Communication method, first device, second device, communication system and storage medium

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a communication method, first equipment, second equipment, a communication system and a storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: executing a sensing operation for a sensing target based on a first type signal path and a second type signal path; wherein the first type signal path is a path of a first sensing signal passing through the sensing target; the second-type signal path is a path of a second sensing signal which is influenced by the sensing target and passes through an environmental object; the first sensing signal is a signal set for the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is a signal set for the direction of the environmental object. According to the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the invention, the sensing performance of ISAC communication can be improved.

Description

Communication method, first device, second device, communication system and storage medium Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a communication method, a first device, a second device, a communication system, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of communication technology, Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) aims to integrate sensing capabilities into the design of communication systems, enabling these systems to provide sensing as a service alongside communication. However, the sensing performance of ISAC communication currently does not meet the requirements.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] To improve the sensing performance of ISAC communication.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method being executed by a first device, the method comprising:

[0006] Based on the first type of signal path and the second type of signal path, perform sensing operations for the sensing target;

[0007] Wherein, the first type of signal path is the path of a first sensing signal via the sensing target; the second type of signal path is the path of a second sensing signal affected by the sensing target and via an environmental object; the first sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the environmental object.

[0008] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method being performed by a second device, the method comprising:

[0009] Send the first message to the first device;

[0010] Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object.

[0011] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method comprising:

[0012] The second device sends first information to the first device; the first device receives the first information sent by the second device; or,

[0013] The second device sends a second message to the first device; the first device receives the second message sent by the second device.

[0014] Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object; the second information is used to indicate the expected result obtained by performing sensing based on the sensing resources.

[0015] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a first device is provided, the first device comprising:

[0016] The processing module is configured as follows:

[0017] Based on the first type of signal path and the second type of signal path, perform sensing operations for the sensing target;

[0018] Wherein, the first type of signal path is the path of the first sensing signal via the sensing target;

[0019] The second type of signal path is the path of the second sensing signal that is affected by the sensing target and passes through the environmental object; the first sensing signal is a signal sent towards the sensing target or a signal received from the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is a signal sent towards the environmental object or a signal received from the environmental object.

[0020] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a second device is provided, the second device comprising:

[0021] The transceiver module is configured as follows:

[0022] Send the first message to the first device;

[0023] Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object.

[0024] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, wherein the communication system includes a first device and a second device; the first device is configured to implement the method of the first aspect, and the second device is configured to implement the method of the second aspect.

[0025] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a first device is provided, the first device comprising:

[0026] One or more processors;

[0027] The first device is used to perform the method described in the first aspect.

[0028] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a second device is provided, the second device comprising:

[0029] One or more processors;

[0030] The second device is used to perform the method described in the second aspect.

[0031] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, wherein the storage medium stores instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the methods provided in the first aspect and / or the second aspect.

[0032] The technical solutions provided in this disclosure can improve the sensing performance of ISAC communication.

[0033] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0035] Figure 1a is a schematic diagram of a communication system architecture according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0036] Figure 1b is a schematic diagram illustrating a wireless sensing mode according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0037] Figure 1c is a schematic diagram illustrating the influence of a perceived target on the environment according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0038] Figure 2a is a schematic diagram of a communication method flow according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0039] Figure 3a is a schematic diagram of a communication method flow according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0040] Figure 3b is a schematic diagram of a communication method flow according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0041] Figure 4a is a schematic diagram of a communication method flow according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0042] Figure 4b is a schematic diagram of a communication method flow according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0043] Figure 5a is a schematic diagram of a communication method flow according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0044] Figure 6a is a schematic diagram illustrating a communication path according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0045] Figure 6b is a schematic diagram illustrating a communication path according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0046] Figure 7a is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0047] Figure 7b is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0048] Figure 8a is a schematic diagram of the structure of a UE according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0049] Figure 8b is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0050] This disclosure provides a communication method, a first device, a second device, a communication system, and a storage medium.

[0051] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method being executed by a first device, the method comprising:

[0052] Based on the first type of signal path and the second type of signal path, perform sensing operations for the sensing target;

[0053] in,

[0054] The first type of signal path is the path of a first sensing signal via the sensing target; the second type of signal path is the path of a second sensing signal influenced by the sensing target and via an environmental object; the first sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the environmental object.

[0055] In the above embodiments, since the first device can perform sensing operations on the sensing target based on the first type of signal path and the second type of signal path, compared with the scenario where sensing operations on the sensing target are performed only based on the first type of signal path, it can obtain more comprehensive information about the target object, thereby performing sensing operations on the sensing target more accurately.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0057] Determine the first piece of information;

[0058] Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal.

[0059] In the above embodiments, after determining the sensing resources, sensing signals can be reliably sent and / or received based on the sensing resources.

[0060] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0061] Information on time resources;

[0062] Information on frequency resources;

[0063] Beam information;

[0064] Information on transmission power.

[0065] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0066] Receive the first information sent by the second device.

[0067] In the above embodiments, sensing signals can be reliably transmitted and / or received based on sensing resources indicated by the first information sent by the second device.

[0068] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing resource is a resource set up for one or at least two of the sensing targets.

[0069] In the above embodiments, the sensing resources can be set for one or at least two sensing targets, which can improve the utilization efficiency of the sensing resources.

[0070] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first device is a transmitter of a sensing signal; the sensing resource includes a first sensing resource and a second sensing resource, the first sensing resource is used to transmit the first sensing signal, the second sensing resource is used to transmit the second sensing signal, and the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource may be the same as or different from each other.

