LP-WUS configuration method, terminal and network side equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses an LP-WUS configuration method, a terminal and network side equipment, and belongs to the technical field of communication, and the LP-WUS configuration method comprises the steps that the terminal receives configuration information, and the configuration information is used for the terminal to monitor an LP-WUS in an RRC connection state; the configuration information at least comprises a first monitoring period and a second monitoring period, the first monitoring period and the second monitoring period are periods of detection opportunities of the LP-WUS, and the first monitoring period is longer than the second monitoring period.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of communication technology, specifically relating to a configuration method, terminal, and network-side device for a low-power-wake-up signal (LP-WUS). Background Technology

[0002] Related technologies are discussing the introduction of LP-WUS in the connected state (RRC_CONNECTED), but the period configuration of LP-WUS has not been considered. Using an unreasonable LP-WUS listening period can lead to poor flexibility in LP-WUS listening and may also cause a mismatch between the LP-WUS listening period and data transmission requirements, resulting in poor power saving and impacting data transmission. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an LP-WUS configuration method, terminal, and network-side device, which can solve the problem of poor flexibility in LP-WUS monitoring.

[0004] In a first aspect, a configuration method for LP-WUS is provided, comprising: a terminal receiving configuration information, the configuration information being used by the terminal to listen for LP-WUS in an RRC connection state; the configuration information including at least a first listening period and a second listening period, the first listening period and the second listening period being the period for LP-WUS detection timing, the first listening period being longer than the second listening period.

[0005] Secondly, a configuration method for LP-WUS is provided, comprising: a network-side device sending configuration information, wherein the configuration information is used by a terminal to listen for LP-WUS in RRC connection state; the configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, wherein the first listening period and the second listening period are the periods for LP-WUS detection timing, and the first listening period is longer than the second listening period.

[0006] Thirdly, an LP-WUS configuration device is provided, comprising: a receiving module for receiving configuration information, wherein the configuration information is used by the device to monitor LP-WUS in RRC connection state; the configuration information includes at least a first monitoring period and a second monitoring period, wherein the first monitoring period and the second monitoring period are the period of LP-WUS detection timing, and the first monitoring period is greater than the second monitoring period.

[0007] Fourthly, an LP-WUS configuration device is provided, comprising: a sending module for sending configuration information, wherein the configuration information is used by a terminal to listen to LP-WUS in RRC connection state; the configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, wherein the first listening period and the second listening period are the periods for LP-WUS detection timing, and the first listening period is longer than the second listening period.

[0008] Fifthly, an LP-WUS configuration apparatus is provided, the apparatus being configured to perform the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or to implement the steps of the method described in the second aspect.

[0009] In a sixth aspect, a terminal is provided, the terminal including a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions executable on the processor, the program or instructions, when executed by the processor, implementing the steps of the method as described in the first aspect.

[0010] In a seventh aspect, a terminal is provided, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is used to receive configuration information, the configuration information being used by the terminal to listen to LP-WUS in an RRC connected state; the configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, the first listening period and the second listening period being the period for LP-WUS detection timing, the first listening period being longer than the second listening period.

[0011] Eighthly, a network-side device is provided, the network-side device including a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions executable on the processor, the program or instructions, when executed by the processor, implementing the steps of the method as described in the first aspect.

[0012] In a ninth aspect, a network-side device is provided, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is used to send configuration information, the configuration information being used by a terminal to listen to LP-WUS in an RRC connected state; the configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, the first listening period and the second listening period being the period for LP-WUS detection timing, the first listening period being longer than the second listening period.

[0013] In a tenth aspect, a readable storage medium is provided, on which a program or instructions are stored, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or implement the steps of the method described in the second aspect.

[0014] Eleventhly, a wireless communication system is provided, comprising: a terminal and a network-side device, wherein the terminal can be used to perform the steps of the method as described in the first aspect, and the network-side device can be used to perform the steps of the method as described in the second aspect.

[0015] In a twelfth aspect, a chip is provided, the chip including a processor and a communication interface coupled to the processor, the processor being configured to run programs or instructions to implement the method as described in the first aspect, or to implement the method as described in the second aspect.

[0016] In a thirteenth aspect, a computer program / program product is provided, which is stored in a storage medium and is executed by at least one processor to implement the method as described in the first aspect, or to implement the method as described in the second aspect.

[0017] In this embodiment, two LP-WUS listening cycles of different durations are configured for the terminal in the RRC connected state. In this way, the terminal can dynamically adjust the LP-WUS listening cycle of the application according to network control, etc., thereby ensuring the flexibility of the terminal in listening to LP-WUS. This is beneficial for the terminal to enjoy the power saving gain of LP-WUS while ensuring the quality of data transmission. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of the LP-WUS configuration method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of LP-WUS configuration according to the LP-WUS configuration method of the present application embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of LP-WUS configuration according to the LP-WUS configuration method of the present application embodiment;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic flowchart of the LP-WUS configuration method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the configuration device of LP-WUS according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the configuration device of LP-WUS according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network-side device according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first" and "second" are generally of the same class, not limited in number; for example, the first object can be one or more. Furthermore, "or" in this application indicates at least one of the connected objects. For example, the scope of protection for "A or B" covers at least three scenarios: Scenario 1: including A but not B; Scenario 2: including B but not A; Scenario 3: including both A and B. In addition, the terms "A and / or B," "at least one of A and B," and "at least one of A or B" also cover at least the above three scenarios. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0030] The term "instruction" in this application can be either a direct instruction (or explicit instruction) or an indirect instruction (or implicit instruction). A direct instruction can be understood as one in which the sender explicitly informs the receiver of specific information, the operation to be performed, or the requested result, etc., in the instruction sent. An indirect instruction can be understood as one in which the receiver determines the corresponding information based on the instruction sent by the sender, or makes a judgment and determines the operation to be performed or the requested result, etc., based on the judgment result.

[0031] It is worth noting that the technologies described in this application are not limited to Long Term Evolution (LTE) / LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) systems, but can also be used in other wireless communication systems, such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Single-carrier Frequency-Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA), or other systems. The terms "system" and "network" in this application are often used interchangeably, and the described technologies can be used with the systems and radio technologies mentioned above, as well as with other systems and radio technologies. The following description describes New Radio (NR) systems for illustrative purposes, and the term NR is used in most of the following description; however, these technologies can also be applied to systems other than NR systems, such as 6th generation (6G) radio systems. th Generation 6G communication system.

