed upon by the protocol, etc. The embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit the method for determining the first duration.

[0355] The fourth communication device is a device capable of sending the first signal.

[0356] In some embodiments, the fourth communication device may include at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server, but is not limited thereto.

[0357] That is, the fourth communication device may be an intermediate node, or the fourth communication device may be an access network device, or the fourth communication device may be a core network device, or the fourth communication device may be an Ambient IOT server.

[0358] In some embodiments, the name of the fourth communication device is not limited, and it can be, for example, a "fourth node", a "power supply node", etc.

[0359] In some embodiments, the current command process is a command process executed based on the first command message. For an introduction to the first command message, please refer to the above content and will not be repeated here.

[0360] In some embodiments, the first communication device may adjust the current command process based on the first information in at least one of the following ways:

[0361] Based on the first information, a subsequent second command message is sent to the Ambient IoT device;

[0362] Based on the first information, resending the first command message corresponding to the current command process to the Ambient IoT device;

[0363] Based on the first information, the time for receiving the command response message corresponding to the current command process is extended.

[0364] That is, the first communication device can determine whether to send a subsequent command message to the Ambient IOT device based on the first information, and / or, the first communication device can determine whether to resend the command message of the current command process to the Ambient IOT device based on the first information, and / or, the first communication device can determine whether to extend the time for receiving the command response based on the first information.

[0365] For example, the first communication device sends a paging message to a specific Ambient IOT device, then the specific Ambient IOT device can send a first message to the first communication device, and the first communication device can determine whether the specific Ambient IOT device has sufficient power based on the first information. If it is determined that the specific Ambient IOT device has sufficient power, the first communication device can issue a subsequent access command; if it is determined that the specific Ambient IOT device does not have sufficient power, the subsequent access command will not be issued until the first communication device receives the first information sent by the specific Ambient IOT device indicating that it has sufficient power, and then issues a subsequent access command.

[0366] For another example, a first communication device sends a paging message to one or more Ambient IOT devices. These one or more Ambient IOT devices can all send first information to the first communication device. The first communication device can determine whether these one or more Ambient IOT devices have sufficient power based on the first information sent by the one or more Ambient IOT devices. If these one or more Ambient IOT devices all have sufficient power, the first communication device can issue an inventory command to the one or more Ambient IOT devices to start the inventory process; if there is an Ambient IOT device among the one or more Ambient IOT devices that does not have sufficient power, the inventory command will not be issued until the first communication device receives the first information indicating that these one or more Ambient IOT devices all have sufficient power, and then issues the inventory command to start the inventory process.

[0367] For another example, the first communication device sends an access command message to a specific Ambient IOT device, then the specific Ambient IOT device can send a first message to the first communication device, and the first communication device can determine whether the specific Ambient IOT device has sufficient power based on the first information. If it is determined that the specific Ambient IOT device has sufficient power and is in a power-off state, the first communication device can determine to resend the access command message to the specific Ambient IOT device; if it is determined that the specific Ambient IOT device has sufficient power and is in a charging state, the first communication device can extend the reception time of the command response.

[0368] Optionally, the first communication device may determine whether to resend the access command message according to a protocol agreement; or, the first communication device may determine whether to resend the access command message according to an instruction of an Ambient IOT device or other communication device.

[0369] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc. are not limited to the names described in the embodiments, and terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codeword", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0370] In some embodiments, "obtain", "get", "get", "receive", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be interchangeable, and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining by self-processing, autonomous implementation, etc.

[0371] In some embodiments, terms such as "send", "transmit", "report", "download", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0372] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain", "preset", "preset", "setting", "indicated", "a certain", "any", and "first" can be interchangeable. "Specific A", "preset A", "preset A", "setting A", "indicated A", "a certain A", "any A", and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-specified in a protocol, etc., or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or indication, etc., or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, etc., but not limited to this.

[0373] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be performed by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (Boolean value) represented by true or false, or by comparison of numerical values ​​(for example, comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0374] 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 recipient to respond to the content sent.

