Paging processing method, terminal, access network device and processor readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a paging processing method, a terminal, access network equipment and a processor readable storage medium. According to the embodiment of the invention, the first paging is monitored based on the monitoring frequency domain position in the first configuration information, and the terminal equipment can utilize the strong coverage capability of the first paging channel to ensure that the paging message can be successfully received in various complex environments; or, the terminal sends an inquiry request for whether the terminal misses paging based on the first configuration information, the terminal can timely confirm whether the paging message is missed, and the user can take corresponding measures according to the response of the network side equipment, so that the paging processing method provided by the embodiment of the invention not only improves the reliability of paging, but also improves the user experience. And the overall performance of the network and the user experience are enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of wireless communication technology, and in particular to a paging processing method, a terminal, an access network device, and a processor-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] During terminal use, signal attenuation and poor link quality can occur due to indoor environments or obstructions, preventing the terminal from properly listening to paging messages and thus causing it to miss paging. To address this, related technologies consider introducing paging enhancement mechanisms to enable the terminal to receive enhanced paging or to determine whether it has missed a paging message when it cannot receive a normal paging message due to poor link quality. However, effective solutions are urgently needed for how the terminal decides whether to listen for paging using the enhanced paging method, and how the network side decides to page the terminal using the enhanced paging method or determines whether to notify the terminal of a missed paging message. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a paging processing method, a terminal, an access network device, and a processor-readable storage medium.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a paging processing method applied to a terminal, the method comprising: Based on the initial configuration information, perform the following actions: Based on the monitoring frequency domain position of the first paging included in the first configuration information, the first paging is monitored; the coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging; or Based on the first configuration information, a query request is sent asking whether the terminal missed a paging request.

[0005] In some embodiments, the listening frequency domain location has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

[0007] In some embodiments, the method further includes: If it is determined that the conditions for potentially missing a paging session are met, perform one or a combination of the following: Listen to paging according to the first paging method; Stop listening to paging using the second paging method; Assess whether the conditions for resuming paging reception are met; Stop evaluating the conditions that may have caused the paging to be missed; Send the first instruction information.

[0008] In some embodiments, the method further includes: If it is determined that the conditions for resuming paging reception are met, a first action is performed, the first action including one or a combination of the following: Send a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored; Listen to paging according to the second paging method; Stop listening to paging using the first paging method; Listen to paging according to the second paging method and the first paging method; Assess whether the conditions for potentially missing a paging call are met; Send the second instruction information; Stop evaluating the conditions for resuming paging reception.

[0009] In some embodiments, prior to performing the first action, the method further includes: determining that one or a combination of the following is satisfied: The conditions for potentially missing a paging session must be met; The conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and a preset duration is met within a first duration of meeting the conditions for potentially missing paging, or, the conditions include at least a preset number of paging opportunities; Send a first indication message, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging.

[0010] In some embodiments, the method further includes one or a combination of the following: Report the terminal's ability to support the first paging function; The terminal reported the ability to query missed paging information; Receive instruction information from the access network device and / or core network device to monitor paging according to the first paging method.

[0011] In some embodiments, the method further includes: Receive one or a combination of the following information: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information sent by the access network device and / or core network device.

[0012] Secondly, this application also provides a paging processing method applied to an access network device, the method comprising: If the first condition for paging missed is met, perform at least one of the following: At the monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging, the terminal is paging according to the first paging method; Stop paging the terminal using the second paging method; Notify the terminal whether it missed a pager; The coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging.

[0013] In some embodiments, the listening frequency domain location of the first paging has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

[0014] In some embodiments, the method further includes: The first configuration information is sent to the terminal, and the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: The monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging request; Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

[0015] In some embodiments, determining that the first condition for paging missed is met includes one or a combination of the following: Received information indicating that the terminal supports the first paging capability; The terminal received information indicating its ability to query missed paging messages. Receives instruction information from the core network device to page the terminal according to the first paging method; Upon receiving a first indication message from the terminal, the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging call; The second indication information sent by the terminal was not received. The second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message. The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the first paging method; The terminal sends a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored.

[0016] The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, and before receiving the second indication message sent by the terminal, it receives a first indication message sent by the terminal, wherein the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging. The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message.

[0017] In some embodiments, the method further includes: If the first condition for paging miss is not met, the terminal is paged according to the second paging method; and / or Stop paging the terminal according to the first paging method.

[0018] In some embodiments, determining that the first condition for a paging miss is not met includes one or a combination of the following: Receive information indicating that the terminal does not support the first paging capability; The core network equipment sends an instruction message to page the terminal according to the second paging method; The core network equipment did not send an instruction to page the terminal according to the first paging method; The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message; The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the second paging method; The terminal last accessed the cell via paging using the second paging method, and the time the terminal left the connected state or accessed the cell did not exceed the second preset time. The time since the terminal last left the connected state from this cell is no greater than a third preset time.

[0019] In some embodiments, the method further includes: Send one or a combination of the following messages to the terminal: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information.

[0020] In some embodiments, the method further includes: The terminal receives the capability information for supporting the first paging function sent by the core network device, and / or the first configuration information, and / or the capability information for querying missed paging functions sent by the terminal.

[0021] In some embodiments, the first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined by the following methods: The first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined based on the detection results of resources and / or signals of the first indication information and / or the second indication information.

[0022] Thirdly, this application also provides a terminal, including a memory, a transceiver, and a processor; A memory for storing computer programs; a transceiver for sending and receiving data under the control of the processor; and a processor for reading the computer programs from the memory and performing the following operations: Based on the initial configuration information, perform the following actions: Based on the monitoring frequency domain position of the first paging included in the first configuration information, the first paging is monitored; the coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging; or Based on the first configuration information, a query request is sent asking whether the terminal missed a paging request.

[0023] In some embodiments, the listening frequency domain location has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

[0024] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

[0025] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: If it is determined that the conditions for potentially missing a paging session are met, perform one or a combination of the following: Listen to paging according to the first paging method; Stop listening to paging using the second paging method; Assess whether the conditions for resuming paging reception are met; Stop evaluating the conditions that may have caused the paging to be missed; Send the first instruction information.

[0026] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: If it is determined that the conditions for resuming paging reception are met, a first action is performed, the first action including one or a combination of the following: Send a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored; Listen to paging according to the second paging method; Stop listening to paging using the first paging method; Listen to paging according to the second paging method and the first paging method; Assess whether the conditions for potentially missing a paging call are met; Send the second instruction information; Stop evaluating the conditions for resuming paging reception.

[0027] In some embodiments, prior to performing the first action, the operation further includes: determining that one or a combination of the following is satisfied: The conditions for potentially missing a paging session must be met; The conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and a preset duration is met within a first duration of meeting the conditions for potentially missing paging, or, the conditions include at least a preset number of paging opportunities; Send a first indication message, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging.

[0028] In some embodiments, the operation further includes one or a combination of the following: Report the terminal's ability to support the first paging function; The terminal reported the ability to query missed paging information; Receive instruction information from the access network device and / or core network device to monitor paging according to the first paging method.

[0029] In some embodiments, the method further includes: Receive one or a combination of the following information: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information sent by the access network device and / or core network device.

[0030] Fourthly, this application also provides an access network device, including a memory, a transceiver, and a processor; A memory for storing computer programs; a transceiver for sending and receiving data under the control of the processor; and a processor for reading the computer programs from the memory and performing the following operations: If the first condition for paging missed is met, perform at least one of the following: At the monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging, the terminal is paging according to the first paging method; Stop paging the terminal using the second paging method; Notify the terminal whether it missed a pager; The coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging.

[0031] In some embodiments, the listening frequency domain location of the first paging has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

[0032] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: The first configuration information is sent to the terminal, and the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: The monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging request; Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

[0033] In some embodiments, determining that the first condition for paging missed is met includes one or a combination of the following: Received information indicating that the terminal supports the first paging capability; The terminal received information indicating its ability to query missed paging messages. Receives instruction information from the core network device to page the terminal according to the first paging method; Upon receiving a first indication message from the terminal, the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging call; The second indication information sent by the terminal was not received. The second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message. The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the first paging method; The terminal sends a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored.

[0034] The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, and before receiving the second indication message sent by the terminal, it receives a first indication message sent by the terminal, wherein the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging. The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message.

[0035] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: If the first condition for paging miss is not met, the terminal is paged according to the second paging method; and / or Stop paging the terminal according to the first paging method.

[0036] In some embodiments, determining that the first condition for a paging miss is not met includes one or a combination of the following: Receive information indicating that the terminal does not support the first paging capability; The core network equipment sends an instruction message to page the terminal according to the second paging method; The core network equipment did not send an instruction to page the terminal according to the first paging method; The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message; The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the second paging method; The terminal last accessed the cell via paging using the second paging method, and the time the terminal left the connected state or accessed the cell did not exceed the second preset time. The time since the terminal last left the connected state from this cell is no greater than a third preset time.

[0037] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: Send one or a combination of the following messages to the terminal: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information.

[0038] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: The terminal receives the capability information for supporting the first paging function sent by the core network device, and / or the first configuration information, and / or the capability information for querying missed paging functions sent by the terminal.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined by the following methods: The first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined based on the detection results of resources and / or signals of the first indication information and / or the second indication information.

[0040] Fifthly, this application also provides a terminal, including: The first processing module is used to perform the following actions based on the first configuration information: Based on the monitoring frequency domain position of the first paging included in the first configuration information, the first paging is monitored; the coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging; or Based on the first configuration information, a query request is sent asking whether the terminal missed a paging request.

[0041] Sixthly, this application also provides an access network device, comprising: The second processing module, if it determines that the first condition for paging missed is met, performs at least one of the following: At the monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging, the terminal is paging according to the first paging method; Stop paging the terminal using the second paging method; Notify the terminal whether it missed a pager; The coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging.

[0042] In a seventh aspect, this application also provides a non-transient readable storage medium storing a program for causing a processor to execute the paging processing method described in the first aspect above, or to execute the paging processing method described in the second aspect above.

[0043] Eighthly, this application also provides a processor-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a processor to execute the paging processing method described in the first aspect above, or to execute the paging processing method described in the second aspect above.

[0044] Ninthly, this application also provides a chip product, wherein the chip product stores a program for causing the chip product to perform the paging processing method described in the first aspect above, or to perform the paging processing method described in the second aspect above.

[0045] The paging processing method, terminal, access network device, and processor-readable storage medium provided in this application enable the terminal device to successfully receive paging messages in various complex environments by listening to the first paging based on the listening frequency domain position in the first configuration information, utilizing the strong coverage capability of the first paging channel; or, the terminal can send an inquiry request based on the first configuration information to confirm whether it has missed a paging message, allowing the user to take corresponding measures based on the response of the network-side device. The paging processing method provided in this application not only improves the reliability of paging but also enhances the overall network performance and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0046] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or related technologies of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0047] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic flowcharts of the paging processing method provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0048] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the paging processing method provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0049] Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the terminal provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0050] Figure 4 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the access network device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0051] Figure 5 This is a second schematic diagram of the terminal structure provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0052] Figure 6 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the access network device provided in the embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0053] In the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" describes the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following associated objects have an "or" relationship.

[0054] In the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar.

[0055] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., 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, and the number of objects is not limited; for example, the first object can be one or more.

[0056] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0057] In related technologies, user equipment (UE) always listens for paging in the cell according to the cell's configuration information, and the network side also paging the UE in the same way. The frequency domain location for listening for paging is within the cell's operating frequency band. Various embodiments of this application provide a solution in which the UE can decide whether to listen for paging in the conventional paging method (i.e., the second paging method) or in the enhanced paging method (i.e., the first paging method) based on channel quality and network configuration.

[0058] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the paging processing method provided in the embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 1 As shown, this method is applied to a terminal and includes the following steps: Step 100: Based on the first configuration information, perform the following actions.

[0059] In normal operation, the terminal device listens for paging messages within its registered cell according to the cell's configured paging method. However, when the channel quality of the normal paging channel deteriorates, causing the terminal to fail to receive paging messages sent by the network, paging failure may occur. To address this issue, this application proposes the following improvement: When the terminal determines that it cannot successfully listen for normal paging (i.e., the second paging), the terminal can perform one or a combination of the following operations based on the obtained first configuration information: The first paging method is used to listen for paging messages sent by the network side to ensure that paging information can be received. Alternatively, based on the first configuration information, the terminal actively queries the network side to confirm whether it has missed a paging message.