[0032] Figure 1This diagram illustrates a block diagram of a wireless communication system applicable to embodiments of this application. The wireless communication system includes a terminal 11 and a network-side device 12. The terminal 11 can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), handheld computer, netbook, ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), mobile internet device (MID), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) device, robot, wearable device, flight vehicle, vehicle user equipment (VUE), shipboard equipment, pedestrian user equipment (PUE), smart home devices (home appliances with wireless communication capabilities, such as refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, or furniture), game consoles, personal computers (PCs), ATMs, or self-service machines, etc. Wearable devices include: smartwatches, smart bracelets, smart headphones, smart glasses, smart jewelry (smart bracelets, smart chains, smart rings, smart necklaces, smart anklets, smart anklets, etc.), smart wristbands, smart clothing, etc. Among these, in-vehicle devices can also be referred to as in-vehicle terminals, in-vehicle controllers, in-vehicle modules, in-vehicle components, in-vehicle chips, or in-vehicle units, etc. It should be noted that the specific type of terminal 11 is not limited in this application embodiment. Network-side equipment 12 may include access network equipment or core network equipment, wherein access network equipment may also be referred to as Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment, radio access network function, or radio access network unit. Access network equipment may include base stations, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) access points (AS), or Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) nodes, etc.The term "base station" can be referred to as Node B (NB), Evolved Node B (eNB), Next Generation Node B (gNB), New Radio Node B (NR Node B), Access Point, Relay Base Station (RBS), Serving Base Station (SBS), Base Transceiver Station (BTS), Radio Base Station, Radio Transceiver, Basic Service Set (BSS), Extended Service Set (ESS), Home Node B (HNB), Home Evolved Node B, Transmit / Receive Point (TRP), or any other suitable term in the relevant field, as long as the same technical effect is achieved. The term "base station" is not limited to any specific technical terminology. It should be noted that this application embodiment only uses a base station in an NR system as an example for description and does not limit the specific type of base station.

[0033] Core network equipment, also known as core network nodes, core network functions, or core network elements, includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: Mobility Management Entity (MME), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), User Plane Function (UPF), Policy Control Function (PCF), Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF), Edge Application Server Discovery Function (EASDF), Unified Data Management (UDM), Unified Data Repository (UDR), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), Centralized network configuration (CNC), Network Repository Function (NRF), Network Exposure Function (NEF), Local NEF (or L-NEF), and Binding Support Function. Support Functions (BSF), Application Functions (AF), Location Management Functions (LMF), Gateway Mobile Location Centres (GMLC), and Network Data Analytics Functions (NWDAF), etc. It should be noted that this application embodiment only uses core network equipment in the NR system as an example and does not limit the specific type of core network equipment. If the name of the core network equipment mentioned in this application embodiment changes in subsequent protocol versions (e.g., 6G), it will still be within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] Optionally, the core network equipment can be implemented by one or more functional modules in a single device, or by multiple devices working together; this application does not specifically limit this. It is understood that the aforementioned functional modules can be network elements in hardware devices, software functional modules running on dedicated hardware, or virtualized functional modules instantiated on a platform (e.g., a cloud platform).

[0035] The configuration method of LP-WUS provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through some embodiments and application scenarios.

[0036] If different data types use the same LP-WUS listening period under RRC_CONNECTED, it will result in poor flexibility of LP-WUS listening and may also lead to a mismatch between the LP-WUS listening period and data transmission requirements, thus failing to guarantee data transmission quality and enjoy the power-saving benefits of LP-WUS. For example, if the LP-WUS listening period is configured very long, it will affect the user experience when the amount of data sent on the network side is relatively frequent or the service is sensitive to latency; if the LP-WUS listening period is configured very short, the terminal will need to listen to LP-WUS frequently when the amount of data sent on the network side is relatively sparse and latency is not sensitive, resulting in unnecessary energy consumption.

[0037] To solve the above technical problems, such as Figure 2 As shown, this application embodiment provides an LP-WUS configuration method 200, which can be executed by a terminal. In other words, the method can be executed by software or hardware installed on the terminal. The method includes the following steps.

[0038] S202: The terminal receives configuration information, which is used by the terminal to listen to LP-WUS in RRC connection state; the configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, the first listening period and the second listening period are the period of LP-WUS detection timing, and the first listening period is longer than the second listening period.

[0039] S202 may include the following steps: The terminal listens to LP-WUS based on the first listening period or the second listening period.

[0040] The first listening period in various embodiments of this application can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 3 For cycle #1, the second listening cycle, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 In cycle#2, the first listening cycle is longer than the second listening cycle. For example, the first listening cycle is K times the second listening cycle, where K is an integer greater than or equal to 2. This helps to ensure that the continuous listening time of the two is aligned.

[0041] The units for the first and second listening cycles can be symbols, time slots, subframes, frames, milliseconds (ms), etc., or 1 / N of the Discontinuous Reception (DRX) cycle, where N is a positive integer.

[0042] Optionally, the time domain position of the LP-WUS listening opportunity determined by the terminal according to the first listening period and the time domain position of the LP-WUS listening opportunity determined according to the second listening period may overlap or not overlap.

[0043] In one embodiment, the first and second listening periods can correspond to the same LP-WUS configuration information. This LP-WUS configuration information includes, for example, the LP-WUS time-domain location, the duration of the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) listening timer, the duration of the LP-WUS listening period, and the offset value between the start positions of the LP-WUS and PDCCH listening timers. This allows the network-side device to configure a set of LP-WUS configuration information for the terminal, and reduces configuration overhead when the parameters corresponding to the time-domain locations of the two sets of LP-WUS are the same. Alternatively, two sets of LP-WUS configuration information can be used, each corresponding to a set of LP-WUS time-domain locations, making network configuration more flexible. In other embodiments, the aforementioned LP-WUS configuration information corresponding to the first and second listening periods can be partially or completely different, which improves the flexibility of the terminal's LP-WUS listening.

[0044] In one embodiment, when the network transmits different data types, the terminal can be dynamically activated to use either a first listening cycle or a second listening cycle to match the data transmission. For example, if the predicted terminal data volume is relatively frequent or the service is sensitive to latency, the network can configure the terminal to use the second listening cycle to ensure the quality of data transmission; if the predicted terminal data volume is relatively sparse and latency is not sensitive, the network can configure the terminal to use the first listening cycle to reduce the terminal's energy consumption and further bring power-saving benefits to LP-WUS.

[0045] In one embodiment, the terminal can determine the LP-WUS listening period (including the first listening period or the second listening period) of the current application based on LP-WUS control commands, existing DRX control commands, or LP-WUS duration timers.

[0046] The LP-WUS configuration method provided in this application configures two LP-WUS listening cycles of unequal duration for the terminal in RRC connection state. In this way, the terminal can dynamically adjust the LP-WUS listening cycle of the application according to network control, etc., thereby ensuring the flexibility of the terminal in listening to LP-WUS. This is beneficial for the terminal to enjoy the power saving gain of LP-WUS while ensuring the quality of data transmission.

[0047] In one embodiment, the LP-WUS configuration information may further include at least one of the following:

[0048] 1) Duration of the first PDCCH listening timer: The first PDCCH listening timer is the duration during which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening when the first listening period is used to listen to LP-WUS. That is, the terminal continuously listens to the PDCCH during the execution of the first PDCCH listening timer. The first PDCCH listening timer can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 3 The timer in the middle is #1.

[0049] 2) Duration of the second PDCCH listening timer: The second PDCCH listening timer is the duration for which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening when the second listening period is used to listen to LP-WUS. The second PDCCH listening timer can be found in [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 The timer #2 in the middle.

[0050] The duration of the first PDCCH listening timer and the duration of the second PDCCH listening timer can be equal. In this case, only the duration of the first PDCCH listening timer can be configured to indicate the duration for which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening, thereby reducing configuration overhead. In this case, the duration of the second PDCCH listening timer can be understood as the duration of the first PDCCH listening timer, i.e., they are equivalent. In other embodiments, the duration of the first PDCCH listening timer and the duration of the second PDCCH listening timer can be unequal.