[0375] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3103. For example, step S3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3101+S3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3102+S3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S3101+S3102+S3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but are not limited thereto.

[0376] In some embodiments, steps S3101 and S3103 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0377] In some embodiments, steps S3101 and S3102 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0378] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 3A .

[0379] Refer to Figure 3B, which is an interactive diagram of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3B, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an information processing method, which includes:

[0380] Step S3201: The ambient IoT device sends first information to the first communication device.

[0381] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device may determine whether to send the first information to the first communication device based on a message type of a command message associated with the Ambient IoT device.

[0382] It should be noted that the command message associated with the Ambient IOT device may be a command message being processed by the Ambient IOT device, or may be a command message previously sent to the Ambient IOT device, or may be a command message to be sent to the Ambient IOT device.

[0383] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device may determine whether to send the first information to the first communication device based on the device capability of the Ambient IoT device.

[0384] For an introduction to the first information and how to send the first information, please refer to step S3102, which will not be repeated here.

[0385] Step S3202: The first communication device controls the sending of the first signal based on the first information, and / or adjusts the current command process.

[0386] The optional implementation of step S3202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S3103 in Figure 3A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0387] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3201 and S3202. For example, step S3201 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3202 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S3201+S3202 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0388] In some embodiments, step S3202 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0389] In some embodiments, step S3201 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0390] According to the solution provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the Ambient IOT device can send first information to the first communication device, where the first information is used to indicate the power information of the Ambient IOT device, and the first information is used for the first communication to control the sending of the power supply signal and / or adjust the current command process.

[0391] In some embodiments, the first communication device may be at least one of a Reader (an intermediate node (such as a UE) or a BS), a core network device (such as a CN functional node), and an Ambient IOT server.

[0392] In some embodiments, the ambient IoT device may determine to send the first information to the first communication device based on the second information.

[0393] In some embodiments, the second information may be configured by the second communication device to the Ambient IoT device; or, the second information may be defined by a protocol; or, the second information may be determined by the Ambient IoT device based on a command processing type or its own capabilities.

[0394] In some embodiments, the second communication device may be at least one of a Reader (an intermediate node (such as a UE) or a BS), a core network device (such as a CN functional node), and an Ambient IOT server.

[0395] In some embodiments, the ambient IoT device may determine to send the first information to the first communication device based on the configuration information of the second communication device (the configuration information is also the second information). The first communication device and the second communication device may be the same device or different devices.

[0396] In some embodiments, the configuration information may include time configuration information and / or power threshold information.

[0397] In some embodiments, the configuration information may be configured according to at least one of a command type, an Ambient IoT device type, or an Ambient IoT device capability.

[0398] In some embodiments, the configuration information may be sent to the Ambient IoT device via at least one of Paging, Query, QueryRep, QueryAdjust, or command (Write, Read, Disable, etc.) signaling.

[0399] In some embodiments, the configuration information includes time configuration information. The time configuration information may be a sending period, indicating that the Ambient IoT device periodically sends the first information; or, the time configuration information may be a sending time, indicating at which moment the Ambient IoT device sends the first information, for example, sending the first information N seconds or N slots after receiving the command.

[0400] In some embodiments, the configuration information includes power threshold information, instructing the Ambient IoT device to send the first information to the first communication device when the power level is lower than the power threshold.

[0401] In some embodiments, the configuration information includes time configuration information and power threshold information, indicating that if the power level of the Ambient IoT device is lower than the power threshold, the Ambient IoT device may send the first information at the time indicated by the time configuration information. For example, when the power level of the Ambient IoT device is lower than a certain threshold, the first information may be sent in the Nth slot, or N slots ahead of the scheduled slot.

[0402] In some embodiments, the first information can be sent to the first communication device via a first message. The first message can be sent to the first communication device together with the first command response, or can be sent to the first communication device independently. It is not limited whether the first command response needs to be sent at this time.