[0060] Optionally, the first configuration information includes conditions for the terminal to determine whether a paging attempt may be missed or whether a paging attempt has failed.

[0061] In this way, the terminal can successfully receive paging messages through the first paging method even if the second paging method fails, or promptly learn about missed paging information, thereby improving the reliability and efficiency of network communication and enhancing the user experience.

[0062] Step 100a: Based on the monitoring frequency domain position of the first paging included in the first configuration information, monitor the first paging; the coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging; In wireless communication systems, to ensure that terminals can effectively receive paging messages sent by the network side, embodiments of this application provide two paging methods: conventional paging (first paging) and enhanced paging (second paging). First paging is based on a first paging channel, and second paging is based on a second paging channel. The first and second paging channels are two different paging channels with different coverage capabilities. Specifically, the coverage capability of the first paging channel is greater than that of the second paging channel. For example, the first paging channel has a 20dB coverage gain compared to the second paging channel. This means that the first paging channel can effectively transmit paging messages over a wider area, and even in situations with poor signal quality or distance from the base station, the terminal device can successfully receive the first paging message.

[0063] The coverage capability of the first paging channel being greater than that of the second paging channel can be achieved in several ways. For example, assuming the first paging channel uses a low-frequency band (e.g., 700MHz), the signal propagation characteristics of this band allow it to cover a wider area. For instance, in an urban environment, the first paging channel can cover the entire city and its surrounding suburbs, and even more distant rural areas. The second paging channel uses a high-frequency band (e.g., 2.6GHz), whose signal propagation characteristics result in a relatively smaller coverage area, typically only covering the city center or specific hotspot areas. Optionally, the second paging channel is located within the operating frequency band of the camped cell, while the operating frequency band of the first paging channel is located outside the operating frequency band of the camped cell. The optional paging channel refers to a channel containing scheduling information such as the PDCCH that the UE listens to, and / or a channel containing the paging message such as the PDSCH.

[0064] The first paging channel can also be designed to outperform the second paging channel in areas other than coverage, such as signal strength, interference resistance, and transmission distance. This difference makes the first paging channel suitable for wide-area coverage and high-reliability scenarios.

[0065] In this embodiment, the terminal can listen to the first paging based on the listening frequency domain location of the first paging included in the first configuration information. The first configuration information may be a set of parameters pre-configured by network-side devices (including access network devices and / or core network devices) and provided to the terminal, guiding the terminal on how to listen to the first paging. The listening frequency domain location of the first paging is one of the key pieces of information, specifying the exact location in the frequency domain where the terminal should listen to the first paging. These locations are typically given in the form of frequency ranges or frequency bands to ensure that the terminal device can receive the paging message on the correct frequency.

[0066] The listening frequency domain location refers to the specific location in the frequency domain where the terminal listens for paging messages. These locations are typically configured by network-side devices and sent to the terminal device via system messages or dedicated signaling. In some embodiments, the listening frequency domain location may have at least one of the following characteristics: 1. Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth: Serving cell operating bandwidth: The serving cell's operating bandwidth refers to the primary frequency range allocated to data transmission within the cell. Alternatively, it refers to the frequency range that the serving cell can allocate for data transmission during initial access, and / or the frequency range that can be allocated for data transmission in the non-connectivity state, such as for carrying system information, paging messages, and / or initial access resources. For example, if the serving cell's operating bandwidth is 20MHz in the 2.6GHz band, network-side equipment can configure an additional low-frequency band (such as the 700MHz band) outside the 20MHz bandwidth for listening to paging messages. This low-frequency band has a wider coverage, ensuring that terminal devices can receive paging messages even in areas with weak signals within the serving cell's operating bandwidth frequency range.

[0067] The listening frequency domain can be located outside the serving cell's operating bandwidth, meaning that the terminal device needs to listen for paging messages on an additional frequency band. This design can extend coverage or increase the probability of receiving paging messages.

[0068] 2. Specified frequency band range: Network-side devices can specify a specific frequency band for listening to paging messages. This frequency band can be a predefined band, such as FR1, or one or more specified bands, such as band 20, band 30, band 40, etc., or a specified frequency domain position, such as 200MHz to 220MHz. The specific configuration is not limited here, and it can also be dynamically configured, such as by the network configuration. The terminal needs to listen for paging messages within the specified frequency band. This frequency band can be a portion of the serving cell's operating bandwidth or a completely independent frequency band.

[0069] This embodiment of the application listens to the first paging based on the listening frequency domain location in the first configuration information. The terminal device can utilize the strong coverage capability of the first paging channel to successfully receive paging messages even when the link quality of the current serving cell is poor. This mechanism not only improves paging reliability but also enhances overall network performance and user experience.

[0070] Step 100b: Based on the first configuration information, send an inquiry request to determine whether the terminal missed a paging request.

[0071] In wireless communication systems, terminals may miss paging messages sent by network-side devices for various reasons. Knowing about missed paging information helps users better decide whether to trigger related services. To ensure that terminals can obtain paging information from network-side devices in a timely manner, network-side devices can be configured with relevant parameters and mechanisms to help terminals confirm whether they have missed paging messages. When a terminal cannot successfully listen for a paging message, it can send an inquiry request to the network-side device according to the inquiry mechanism in the first configuration information to confirm whether it has missed the paging message. The terminal can send the inquiry request to the network-side device through a specified message (such as a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message or a NAS (Non-Access-Stratum) layer message) or a specified signal (such as a specified uplink signal, a specified uplink reference signal, or a UE-specific sequence). Regarding the specified signal, one possibility is that the signal itself represents a terminal query to see if a paging was missed (e.g., the UE experiences a low-quality link for a preset duration and cannot successfully receive paging messages during this period; when the UE determines that the link quality has recovered, it sends the specified signal to inquire with the network whether a paging was missed; the network then triggers a relevant process to notify the UE if it determines that the UE missed a paging). Another possibility is that the network determines whether the UE missed a paging by measuring the signal quality of the specified signal (e.g., the UE periodically sends the specified signal; the network can determine the UE's channel quality by measuring the specified signal; when the network determines that the UE's channel quality is poor and finds that the UE has not responded to paging messages, it triggers a relevant process to notify the UE that a paging was missed when it determines that the UE has recovered the link quality by measuring the specified signal). Based on the response from the network device, the terminal device can trigger relevant services to improve the user experience. For example, if the user finds that the missed paging is a voice call, the user can call back the calling user, and the terminal will trigger the establishment of the corresponding voice service.

[0072] The terminal can send an inquiry request to either the access network device or the core network device.

[0073] This embodiment of the application sends an inquiry request based on first configuration information to determine whether the terminal missed a paging message. The terminal can promptly confirm whether it missed the paging message and take appropriate measures based on the response from the network-side device. This mechanism enhances the overall network performance and user experience.

[0074] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: The conditions for potentially missing a paging call are used to determine whether a paging call might be missed. Based on these conditions, the terminal can determine whether it needs to listen for paging calls according to the first paging method, and / or whether to stop listening for paging calls according to the second paging method, and / or whether to query whether a paging call has been missed. For example, the conditions for potentially missing a paging call may include at least one of the following: a decision threshold, an offset, and a duration (e.g., the number of paging occasions (POs), the number of cycles, etc.). The decision threshold can be a measurement threshold based on channel quality measurement signals, such as Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP). For example, if the RSRP of a specified reference signal (e.g., a Synchronization Signal Block (SSB)) received by the UE is lower than this decision threshold, the trigger condition is considered met. If an offset is also included, the offset is considered when calculating the received RSRP according to a preset calculation. Alternatively, it can be a distance threshold, such as a distance threshold from a reference location. If the distance between the UE's geographical location and the reference location is greater than this decision threshold, the trigger condition is considered met. If an offset is also included, the offset is considered when calculating the distance between the UE's geographical location and the reference location according to a preset calculation. Additionally, if the condition for potentially missed paging includes a duration, then if the duration for which the trigger condition is met reaches the duration, the condition for potentially miscalculated paging is considered met.

[0075] If the terminal determines that it may have missed a previous pager due to the above reasons, based on the conditions for possible missed pagers included in the first configuration information, it may send an inquiry request to the network-side device to confirm whether the terminal has missed a pager.

[0076] The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Based on these conditions, the terminal can determine whether to listen for paging using the second paging method, and / or whether to stop listening for paging using the first paging method, and / or whether to check if a paging was missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception, such as those for potentially missing paging, can be determined based on a measurement threshold of the channel quality measurement signal (when the channel quality (e.g., RSRP) of the specified reference signal (e.g., SSB) received by the UE is higher than a specified decision threshold), or based on the distance from the reference location (e.g., the distance between the UE's geographical location and the reference location is less than a specified decision threshold). The conditions for resuming paging reception may optionally include parameters such as offset and duration. The conditions for resuming paging reception and those for potentially missing paging can be configured independently, or they can share all or some configuration parameters, such as the decision threshold. This solution can configure only the conditions for resuming paging reception or the conditions for potentially missing paging, or both simultaneously.

[0077] If the terminal determines that the previous communication status was poor based on the conditions for resuming paging reception included in the first configuration information, and can resume paging reception after the link status is restored, it can further determine that the terminal may have missed paging due to poor network status. Therefore, it can send an inquiry request to the network-side device to confirm whether the terminal missed paging.

[0078] Configuration information for the first indication information, used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging call; optionally, the configuration information for the first indication information may include resource configuration information for the first indication information (e.g., frequency domain location, time domain location (e.g., period, offset, etc., which can be based on the base station timing system or absolute time)), transmission power, sequence, etc. Optionally, the resources of the first indication information are UE-specific resources, meaning the terminal can be determined through the first indication information. The first indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging call, or that the serving cell channel quality is poor, or that the UE is listening for paging calls according to the first paging method, etc. Optionally, the first indication information may be sent periodically, or it may be sent when triggering conditions are met, such as when the condition for possibly missing a paging call is met, and / or when the cell is selected or reselected to the cell and the condition for possibly missing a paging call is met, and / or when the condition for listening for possibly missing a paging call is met and the condition for resuming paging reception has previously been met, and / or when the condition for possibly missing a paging call is met and a second indication information has previously been triggered, etc., but not limited to these.

[0079] Configuration information for the second indication information, used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging. Optionally, the configuration information for the second indication information may include resource configuration information (e.g., frequency domain location, time domain location (e.g., period, offset, etc., which can be based on a base station timing system or absolute time), transmission power, sequence, etc.). Optionally, the resources of the second indication information are UE-specific resources, meaning the terminal can be determined through the second indication information. The second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging, or that the serving cell channel quality has been restored, or that the UE is listening for paging according to the second paging method, etc. Optionally, in this scheme, only one of the first indication information and the second indication information may exist, or both may exist simultaneously. Optionally, the resources of the first indication information may be the same as or different from the resources of the second indication information. Optionally, when the resources of the first indication information and the second indication information are the same, the network side distinguishes between the first indication information and the second indication information by measuring the signal quality; for example, if the received signal quality is higher than a certain threshold, it is the second indication information; otherwise, it is the first indication information. Optionally, the second indication information may be sent periodically or when a triggering condition is met, such as when the condition for resuming paging reception is met, and / or when the cell is selected or reselected to the cell and the condition for resuming paging reception is met, and / or when the condition for resuming paging reception is met and the condition for possibly missing paging has been met before, and / or when the condition for resuming paging reception is met and the first indication information has been triggered before, etc., but not limited to these.

[0080] Listen for time-domain information (such as period, offset, or relationship with regular POs, such as the same PO location or the distance between it and regular POs).

[0081] Listen for the Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RNTI) of the first paging request.

[0082] In some embodiments, if the terminal determines that the conditions for potentially missing a paging call are met, it performs one or a combination of the following: Listen for paging according to the first paging mode; the first paging mode usually refers to a more reliable paging mechanism with stronger coverage. For example, the first paging mode may use a low frequency band or a wider frequency domain range to ensure that paging messages are received in a wider area.

[0083] Stop listening to paging using the second paging method; the second paging method refers to a conventional paging mechanism that may have weaker coverage or lower reliability in some situations. For example, the second paging method involves paging within the frequency band of the serving cell, which may use a higher frequency band or a narrower frequency range compared to the first paging method.

[0084] The terminal assesses whether the conditions for resuming paging reception are met to determine whether it can successfully receive a paging message, whether it can listen to a paging message in the second paging mode, or whether it can stop listening to a paging message in the first paging mode.

[0085] Stop evaluating the conditions that may cause a paging to be missed; the terminal stops evaluating whether the conditions that may cause a paging to be missed are met.