[0051] When the terminal detects LP-WUS and LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening, the terminal can start the PDCCH listening timer. With two LP-WUS listening cycles and two PDCCH listening timer durations configured, the terminal starts the corresponding PDCCH listening timer based on the current application's LP-WUS listening cycle.

[0052] 3) First starting bias value, the first starting bias value is the bias value between the starting position of the first PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when using the first listening period to listen to LP-WUS.

[0053] The first initial bias value can be found in [reference]. Figure 3 offset#1 in the data.

[0054] If the terminal detects LP-WUS during LP-WUS detection and LP-WUS indicates that PDCCH listening is triggered, the terminal can start the first PDCCH listening timer at the first moment after the first initial bias value.

[0055] The unit for the first moment can be a symbol, time slot, subframe, frame, ms, etc.

[0056] 4) Second starting bias value, which is the bias value between the starting position of the second PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when using the second listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS.

[0057] The second initial bias value can be found in [reference]. Figure 3 offset #2 in the middle.

[0058] If the terminal detects LP-WUS during the LP-WUS detection period and LP-WUS indicates that PDCCH listening is triggered, the terminal can start the second PDCCH listening timer at the second moment after the second initial bias value.

[0059] The unit for the second time point can be a symbol, time slot, subframe, frame, ms, etc.

[0060] The first and second initial offset values ​​can be equal. In this case, only the first initial offset value can be configured to indicate the offset between the start position of the first PDCCH listening timer and / or the second PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS detection timing of the PDCCH listening, thereby reducing configuration overhead. In this case, the second initial offset value is understood as the first initial offset value, i.e., the two are equivalent. In other embodiments, the first and second initial offset values ​​may also be unequal.

[0061] 5) The duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the first listening cycle.

[0062] 6) Duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the second listening cycle.

[0063] The duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer and the duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer can be equal. In this case, only the duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer needs to be configured, thereby reducing configuration overhead. During the operation of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, the terminal applies either the first or second LP-WUS listening cycle. In this case, the duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer can be understood as the duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, i.e., they are equivalent. In other embodiments, the duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer and the duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer can also be unequal.

[0064] 7) The time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit.

[0065] In one embodiment, the time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit during the first listening period is the same as the time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit during the second listening period.

[0066] In one embodiment, the temporal position of the LP-WUS in the first temporal unit includes: the temporal position of the detection timing of the starting LP-WUS in the first temporal unit, wherein the starting LP-WUS is the earliest LP-WUS relative to the system frame number (SFN) = 0; wherein the first listening period and the second listening period are periodically configured according to the granularity of the second temporal unit (e.g., frame or ms), and the granularity of the second temporal unit is greater than the granularity of the first temporal unit (e.g., subframe, slot, symbol).

[0067] This embodiment can configure only the time domain position of the initial LP-WUS in the first time domain unit, and subsequent LP-WUS appear periodically.

[0068] The temporal position of LP-WUS in the first temporal unit can be a supplement to the LP-WUS listening period. For example, if the granularity of the LP-WUS listening period is a frame or ms, then the temporal position of the initial LP-WUS in the first temporal unit can be at least one of the following: subframe level, slot level, or symbol level.

[0069] The time-domain location configuration information of LP-WUS corresponding to the first listening cycle and the second listening cycle can be the same or different.

[0070] The following will describe the configuration method of the time domain location of LP-WUS with a specific embodiment.

[0071] In one embodiment, the time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit includes at least one of LP-WUS sub-frameoffset, LP-WUS slot offset, and LP-WUS symbol offset.

[0072] Assuming the LP-WUS monitoring period is measured in SFNs or milliseconds, the terminal determines the LP-WUS detection timing within a subframe of an SFN based on the LP-WUS sub-frame offset. The range of the LP-WUS sub-frame offset is from 0 to the subframe corresponding to the LP-WUS monitoring period minus 1. For example, if the LP-WUS monitoring period is 2 SFNs, then the subframe corresponding to the LP-WUS monitoring period is 20 (because 1 SFN = 10 subframes), and the range of the LP-WUS sub-frame offset is from 0 to 19.

[0073] The terminal can determine the slot where the LP-WUS detection occurs based on the LP-WUS slot offset. In one scenario, when the LP-WUS sub-frame offset exists, the LP-WUS slot offset ranges from 0 to 31; otherwise, the LP-WUS slot offset ranges from 0 to the slot corresponding to the LP-WUS listening period - 1. For example, if the LP-WUS listening period is 2 SFNs and the subcarrier spacing of the serving cell is 15 kHz, then the slot corresponding to the LP-WUS listening period is 20 (because 1 SFN = 10 slots), and the LP-WUS slot offset ranges from 0 to 19.

[0074] If there are multiple serving cells, the terminal can determine the subcarrier spacing based on the serving cell associated with SpCell or LP-WUS.

[0075] The terminal determines the symbol for LP-WUS detection timing based on the LP-WUS symbol offset. In one scenario, when the LP-WUS slot offset exists, the LP-WUS symbol offset ranges from 0 to 13; otherwise, it ranges from 0 to the symbol corresponding to the LP-WUS listening period - 1. For example, if the LP-WUS listening period is two SFNs and the subcarrier spacing of the serving cell is 15kHz, then the symbol corresponding to the LP-WUS listening period is 20*14 (because 1 SFN = 10*14 symbols).

[0076] exist Figure 4In the embodiment shown, the LP-WUS listening period = 4 SFNs, LP-WUS sub-frame offset = 4, LP-WUS slot offset = 1, and LP-WUS symbol offset = 9. Therefore, the position for determining the first LP-WUS detection timing is: SFN = 0, sub-frame = 4, slot = 1, symbol = 9.

[0077] In one embodiment, after the terminal receives the configuration information, the method further includes the terminal performing a first operation, the first operation including at least one of the following:

[0078] 1) Stop the second LP-WUS listening cycle persistence timer if it is running.

[0079] 2) Start the first LP-WUS listening cycle continuous timer.

[0080] 3) Use the first listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS.

[0081] 4) Stop the second PDCCH listener timer if it is running.

[0082] In this embodiment, the terminal can use the first listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS, reducing the terminal's energy consumption and further bringing power-saving benefits to LP-WUS.

[0083] In one embodiment, the terminal performing the first operation includes performing the first operation if at least one of the following conditions is met:

[0084] 1) Receive a first LP-WUS start command, the first LP-WUS start command is used to control the terminal to execute at least one of starting the application of the first listening cycle and stopping the application of the second listening cycle.

[0085] 2) Receive a second LP-WUS stop command, the second LP-WUS stop command is used to control the terminal to execute at least one of starting the application of the first listening cycle and stopping the application of the second listening cycle.

[0086] The signaling format of the first LP-WUS start command or the second LP-WUS stop command can be as agreed upon in the protocol.

[0087] 3) The second LP-WUS listening cycle timer expires (or expires, becomes invalid, or is terminated).

[0088] 4) Receives DRX command from the Media Access Control Control Element (MAC CE), i.e., DRX Command MAC CE. This embodiment can control the listening cycle of the LP-WUS application or control the operation of the PDCCH listening timer based on the existing DRX Command MAC CE, without setting new signaling, which helps reduce configuration overhead.