[0403] In some embodiments, the resources for independent transmission can be configured by the communication device (for example, configuring a specific slot or configuring a slot offset), or can be determined by the Ambient IOT device itself (for example, in an inventory task, when the power level is lower than a power threshold, using count-N as the transmission time or sending immediately).

[0404] In some embodiments, the ambient IoT device sends first information to the first communication device, so that the first communication device can control the sending of the power supply signal and / or adjust the current command process.

[0405] In some embodiments, the first information may include at least one of the following:

[0406] Battery status indication information, which may include at least one of a remaining battery indication, a remaining battery percentage indication, an indication of the number and / or type of signaling that can be processed by the battery, and an indication of whether there is any remaining battery;

[0407] Charging status indication information, the charging status indication information may include at least one of an indication of whether the charging status is in progress, an indication of charging duration, and an indication of remaining charging duration.

[0408] In some embodiments, controlling the power supply signal transmission includes controlling the power supply node to send the power supply signal to the Ambient IOT device according to the first information. Optionally, controlling the power supply node to send the power supply signal of the first duration to ensure the power supply of the Ambient IOT device.

[0409] In some embodiments, adjusting the current command process includes: determining whether to issue a subsequent command based on the first information; or, determining whether to resend the current command to the Ambient IOT device based on the first information; or, determining whether to extend the command response reception time based on the first information.

[0410] For example, the first communication device sends a paging message to a specific Ambient IOT device, and the Ambient IOT device sends a first message to the first communication device. The first communication device determines that the Ambient IOT device has sufficient power based on the first information, and then issues subsequent access commands (such as Write, Read, Disable, etc.). Otherwise, it will not issue them until it receives the first information sent by the Ambient IOT device indicating that there is sufficient power, and then it issues subsequent access commands.

[0411] For example, the first communication device sends a paging command to one or more Ambient IOT devices, and the Ambient IOT device sends a first message to the first communication device. The first communication device determines that one or more devices have sufficient power based on the first information, and then sends an inventory command to start the inventory process. Otherwise, it does not send the inventory command until it receives the first information sent by one or more devices indicating that there is sufficient power, and then sends the inventory command to start the inventory process.

[0412] For example, the first communication device sends an access command message to a specific Ambient IOT device, the Ambient IOT device sends first information to the first communication device, and the first communication device determines based on the first information that the Ambient IOT device has sufficient power. If the Ambient IOT device is in a power-off state, the first communication device resends the access command message to the Ambient IOT device after determination, and the resending can be based on predefined or device instructions; if the Ambient IOT device is in a charging state, it is determined to extend the command response reception time.

[0413] FIG4A is a flow chart of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an information processing method, which includes:

[0414] Step S4101, determine the second information.

[0415] The optional implementation of step S4101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S3101 in Figure 3A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0416] In some embodiments, the second information is determined by at least one of the following methods:

[0417] The second communication device is configured as an Ambient IOT device;

[0418] Agreement;

[0419] Ambient IoT devices are identified.

[0420] In some embodiments, the second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IoT device, and the second information is sent by the second communication device to the Ambient IoT device, and the Ambient IoT device receives the second information sent by the second communication device.

[0421] In some embodiments, the second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IOT device. The second communication device can send a first signaling to the Ambient IOT device, and the Ambient IOT device receives the first signaling sent by the second communication device, where the first signaling includes the second information.

[0422] In some embodiments, the first signaling includes at least one of a Paging signaling, an inventory command, and an access command, but is not limited thereto.

[0423] In some embodiments, the second communication device includes at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0424] In some embodiments, the second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IoT device, and different command messages correspond to different second information; or different types of command messages correspond to different second information; or different Ambient IoT devices correspond to different second information; or different types of Ambient IoT devices correspond to different second information. The command message is a command message associated with the Ambient IoT device.

[0425] In some embodiments, the second information is determined by the Ambient IOT device, and the Ambient IOT device determines the second information based on the message type of the command message associated with the Ambient IOT device; or, the Ambient IOT device determines the second information based on the device capability of the Ambient IOT device.

[0426] In more possible implementations, the Ambient IoT device may further obtain the second information from an upper layer(s).