[0086] The terminal sends the first indication information to the network-side device to inform the network-side device that the terminal may have missed a paging message. The first indication information is used to notify the network-side device that the terminal may have missed a paging message, or that the terminal is listening for a paging message according to the first paging method, or that the terminal cannot successfully receive a paging message according to the second paging method, etc. In one possible implementation, the first indication information is a specified signal or sequence carrying relevant information. The network side can determine that the information is the first indication information by receiving the specified signal or sequence, or it can determine that the information is the first indication information by measuring the signal quality. For example, when the UE sends the first indication information, the network side determines that the information is the first indication information by measuring the received power of the first indication information. For example, if the measurement result is lower than a preset threshold, or lower than the preset threshold for a consecutive preset time, or lower than the preset threshold for a consecutive preset number of times, or lower than the preset threshold for a specified preset time, the information is determined to be the first indication information. Optionally, before this, the UE has reported configuration information related to the first indication information through UE capabilities, such as transmission frequency domain position, time position (e.g., period, offset, etc.), sequence configuration information, transmission power, and other related configurations, or the network (base station or core network) has configured configuration information related to the first indication information or part of the configuration information related to the first indication information for the UE. Optionally, the UE reports a first signal quality threshold or a first measurement count threshold (used by the network to determine whether the conditions for listening to the second paging or the first paging are met), and / or, the network configures a first signal quality threshold or a first measurement count threshold for the UE (e.g., configured in conditions that may cause paging to be missed), and the network determines whether the UE meets the conditions for listening to the first paging based on this. Optionally, in this method, the first indication information and the second indication information can use the same configuration information (optionally, the second signal quality threshold or the second measurement count threshold can be different from or the same as the first signal quality threshold or the first measurement count threshold), for example, using the same transmit power, and / or, the same time-frequency domain, and / or, the same sequence, etc.

[0087] In some embodiments, if the terminal determines that the conditions for resuming paging reception are met, it may perform a first action, which includes one or a combination of the following: Send a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored, that is, to inform the network-side device that the network link status has been restored well, or that it was previously lost, or to request the network to query whether paging was lost; wherein the first notification message is sent to the base station side (e.g., sent to the base station side via RRC message), or it can be sent to the core network side (e.g., via NAS message), but the message format is not limited.

[0088] Listen for paging using the second paging method. If the network condition is restored to normal, paging can be performed using the regular second paging method. Stop listening to paging using the first paging method. If the network condition is restored to normal, paging can be performed using the regular second paging method. Therefore, you can stop listening to paging using the first paging method. Listen to paging according to both the second paging method and the first paging method, that is, paging is performed simultaneously according to both paging methods; Assess whether the conditions for potentially missing a paging call are met; The second indication information is sent to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging. The second indication information is used to notify the network-side terminal that it can receive paging, or that the terminal is listening for paging according to the second paging method, or that the terminal no longer receives paging messages according to the first paging method, or that the terminal is checking whether it has missed a paging, etc. In one possible implementation, the second indication information is a specified signal or sequence carrying relevant information. The network side can determine that the information is the second indication information by receiving the specified signal or sequence, or it can determine that the information is the second indication information by measuring the signal quality. For example, when the UE sends the second indication information, the network side determines that the information is the second indication information by measuring the received power of the second indication information. For example, if the measurement result is higher than a preset threshold, or higher than a preset threshold for a consecutive preset time, or higher than a preset threshold for a consecutive preset number of times, or higher than a preset threshold for a specified preset time, the information is determined to be the second indication information. Optionally, before this, the UE has reported configuration information related to the second indication information through UE capabilities, such as transmission frequency domain position, time position (e.g., period, offset, etc.), sequence configuration information, transmission power, and other related configurations, or the network (base station or core network) has configured configuration information related to the second indication information or part of the configuration information related to the second indication information for the UE. Optionally, the UE reports a second signal quality threshold or a second measurement count threshold (used by the network to determine whether the conditions for listening to the second paging or the first paging are met), and / or, the network configures a second signal quality threshold or a second measurement count threshold for the UE (e.g., configured in the conditions for resuming paging reception), and the network determines whether the UE meets the conditions for listening to the second paging based on this. Optionally, in this method, the first indication information and the second indication information can use the same configuration information (optionally, the second signal quality threshold or the second measurement count threshold can be different from or the same as the first signal quality threshold or the first measurement count threshold), for example, using the same transmit power, and / or, the same time-frequency domain, and / or, the same sequence, etc.

[0089] Stop evaluating the conditions for resuming paging reception.

[0090] In some embodiments, before the terminal performs the first action, the method further includes: determining that one or a combination of the following is satisfied: The conditions for potentially missing a paging session must be met; The conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and a preset duration is met within the first duration of meeting the conditions for potentially missing paging, or, the conditions include at least a preset number of paging opportunities (the preset number can be 1, or other specified values, or the number configured by the network). Sending a first indication message, the first indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging call. In some embodiments, the paging processing method further includes one or a combination of the following: The terminal is reported to support the first paging capability, that is, to inform the network-side equipment that the terminal has the ability to listen to the first paging. The reporting terminal supports querying information about missed paging, that is, it informs the network-side equipment terminal that it has the ability to query whether a paging has been missed.

[0091] The terminal reports the above capabilities to the network-side equipment (which can be a base station or the core network, or some capabilities can be reported to the base station and some to the core network; there are no restrictions here. Capabilities can be per band per frequency band, per user equipment per UE, etc., which are also not restricted here).

[0092] Receive instruction information from the access network device and / or core network device to listen for paging according to the first paging method. (It can be provided by dedicated signaling or by system information broadcast, without limitation).

[0093] In some embodiments, the paging processing method further includes one or a combination of the following: Receive one or a combination of the following information: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging, that is, the access network device informs the terminal network side that it has the ability to paging according to the first paging method.

[0094] The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging, that is, it informs the terminal that the core network equipment has the ability to paging according to the first paging method.

[0095] The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging, that is, the network-side device informs the terminal that the network side supports the terminal in querying whether a paging has been missed.

[0096] The first configuration information is sent by the access network device and / or the core network device. The first configuration information may be sent to the terminal by the core network or the access network, or some configuration information may be provided by the core network and some by the access network.

[0097] The above information may be provided via system information broadcast, dedicated signaling, or a combination of both. The dedicated signaling format is not limited and can be provided by either the base station or the core network.

[0098] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the paging processing method provided in the embodiments of this application. This method is applied to access network devices, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the method includes the following steps: Step 200: If the first condition for a paging miss is met, perform at least one of the following: After determining that the first condition for a missed paging is met, the access network device indicates that the channel quality of the paged terminal is poor. It can either page the terminal using the first paging method or notify the terminal whether a paging missed has occurred. In wireless communication systems, to ensure that terminal devices can effectively receive paging messages, the access network device can configure multiple paging mechanisms and dynamically adjust the paging strategy according to different conditions. When the access network device determines that the first condition for a missed paging is met, it can perform at least one of the following operations to optimize the transmission and reception of paging messages or improve the user experience.

[0099] Step 200a: At the monitoring frequency domain position of the first paging, paging terminal according to the first paging method; First paging mode refers to a more reliable and wider-coverage paging mechanism. For example, first paging mode may use a low-frequency band or a wider frequency domain range to ensure that paging messages are received over a wider area.

[0100] Step 200b: Stop paging the terminal according to the second paging method; Second paging mode refers to a conventional paging mechanism that may have weaker coverage or lower reliability in certain situations. For example, second paging mode may use high-frequency bands or a narrower frequency range.

[0101] Step 200c: Notify the terminal whether a paging request was missed.

[0102] When an access network device determines that a terminal may have missed a paging message, it can notify the terminal of this situation so that the terminal can take appropriate measures. Optionally, the access network device can notify the terminal whether it has missed a paging message by receiving a query message from the terminal side; or it can determine that the terminal has lost coverage by receiving a specified signal, such as by receiving a second indication message, and actively initiate paging of the terminal when it is determined that the terminal has missed a paging message, and notify the terminal of the missed paging message after the terminal accesses the network (i.e., notify the terminal of the missed paging message to trigger the terminal to access the network); or it can notify the terminal of the missed paging message when the terminal accesses the network.

[0103] The coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than that of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging. The first paging channel and the second paging channel are two different paging channels with significant differences in coverage capability. The first paging channel generally has stronger coverage capability and can effectively transmit paging messages over a wider area.

[0104] This application provides a paging processing method that not only improves the success rate of paging message reception but also enhances the overall network performance and user experience. By reasonably configuring and dynamically adjusting paging strategies, the network side can better manage the transmission of paging messages, ensuring that terminal devices can respond to paging requests from the network side in a timely manner.

[0105] In some embodiments, the listening frequency domain location of the first paging has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

[0106] For details, please see [link / reference]. Figure 1 The specific implementation examples are not described here.

[0107] In some embodiments, the paging processing method further includes: The first configuration information is sent to the terminal, and the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: The listening frequency domain location of the first paging is, for example, located outside the working bandwidth of the serving cell, or within a specified frequency band range.

[0108] Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

[0109] For details, please refer to the above. Figure 1 The specific implementation examples are not described here.

[0110] In some embodiments, the access network device determines that a first condition for paging missed is met, including one or a combination of the following: Upon receiving the terminal's capability information that it supports the first paging method, the system confirms that the terminal supports the capability information of listening to paging according to the first paging method (this information can be notified by the terminal or by the core network). The terminal received information indicating its ability to query missed paging messages. The system receives an instruction from the core network device to page the terminal according to the first paging method; in one possible implementation, the network side determines whether to page the terminal according to the first paging method based on this instruction.

[0111] The access network device fails to page the terminal using the standard method after a preset number of attempts (the preset number of attempts can be configured in the core network, implemented by the access network device, or determined based on the terminal's capabilities). One possible implementation is that the network side uses this information to determine whether to page the terminal using the first paging method.

[0112] Upon receiving a first indication message from the terminal, the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging attempt. As described in the foregoing embodiments, the first indication message is determined based on measured signal quality or by acquiring information carried in the terminal's signal. One possible implementation is that the network side determines whether to paging the terminal according to the first paging method based on this information. Alternatively, it determines whether to notify the terminal whether it has missed a paging attempt.

[0113] If the second indication information sent by the terminal is not received, the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging. As described in the foregoing embodiments, the second indication information is determined based on measured signal quality or by acquiring information carried in the terminal's signal. In one possible implementation, the network side determines whether to page the terminal according to the first paging method based on this. Not receiving the second indication information from the terminal may mean that the second indication information has not been received within a predetermined time. If the network side does not receive the second indication information, the network side considers that the terminal cannot successfully receive paging.

[0114] The terminal last accessed the cell via paging using the first paging method; one possible implementation is that the network side determines whether to paging the terminal using the first paging method based on this.

[0115] Upon receiving the first notification information sent by the terminal, the first notification information is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored, that is, to inform the network-side device that the network link status has been restored well, or that it has lost coverage, or to request the network to query whether a paging was missed; in one possible scenario, the network side determines whether to notify the terminal whether a paging was missed based on the first notification information.

[0116] The system receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, and before receiving the second indication message sent by the terminal, it receives a first indication message sent by the terminal, the first indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging call; in one possible scenario, the network side determines whether to notify the terminal whether it has missed a paging call based on the second indication message.

[0117] Upon receiving a second indication message from the terminal, the terminal notifies the access network device that it can receive a paging request. In one possible scenario, the terminal determines that it may have missed a paging request (e.g., experiencing a prolonged period of poor link quality). When the channel quality improves, the terminal sends the second indication message to the network to query the network side regarding whether a paging request was missed.

[0118] In some embodiments, the method further includes: If the first condition for paging miss is not met, the terminal is paged according to the second paging method; and / or Stop paging the terminal according to the first paging method.

[0119] In some embodiments, determining that the first condition for a paging miss is not met includes one or a combination of the following: The information received regarding the terminal's lack of support for the first paging capability can be provided by the terminal itself or by the core network.

[0120] The core network equipment sends an instruction message to page the terminal according to the second paging method; The core network equipment did not send an instruction to page the terminal according to the first paging method; Upon receiving a second indication message from the terminal, the second indication message notifies the access network device that the terminal can receive paging. Based on the second indication message, the network side can determine that the terminal's link status has recovered, and the terminal listens for paging according to the second paging method, or the terminal stops listening for paging according to the first paging method, etc. As described in the foregoing embodiments, the second indication message is determined based on measured signal quality, or by acquiring information carried in the terminal's signal.