[0089] 5) Received a long DRX Command MAC CE. This embodiment can control the listening cycle of the LP-WUS application or control the operation of the PDCCH listening timer based on the existing long DRX Command MAC CE, without setting new signaling, which helps to reduce configuration overhead.

[0090] Typically, when a terminal receives a long DRX command MAC CE, it applies the first listening period (long listening period). When the terminal receives a DRX command MAC CE, if a second listening period is configured, it applies the second listening period (short listening period); otherwise, it applies the first listening period. Additionally, in one embodiment, the network-side device will not configure a second listening period for LP-WUS if it has not configured a short DRX period for DRX.

[0091] 6) Receive the first LP-WUS command MAC CE, which is used by the terminal to stop applying the currently applied listening cycle and start applying the currently unapplied listening cycle.

[0092] For example, the first LP-WUS command MAC CE is used to switch the currently applied listening cycle and / or stop the PDCCH listening timer triggered by the running LP-WUS. That is, when two listening cycles are configured, after receiving the first LP-WUS command MAC CE, the terminal stops the currently applied LP-WUS listening cycle (including stopping the running LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, and optionally stopping the PDCCH listening timer of the related LP-WUS), and applies the previously unapplied LP-WUS listening cycle (including starting the LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer related to the unapplied LP-WUS listening cycle).

[0093] In other embodiments, without configuring two LP-WUS listener cycles, the first LP-WUS command MAC CE can also be used to stop the running PDCCH listener timer.

[0094] In one embodiment, after the terminal receives the configuration information, the method further includes the terminal performing a second operation, the second operation including at least one of the following:

[0095] 1) Stop the first LP-WUS listening cycle persistence timer, if it is running.

[0096] 2) Enable the second LP-WUS listening cycle continuous timer.

[0097] 3) Use the second listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS.

[0098] 4) Stop the first PDCCH listener timer if it is running.

[0099] In this embodiment, the terminal can use the second listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS. Using a shorter LP-WUS listening cycle helps to ensure the quality of data transmission in frequent transmissions.

[0100] In one embodiment, the terminal performing the second operation includes performing the second operation if at least one of the following conditions is met:

[0101] 1) Receive a first LP-WUS stop command, the first LP-WUS stop command is used to control the terminal to start applying the second listening cycle and stop applying at least one of the first listening cycles.

[0102] 2) Receive a second LP-WUS start command, which is used to control the terminal to start applying the second listening cycle and stop applying at least one of the first listening cycle.

[0103] The signaling format of the first LP-WUS stop command or the second LP-WUS start command is as agreed in the protocol.

[0104] 3) The first LP-WUS listening cycle timer expires.

[0105] 4) Receive DRX Command MAC CE (Long DRX Command MAC CE). The terminal can control the listening cycle of the LP-WUS application or control the operation of the PDCCH listening timer according to the current DRXCommand MAC CE signaling without setting new signaling, which helps to reduce configuration overhead.

[0106] 5) Receive the first LP-WUS command MAC CE. The first LP-WUS command MAC CE is used by the terminal to stop applying the currently applied listening cycle and start applying the currently unapplied listening cycle. For details, please refer to the previous introduction.

[0107] In one embodiment, the method further includes: the terminal receiving a first control command, the first control command being used to instruct the terminal whether to control the listening period of LP-WUS detection timing based on DRX command MAC CE or long DRX command MAC CE.

[0108] In one embodiment, after the terminal receives the configuration information, the method further includes the terminal determining whether to apply the first listening period or the second listening period to listen to LP-WUS based on at least one of the following:

[0109] 1) Terminal auxiliary information, which is related to the frequency or latency requirements of data transmission.

[0110] For example, the protocol stipulates that if the terminal reports terminal auxiliary information indicating that the terminal's data volume is relatively frequent or the service is relatively sensitive to latency, the terminal uses a second listening cycle to ensure the quality of data transmission; the protocol stipulates that if the terminal reports terminal auxiliary information indicating that the terminal's data volume is relatively sparse and latency is not sensitive, the terminal uses a first listening cycle to reduce the terminal's energy consumption and further bring power saving gains to LP-WUS.

[0111] 2) The frequency point or frequency band where the special cell (SpCell) of the terminal is located.

[0112] For example, the LP-WUS monitoring period is associated with a frequency point or band. If the frequency point where the SpCell is located matches the second monitoring period, the second monitoring period is used by default; if the frequency point where the SpCell is located matches the first monitoring period, the first monitoring period is used by default.

[0113] 3) Listening cycle for the initial application of network configuration terminal.

[0114] For example, if the terminal receives configuration information sent by the network side, and the configuration information indicates that the terminal applies a second listening cycle, then the second listening cycle is used by default; if the configuration information indicates that the terminal applies a first listening cycle, then the first listening cycle is used by default.

[0115] 4) The protocol specifies the initial application monitoring period for the terminal.

[0116] In this embodiment, after receiving the configuration information of LP-WUS, the terminal can activate the default first listening cycle or the second listening cycle, that is, by default, it listens to LP-WUS according to the first listening cycle of LP-WUS or listens to LP-WUS according to the second listening cycle of LP-WUS.

[0117] In the above embodiments, the terminal can determine which LP-WUS listening cycle it defaults to. The network-side device can flexibly control the LP-WUS listening cycle used by the terminal based on data transmission status or terminal reports. The terminal can report its auxiliary information according to its data transmission requirements and can also flexibly adjust its LP-WUS listening cycle based on control signaling sent by the network-side device. This ensures that the LP-WUS listening cycle and data transmission are matched, guaranteeing both power saving and data transmission quality.

[0118] The above combination Figure 2 The configuration method of LP-WUS according to embodiments of this application is described in detail below. Figure 5 A detailed description of a configuration method for LP-WUS according to another embodiment of this application is provided. It will be understood that the interaction between the network-side device and the terminal, as described from the perspective of the network-side device, is... Figure 2 The terminal-side descriptions in the methods shown are the same or corresponding; to avoid repetition, relevant descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

[0119] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration method implementation flow of LP-WUS according to an embodiment of this application, which can be applied to network-side devices. For example... Figure 5 As shown, the method 500 includes the following steps.

[0120] S502: The network-side device sends configuration information, which is used by the terminal to listen to LP-WUS in RRC connection state; the configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, the first listening period and the second listening period are the periods of LP-WUS detection timing, and the first listening period is longer than the second listening period.

[0121] In this embodiment, the network-side device configures two LP-WUS listening cycles of different durations for the terminal in the RRC connection state. In this way, the terminal can dynamically adjust the LP-WUS listening cycle of the application according to network control, thereby ensuring the flexibility of the terminal's LP-WUS listening and allowing the terminal to enjoy the power saving gain of LP-WUS while ensuring the quality of data transmission.

[0122] In one embodiment, the LP-WUS configuration information further includes at least one of the following: 1) the duration of a first PDCCH listening timer; 2) the duration of a second PDCCH listening timer; 3) a first start offset value, wherein the first start offset value is the offset between the starting position of the first PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when the first listening period is used to listen to the LP-WUS; 4) a second start offset value, wherein the second start offset value is the offset between the starting position of the second PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when the second listening period is used to listen to the LP-WUS; 5) the duration of the first LP-WUS listening period. The duration of the timer, during which the terminal applies the first listening cycle during the operation of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; 6) The duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the second listening cycle during the operation of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; 7) The time domain position of LP-WUS in the first time domain unit; wherein, the first PDCCH listening timer is the duration of LP-WUS triggering PDCCH listening when using the first listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS; the second PDCCH listening timer is the duration of LP-WUS triggering PDCCH listening when using the second listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS.