[0427] In some embodiments, step S4101 is omitted, and the Ambient IoT device autonomously implements the function indicated by the second information, or the above function is default or by default.

[0428] In some embodiments, the second information includes time configuration information and / or power threshold information.

[0429] In some embodiments, the time configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0430] First indication information, the first indication information is used to indicate a sending period of the first information;

[0431] The second indication information is used to indicate the sending time of the first information.

[0432] Step S4102: Send the first information based on the second information.

[0433] The optional implementation of step S4102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S3102 in Figure 3A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0434] In some embodiments, the ambient IoT device sends the first information to the first communication device based on the second information, but is not limited thereto and may also send the first information to other entities.

[0435] In some embodiments, the current time satisfies the time configuration information, and the Ambient IOT device sends the first information to the first communication device; and / or the power level of the Ambient IOT device satisfies the power threshold information, and the first information is sent to the first communication device.

[0436] In some embodiments, the first information is included in a first command response message and sent to the first communication device, or the first information is sent to the first communication device independently of the first command response message.

[0437] In some embodiments, the resources used to send the first information are configured by a third communication device for the Ambient IOT device, or the resources used to send the first information are determined by the Ambient IOT device; wherein the first command response message is a response of the Ambient IOT device to a command message associated with the Ambient IOT device.

[0438] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate information related to the power status of the Ambient IoT device.

[0439] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0440] The third indication information is used to indicate information related to the power of the Ambient IoT device;

[0441] The fourth indication information is used to indicate information related to the charging process of the Ambient IoT device.

[0442] In some embodiments, the third indication information is used to indicate at least one of the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device, the percentage of the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device, whether the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device meets the first power threshold, the number of messages that the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device can process, the type of messages that the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device can process, and whether the Ambient IOT device has remaining power.

[0443] In some embodiments, the fourth indication information is used to indicate at least one of whether the Ambient IoT device is in a charging state, the charging time of the Ambient IoT device, and the remaining charging time of the Ambient IoT device.

[0444] In some embodiments, the first information is used by the first communication device to control the sending of the first signal and / or adjust the current command process.

[0445] In some embodiments, the first signal is used to power the Ambient IoT device.

[0446] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 and S4102. For example, step S4102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S4101+S4102 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0447] In some embodiments, step S4101 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0448] FIG4B is a flow chart of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an information processing method, which includes:

[0449] Step S4201, determine the first information.

[0450] The optional implementation of step S4201 can be found in step S3101 and step S3102 of FIG. 3A , the optional implementation of step S4101 and step S4102 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 3A and FIG. 4A , which will not be repeated here.

[0451] In some embodiments, the first communication device receives the first information sent by the Ambient IOT device, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the first information sent by other entities.

[0452] In some embodiments, the first communication device obtains first information specified by a protocol.

[0453] In some embodiments, the first communication device obtains the first information from an upper layer(s).

[0454] In some embodiments, the first communication device performs processing to obtain the first information.

[0455] In some embodiments, step S4201 is omitted, and the first communication device autonomously implements the function indicated by the first information, or the above function is default or by default.

[0456] In some embodiments, the first information is sent by the ambient IoT device based on the second information, and the second information is determined by any of the following methods:

[0457] The second communication device is configured as an Ambient IOT device, and the second communication device is the same as the first communication device, or the second communication device is different from the first communication device;

[0458] Agreement;

[0459] Ambient IoT devices are identified.

[0460] In some embodiments, the second communication device is the same as the first communication device, and the first communication device sends the second information to the Ambient IOT device.

[0461] In some embodiments, the first communication device sends a first signaling to the Ambient IoT device, where the first signaling includes the second information.

[0462] In some embodiments, the first signaling includes at least one of a paging signaling, an inventory command, and an access command.

[0463] In some embodiments, the first communication device includes at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0464] In some embodiments, the second communication device includes at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0465] In some embodiments, the second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IoT device, and different command messages correspond to different second information; or different types of command messages correspond to different second information; or different Ambient IoT devices correspond to different second information; or different types of Ambient IoT devices correspond to different second information. The command message is a command message associated with the Ambient IoT device.