[0121] The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the second paging method; The terminal's most recent access to this cell was via paging using the second paging method, and the time the terminal spent leaving or re-entering the cell did not exceed a second preset time. Specifically, the terminal's most recent access to this cell was via paging using the second paging method, or the terminal's most recent access to this cell was via paging using the second paging method, and the time the terminal spent leaving or re-entering the cell did not exceed a preset time.

[0122] The time since the terminal last left the connected state from this cell is no greater than a third preset time.

[0123] In some embodiments, the method further includes: The access network device sends one or a combination of the following information to the terminal: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; Core network equipment supports indication information for the first paging, such as per Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) configuration.

[0124] The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information.

[0125] The above information may be provided via system information broadcasting, dedicated signaling, or a combination of both. The dedicated signaling is not limited to a specific format and may be provided by a base station or the core network. In some embodiments, the method further includes: The access network device receives information from the core network device regarding the terminal's ability to support a first paging function, and / or the first configuration information, and / or the terminal's ability to query missed paging functions.

[0126] In some embodiments, the access network device may determine the first indication information and / or the second indication information in the following ways: The first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined based on the detection results of the resources and / or signals of the first indication information and / or the second indication information. That is, the first indication information is determined based on the detection results of the resources and / or signals of the first indication information, and / or the second indication information can be determined based on the detection results of the resources and / or signals of the second indication information.

[0127] For example, the first indication information and / or the second indication information may be determined based on the resources of the first indication information and / or the second indication information, or the first indication information and / or the second indication information may be determined based on the information content included in the first indication information and / or the second indication information.

[0128] For example, the first indication information and the second indication information use different resources, such as any one or combination of frequency domain resources, time domain resources, sequence information, etc., or the first indication information or the second indication information uses the same resources but carries different content, such as the transmitted indication information carrying different bit values, which are used to indicate the first indication information or the second indication information respectively.

[0129] For example, the first indication information and / or the second indication information can be determined based on the measurement results of the first indication information and / or the second indication information. The measurement results can refer to a series of evaluations performed by the base station on the received indication information, such as signal strength and signal-to-noise ratio. One possible implementation is that the first and second indication information use the same resources, such as any one or a combination of frequency domain resources, time domain resources, sequence information, and transmission power. The network side determines whether it is the first or second indication information by measuring the received power. For example, if the received power is greater than a preset threshold, it is considered the second indication information; if it is less than the preset threshold, it is considered the first indication information.

[0130] In this scheme, only the first instruction information can be indicated, only the second instruction information can be supported, or both the first and second instruction information can be supported simultaneously.

[0131] In some embodiments, when an access network device determines that a terminal meets the conditions that may cause it to miss paging, it may perform at least one of the following: Paging terminal according to the first call method; Stop paging terminals using the second paging method.

[0132] In some embodiments, the core network device may send at least one of the following information to the base station: Did you follow the instructions from the first paging message? Does the terminal support first paging? The terminal supports the first paging capability; First configuration information. (It can include all first configuration information or only part of the first configuration information).

[0133] In some embodiments, before sending the above information to the base station, the core network device may also receive at least one of the following: The terminal supports the capability of first paging; Indication message indicating base station paging failure; Upon receiving the first notification from the terminal, notify the network side to restore the link status, or, if coverage was lost, or to check if a paging was missed; The terminal sent by the base station may miss the first indication information of the paging conditions.

[0134] In some embodiments, before sending the above information to the base station, the core network device may also perform the following operations: Configure the terminal to perform the first paging; Configure the first configuration information; Configure the base station with a preset number of attempts or a preset time to determine whether to trigger the first paging.

[0135] The following examples further illustrate the paging processing method provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0136] In the following embodiments, the enhanced paging method corresponds to the aforementioned first paging method, and the regular paging method corresponds to the second paging method.

[0137] Example 1: The terminal UE side determines whether to listen for paging according to the enhanced paging method.

[0138] Example 1-1: Process Related: Example 1-1-1: UE-side listening behavior, enhanced paging is to listen to paging messages in a separate time / frequency domain.

[0139] Optionally, in step 0: the UE reports information about its enhanced paging capability to the network side, where the network side can be the core network, the base station side, or both the core network and the base station. Optionally, the UE receives a configuration from the core network to listen for paging in an enhanced paging mode, and / or receives a configuration from the base station side to listen for paging in an enhanced paging mode.

[0140] Step 1: The UE supports enhanced paging, the UE is camped on cell1, and cell1 broadcasts at least one of the following: The base station supports enhanced paging, or cell1 supports enhanced paging.

[0141] The core network supports enhanced paging, where the indication information can be associated with each core network-related identifier configuration, such as per PLMN.

[0142] Enhanced paging configuration information (i.e., first configuration information).

[0143] Upon obtaining the above information, the UE confirms that cell1 supports enhanced paging, or confirms that the core network registered or selected by the UE supports enhanced paging, and obtains the paging configuration information for regular paging, such as NormalPagingConfig. NormalPagingConfig includes configuration information including, but not limited to, paging cycle, frequency domain location range for paging monitoring, and time domain configuration, such as the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) configuration and search space for paging monitoring, and / or its association with synchronization signals. Simultaneously, it obtains the paging configuration information for enhanced paging, such as EnhPagingConfig, based on which the UE can determine, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: the frequency domain location for enhanced paging monitoring, the time domain location for enhanced paging monitoring, and the synchronization signal associated with enhanced paging monitoring.

[0144] Optionally, the enhanced paging configuration information includes the triggering conditions for the UE to determine whether to listen for paging in the enhanced paging mode (i.e., the conditions for potentially missing paging in the aforementioned embodiments). Optionally, the UE determines whether to listen for enhanced paging or regular paging based on the enhanced paging configuration information.

[0145] Optionally, the UE obtains enhanced paging configuration information from the core network. This may involve obtaining complete enhanced paging configuration information, with the UE determining how to apply the enhanced paging configuration information based on specified principles; or the core network carrying partial enhanced paging configuration information, the base station carrying partial enhanced paging configuration information, and the UE determining how to apply the enhanced paging configuration information based on specified principles.

[0146] Step 2: The UE listens for paging messages in the normal paging manner. Alternatively, the UE begins to evaluate the triggering conditions for enhanced paging and determines that the UE does not meet the triggering conditions for listening to enhanced paging (i.e., the conditions that may cause missed paging in the aforementioned embodiments). In this case, the UE listens for paging messages in the normal paging manner, that is, according to the relevant configuration information in NormalPagingConfig.

[0147] Optionally, the UE triggers an indication message to notify the network that the UE does not meet the conditions for enhanced paging or to notify the network that the UE is listening to paging in the normal paging method (i.e., the second indication message in the aforementioned embodiment).

[0148] One possible implementation is that after the base station detects the indication information from the UE, it subsequently pages the UE in the usual paging manner.

[0149] Step 3: The UE evaluates whether the triggering conditions for enhanced paging are met. Steps 2 and 3 can be performed in parallel, or additional conditions may need to be met to trigger step 3; this is not restricted here.

[0150] Step 4: The UE determines that the triggering conditions for enhanced paging are met, and the UE listens for paging in the enhanced paging manner.

[0151] The optional UE can also perform at least one of the following: Stop listening to regular paging requests; Assess whether the triggering conditions for stopping enhanced paging (i.e., the conditions for resuming paging reception in the aforementioned embodiments) are met. Stop evaluating whether the triggering conditions for enhanced paging are met; The first indication message is triggered, notifying the network that the conditions for enhanced paging are met, and notifying the network that the terminal may have missed the paging.

[0152] One possible implementation is that after the base station detects the UE's first indication information, it subsequently pages the UE using an enhanced paging method.

[0153] Step 5: The UE determines that the triggering condition for stopping enhanced paging (i.e., the condition for resuming paging reception in the aforementioned embodiments) is met, or the UE determines that the triggering condition for enhanced paging is no longer met, and the UE performs at least one of the following: Listen for paging using the standard paging method.

[0154] The second indication message is triggered to notify the network that the conditions for normal paging are met, that is, to notify the network that the terminal can receive paging (optionally, this behavior may be triggered after the first indication message is triggered, or independently of whether the first indication message is triggered). Stop enhanced paging mode listening to paging (one possible implementation: the UE triggers a second indication message and stops enhanced paging mode listening to paging). Alternatively, the UE can perform one of the following: Listen to paging using both standard and enhanced paging methods.

[0155] Optionally, the UE performs at least one of the following: Assess whether the triggering conditions for enhanced paging are met; Stop evaluating whether the triggering conditions for stopping enhanced paging are met.

[0156] Optionally, the above applies to non-connected terminals. Optionally, the above network scenarios refer to non-terrestrial networks (NTN).

[0157] Example 1-1-2: UE-side monitoring behavior, querying whether the UE missed a paging.

[0158] Optionally, in step 0: as in embodiment 1-1-1, the UE reports information about its ability to query missed paging to the network side. Optionally, the UE receives enhanced paging configuration information configured by the core network, such as configuration information related to detecting whether a paging has been missed, and / or receives enhanced paging configuration information configured by the base station side, such as configuration information related to detecting whether a paging has been missed.

[0159] Step 1: The UE supports querying whether a paging call was missed. The UE is camped on cell1 and cell1 has broadcast at least one of the following: The base station supports querying the indication information of missed paging, or the cell supports querying the indication information of missed paging.

[0160] The core network supports querying the indication information of missed paging, which can be associated with the relevant identifier configuration of each core network, such as per PLMN.

[0161] Enhanced paging configuration information (i.e., first configuration information).

[0162] Upon obtaining the above information, the UE confirms that cell1 supports querying missed paging, or confirms that the core network registered or selected by the UE supports querying missed paging, and obtains paging configuration information for listening to paging on the base station side, such as NormalPagingConfig. NormalPagingConfig includes configuration information including, but not limited to, paging period, frequency domain location range for listening to paging, and time domain configuration, such as the PDCCH configuration for listening to paging and the search space, and / or the association with synchronization signals. Simultaneously, it obtains enhanced paging configuration information containing conditions for the UE to determine whether a paging might be missed and / or conditions for resuming paging reception, as detailed in embodiments 1-2. Optionally, the UE determines whether to trigger the relevant behavior of querying whether a paging has been missed based on the enhanced paging configuration information.

[0163] Optionally, the UE obtains enhanced paging configuration information from the core network. This may involve obtaining complete enhanced paging configuration information, with the UE determining how to apply the enhanced paging configuration information based on specified principles; or the core network carrying partial enhanced paging configuration information, the base station carrying partial enhanced paging configuration information, and the UE determining how to apply the enhanced paging configuration information based on specified principles.

[0164] Step 2: The UE listens for paging messages in the normal paging mode, or the UE begins to evaluate the conditions that may cause it to miss a paging message. If the UE determines that it does not meet the conditions for potentially missing a paging message, it listens for paging messages in the normal paging mode. That is, it listens for paging messages according to the relevant configuration information in NormalPagingConfig. Optionally, the UE sets the paging listening status to state 0, which represents normal paging mode, good link status, and paging listening.

[0165] Optionally, the UE triggers a second indication message to notify the network that the terminal can receive paging.

[0166] One possible implementation is that after detecting the UE's second indication information, the base station can determine that the UE will not miss the paging due to channel quality.

[0167] Optionally, if the UE triggers the process of entering the connected state, the UE does not need to trigger any actions related to querying whether a paging session was missed, such as requesting the network whether a paging session was missed. Optionally, if the UE triggers the process of entering the connected state and determines that the paging listening status is state 0, it does not need to trigger any actions related to querying whether a paging session was missed.

[0168] Step 3: Same as in Example 1-1-1, the UE assesses whether the conditions for potentially missing a paging session are met. Steps 2 and 3 can be performed in parallel, or additional conditions may need to be met to trigger step 3; this is not limited here.

[0169] Step 4: The UE determines if the conditions for potentially missing a paging request are met. Optionally, the UE sets the paging listening state to state 1, such as representing enhanced paging mode, poor link status, or stopping paging listening.

[0170] The optional UE can perform at least one of the following: Stop listening to regular paging or stop listening to paging messages (e.g., to save power by not listening to paging since receiving a paging message will not be successful). Assess whether the conditions for resuming paging reception are met.

[0171] Stop evaluating whether the conditions for potentially missing paging are met.

[0172] The first indication message is triggered to notify the network that the terminal may have missed the paging.