[0123] In one embodiment, at least one of the following conditions is met: 1) the duration of the first PDCCH listening timer is equal to the duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; 2) the first start bias value is equal to the second start bias value; 3) the duration of the first LP-WUS listening period duration timer is equal to the duration of the second LP-WUS listening period duration timer; 4) the time domain position of LP-WUS in the first time domain unit during the first listening period is the same as the time domain position of LP-WUS in the first time domain unit during the second listening period.

[0124] In one embodiment, the temporal position of the LP-WUS in the first temporal unit includes: the temporal position of the detection timing of the starting LP-WUS in the first temporal unit, wherein the starting LP-WUS is the earliest LP-WUS relative to SFN=0; wherein the first listening period and the second listening period are periodically configured according to the granularity of the second temporal unit, and the granularity of the second temporal unit is greater than the granularity of the first temporal unit.

[0125] The LP-WUS configuration method provided in this application can be executed by an LP-WUS configuration device. This application uses an LP-WUS configuration device executing the LP-WUS configuration method as an example to illustrate the LP-WUS configuration device provided in this application.

[0126] This application provides an LP-WUS configuration device. As an example, the LP-WUS configuration device can be a communication device or a component within a communication device, such as a chip. The communication device can be a terminal, a network-side device, or a server, etc. Exemplarily, the terminal can be, but is not limited to, the type of terminal 11 listed above, and the network-side device can be, but is not limited to, the type of network-side device 12 listed above. This application does not impose specific limitations.

[0127] The LP-WUS configuration device includes a receiving module, a transmitting module, and a processing module. These modules can be implemented in software or hardware. When implemented in hardware, the processing module can be implemented by a processor. For example, the processor can include general-purpose processors, special-purpose processors, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), microprocessor, Digital Signal Processor (DSP), Artificial Intelligence (AI) processor, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), Network Processor (NP), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, gate circuits, transistors, discrete hardware components, etc. The receiving and transmitting modules can be implemented by a communication interface, which can include one or more of the following: transceiver, pins, circuits, bus, radio frequency unit, etc.

[0128] For details, see Figure 6 When the LP-WUS configuration device is a terminal or a component in a terminal, the LP-WUS configuration device 600 includes a receiving module 602 for receiving configuration information. The configuration information is used by the device to monitor LP-WUS in RRC connection state. The configuration information includes at least a first monitoring period and a second monitoring period. The first monitoring period and the second monitoring period are the periods for LP-WUS detection timing, and the first monitoring period is longer than the second monitoring period.

[0129] In this embodiment, the network-side device configures two LP-WUS listening cycles of unequal duration for the terminal in RRC connected state. This allows the terminal to dynamically adjust the LP-WUS listening cycle based on network control and other factors, ensuring flexibility in LP-WUS listening. This allows the terminal to enjoy the power-saving benefits of LP-WUS while maintaining high-quality data transmission.

[0130] In one embodiment, the LP-WUS configuration information further includes at least one of the following: 1) the duration of a first PDCCH listening timer; 2) the duration of a second PDCCH listening timer; 3) a first start offset value, wherein the first start offset value is the offset between the starting position of the first PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when the first listening period is used to listen to the LP-WUS; 4) a second start offset value, wherein the second start offset value is the offset between the starting position of the second PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when the second listening period is used to listen to the LP-WUS; 5) the duration of the first LP-WUS listening period. The duration of the timer, during which the terminal applies the first listening cycle during the operation of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; 6) The duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the second listening cycle during the operation of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; 7) The time domain position of LP-WUS in the first time domain unit; wherein, the first PDCCH listening timer is the duration of LP-WUS triggering PDCCH listening when using the first listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS; the second PDCCH listening timer is the duration of LP-WUS triggering PDCCH listening when using the second listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS.

[0131] In one embodiment, at least one of the following conditions is met: 1) the duration of the first PDCCH listening timer is equal to the duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; 2) the first start bias value is equal to the second start bias value; 3) the duration of the first LP-WUS listening period duration timer is equal to the duration of the second LP-WUS listening period duration timer; 4) the time domain position of LP-WUS in the first time domain unit during the first listening period is the same as the time domain position of LP-WUS in the first time domain unit during the second listening period.

[0132] In one embodiment, the temporal position of the LP-WUS in the first temporal unit includes: the temporal position of the detection timing of the starting LP-WUS in the first temporal unit, wherein the starting LP-WUS is the earliest LP-WUS relative to SFN=0; wherein the first listening period and the second listening period are periodically configured according to the granularity of the second temporal unit, and the granularity of the second temporal unit is greater than the granularity of the first temporal unit.

[0133] In one embodiment, the system further includes a processing module for performing a first operation, the first operation including at least one of the following: 1) stopping the second LP-WUS listening period duration timer if it is running; 2) starting the first LP-WUS listening period duration timer; 3) applying the first listening period to listen to LP-WUS; 4) stopping the second PDCCH listening timer if it is running.

[0134] In one embodiment, the processing module is configured to perform a first operation when at least one of the following conditions is met: 1) receiving a first LP-WUS start command; 2) receiving a second LP-WUS stop command; 3) the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer expires; 4) receiving a DRX command MAC CE; 5) receiving a long DRX command MAC CE; 6) receiving a first LP-WUS command MAC CE; wherein the first LP-WUS start command or the second LP-WUS stop command is used to control the device to execute at least one of starting to apply the first listening cycle and stopping the application of the second listening cycle; the first LP-WUS command MAC CE is used by the device to stop applying the currently applied listening cycle and start applying a currently unapplied listening cycle.

[0135] In one embodiment, a processing module is further included for performing a second operation, the second operation including at least one of the following: 1) stopping the first LP-WUS listening period duration timer if it is running; 2) starting the second LP-WUS listening period duration timer; 3) applying the second listening period to listen to LP-WUS; 4) stopping the first PDCCH listening timer if it is running.

[0136] In one embodiment, the processing module is configured to perform a second operation when at least one of the following conditions is met: 1) receiving a first LP-WUS stop command; 2) receiving a second LP-WUS start command; 3) the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer expires; 4) receiving a DRX command MAC CE; 5) receiving a first LP-WUS command MAC CE; wherein the first LP-WUS stop command or the second LP-WUS start command is used to control the device to execute at least one of starting to apply the second listening cycle or stopping the application of the first listening cycle; the first LP-WUS command MAC CE is used by the device to stop applying the currently applied listening cycle and start applying a currently unapplied listening cycle.

[0137] In one embodiment, the device further includes a processing module for determining whether to apply the first listening period or the second listening period to listen to LP-WUS based on at least one of the following: 1) auxiliary information related to the frequency or delay requirements of data transmission; 2) the frequency point or frequency band where the device's SpCell is located; 3) the listening period of the initial application of the network configuration; 4) the listening period of the initial application agreed upon by the protocol.