[0466] In some embodiments, the second information is determined by the ambient IoT device and includes at least one of the following:

[0467] The second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device based on the message type of the command message associated with the Ambient IoT device;

[0468] The second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device based on the device capability of the Ambient IoT device.

[0469] In some embodiments, the second information includes time configuration information and / or power threshold information, and the second information is used by the Ambient IoT device to send the first information to the first communication device when the current time meets the time configuration information; and / or,

[0470] The second information is used by the Ambient IoT device to send the first information to the first communication device when the power level of the Ambient IoT device meets the power threshold information.

[0471] In some embodiments, the time configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0472] First indication information, the first indication information is used to indicate a sending period of the first information;

[0473] The second indication information is used to indicate the sending time of the first information.

[0474] In some embodiments, the first communication device receives a first command response message, which includes first information; or, the first communication device receives first information sent independently of the first command response message; wherein the first command response message is a response of the Ambient IOT device to a command message associated with the Ambient IOT device.

[0475] In some embodiments, a first communication device receives first information sent by an Ambient IOT device on a first resource; wherein the first resource is configured by a third communication device, or the first resource is determined by the Ambient IOT device.

[0476] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0477] The third indication information is used to indicate information related to the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device;

[0478] The fourth indication information is used to indicate information related to the charging status of the Ambient IOT device.

[0479] In some embodiments, the third indication information is used to indicate at least one of the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device, the percentage of the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device, whether the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device meets the first power threshold, the number of messages that the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device can process, the type of messages that the remaining power of the Ambient IOT device can process, and whether the Ambient IOT device has remaining power.

[0480] In some embodiments, the fourth indication information is used to indicate at least one of whether the Ambient IoT device is in a charging state, the charging time of the Ambient IoT device, and the remaining charging time of the Ambient IoT device.

[0481] Step S4202: Based on the first information, control the sending of the first signal and / or adjust the current command process.

[0482] In some embodiments, the first signal is used to power the Ambient IoT device.

[0483] In some embodiments, controlling the sending of the first signal based on the first information includes:

[0484] Based on the first information, the fourth communication device is controlled to send a first signal to the Ambient IOT device.

[0485] In some embodiments, based on the first information, controlling the fourth communication device to send the first signal to the ambient IoT device includes:

[0486] Based on the first information, the fourth communication device is controlled to send a first signal of a first duration to the Ambient IoT device.

[0487] In some embodiments, adjusting the current command flow based on the first information includes any of the following:

[0488] Based on the first information, a subsequent second command message is sent to the Ambient IoT device;

[0489] Based on the first information, resending the first command message corresponding to the current command process to the Ambient IoT device;

[0490] Based on the first information, the time for receiving the command response message corresponding to the current command process is extended.

[0491] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S4201 and S4202. For example, step S4201 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S4202 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S4201+S4202 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0492] In some embodiments, step S4202 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0493] In some embodiments, step S4201 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0494] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, step S4201 may be combined with step S4102 of FIG. 4A .

[0495] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, some or all of the steps and their optional implementations may be arbitrarily combined with some or all of the steps in other embodiments, or may be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementations of other embodiments.

[0496] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by an Ambient IoT device in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a first communication device (e.g., an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network function node, a core network device, an Ambient IoT server, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0497] It should be understood that the division of the various units or modules in the above device is merely a division of logical functions. In actual implementation, they may be fully or partially integrated into a physical entity, or they may be physically separated. In addition, the units or modules in the device may be implemented in the form of a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor, the processor is connected to a memory, and the memory stores instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or implement the functions of the various units or modules of the above device, wherein the processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory within the device or a memory outside the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits, and the functions of some or all of the units or modules can be realized by designing the hardware circuits. The above-mentioned hardware circuits can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which realizes the functions of some or all of the above units or modules by designing the logical relationship of the components in the circuit; for example, in another implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit can be realized by a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by configuring the configuration file, thereby realizing the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. All units or modules of the above devices can be realized in the form of software called by the processor, or in the form of hardware circuits, or in part by the form of software called by the processor, and the rest by hardware circuits.