[0173] One possible implementation is that after detecting the first indication information from the UE, the base station can determine that the UE may have missed paging due to channel quality issues. Optionally, the network side can choose not to page the UE after receiving the first indication information but before receiving the second indication information. Optionally, the base station can page the UE after receiving the second indication information. Alternatively, upon receiving the second indication information, the base station can trigger paging of the UE. The purpose of paging is to inform the UE of the missed paging message, i.e., to trigger the UE to establish a connection. The purpose of establishing a connection is to inform the UE whether paging was missed.

[0174] Step 5: If the UE determines that the conditions for resuming paging reception are met, or if the UE determines that the conditions for possibly missing a paging session are no longer met, the UE triggers a query to determine whether a paging session was missed, including at least one of the following: The second indication information is triggered to notify the network that the conditions for listening to paging are met, or to notify the network side that the paging message can be successfully received (one possible implementation is that when the network detects the second indication information, it determines whether the UE has missed paging. If paging is missed, the paging process is triggered to notify the UE of the missed paging information. Otherwise, there is no need to trigger paging for this reason, and the paging method is the normal paging method).

[0175] Send a first notification message to request the network to query whether a paging was lost, or to notify the network to restore the link status and / or that coverage was lost. (One possible implementation is that the UE triggers a connection process or queries whether a paging was lost or notifies the network to restore the link status and / or that coverage was lost when establishing a connection next time (i.e., not based on querying whether a paging was lost). For example, this information can be carried in the connection establishment reason, or in the signaling of the core network, such as a NAS message, or in other base station messages, such as other AS messages. Specifically, the content of this information can be querying whether a paging was lost, notifying the network to restore the link status, notifying the network that the UE had lost coverage, etc. If the network finds that the UE missed a paging, it notifies the UE, which can be a core network notification or a base station notification.)

[0176] Reset the relevant state (e.g., the UE sets the paging state to state 0).

[0177] Optionally, the UE performs at least one of the following: Listen for paging in the normal paging method or enable paging listening (if paging listening was stopped in step 4, paging needs to be re-enabled here).

[0178] Assess whether the conditions for potentially missing a paging call are met.

[0179] Stop assessing whether the conditions for resuming paging reception are met.

[0180] Optionally, before performing a query to see if a paging session was missed, the UE can determine the paging status. If the current paging status is status 1, a query to see if a paging session was missed needs to be triggered.

[0181] Optionally, before triggering the query to determine whether a paging was missed, the UE determines whether there are at least a first preset number of regular paging or paging opportunities within the duration that meets the conditions for potentially missing a paging or within the time when the paging status is state 1 (the first preset number can be 1, other values, the number configured by the network, or whether the first preset duration is met (the first preset duration can also be a preset value such as n paging cycles, or a preset value configured by the network). If the conditions are met, the query to determine whether a paging was missed is triggered.

[0182] Optionally, the above applies to non-connected terminals. Optionally, the above network scenarios refer to non-terrestrial networks (NTN).

[0183] Example 1-2: Signaling related or configuration information related.

[0184] Example 1-2-1: UE capability information.

[0185] Enhanced paging capability information / missed paging capability information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: The UE supports enhanced paging. For example, the UE reports this indication information to notify the network side that the UE supports enhanced paging. Optionally, this information may include at least one of the following: the UE supports enhanced paging in the core network, or the UE supports enhanced paging on the base station side (a mechanism for listening to paging independently of regular paging, such as independent time-frequency location).

[0186] The UE supports the ability to query missed paging.

[0187] The UE first indication information configuration information includes at least one of the following: UE-specific signal configuration information, supported frequency domain range, sequence information, transmission power, transmission period and offset information (which can be based on the base station timing system or absolute time), first signal quality threshold or first measurement number threshold (used by the network side to determine whether it meets the requirements for listening to regular paging or enhanced paging or whether the terminal may miss the paging), etc.

[0188] The configuration information of the second indication information of the UE includes at least one of the following: UE-specific signal configuration information, supported frequency domain range, sequence information, etc., transmission power, transmission period and offset information (which can be based on the base station timing system or absolute time), second signal quality threshold or second measurement number threshold (used by the network side to determine whether it meets the requirements of listening to regular paging or enhanced paging or whether the terminal resumes paging or whether the terminal queries whether it missed paging), etc.

[0189] The capability information can be per UE configuration, per frequency band configuration, or a combination of both. All of this information can be sent to the same network node or contained in the capability information of different network nodes.

[0190] Example 1-2-2: First instruction information.

[0191] Function: To notify the network-side UE that it can listen to paging in an enhanced manner, or that the conditions for listening to enhanced paging are met, or to notify the network UE that it may miss a paging, etc.

[0192] Notification method: a) Notify the network side by carrying relevant information through the first instruction message. Possible implementation methods are as follows: The specified signal or sequence and / or the specified time-frequency domain location, such as a signal or sequence on a low-frequency signal such as FR1, or a UE-specific signal, wherein the signal or sequence itself is used only for the purpose of first indication information, or the signal or sequence carries indication information to notify the network, such as the UE meeting the conditions for enhanced paging, or notifying the network that the UE may have missed paging, etc.

[0193] b) Determining whether the conditions for the UE to monitor regular paging or whether a paging might be missed are met through network-side measurements. For example, when the UE sends a first indication message, the network side measures the received power of the first indication message to determine whether the conditions for the UE to monitor regular paging or whether a paging might be missed. Optionally, the UE may have previously reported configuration information related to the first indication message through its UE capabilities, such as transmission frequency domain, time, period-related configuration, sequence configuration information, transmission power, etc., or the network (base station or core network) may have configured configuration information related to the first indication message or some configuration information related to the first indication message for the UE. Optionally, the UE may have reported a first signal quality threshold or a first measurement count threshold (used by the network side to determine whether the conditions for monitoring regular paging or enhanced paging or whether a paging might be missed are met), and / or the network may have configured a first signal quality threshold or a first measurement count threshold for the UE (e.g., configuration information included in enhanced paging in Example 1), and the network may determine whether the UE meets the conditions for monitoring enhanced paging or whether a paging might be missed based on this. Optionally, in this method, the first indication information and the second indication information can use the same configuration information (optionally, the second signal quality threshold or the second measurement number threshold can be different from or the same as the first signal quality threshold or the first measurement number threshold), for example, using the same transmission power, and / or, the same time-frequency domain, and / or, the same sequence, etc.

[0194] The condition that triggers the sending of the first indication message can be at least one of the following: Send periodically.

[0195] Triggered under specified conditions, such as when the conditions for enhanced listening paging are met / when the conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and / or when the cell is selected or reselected to the cell and the conditions for enhanced listening paging / when the conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and / or when the conditions for enhanced listening paging / when the conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and the conditions for stopping enhanced listening paging / resuming paging reception were previously met, and / or when the conditions for enhanced listening paging / when the conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and a second indication message was previously triggered, etc., but not limited to these.

[0196] Example 1-2-3: Second instruction information.

[0197] Functions: To notify the network-side UE that it can listen for paging in the normal way, or meet the conditions for listening to normal paging, or to notify the network UE that it will not miss paging due to link quality, or to notify the network-side UE that it can receive paging, or to notify the network side to resume paging reception, or to query whether paging has been missed, etc.

[0198] Notification method: a) Notify the network side by carrying relevant information through the second instruction message. Possible implementation methods are as follows: The specified signal or sequence, such as a high-frequency signal in the FR2 band, or within the cell's operating bandwidth or sequence, or a UE-specific signal, wherein the signal or sequence itself is used only for the purpose of second indication information, or the signal or sequence carries indication information to notify the network, such as the UE meeting the conditions for listening to regular paging, or notifying the network that the UE will not miss a paging due to link quality, or notifying the network that the UE can receive a paging, or notifying the network to resume paging reception, or querying whether a paging has been missed, etc.

[0199] b) Determining whether the conditions for the UE to stop listening to enhanced paging or resume paging reception are met through network-side measurements. For example, when the UE sends a second indication message, the network side determines whether the conditions for the UE to stop listening to enhanced paging or resume paging reception are met by measuring the received power of the second indication message. Optionally, before this, the UE has reported configuration information related to the second indication message through its UE capabilities, such as transmission frequency domain, time, period-related configuration, sequence configuration information, transmission power, etc., or the network has configured configuration information related to the second indication message or part of the configuration information related to the second indication message for the UE. Optionally, the UE reports a second signal quality threshold or a second measurement count threshold (used by the network side to determine whether the conditions for listening to regular paging or enhanced paging or resuming paging reception or checking for missed paging are met), and / or, the network has configured a second signal quality threshold or a second measurement count threshold for the UE (e.g., configuration information included in enhanced paging in Example 1), and the network determines whether the UE meets the conditions for stopping listening to enhanced paging or resuming paging reception based on this. Optionally, in this method, the first indication information and the second indication information can use the same configuration information (optionally, the second signal quality threshold or the second measurement number threshold can be different from or the same as the first signal quality threshold or the first measurement number threshold), for example, using the same transmission power, and / or, the same time-frequency domain, and / or, the same sequence, etc.

[0200] The condition that triggers the sending of the second instruction message can be at least one of the following: Send periodically.

[0201] Triggered under specified conditions, such as when the conditions for stopping enhanced paging listening are met / resuming paging reception are met, and / or when the cell is selected or reselected to the cell and the conditions for stopping enhanced paging listening / resuming paging reception are met, and / or when the conditions for stopping enhanced paging listening / resuming paging reception are met, and the triggering conditions for enhanced paging listening / potentially missed paging are met before, and / or when the conditions for stopping enhanced paging listening / resuming paging reception are met, and the first indication message has been triggered before, etc., but not limited to these.

[0202] Example 1-2-4: Configuration information for enhanced paging (first configuration information).

[0203] Enhanced paging configuration information: 1) As in Example 1-1-1, its content includes at least one of the following: a) Paging configuration information: The listening frequency domain location of this enhanced paging differs from that of regular paging.

[0204] Listen for time-domain information (e.g., period, offset within the period (used to obtain the starting position), or the relationship with the regular paging timing, such as indicating the use of the same paging timing position, or indicating the offset between the regular paging timing and the regular paging timing (e.g., regular paging timing PO at T1, enhanced paging timing EPO at T1+Offset), and / or using the same period as regular paging, or using n times the regular paging period, etc.).

[0205] The relationship with synchronization signals, for example, can be used to determine the corresponding time-frequency resources through synchronization signals. The scrambling code information for listening to paging, such as EP-RNTI, is different from the P-RNTI applicable to regular paging methods (this information can also be specified by the protocol).

[0206] b) Listen for enhanced paging trigger conditions / conditions that may be missed during paging.

[0207] c) Stop listening to enhanced paging trigger conditions / resume receiving paging conditions.

[0208] d) Configuration information for the first indication information, such as resource configuration information for sending the first indication information, such as time-frequency resource configuration information, period, transmission power, sequence, etc.

[0209] e) Configuration information for the second indication information, such as resource configuration information for sending the second indication information, such as time-frequency resource configuration information, period, transmission power, sequence, etc.

[0210] 2) As in Example 1-1-2, its content includes at least one of the following: b) Trigger conditions for listening to enhanced paging / conditions for possible missed paging.

[0211] c) Trigger conditions for stopping listening to enhanced paging / conditions for resuming paging reception.

[0212] d) Configuration information of the first indication information, such as resource configuration information for sending the first indication information, such as time-frequency resource configuration information, period, transmission power, sequence, etc.

[0213] e) Configuration information of the second indication information, such as resource configuration information for sending the second indication information, such as time-frequency resource configuration information, period, transmission power, sequence, etc.

[0214] Embodiment 1-2-5: Trigger conditions for listening to enhanced paging, that is, the conditions for possible missed paging. The content of the following trigger conditions for listening to enhanced paging also covers the conditions for possible missed paging in Embodiment 1-1-2 and will not be elaborated here.

[0215] 1) The specific conditions may include at least one of the following: a) The first measurement threshold, such as Threshold-1. The UE calculates the signal quality of the currently camped cell received according to a preset principle. For example, if R-ser is lower than Threshold-1, i.e., R-ser < Threshold-1, then the trigger condition for listening to enhanced paging is met. A location-based method is also supported. For example, the first measurement threshold is DThreshold-1. If the distance D between the UE location and the reference location is greater than DThreshold-1, i.e., D > DThreshold-1, then the trigger condition for listening to enhanced paging is met.