[0138] In one embodiment, the receiving module 602 is further configured to receive a first control command, the first control command being configured to indicate whether the device controls the listening period of the detection timing of LP-WUS based on the DRX command MAC CE or the long DRX command MAC CE.

[0139] See Figure 7 When the LP-WUS configuration device is a network-side device or a component within a network-side device, the LP-WUS configuration device 700 includes a sending module 702 for sending configuration information. The configuration information is used by the terminal to listen to LP-WUS in RRC connection mode. The configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, where the first listening period and the second listening period are the periods for LP-WUS detection timing, and the first listening period is longer than the second listening period.

[0140] In this embodiment, the network-side device configures two LP-WUS listening cycles of unequal duration for the terminal in RRC connected state. This allows the terminal to dynamically adjust the LP-WUS listening cycle based on network control and other factors, ensuring flexibility in LP-WUS listening. This allows the terminal to enjoy the power-saving benefits of LP-WUS while maintaining high-quality data transmission.

[0141] In one embodiment, the LP-WUS configuration information further includes at least one of the following: 1) the duration of a first PDCCH listening timer; 2) the duration of a second PDCCH listening timer; 3) a first start offset value, wherein the first start offset value is the offset between the starting position of the first PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when the first listening period is used to listen to the LP-WUS; 4) a second start offset value, wherein the second start offset value is the offset between the starting position of the second PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when the second listening period is used to listen to the LP-WUS; 5) the duration of the first LP-WUS listening period. The duration of the timer, during which the terminal applies the first listening cycle during the operation of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; 6) The duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the second listening cycle during the operation of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; 7) The time domain position of LP-WUS in the first time domain unit; wherein, the first PDCCH listening timer is the duration of LP-WUS triggering PDCCH listening when using the first listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS; the second PDCCH listening timer is the duration of LP-WUS triggering PDCCH listening when using the second listening cycle to listen to LP-WUS.

[0142] In one embodiment, at least one of the following conditions is met: 1) the duration of the first PDCCH listening timer is equal to the duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; 2) the first start bias value is equal to the second start bias value; 3) the duration of the first LP-WUS listening period duration timer is equal to the duration of the second LP-WUS listening period duration timer; 4) the time domain position of LP-WUS in the first time domain unit during the first listening period is the same as the time domain position of LP-WUS in the first time domain unit during the second listening period.

[0143] In one embodiment, the temporal position of the LP-WUS in the first temporal unit includes: the temporal position of the detection timing of the starting LP-WUS in the first temporal unit, wherein the starting LP-WUS is the earliest LP-WUS relative to SFN=0; wherein the first listening period and the second listening period are periodically configured according to the granularity of the second temporal unit, and the granularity of the second temporal unit is greater than the granularity of the first temporal unit.

[0144] The LP-WUS configuration device provided in this application embodiment can achieve Figures 2 to 5The various processes implemented in the method embodiments achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0145] like Figure 8 As shown, this application embodiment also provides a communication device 800, including a processor 801 and a memory 802. The memory 802 stores programs or instructions that can run on the processor 801. For example, when the communication device 800 is a terminal, the program or instructions executed by the processor 801 implement the various steps of the above-described LP-WUS configuration method embodiment and achieve the same technical effect. When the communication device 800 is a network-side device, the program or instructions executed by the processor 801 implement the various steps of the above-described LP-WUS configuration method embodiment and achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, further details are omitted here.

[0146] This application embodiment also provides a terminal, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is coupled to the processor, and the processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement, for example... Figure 2 The steps in the method embodiment shown are illustrated. This terminal embodiment corresponds to the above-described terminal-side method embodiment. All implementation processes and methods of the above-described method embodiments can be applied to this terminal embodiment and achieve the same technical effect. The terminal can be... Figure 6 The configuration device of LP-WUS is shown. Specifically, Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a terminal to implement an embodiment of this application.

[0147] The terminal 900 includes, but is not limited to, at least some of the following components: radio frequency unit 901, network module 902, audio output unit 903, input unit 904, sensor 905, display unit 906, user input unit 907, interface unit 908, memory 909, and processor x10.

[0148] Those skilled in the art will understand that the terminal 900 may also include a power supply (such as a battery) for supplying power to various components. The power supply may be logically connected to the processor x10 through a power management system, thereby enabling functions such as managing charging, discharging, and power consumption through the power management system. Figure 9 The terminal structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the terminal. The terminal may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements, which will not be elaborated here.

[0149] It should be understood that, in this embodiment, the input unit 904 may include a graphics processor 9041 and a microphone 9042. The graphics processor 9041 processes image data of still images or videos obtained by an image capture device (such as a camera) in video capture mode or image capture mode. The display unit 906 may include a display panel 9061, which may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, or the like. The user input unit 907 includes at least one of a touch panel 9071 and other input devices 9072. The touch panel 9071 is also called a touch screen. The touch panel 9071 may include a touch detection device and a touch controller. Other input devices 9072 may include, but are not limited to, physical keyboards, function keys (such as volume control buttons, power buttons, etc.), trackballs, mice, and joysticks, which will not be described in detail here.

[0150] In this embodiment, after receiving downlink data from the network-side device, the radio frequency unit 901 can transmit it to the processor x10 for processing; in addition, the radio frequency unit 901 can send uplink data to the network-side device. Typically, the radio frequency unit 901 includes, but is not limited to, antennas, amplifiers, transceivers, couplers, low-noise amplifiers, duplexers, etc.

[0151] The memory 909 can be used to store software programs or instructions, as well as various data. The memory 909 may primarily include a first storage area for storing programs or instructions and a second storage area for storing data. The first storage area may store the operating system, application programs or instructions required for at least one function (such as sound playback, image playback, etc.). Furthermore, the memory 909 may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory may be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDRSDRAM), enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), synchronous link dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and direct memory bus RAM (DRRAM). The memory 909 in the embodiments of this application includes, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0152] The processor x10 may include one or more processing units; optionally, the processor x10 integrates an application processor and a modem processor, wherein the application processor mainly handles operations involving the operating system, user interface, and applications, and the modem processor mainly handles wireless communication signals, such as a baseband processor. It is understood that the aforementioned modem processor may also not be integrated into the processor x10.

[0153] The radio frequency unit 901 is used to receive configuration information, which is used by the terminal to listen to LP-WUS in RRC connection state. The configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, which are the periods of LP-WUS detection timing, and the first listening period is longer than the second listening period.

[0154] In this embodiment, the network-side device configures two LP-WUS listening cycles of unequal duration for the terminal in RRC connected state. This allows the terminal to dynamically adjust the LP-WUS listening cycle based on network control and other factors, ensuring flexibility in LP-WUS listening. This allows the terminal to enjoy the power-saving benefits of LP-WUS while maintaining high-quality data transmission.

[0155] It is understood that the implementation process of each implementation method mentioned in this embodiment can refer to the relevant description of the configuration method embodiment of LP-WUS and achieve the same or corresponding technical effects. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0156] This application embodiment also provides a network-side device, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is coupled to the processor, and the processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement, for example... Figure 5 The steps of the method embodiment shown are illustrated. This network-side device embodiment corresponds to the above-described network-side device method embodiment. All implementation processes and methods of the above-described method embodiments can be applied to this network-side device embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect.