[0498] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and execution capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationship of the hardware circuit. The logical relationship of the above-mentioned hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and implementing the hardware circuit configuration can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), etc.

[0499] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the Ambient IOT device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5A, the Ambient IOT device 5100 may include at least: a sending module 5101. In some embodiments, the sending module 5101 is configured to send first information to a first communication device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to the power status of the Ambient IOT device. Optionally, the transceiver module 5101 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving (for example, step S3102, but not limited thereto) executed by the Ambient IOT device in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here. In some embodiments, the Ambient IOT device 5100 may further include a processing module. Optionally, the processing module is used to execute at least one of the other steps (for example, step S3101, but not limited thereto) of the Ambient IOT device in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0500] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first communication device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5B, the first communication device 5200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 5201 and a processing module 5202. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5201 is configured to receive first information sent by an Ambient IoT device, the first information indicating information related to the power status of the Ambient IoT device; and the processing module 5202 is configured to control the transmission of a first signal and / or adjust the current command flow based on the first information, the first signal being used to power the Ambient IoT device. Optionally, the transceiver module 5201 is configured to perform at least one of the communication steps (such as, but not limited to, step S3102) performed by the first communication device in any of the above methods, which are not further described here. Optionally, the processing module 5202 is configured to perform at least one of the other steps (such as, but not limited to, step S3103) performed by the Ambient IoT device in any of the above methods, which are not further described here.

[0501] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, and the transmitting module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with the transceiver.

[0502] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules respectively execute all or part of the steps required to be executed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be interchangeable with the processor.

[0503] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 6100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Communication device 6100 can be an Ambient IoT device, or a first communication device (e.g., an intermediate node, access network device, core network device, Ambient IoT server, etc.), or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports an Ambient IoT device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports a first communication device in implementing any of the above methods. Communication device 6100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the description of the above method embodiments.

[0504] As shown in FIG6A , a communication device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. Processor 6101 may be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU may be used to control a communication device (e.g., a base station, a baseband chip, an Ambient IoT device, an Ambient IoT device chip, a DU or CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 6100 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0505] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6102 may be located outside the communication device 6100.

[0506] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6103. When the communication device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6103, the transceiver 6103 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S3102, but not limited thereto), and the processor 6101 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S3101, step S3103, but not limited thereto).

[0507] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter. The receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, and transceiver circuit may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit may be used interchangeably.

[0508] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 may include one or more interface circuits 6104. Optionally, the interface circuit 6104 is connected to the memory 6102. The interface circuit 6104 may be configured to receive signals from the memory 6102 or other devices, and may be configured to send signals to the memory 6102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6104 may read instructions stored in the memory 6102 and send the instructions to the processor 6101.

[0509] The communication device 6100 described in the above embodiment may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 6100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 6100 may not be limited to FIG6A. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, a terminal device, an intelligent terminal device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handheld device, a mobile unit, an in-vehicle device, a network device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0510] 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip 6200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. If the communication device 6100 can be a chip or a chip system, reference can be made to the schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 6200 shown in FIG6B , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0511] The chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201 , and the chip 6200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0512] In some embodiments, the chip 6200 further includes one or more interface circuits 6202. Optionally, the interface circuit 6202 is connected to the memory 6203. The interface circuit 6202 can be used to receive signals from the memory 6203 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 6203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6202 can read instructions stored in the memory 6203 and send the instructions to the processor 6201.

[0513] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S3102, but not limited to this), and the processor 6201 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S3101, step S3103, but not limited to this).

[0514] In some embodiments, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver may be used interchangeably.

[0515] In some embodiments, the chip 6200 further includes one or more memories 6203 for storing instructions. Alternatively, all or part of the memories 6203 may be located outside the chip 6200.