[0216] b) Offset offset1. This offset is used to calculate R-ser or, in some cases, is superimposed on Threshold-1. For example, if consecutive normal paging message parsing fails, then Threshold-1 is superimposed with offset1 to determine whether the trigger condition is met. For example, if R-ser < Threshold-1 - offset1, it is considered that the trigger condition is met. In the location-based method, this offset is used to calculate D or, in some cases, is superimposed on DThreshold-1. For example, if D > DThreshold-1 + offset1, then the trigger condition for listening to enhanced paging is met.

[0217] c) Duration 1. For example, this duration can be the number of paging cycle numbers nT for listening to paging, or the number of paging opportunities n. At this time, the paging cycle can be the cycle applied when the UE needs to listen to paging in the conventional manner, or the default paging cycle of the base station or the paging cycle configured by the base station for the UE, or the paging cycle configured by the core network for the UE; the paging opportunity can be the position where the base station sends the PO, or the position of the PO listened to when the UE needs to listen to paging in the conventional manner. For example, the base station broadcasts PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4 within the paging cycle listened to by the UE. If the UE needs to listen to PO3, then if the duration is 2 paging times, it means that the UE needs to continuously meet the preset conditions at the PO3 moment within two cycles. The preset conditions are a) and / or b) or other conditions that do not need to be broadcast, such as the preset conditions stipulated by the protocol.

[0218] If c) is configured simultaneously with a) and / or b), then the UE needs to determine that if a) and / or b) are met within the time of c), it is considered that the trigger condition for listening to enhanced paging is met. Embodiment 1-2-6: The trigger condition for stopping listening to enhanced paging or the trigger condition for listening to conventional paging, that is, the condition for resuming receiving paging. Among them, the following content of the trigger condition for stopping listening to enhanced paging also covers the condition for resuming receiving paging in Embodiment 1-1-2 and will not be elaborated.

[0219] It can include at least one of the following: a) The second measurement threshold, such as Threshold-2. The UE calculates the signal quality of the current resident cell received according to the preset principle, for example, R-ser is higher than Threshold-2, R-ser>Threshold-2, then the trigger condition is met. Among them, the method based on the geographical location is also supported. For example, the first measurement threshold is DThreshold-2, and the distance D between the UE position and the reference position is less than DThreshold-2, D<DThreshold-2, then the trigger condition for stopping listening to enhanced paging is met.

[0220] b) The offset offset2. This offset is used to calculate R-ser, or superimposed on Threshold-2. For example, Threshold-2 is superimposed with offset to determine whether the trigger condition is met. For example, if R-ser>Threshold-2+offset, it is considered that the trigger condition is met. In the method based on the geographical location, this offset is used to calculate D, or superimposed on DThreshold-2 in a certain case. For example, D<DThreshold-1-offset2, then the trigger condition for stopping listening to enhanced paging is met.

[0221] c) Duration 2. This duration can be the number of paging cycles nT, or the number of paging opportunities n. The paging cycle can be the cycle used when the UE needs to listen for paging in the normal way, or the cycle used when listening for paging in the enhanced paging way. It can also be the base station's default paging cycle, the paging cycle configured by the base station for the UE, or the paging cycle configured by the core network for the UE. The paging opportunity can be the location where the base station sends the PO, or the PO location that the UE needs to listen for when listening for paging in the normal way, or the PO location that the UE needs to listen for when listening for paging in the enhanced way. For example, if the base station broadcasts PO1, PO2, PO3, and PO4 within the paging cycle listened to by the UE, and the UE needs to listen for PO3, then if the duration is 2 paging times, it means that the UE needs to meet the preset condition at PO3 within two consecutive cycles. The preset condition is a) and / or b) or other conditions that do not require broadcasting, such as the preset conditions specified in the protocol.

[0222] If c) is configured simultaneously with a) and / or b), the UE needs to determine whether a) and / or b) are met within time c) to determine if the trigger condition for stopping listening to enhanced paging is met.

[0223] Threshold-2 and offset2 can be the same as or different from Threshold-1 and offset1 in Example 1-2-5. Duration 1 and duration 2 can also be the same as or different. If Threshold-2 and offset2 are the same as Threshold-1 and offset1 in Example 1-2-5, then satisfying the triggering condition of Example 1-2-6 can also be considered as no longer satisfying the triggering condition of Example 1-2-5.

[0224] Example 2: The network side determines whether to listen to paging according to the enhanced paging method.

[0225] Example 2-1: The base station determines whether to paging in the enhanced mode (first paging mode).

[0226] Example 2-1-1: The base station determines whether to paging in the enhanced mode based on the paging failure situation.

[0227] Optionally, step 0: Obtain the enhanced paging capability information of UE1 (obtained through the UE or from the core network side), or configure the enhanced paging-related configuration information for the UE, as detailed in Implementation Example 1. Further details will not be provided.

[0228] Step 1: Core network 1 sends a paging message to base station 1, notifying base station 1 to page UE1.

[0229] Optionally, this paging message may carry UE1's UE identifier, as well as enhanced paging capability information such as UE1, and / or related configuration information. (If the UE capability information is directly reported to the base station, the base station does not need core network notification).

[0230] Alternatively, the base station may determine that it needs to send a paging message to page UE1, for example, when data arrives in the core network and is sent to the UE, or when the base station establishes a connection between the UE and the core network.

[0231] Step 2: Base station 1 sends a paging message to the UE at the designated paging location using the standard paging method. For example, it sends a paging message according to the configuration information of NormalPagingConfig.

[0232] Step 3: After the first preset number of paging attempts, e.g. n, or after the first preset time, e.g. T, if no response message is received from the UE, the base station will activate the enhanced paging mode to paging the UE, e.g., paging the UE according to the EnhPagingConfig.

[0233] Optionally, the first preset number of times and the first preset time are implemented by the base station, configured by the core network, or determined based on the UE's capabilities. If based on the core network configuration, it can be carried by the message in step 1, or it can be carried by other messages.

[0234] Optionally, in step 4: the base station pages UE1 again. The core network triggers paging, or the base station triggers paging. If the base station determines that UE1 has not established a connection since the last paging and has paged UE1 using the enhanced paging method, or UE1 has established a connection using the enhanced paging method, then the base station pages UE1 using the enhanced paging method. Optionally, the base station also pages UE1 using the normal paging method. Otherwise, the base station pages UE1 using the normal method.

[0235] Example 2-1-2: The base station determines whether to paging in the enhanced mode based on the UE indication.

[0236] Optionally, step 0: as in embodiment 2-1-1, obtain the enhanced paging capability information of UE1, or configure the enhanced paging related configuration information for UE.

[0237] Step 1: As in Example 2-1-1, core network 1 sends a paging message to base station 1, notifying base station 1 to page UE1. Alternatively, the base station determines that a paging message needs to be sent to page UE1.

[0238] Step 2: Base station 1, before determining paging UE1: If the first indication information from UE1 is recently received, or the second indication information from UE1 is not received, and UE1 is determined to meet the conditions for enhanced paging, then, for example, the UE is paged according to the EnhancePagingConfig, or... If the second indication information sent by UE1 is recently received, or the first indication information sent by UE1 is not received, and it is determined that UE1 meets the conditions for normal paging, then the UE will be paging according to NormalPagingConfig, for example.

[0239] In the case where the first indication information and the second indication information are determined based on base station measurement and evaluation, taking the first indication information as an example, the base station receives and measures the received signal based on the configuration information of the first indication information, such as transmission power, time and frequency location, etc. When the quality of the received signal is lower than a preset threshold, this condition is optionally met within a duration (e.g., n cycles of the first indication information, or a specified duration), or the first indication information is received n times consecutively, or the first indication information is received n times within a specified time window and this condition is met, then this information is considered to be the first indication information, and the UE meets the conditions for enhanced paging.

[0240] Optionally, the configuration information of the first indication information and the second indication information, as well as the evaluation conditions such as duration and threshold, may be wholly or partially comprised of: UE capability information carrying, core network notification, and base station configuration.

[0241] Example 2-2: The core network determines and notifies the base station whether to paging in the enhanced mode (first paging mode).

[0242] Example 2-2-1: The core network determines whether to paging in the enhanced manner based on the paging failure situation.

[0243] Optionally, step 0: Obtain the enhanced paging capability information of UE1 (obtained through the UE or from the base station), or configure the enhanced paging-related configuration information for the UE, as detailed in Implementation Example 1. Further details will not be provided.

[0244] Step 1: Core network 1 sends a paging message to base station 1, notifying base station 1 to page UE1.

[0245] Optionally, this paging message may carry not only the UE identifier of UE1, but also an indication that UE1 is being paged in the usual manner.

[0246] Step 2: Base station 1 sends a paging message to the UE at the designated paging location using the normal paging method. For example, it sends a paging message according to the configuration information of NormalPagingConfig. Base station 1 paging fails. Optionally, base station 1 notifies core network 1 that UE1 paging failed or that UE1 needs to trigger enhanced paging. Optionally, base station 1 determines paging failure based on the failure to page the UE within a specified time or after a specified number of paging attempts. The specified time or number of paging attempts is based on core network configuration or UE capabilities.

[0247] Step 3: If core network 1 fails to page UE1, it sends a paging message to base station 1 again, notifying base station 1 to page UE1. This paging message carries UE1's UE identifier as well as indication information for paging UE1 according to the enhanced method. Optionally, this message may also carry configuration information related to enhanced paging of UE1.

[0248] Step 4: The base station enables enhanced paging mode to paging the UE, for example, by paging the UE according to EnhPagingConfig.

[0249] Optionally, in step 5: the core network triggers paging UE1 again. If the core network determines that UE1 has not established a connection since the last paging and has paging UE in the enhanced paging mode, or UE1 has established a connection through base station 1 based on the enhanced paging mode, then the core network determines that base station 1 paging UE in the enhanced paging mode and notifies base station 1. Optionally, if the core network determines that UE1 has established a connection through base station 2, or has established a connection through base station 2 due to paging in the normal mode, then the core network determines that base station 2 paging UE1 in the normal paging mode and notifies base station 2.

[0250] Example 2-2-2: The core network determines whether to paging in the enhanced mode based on base station indications.

[0251] Optionally, step 0: as in embodiment 2-2-1, obtain the enhanced paging capability information of UE1 (obtained through the UE or from the base station), or configure the enhanced paging related configuration information for the UE.

[0252] Step 1: Core network 1 sends a paging message to base station 1, notifying base station 1 to page UE1.

[0253] Optionally, in addition to carrying the UE identifier of UE1, this paging message may also carry indication information for paging UE1 in a conventional or enhanced paging manner, and / or a preset number of times n or a preset time T.

[0254] Before the core network determines paging UE1: If the system receives an indication from base station 1 that UE1 meets the enhanced paging conditions, or does not receive an indication from base station 1 that UE1 meets the normal paging conditions, it determines that UE1 meets the enhanced paging conditions and instructs the system to paging UE1 in the enhanced manner.

[0255] If the system receives an indication from base station 1 that UE1 meets the conditions for regular paging, or does not receive an indication from base station 1 that UE1 meets the conditions for enhanced paging, it determines that UE1 meets the conditions for regular paging and instructs that UE1 be paging in the regular manner.

[0256] Step 2: The base station monitors and receives the first indication information and / or the second indication information sent by UE1, and notifies the core network whether UE1 meets the enhanced paging conditions. Step 2 can occur at any time, not limited to before or after Step 1.

[0257] Step 3: Base station 1 pages UE1 according to the method specified by the core network.

[0258] The embodiments of this application provide that the UE and the network determine the paging method used for listening to paging / sending paging based on the UE's link quality, namely enhanced paging or regular paging, so that the UE can be notified of paging even when the link is poor.

[0259] Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the terminal provided in the embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the terminal includes a memory 320, a transceiver 310, and a processor 300; wherein the processor 300 and the memory 320 can also be physically arranged separately.

[0260] The memory 320 is used to store computer programs; the transceiver 310 is used to send and receive data under the control of the processor 300.

[0261] Among them, Figure 3 In this application, the bus architecture can include any number of interconnected buses and bridges, specifically linking various circuits of one or more processors represented by processor 300 and memory represented by memory 320 together. The bus architecture can also link various other circuits such as peripheral devices, voltage regulators, and power management circuits, which are well known in the art and therefore will not be further described herein. The bus interface provides an interface. The transceiver 310 can be multiple components, including a transmitter and a receiver, providing a unit for communicating with various other devices over a transmission medium, including wireless channels, wired channels, optical fibers, etc. For different user equipment, the user interface 330 can also be an interface capable of connecting external or internal devices, including but not limited to keypads, displays, speakers, microphones, joysticks, etc.