[0157] Specifically, embodiments of this application also provide a network-side device, which can be... Figure 7 The LP-WUS configuration device is shown. (As shown) Figure 10 As shown, the network-side device 1000 includes: an antenna 101, a radio frequency (RF) device 102, a baseband device 103, a processor 104, and a memory 105. The antenna 101 is connected to the RF device 102. In the uplink direction, the RF device 102 receives information through the antenna 101 and transmits the received information to the baseband device 103 for processing. In the downlink direction, the baseband device 103 processes the information to be transmitted and sends it to the RF device 102. The RF device 102 processes the received information and transmits it through the antenna 101.

[0158] The method executed by the network-side device in the above embodiments can be implemented in the baseband device 103, which includes a baseband processor.

[0159] The baseband device 103 may include, for example, at least one baseband board on which multiple chips are disposed, such as... Figure 10 As shown, one of the chips is, for example, a baseband processor, which is connected to the memory 105 via a bus interface to call the program in the memory 105 and execute the network device operation shown in the above method embodiment.

[0160] The network-side device may also include a network interface 106, such as a Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI).

[0161] Specifically, the network-side device 1000 in this application embodiment further includes: instructions or programs stored in memory 105 and executable on processor 104, wherein processor 104 calls the instructions or programs in memory 105 to execute. Figure 7 The methods executed by each module shown achieve the same technical effect, and to avoid repetition, they will not be described in detail here.

[0162] This application also provides a readable storage medium storing a program or instructions. When the program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the various processes of the above-described LP-WUS configuration method embodiments and achieve the same technical effects. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0163] The processor mentioned above is the processor in the terminal described in the above embodiments. The readable storage medium includes computer-readable storage media, such as computer read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk, or optical disk. In some examples, the readable storage medium may be a non-transient readable storage medium.

[0164] This application embodiment also provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface. The communication interface is coupled to the processor. The processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the various processes of the above-described LP-WUS configuration method embodiment and achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0165] It should be understood that the chip mentioned in the embodiments of this application may also be referred to as a system-on-a-chip, system chip, chip system, or system-on-a-chip, etc.

[0166] This application also provides a computer program / program product, which is stored in a storage medium and executed by at least one processor to implement the various processes of the above-described LP-WUS configuration method embodiments, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0167] This application embodiment also provides an LP-WUS configuration system, including: a terminal and a network-side device, wherein the terminal can be used to execute the steps of the LP-WUS configuration method described above, and the network-side device can be used to execute the steps of the LP-WUS configuration method described above.

[0168] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0169] From the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of computer software products plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, they can also be implemented by hardware. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM, RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc.) and includes several instructions to cause the terminal or network-side device to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of this application.

[0170] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other implementations under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these implementations are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A configuration method for LP-WUS, characterized in that, include: The terminal receives configuration information, which is used by the terminal to listen for the low-power wake-up signal LP-WUS in the Radio Resource Control (RRC) connected state. The configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, wherein the first listening period and the second listening period are the detection timing periods of LP-WUS, and the first listening period is longer than the second listening period.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The configuration information of LP-WUS also includes at least one of the following: Duration of the first physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) listening timer; Duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; The first initial bias value is the bias value between the starting position of the first PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when listening to LP-WUS using the first listening period. The second starting bias value is the bias value between the starting position of the second PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when listening to LP-WUS using the second listening period; The duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the first listening cycle; The duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the second listening cycle; The temporal position of LP-WUS in the first temporal unit; Wherein, the first PDCCH listening timer is the duration for which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening when the first listening period is used to listen to LP-WUS; The second PDCCH listening timer is the duration for which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening when the second listening period is used to listen to LP-WUS.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least one of the following must be satisfied: The duration of the first PDCCH listening timer is equal to the duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; The first initial bias value and the second initial bias value are equal; The duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer is equal to the duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; The time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit during the first listening period is the same as the time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit during the second listening period.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The temporal position of the LP-WUS in the first temporal unit includes: the temporal position of the detection timing of the starting LP-WUS in the first temporal unit, wherein the starting LP-WUS is the earliest LP-WUS that appears relative to the system frame number SFN=0; The first listening period and the second listening period are configured periodically according to the granularity of the second time domain unit, which is larger than the granularity of the first time domain unit.

5. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, After the terminal receives the configuration information, the method further includes the terminal performing a first operation, the first operation including at least one of the following: Stop the second LP-WUS listening cycle persistence timer, if it is running; Start the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; The first listening cycle is used to listen to LP-WUS; Stop the second PDCCH listener timer, if it is running.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The terminal performing the first operation includes performing the first operation if at least one of the following conditions is met: Received the first LP-WUS boot command; Received the second LP-WUS stop command; The second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer has expired; Received discontinuous reception DRX command Media Access Control Unit (MAC CE); Received long DRX command MAC CE; Received the first LP-WUS command MAC CE; Wherein, the first LP-WUS start command or the second LP-WUS stop command is used to control the terminal to execute at least one of starting to apply the first listening cycle and stopping the application of the second listening cycle; the first LP-WUS command MAC CE is used by the terminal to stop applying the currently applied listening cycle and start applying the currently unapplied listening cycle.

7. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, After the terminal receives the configuration information, the method further includes the terminal performing a second operation, the second operation including at least one of the following: Stop the first LP-WUS listening cycle persistence timer, if it is running; Start the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; The second listening cycle is used to monitor LP-WUS; Stop the first PDCCH listener timer, if it is running.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The terminal performs the second operation if at least one of the following conditions is met: Received the first LP-WUS stop command; Received the second LP-WUS startup command; The first LP-WUS listening period duration timer has expired; Received DRX command MAC CE; Received the first LP-WUS command MAC CE; Wherein, the first LP-WUS stop command or the second LP-WUS start command is used to control the terminal to execute at least one of starting to apply the second listening cycle and stopping the application of the first listening cycle; the first LP-WUS command MAC CE is used by the terminal to stop applying the currently applied listening cycle and start applying the currently unapplied listening cycle.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, After the terminal receives the configuration information, the method further includes the terminal determining whether to apply the first listening period or the second listening period to listen to LP-WUS based on at least one of the following: Terminal auxiliary information, which is related to the frequency or latency requirements of data transmission; The frequency point or frequency band where the terminal's special cell SpCell is located; The listening period for the initial application of the network configuration terminal; The protocol specifies the initial monitoring period for the terminal application.

10. The method according to claim 6 or 8, characterized in that, The method further includes: the terminal receiving a first control command, the first control command being used to instruct the terminal whether to control the listening period of LP-WUS detection timing based on DRX command MAC CE or long DRX command MACCE.

11. A configuration method for LP-WUS, characterized in that, include: The network-side device sends configuration information, which is used by the terminal to listen to LP-WUS in the RRC connection state; The configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, wherein the first listening period and the second listening period are the detection timing periods of LP-WUS, and the first listening period is longer than the second listening period.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The configuration information of LP-WUS also includes at least one of the following: Duration of the first PDCCH listening timer; Duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; The first initial bias value is the bias value between the starting position of the first PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when listening to LP-WUS using the first listening period. The second starting bias value is the bias value between the starting position of the second PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when listening to LP-WUS using the second listening period; The duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the first listening cycle; The duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the second listening cycle; The temporal position of LP-WUS in the first temporal unit; Wherein, the first PDCCH listening timer is the duration for which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening when the first listening period is used to listen to LP-WUS; The second PDCCH listening timer is the duration for which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening when the second listening period is used to listen to LP-WUS.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, At least one of the following must be satisfied: The duration of the first PDCCH listening timer is equal to the duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; The first initial bias value and the second initial bias value are equal; The duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer is equal to the duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; The time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit during the first listening period is the same as the time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit during the second listening period.