[0516] The present disclosure also proposes a storage medium having instructions stored thereon. When the instructions are executed on the communication device 6100, the communication device 6100 executes any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a transient storage medium.

[0517] The present disclosure also provides a program product, which, when executed by the communication device 6100, enables the communication device 6100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0518] The present disclosure also proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform any one of the above methods.

[0519] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0520] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An information processing method, characterized in that: Applied to an Ambient IoT device, the method includes: First information is sent to a first communication device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to a power status of the ambient IoT device.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The sending the first information to the first communication device includes: The first information is sent to the first communication device based on second information, where the second information includes time configuration information and / or power threshold information.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The second information is determined by at least one of the following methods: The second communication device is configured for the Ambient IOT device; Agreement; The Ambient IOT device is determined.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IoT device, and the method further includes: Receive first signaling sent by the second communication device, where the first signaling includes the second information.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The first signaling includes at least one of the following: Paging signaling; Inventory command; Access command.

6. The method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that The second communication device is the same as the first communication device; or, The second communication device is different from the first communication device; And wherein the first communication device or the second communication device includes at least one of the following: Intermediate nodes; Access network equipment; Core network equipment; Ambient IoT server.

7. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that The second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IOT device, and different command messages correspond to different second information; or Different types of command messages correspond to different second information; or, Different Ambient IoT devices correspond to different second information; or, Different types of Ambient IOT devices correspond to different second information; The command message is a command message associated with the Ambient IOT device.

8. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device, and the method further includes at least one of the following: Determining the second information based on a message type of the command message associated with the Ambient IoT device; The second information is determined based on the device capability of the Ambient IoT device.

9. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that The sending the first information to the first communication device based on the second information includes at least one of the following: The current time satisfies the time configuration information, and the first information is sent to the first communication device; The power level of the Ambient IoT device satisfies the power threshold information, and the first information is sent to the first communication device.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that The time configuration information includes at least one of the following: first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate a sending period of the first information; Second indication information, where the second indication information is used to indicate a sending time of the first information.

11. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that The first information is included in a first command response message and sent to the first communication device, or the first information is sent to the first communication device independently of the first command response message, wherein the first command response message is a response of the Ambient IoT device to a command message associated with the Ambient IoT device.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that The resources used to send the first information are configured by a third communication device for the Ambient IoT device, or the resources used to send the first information are determined by the Ambient IoT device.

13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that The first information includes at least one of the following: Third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate information related to the power of the Ambient IoT device; Fourth indication information, where the fourth indication information is used to indicate information related to the charging process of the Ambient IoT device.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that The third indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: The remaining power of the Ambient IoT device; The remaining battery percentage of the Ambient IoT device; Whether the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device meets a first power threshold; The number of messages that can be processed by the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device; The message types that the Ambient IoT device can process based on its remaining battery life; Whether the Ambient IoT device has remaining power.

15. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that The fourth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: Whether the Ambient IOT device is in charging state; The charging time of the Ambient IoT device; The remaining charging time of the Ambient IoT device.

16. An information processing method, characterized in that: Applied to a first communication device, the method includes: receiving first information sent by an Ambient IoT device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to a power state of the Ambient IoT device; Based on the first information, the sending of a first signal is controlled and / or a current command process is adjusted, where the first signal is used to power the Ambient IOT device.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that The first information is sent by the Ambient IoT device based on the second information, and the second information is determined by any one of the following methods: A second communication device is configured for the Ambient IOT device, and the second communication device is the same as the first communication device, or the second communication device is different from the first communication device; Agreement; The Ambient IOT device is determined.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that The second communication device is the same as the first communication device, and the method further includes: Sending a first signaling to the Ambient IoT device, where the first signaling includes the second information.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that The first signaling includes at least one of the following: Paging signaling; Inventory command; Access command.

20. The method according to claim 17, wherein The first communication device or the second communication device includes at least one of the following: Intermediate nodes; Access network equipment; Core network equipment; Ambient IoT server.

21. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that The second information is configured by the second communication device for the Ambient IOT device, and different command messages correspond to different second information; or Different types of command messages correspond to different second information; or, Different Ambient IoT devices correspond to different second information; or, Different types of Ambient IOT devices correspond to different second information; The command message is a command message associated with the Ambient IOT device.

22. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that The second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device and includes at least one of the following: The second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device based on a message type of a command message associated with the Ambient IoT device; The second information is determined by the Ambient IoT device based on the device capability of the Ambient IoT device.

23. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 22, characterized in that The second information includes time configuration information and / or power threshold information, and the second information is used by the Ambient IoT device to send the first information to the first communication device when the current time meets the time configuration information; and / or, The second information is used by the Ambient IoT device to send the first information to the first communication device when the power level of the Ambient IoT device meets the power threshold information.

24. The method according to claim 23, wherein The time configuration information includes at least one of the following: first indication information, where the first indication information is used to indicate a sending period of the first information; Second indication information, where the second indication information is used to indicate a sending time of the first information.

25. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 24, characterized in that The receiving of the first information sent by the Ambient IoT device includes any one of the following: receiving a first command response message, where the first command response message includes the first information; receiving the first information sent independently of the first command response message; The first command response message is a response of the Ambient IoT device to a command message associated with the Ambient IoT device.

26. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 25, characterized in that The receiving first information sent by the Ambient IoT device includes: Receiving, on a first resource, the first information sent by the Ambient IoT device; The first resource is configured by a third communication device, or the first resource is determined by the Ambient IOT device.

27. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 26, characterized in that The first information includes at least one of the following: Third indication information, where the third indication information is used to indicate information related to the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device; Fourth indication information, the fourth indication information is used to indicate the charging status of the Ambient IOT device Related information.

28. The method according to claim 27, characterized in that The third indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: The remaining power of the Ambient IoT device; The remaining battery percentage of the Ambient IoT device; Whether the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device meets a first power threshold; The number of messages that can be processed by the remaining power of the Ambient IoT device; The message types that the Ambient IoT device can process based on its remaining battery life; Whether the Ambient IoT device has remaining power.

29. The method according to claim 27, characterized in that The fourth indication information is used to indicate at least one of the following: Whether the Ambient IOT device is in charging state; The charging time of the Ambient IoT device; The remaining charging time of the Ambient IoT device.

30. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 29, characterized in that Controlling the sending of the first signal based on the first information includes: Based on the first information, control the fourth communication device to send the first signal to the Ambient IOT device.

31. The method according to claim 30, wherein The controlling, based on the first information, the fourth communication device to send the first signal to the Ambient IoT device includes: Based on the first information, the fourth communication device is controlled to send a first signal of a first duration to the Ambient IoT device.

32. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 31, characterized in that Based on the first information, the current command flow is adjusted, including any of the following: Based on the first information, sending a subsequent second command message to the Ambient IoT device; Resending a first command message corresponding to a current command process to the Ambient IoT device based on the first information; Based on the first information, the time for receiving the command response message corresponding to the current command process is extended.

33. An Ambient IOT device, characterized in that: include: The sending module is configured to send first information to the first communication device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to the power status of the Ambient IOT device.

34. A first communication device, characterized in that: include: a transceiver module configured to receive first information sent by an Ambient IoT device, where the first information is used to indicate information related to a power status of the Ambient IoT device; The processing module is configured to control the sending of a first signal and / or adjust a current command process based on the first information, where the first signal is used to power the Ambient IOT device.

35. An Ambient IOT device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; The Ambient IOT device is used to execute the information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

36. A first communication device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; Wherein, the first communication device is used to execute the information processing method according to any one of claims 16 to 32.

37. A communication system, characterized in that: The system comprises an Ambient IOT device and a first communication device, wherein the Ambient IOT device is configured to implement the information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, and the first communication device is configured to implement the information processing method according to any one of claims 16 to 32.

38. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that: When the instruction is executed on a communication device, the communication device is caused to execute the information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 15 or 16 to 32.

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