[0262] The processor 300 is responsible for managing the bus architecture and general processing, while the memory 320 can store the data used by the processor 300 when performing operations.

[0263] The processor 300 can be a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a complex programmable logic device (CPLD). The processor can also adopt a multi-core architecture.

[0264] The processor 300 invokes a computer program stored in the memory 320 to perform the following operations according to the obtained executable instructions, in order to implement any of the paging processing methods provided in the embodiments of this application, the operations including: Based on the initial configuration information, perform the following actions: Based on the monitoring frequency domain position of the first paging included in the first configuration information, the first paging is monitored; the coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging; or Based on the first configuration information, a query request is sent asking whether the terminal missed a paging request.

[0265] In some embodiments, the listening frequency domain location has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

[0266] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

[0267] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: If it is determined that the conditions for potentially missing a paging session are met, perform one or a combination of the following: Listen to paging according to the first paging method; Stop listening to paging using the second paging method; Assess whether the conditions for resuming paging reception are met; Stop evaluating the conditions that may have caused the paging to be missed; Send the first instruction information.

[0268] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: If it is determined that the conditions for resuming paging reception are met, a first action is performed, the first action including one or a combination of the following: Send a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored; Listen to paging according to the second paging method; Stop listening to paging using the first paging method; Listen to paging according to the second paging method and the first paging method; Assess whether the conditions for potentially missing a paging call are met; Send the second instruction information; Stop evaluating the conditions for resuming paging reception.

[0269] In some embodiments, prior to performing the first action, the operation further includes: determining that one or a combination of the following is satisfied: The conditions for potentially missing a paging session must be met; The conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and a preset duration is met within a first duration of meeting the conditions for potentially missing paging, or, the conditions include at least a preset number of paging opportunities; Send a first indication message, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging.

[0270] In some embodiments, the operation further includes one or a combination of the following: Report the terminal's ability to support the first paging function; The terminal reported the ability to query missed paging information; Receive instruction information from the access network device and / or core network device to monitor paging according to the first paging method.

[0271] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: Receive one or a combination of the following information: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information sent by the access network device and / or core network device.

[0272] Figure 4 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the access network device provided in the embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the access network device includes a memory 420, a transceiver 410, and a processor 400; wherein the processor 400 and the memory 420 can also be physically arranged separately.

[0273] The memory 420 is used to store computer programs; the transceiver 410 is used to send and receive data under the control of the processor 400.

[0274] Among them, Figure 4 In this application, the bus architecture may include any number of interconnected buses and bridges, specifically linking various circuits of one or more processors represented by processor 400 and memory represented by memory 420 together. The bus architecture may also link various other circuits such as peripheral devices, voltage regulators, and power management circuits, which are well known in the art and therefore will not be further described herein. The bus interface provides an interface. The transceiver 410 may be multiple elements, including a transmitter and a receiver, providing a unit for communicating with various other devices over a transmission medium, including wireless channels, wired channels, optical fibers, and other transmission media.

[0275] The processor 400 is responsible for managing the bus architecture and general processing, while the memory 420 can store the data used by the processor 400 when performing operations.

[0276] The processor 400 can be a CPU, ASIC, FPGA or CPLD, and the processor can also adopt a multi-core architecture.

[0277] The processor 400 invokes a computer program stored in the memory 420 to perform the following operations according to the obtained executable instructions, in order to implement any of the paging processing methods provided in the embodiments of this application, including: If the first condition for paging missed is met, perform at least one of the following: At the monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging, the terminal is paging according to the first paging method; Stop paging the terminal using the second paging method; Notify the terminal whether it missed a pager; The coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging.

[0278] In some embodiments, the listening frequency domain location of the first paging has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

[0279] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: The first configuration information is sent to the terminal, and the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: The monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging request; Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

[0280] In some embodiments, determining that the first condition for paging missed is met includes one or a combination of the following: Received information indicating that the terminal supports the first paging capability; The terminal received information indicating its ability to query missed paging messages. Receives instruction information from the core network device to page the terminal according to the first paging method; Upon receiving a first indication message from the terminal, the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging call; The second indication information sent by the terminal was not received. The second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message. The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the first paging method; Upon receiving a first notification message from the terminal, the first notification message is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored, or that coverage was previously lost.

[0281] The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, and before receiving the second indication message sent by the terminal, it receives a first indication message sent by the terminal, wherein the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging. The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message.

[0282] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: If the first condition for paging miss is not met, the terminal is paged according to the second paging method; and / or Stop paging the terminal according to the first paging method.

[0283] In some embodiments, determining that the first condition for a paging miss is not met includes one or a combination of the following: Receive information indicating that the terminal does not support the first paging capability; The core network equipment sends an instruction message to page the terminal according to the second paging method; The core network equipment did not send an instruction to page the terminal according to the first paging method; The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message; The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the second paging method; The terminal last accessed the cell via paging using the second paging method, and the time the terminal left the connected state or accessed the cell did not exceed the second preset time. The time since the terminal last left the connected state from this cell is no greater than a third preset time.

[0284] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: Send one or a combination of the following messages to the terminal: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information.

[0285] In some embodiments, the operation further includes: The terminal receives the capability information for supporting the first paging function sent by the core network device, and / or the first configuration information, and / or the capability information for querying missed paging functions sent by the terminal.

[0286] In some embodiments, the first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined by the following methods: The first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined based on the detection results of resources and / or signals of the first indication information and / or the second indication information.

[0287] It should be noted that the terminal and access network device provided in this application embodiment can implement all the method steps implemented in the corresponding method embodiments and can achieve the same technical effect. Therefore, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiments and the beneficial effects will not be described in detail here.

[0288] The apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application is described below. The apparatus described below can be referred to in correspondence with the method described above.

[0289] Figure 5 This is a second schematic diagram of the terminal structure provided in the embodiments of this application, as shown below. Figure 5 As shown, the terminal includes a first processing module 51, which performs the following actions based on the first configuration information: Based on the monitoring frequency domain position of the first paging included in the first configuration information, the first paging is monitored; the coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging; or Based on the first configuration information, a query request is sent asking whether the terminal missed a paging request.

[0290] In some embodiments, the listening frequency domain location has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

[0291] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

[0292] In some embodiments, the first processing module is further configured to: If it is determined that the conditions for potentially missing a paging session are met, perform one or a combination of the following: Listen to paging according to the first paging method; Stop listening to paging using the second paging method; Assess whether the conditions for resuming paging reception are met; Stop evaluating the conditions that may have caused the paging to be missed; Send the first instruction information.

[0293] In some embodiments, the first processing module is further configured to: If it is determined that the conditions for resuming paging reception are met, a first action is performed, the first action including one or a combination of the following: Send a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored; Listen to paging according to the second paging method; Stop listening to paging using the first paging method; Listen to paging according to the second paging method and the first paging method; Assess whether the conditions for potentially missing a paging call are met; Send the second instruction information; Stop evaluating the conditions for resuming paging reception.

[0294] In some embodiments, the first processing module is further configured to: Before performing the first action, the method further includes: determining that one or a combination of the following is satisfied: The conditions for potentially missing a paging session must be met; The conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and a preset duration is met within a first duration of meeting the conditions for potentially missing paging, or, the conditions include at least a preset number of paging opportunities; Send a first indication message, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging.

[0295] In some embodiments, the first processing module is further configured to: Report the terminal's ability to support the first paging function; The terminal reported the ability to query missed paging information; Receive instruction information from the access network device and / or core network device to monitor paging according to the first paging method.

[0296] In some embodiments, the first processing module is further configured to: Receive one or a combination of the following information: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information sent by the access network device and / or core network device.

[0297] Figure 6 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the access network device provided in the embodiments of this application, as shown below. Figure 6 As shown, the access network device includes a second processing module 61, used for: If the first condition for paging missed is met, perform at least one of the following: At the monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging, the terminal is paging according to the first paging method; Stop paging the terminal using the second paging method; Notify the terminal whether it missed a pager; The coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging.

[0298] In some embodiments, the listening frequency domain location of the first paging has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

[0299] In some embodiments, the second processing module is further configured to: The first configuration information is sent to the terminal, and the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: The monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging request; Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

[0300] In some embodiments, determining that the first condition for paging missed is met includes one or a combination of the following: Received information indicating that the terminal supports the first paging capability; The terminal received information indicating its ability to query missed paging messages. Receives instruction information from the core network device to page the terminal according to the first paging method; Upon receiving a first indication message from the terminal, the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging call; The second indication information sent by the terminal was not received. The second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message. The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the first paging method; The terminal sends a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored.

[0301] The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, and before receiving the second indication message sent by the terminal, it receives a first indication message sent by the terminal, wherein the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging. The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message.

[0302] In some embodiments, the second processing module is further configured to: If the first condition for paging miss is not met, the terminal is paged according to the second paging method; and / or Stop paging the terminal according to the first paging method.

[0303] In some embodiments, the second processing module is further configured to: The first condition for determining that a paging miss is not met includes one or a combination of the following: Receive information indicating that the terminal does not support the first paging capability; The core network equipment sends an instruction message to page the terminal according to the second paging method; The core network equipment did not send an instruction to page the terminal according to the first paging method; The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message; The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the second paging method; The terminal last accessed the cell via paging using the second paging method, and the time the terminal left the connected state or accessed the cell did not exceed the second preset time. The time since the terminal last left the connected state from this cell is no greater than a third preset time.

[0304] In some embodiments, the second processing module is further configured to: Send one or a combination of the following messages to the terminal: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information.

[0305] In some embodiments, the second processing module is further configured to: The terminal receives the capability information for supporting the first paging function sent by the core network device, and / or the first configuration information, and / or the capability information for querying missed paging functions sent by the terminal.

[0306] In some embodiments, the second processing module is further configured to determine the first indication information and / or the second indication information by: The first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined based on the detection results of resources and / or signals of the first indication information and / or the second indication information.

[0307] It should be noted that the apparatus provided in this application embodiment can implement all the method steps implemented in the corresponding method embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect. Therefore, the parts and beneficial effects that are the same as those in the method embodiment will not be described in detail here.

[0308] It should be noted that the division of units in the embodiments of this application is illustrative and only represents one logical functional division. In actual implementation, other division methods may be used. Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated units described above can be implemented in hardware or as software functional units.

[0309] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a processor-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0310] In some embodiments, a computer program product is also provided, which includes a computer program that can be stored on a non-transitory readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the computer enables the processor to execute the paging processing method provided in the above embodiments.

[0311] Specifically, the computer program product provided in this application embodiment can implement all the method steps implemented in the above method embodiments and can achieve the same technical effect. Here, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiments and the beneficial effects will not be described in detail.

[0312] In some embodiments, a non-transiently readable storage medium is also provided, which stores a computer program for causing a processor to execute the paging processing method provided in the various method embodiments where the execution subject is a terminal or an access network device.

[0313] The non-transiently readable storage medium provided in this application embodiment can implement all the method steps implemented by the method embodiments where the execution subject is a terminal, or the method embodiments where the execution subject is an access network device, and can achieve the same technical effect. Here, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiments and the beneficial effects will not be described in detail.

[0314] In some embodiments, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, the computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program for causing a processor to execute the paging processing method provided in the various method embodiments where the execution subject is a terminal or an access network device.

[0315] The computer-readable storage medium provided in this application embodiment can implement all the method steps implemented by the method embodiments with the execution subject being a terminal, or the method embodiments with the execution subject being an access network device, and can achieve the same technical effect. Here, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiments and the beneficial effects will not be described in detail.

[0316] The processor-readable storage medium can be any available medium or data storage device that the processor can access, including but not limited to magnetic memory (e.g., floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disk (MO)), optical memory (e.g., CD, DVD, BD, HVD), and semiconductor memory (e.g., ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, non-volatile memory (NAND FLASH), solid-state drive (SSD)).

[0317] The technical solutions provided in this application can be applied to a variety of systems. For example, applicable systems may include Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) systems, LTE Time Division Duplex (TDD) systems, Long Term Evolution Advanced (LTE-A) systems, Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) systems, 5G New Radio (NR) systems and their evolved communication systems, and 6G (sixth generation mobile communication technology) systems. These systems may include terminals and network equipment. The systems may also include a core network component, such as an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G core network (5GC), or a 6G core network.