14. The method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that, The temporal position of the LP-WUS in the first temporal unit includes: the temporal position of the detection timing of the starting LP-WUS in the first temporal unit, wherein the starting LP-WUS is the earliest LP-WUS relative to SFN=0; The first listening period and the second listening period are configured periodically according to the granularity of the second time domain unit, which is larger than the granularity of the first time domain unit.

15. An LP-WUS configuration device, characterized in that, include: The receiving module is used to receive configuration information, which is used by the device to listen to LP-WUS in RRC connection state; The configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, wherein the first listening period and the second listening period are the detection timing periods of LP-WUS, and the first listening period is longer than the second listening period.

16. The apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that, The configuration information of LP-WUS also includes at least one of the following: Duration of the first PDCCH listening timer; Duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; The first initial bias value is the bias value between the starting position of the first PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when listening to LP-WUS using the first listening period. The second starting bias value is the bias value between the starting position of the second PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when listening to LP-WUS using the second listening period; The duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the device applies the first listening cycle; The duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the device applies the second listening cycle; The temporal position of LP-WUS in the first temporal unit; Wherein, the first PDCCH listening timer is the duration for which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening when the first listening period is used to listen to LP-WUS; The second PDCCH listening timer is the duration for which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening when the second listening period is used to listen to LP-WUS.

17. The apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that, At least one of the following must be satisfied: The duration of the first PDCCH listening timer is equal to the duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; The first initial bias value and the second initial bias value are equal; The duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer is equal to the duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; The time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit during the first listening period is the same as the time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit during the second listening period.

18. The apparatus according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that, The temporal position of the LP-WUS in the first temporal unit includes: the temporal position of the detection timing of the starting LP-WUS in the first temporal unit, wherein the starting LP-WUS is the earliest LP-WUS that appears relative to the system frame number SFN=0; The first listening period and the second listening period are configured periodically according to the granularity of the second time domain unit, which is larger than the granularity of the first time domain unit.

19. The apparatus according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that, It also includes a processing module for performing a first operation, the first operation including at least one of the following: Stop the second LP-WUS listening cycle persistence timer, if it is running; Start the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; The first listening cycle is used to listen to LP-WUS; Stop the second PDCCH listener timer, if it is running.

20. The apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that, The processing module is configured to perform a first operation if at least one of the following conditions is met: Received the first LP-WUS boot command; Received the second LP-WUS stop command; The second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer has expired; Received DRX command MAC CE; Received long DRX command MAC CE; Received the first LP-WUS command MAC CE; Wherein, the first LP-WUS start command or the second LP-WUS stop command is used to control the device to execute at least one of starting to apply the first monitoring cycle and stopping to apply the second monitoring cycle; The first LP-WUS command MAC CE is used by the device to stop applying the currently applied listening cycle and start applying the currently unapplied listening cycle.

21. The apparatus according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that, It also includes a processing module for performing a second operation, the second operation including at least one of the following: Stop the first LP-WUS listening cycle persistence timer, if it is running; Start the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; The second listening cycle is used to monitor LP-WUS; Stop the first PDCCH listener timer, if it is running.

22. The apparatus according to claim 21, characterized in that, The processing module is configured to perform a second operation if at least one of the following conditions is met: Received the first LP-WUS stop command; Received the second LP-WUS startup command; The first LP-WUS listening period duration timer has expired; Received DRX command MAC CE; Received the first LP-WUS command MAC CE; Wherein, the first LP-WUS stop command or the second LP-WUS start command is used to control the device to execute at least one of starting to apply the second monitoring cycle and stopping the application of the first monitoring cycle; The first LP-WUS command MAC CE is used by the device to stop applying the currently applied listening cycle and start applying the currently unapplied listening cycle.

23. The apparatus according to any one of claims 15 to 18, characterized in that, It also includes a processing module for determining whether to apply the first listening cycle or the second listening cycle to listen for LP-WUS based on at least one of the following: Auxiliary information, which is related to the frequency or latency requirements of data transmission; The frequency point or frequency band where the SpCell of the device is located; The initial listening period for network configuration applications; The protocol specifies the initial application's monitoring period.

24. The apparatus according to claim 20 or 22, characterized in that, The receiving module is further configured to receive a first control command, which is used to indicate whether the device controls the listening period of LP-WUS detection timing based on DRX command MAC CE or long DRX command MAC CE.

25. An LP-WUS configuration device, characterized in that, include: The sending module is used to send configuration information, which is used by the terminal to listen to LP-WUS in RRC connection state; The configuration information includes at least a first listening period and a second listening period, wherein the first listening period and the second listening period are the detection timing periods of LP-WUS, and the first listening period is longer than the second listening period.

26. The apparatus according to claim 25, characterized in that, The configuration information of LP-WUS also includes at least one of the following: Duration of the first PDCCH listening timer; Duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; The first initial bias value is the bias value between the starting position of the first PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when listening to LP-WUS using the first listening period. The second starting bias value is the bias value between the starting position of the second PDCCH listening timer and the LP-WUS that triggers PDCCH listening when listening to LP-WUS using the second listening period; The duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the first listening cycle; The duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer, during which the terminal applies the second listening cycle; The temporal position of LP-WUS in the first temporal unit; Wherein, the first PDCCH listening timer is the duration for which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening when the first listening period is used to listen to LP-WUS; The second PDCCH listening timer is the duration for which LP-WUS triggers PDCCH listening when the second listening period is used to listen to LP-WUS.

27. The apparatus according to claim 26, characterized in that, At least one of the following must be satisfied: The duration of the first PDCCH listening timer is equal to the duration of the second PDCCH listening timer; The first initial bias value and the second initial bias value are equal; The duration of the first LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer is equal to the duration of the second LP-WUS listening cycle duration timer; The time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit during the first listening period is the same as the time-domain position of LP-WUS in the first time-domain unit during the second listening period.

28. The apparatus according to claim 26 or 27, characterized in that, The temporal position of the LP-WUS in the first temporal unit includes: the temporal position of the detection timing of the starting LP-WUS in the first temporal unit, wherein the starting LP-WUS is the earliest LP-WUS relative to SFN=0; The first listening period and the second listening period are configured periodically according to the granularity of the second time domain unit, which is larger than the granularity of the first time domain unit.

29. A terminal, characterized in that, It includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions that can run on the processor, the program or instructions being executed by the processor to implement the steps of the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

30. A network-side device, characterized in that, It includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions that can run on the processor, the program or instructions being executed by the processor to implement the steps of the method as described in any one of claims 11 to 14.

31. A readable storage medium, characterized in that, The readable storage medium stores a program or instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-10, or implement the steps of the method as described in any one of claims 11-14.

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