[0318] The terminal involved in the embodiments of this application can be a device that provides voice and / or data connectivity to a user, a handheld device with wireless connectivity, or other processing devices connected to a wireless modem. The name of the terminal may differ in different systems; for example, in a 5G system, the terminal can be called a User Equipment (UE). The wireless terminal can communicate with one or more core networks (CNs) via a Radio Access Network (RAN). The wireless terminal can be a mobile terminal, such as a mobile phone (or "cellular" phone) and a computer with a mobile terminal, for example, a portable, pocket-sized, handheld, computer-embedded, or vehicle-mounted mobile device that exchanges voice and / or data with the RAN. Examples include Personal Communication Service (PCS) phones, cordless phones, Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) phones, Wireless Local Loop (WLL) stations, and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). The wireless terminal may also be referred to as a system, subscriber unit, subscriber station, mobile station, mobile station, remote station, access point, remote terminal, access terminal, user terminal, user agent, or user device, but this application does not limit the terminology.

[0319] The access network entity involved in this application embodiment can be a base station, which may include multiple cells providing services to terminals. Depending on the specific application, the base station may also be called an access point, or it may be a device in the access network that communicates with the wireless terminal through one or more sectors on the air interface, or other names. The access network entity can be used to exchange received air frames with Internet Protocol (IP) packets, acting as a router between the wireless terminal and the rest of the access network, where the rest of the access network may include an Internet Protocol (IP) communication network. The access network entity can also coordinate the attribute management of the air interface. For example, the access network entity involved in the embodiments of this application can be a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) or Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), or a base station (NodeB) in Wide-band Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), or an evolved Node B (eNB or e-NodeB) in a long term evolution (LTE) system, or a 5G base station (gNB) in a next generation system, or a Home evolved Node B (HeNB), relay node, femto, pico, etc., and is not limited in the embodiments of this application. In some network structures, the access network entity may include centralized unit (CU) nodes and distributed unit (DU) nodes, and the centralized unit and distributed unit may also be geographically separated.

[0320] Network devices and terminal devices can each use one or more antennas to perform multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) transmission. MIMO transmission can be single-user MIMO or multi-user MIMO. Depending on the configuration and number of antenna combinations, MIMO transmission can be 2D-MIMO, 3D-MIMO, FD-MIMO, or massive-MIMO, and can also be diversity transmission, precoding transmission, or beamforming transmission, etc.

[0321] In some embodiments, a chip product is also provided, wherein the chip product stores a computer program for causing the chip product to execute the paging processing method provided in the above-described method embodiments.

[0322] Specifically, the chip product provided in this application embodiment can implement all the method steps implemented in the above method embodiments and can achieve the same technical effect. Here, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiments and the beneficial effects will not be described in detail.

[0323] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of this application can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, this application can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, this application can take the form of a computer program product implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage and optical storage) containing computer-usable program code.

[0324] This application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-executable instructions. These computer-executable instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart... Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0325] These processor-executable instructions may also be stored in a processor-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the processor-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0326] These processors can execute instructions that can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device, causing a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable device for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0327] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A paging processing method, applied to a terminal, characterized in that, The method includes: Based on the initial configuration information, perform the following actions: Based on the monitoring frequency domain position of the first paging included in the first configuration information, the first paging is monitored; the coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging; or Based on the first configuration information, a query request is sent asking whether the terminal missed a paging request.

2. The paging processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The monitoring frequency domain location has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

3. The paging processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

4. The paging processing method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: If it is determined that the conditions for potentially missing a paging session are met, perform one or a combination of the following: Listen to paging according to the first paging method; Stop listening to paging using the second paging method; Assess whether the conditions for resuming paging reception are met; Stop evaluating the conditions that may have caused the paging to be missed; Send the first instruction information.

5. The paging processing method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: If it is determined that the conditions for resuming paging reception are met, a first action is performed, the first action including one or a combination of the following: Send a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored; Listen to paging according to the second paging method; Stop listening to paging using the first paging method; Listen to paging according to the second paging method and the first paging method; Assess whether the conditions for potentially missing a paging call are met; Send the second instruction information; Stop evaluating the conditions for resuming paging reception.

6. The paging processing method according to claim 5, characterized in that, Before performing the first action, the method further includes: determining that one or a combination of the following is satisfied: The conditions for potentially missing a paging session must be met; The conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and a preset duration is met within a first duration of meeting the conditions for potentially missing paging, or, the conditions include at least a preset number of paging opportunities; Send a first indication message, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging.

7. The paging processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes one or a combination of the following: Report the terminal's ability to support the first paging function; The terminal reported the ability to query missed paging information; Receive instruction information from the access network device and / or core network device to monitor paging according to the first paging method.

8. The paging processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive one or a combination of the following information: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information sent by the access network device and / or core network device.

9. A paging processing method, applied to access network equipment, characterized in that, The method includes: If the first condition for paging missed is met, perform at least one of the following: At the monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging, the terminal is paging according to the first paging method; Stop paging the terminal using the second paging method; Notify the terminal whether it missed a pager; The coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging.

10. The paging processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

11. The paging processing method according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The method further includes: The first configuration information is sent to the terminal, and the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: The monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging request; Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

12. The paging processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The determination that the first condition for paging missed is met includes one or a combination of the following: Received information indicating that the terminal supports the first paging capability; The terminal received information indicating its ability to query missed paging messages. Receives instruction information from the core network device to page the terminal according to the first paging method; Upon receiving a first indication message from the terminal, the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging call; The second indication information sent by the terminal was not received. The second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message. The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the first paging method; The terminal sends a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored. The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, and before receiving the second indication message sent by the terminal, it receives a first indication message sent by the terminal, wherein the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging. The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message.

13. The paging processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the first condition for paging miss is not met, the terminal is paged according to the second paging method; and / or Stop paging the terminal according to the first paging method.

14. The paging processing method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first condition for determining that a paging miss is not met includes one or a combination of the following: Receive information indicating that the terminal does not support the first paging capability; The core network equipment sends an instruction message to page the terminal according to the second paging method; The core network equipment did not send an instruction to page the terminal according to the first paging method; The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message; The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the second paging method; The terminal last accessed the cell via paging using the second paging method, and the time the terminal left the connected state or accessed the cell did not exceed the second preset time. The time since the terminal last left the connected state from this cell is no greater than a third preset time.

15. The paging processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send one or a combination of the following messages to the terminal: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information.

16. The paging processing method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The method further includes: The terminal receives the capability information for supporting the first paging function sent by the core network device, and / or the first configuration information, and / or the capability information for querying missed paging functions sent by the terminal.

17. The paging processing method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined in the following ways: The first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined based on the detection results of resources and / or signals of the first indication information and / or the second indication information.

18. A terminal, characterized in that, Includes memory, transceiver, and processor; A memory for storing computer programs; a transceiver for sending and receiving data under the control of the processor; and a processor for reading the computer programs from the memory and performing the following operations: Based on the initial configuration information, perform the following actions: Based on the monitoring frequency domain position of the first paging included in the first configuration information, the first paging is monitored; the coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging; or Based on the first configuration information, a query request is sent asking whether the terminal missed a paging request.

19. The terminal according to claim 18, characterized in that, The monitoring frequency domain location has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

20. The terminal according to claim 18, characterized in that, The first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

21. The terminal according to claim 20, characterized in that, The operation also includes: If it is determined that the conditions for potentially missing a paging session are met, perform one or a combination of the following: Listen to paging according to the first paging method; Stop listening to paging using the second paging method; Assess whether the conditions for resuming paging reception are met; Stop evaluating the conditions that may have caused the paging to be missed; Send the first instruction information.

22. The terminal according to claim 20, characterized in that, The operation also includes: If it is determined that the conditions for resuming paging reception are met, a first action is performed, the first action including one or a combination of the following: Send a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored; Listen to paging according to the second paging method; Stop listening to paging using the first paging method; Listen to paging according to the second paging method and the first paging method; Assess whether the conditions for potentially missing a paging call are met; Send the second instruction information; Stop evaluating the conditions for resuming paging reception.

23. The terminal according to claim 22, characterized in that, Before performing the first action, the operation further includes: determining that one or a combination of the following conditions are met: The conditions for potentially missing a paging session must be met; The conditions for potentially missing paging are met, and a preset duration is met within a first duration of meeting the conditions for potentially missing paging, or, the conditions include at least a preset number of paging opportunities; Send a first indication message, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging.

24. The terminal according to claim 18, characterized in that, The operation also includes one or a combination of the following: Report the terminal's ability to support the first paging function; The terminal reported the ability to query missed paging information; Receive instruction information from the access network device and / or core network device to monitor paging according to the first paging method.

25. The terminal according to claim 18, characterized in that, The operation also includes: Receive one or a combination of the following information: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information sent by the access network device and / or core network device.

26. An access network device, characterized in that, Includes memory, transceiver, and processor; A memory for storing computer programs; a transceiver for sending and receiving data under the control of the processor; and a processor for reading the computer programs from the memory and performing the following operations: If the first condition for paging missed is met, perform at least one of the following: At the monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging, the terminal is paging according to the first paging method; Stop paging the terminal using the second paging method; Notify the terminal whether it missed a pager; The coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging.

27. The access network device according to claim 26, characterized in that, The monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging has at least one of the following characteristics: Located outside the serving cell's working bandwidth; The specified frequency band range.

28. The access network equipment according to claim 26 or 27, characterized in that, The operation also includes: The first configuration information is sent to the terminal, and the first configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: The monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging request; Conditions under which a paging might be missed are used to determine whether a paging might be missed. The conditions for resuming paging reception are used to determine whether to resume paging reception. Configuration information for the first indication information, which is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging; The configuration information of the second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive paging.

29. The access network device according to claim 26, characterized in that, The determination that the first condition for paging missed is met includes one or a combination of the following: Received information indicating that the terminal supports the first paging capability; The terminal received information indicating its ability to query missed paging messages. Receives instruction information from the core network device to page the terminal according to the first paging method; Upon receiving a first indication message from the terminal, the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed a paging call; The second indication information sent by the terminal was not received. The second indication information is used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message. The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the first paging method; The terminal sends a first notification message, which is used to notify the access network device that the link has been restored. The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, and before receiving the second indication message sent by the terminal, it receives a first indication message sent by the terminal, wherein the first indication message is used to notify the access network device that the terminal may have missed the paging. The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message.

30. The access network device according to claim 26, characterized in that, The operation also includes: If the first condition for paging miss is not met, the terminal is paged according to the second paging method; and / or Stop paging the terminal according to the first paging method.

31. The access network device according to claim 30, characterized in that, The first condition for determining that a paging miss is not met includes one or a combination of the following: Receive information indicating that the terminal does not support the first paging capability; The core network equipment sends an instruction message to page the terminal according to the second paging method; The core network equipment did not send an instruction to page the terminal according to the first paging method; The device receives a second indication message sent by the terminal, the second indication message being used to notify the access network device that the terminal can receive a paging message; The terminal last accessed this cell via paging using the second paging method; The terminal last accessed the cell via paging using the second paging method, and the time the terminal left the connected state or accessed the cell did not exceed the second preset time. The time since the terminal last left the connected state from this cell is no greater than a third preset time.

32. The access network device according to claim 26, characterized in that, The operation also includes: Send one or a combination of the following messages to the terminal: The access network device or cell supports the indication information of the first paging; The core network equipment supports the indication information of the first paging; The access network device and / or core network device send an indication message that supports querying missed paging; The first configuration information.

33. The access network device according to claim 32, characterized in that, The operation also includes: The terminal receives the capability information for supporting the first paging function sent by the core network device, and / or the first configuration information, and / or the capability information for querying missed paging functions sent by the terminal.

34. The access network device according to claim 28, characterized in that, The first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined in the following ways: The first indication information and / or the second indication information are determined based on the detection results of resources and / or signals of the first indication information and / or the second indication information.

35. A terminal, characterized in that, include: The first processing module is used to perform the following actions based on the first configuration information: Based on the monitoring frequency domain position of the first paging included in the first configuration information, the first paging is monitored; the coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging; or Based on the first configuration information, a query request is sent asking whether the terminal missed a paging request.

36. An access network device, characterized in that, include: The second processing module, if it determines that the first condition for paging missed is met, performs at least one of the following: At the monitoring frequency domain location of the first paging, the terminal is paging according to the first paging method; Stop paging the terminal using the second paging method; Notify the terminal whether it missed a pager; The coverage capability of the first paging channel corresponding to the first paging is greater than the coverage capability of the second paging channel corresponding to the second paging.

37. A processor-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The processor-readable storage medium stores a program for causing the processor to execute the paging processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, or to execute the paging processing method according to any one of claims 9 to 17.

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