[0071] In the above embodiments, when the first device is the transmitter of the sensing signal, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource can be set to be the same or different, and the utilization of resources will be more flexible.

[0072] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a first relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are the same; or, when the relative position between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a second relative position, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are not the same, and the first relative positional relationship and the second relative positional relationship are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end.

[0073] In the above embodiments, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource can be set according to the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object and the transmitting end, so as to make efficient use of the sensing resources.

[0074] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the first sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the second sensing resource.

[0075] In the above embodiments, when the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are the same, the direction of the beam contained in the first sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the second sensing resource.

[0076] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first device is a receiving end of a sensing signal; the sensing resource includes a third sensing resource and a fourth sensing resource, the third sensing resource is used to receive the first sensing signal, the fourth sensing resource is used to receive the second sensing signal, and the third sensing resource and the fourth sensing resource may be the same as or different.

[0077] In the above embodiments, when the first device is the receiving end of the sensing signal, the third sensing resource and the fourth sensing resource can be set to be the same or different, and the utilization of resources will be more flexible.

[0078] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a third relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a fourth relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is not the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the third relative positional relationship and the fourth relative positional relationship are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end.

[0079] In the above embodiments, the third sensing resource and the fourth sensing resource can be set according to the relative positions between the sensing target, the environmental object and the receiving end, so that the sensing resources can be used efficiently.

[0080] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the fourth sensing resource.

[0081] In the above embodiments, when the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource, the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource.

[0082] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0083] Determine the second piece of information;

[0084] The second information is used to indicate the expected result of performing perception based on the perception resources.

[0085] In the above embodiments, the first device can determine the expected result of performing perception based on the perceived resources.

[0086] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, the second information is used to indicate at least one of the following in some embodiments:

[0087] Expected latency of perception;

[0088] The perceived expected Doppler frequency;

[0089] The expected perspective of perception;

[0090] Expected received power.

[0091] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second information associated with the first path group and the second path group is the same or different; the first path group includes at least one first type of signal path, and the second path group includes at least one second type of signal path.

[0092] In the above embodiments, the second information associated with the first path group and the second path group may be the same or different.

[0093] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first path group and / or the second path group are path groups set for one or at least two of the sensing targets.

[0094] In the above embodiments, the first path group and / or the second path group can be set for one or at least two of the sensing targets.

[0095] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second information associated with the first path group includes a first numerical range corresponding to the expected first parameter; the method further includes:

[0096] Based on the first numerical range and the magnitude of the first parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a report of the first detection result is executed; wherein the first parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle and / or received power; the first detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the first type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

[0097] In the above embodiments, the report of the first detection result can be adapted to the first numerical range and the magnitude of the first parameter measured in the predetermined direction.

[0098] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the reporting of the first detection result based on the first numerical range and the magnitude of the first parameter measured in the predetermined direction includes one of the following:

[0099] If the magnitude of the measured first parameter is determined to be outside the first numerical range, a report of the first detection result is executed; the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path was not measured in a predetermined direction.

[0100] If the magnitude of the measured first parameter is determined to be within the first numerical range, a report of the first detection result is executed; the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

[0101] In the above embodiment, when the measured value of the first parameter is outside the first numerical range, a report indicating that the first type of signal path was not measured in the predetermined direction is executed; when the measured value of the first parameter is within the first numerical range, a report indicating that the first type of signal path was measured in the predetermined direction is executed. Thus, it can be adapted to both the value of the first parameter and the first numerical range.

[0102] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second information associated with the second path group includes a second numerical range corresponding to the expected second parameter; the method further includes:

[0103] Based on the second numerical range and the magnitude of the second parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a report of the second detection result is executed; wherein the second parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle and / or received power; the second detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the second type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

[0104] In the above embodiments, the report of the second detection result can be adapted to the second numerical range and the size of the second parameter.

[0105] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the reporting of the second detection result based on the second numerical range and the magnitude of the second parameter measured on the second type of signal path includes:

[0106] If the measured second parameter is determined to be outside the second numerical range, a second detection result report is executed; the second detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

[0107] If the measured second parameter is determined to be within the second numerical range, a report of the second detection result is executed; the second detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path was not measured in the predetermined direction.

[0108] In the above embodiment, the second detection result is reported when the measured value of the second parameter is outside the second numerical range, and the second detection result is reported when the measured value of the second parameter is within the second numerical range. In this way, the reporting of the second detection result can be adapted to the value of the second parameter and the second numerical range.

[0109] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second information associated with the second path group includes a first range of change corresponding to the expected change in the second parameter; the method further includes:

[0110] Based on the first range of change and the magnitude of the change in the second parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a third detection result is reported; wherein the second parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle, and / or received power; the third detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the second type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

[0111] In the above embodiments, the report of the third detection result can be adapted to the magnitude of the first range of change and the measured change of the second parameter.

[0112] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the reporting of the third detection result based on the first range of change and the change in the second parameter measured in a predetermined direction includes:

[0113] If the measured change in the second parameter is determined to be outside the range of the first change, a third detection result is reported; the third detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path has been measured in a predetermined direction.

[0114] If the measured change in the second parameter is determined to be within the range of the first change, a report of the third detection result is executed; the third detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path was not measured in the predetermined direction.

[0115] In the above embodiment, when the measured change in the second parameter is outside the first change range, a report indicating that a third detection result of measuring the second type of signal path in a predetermined direction is executed; when the measured change in the second parameter is within the first change range, a report indicating that a third detection result of measuring the second type of signal path in a predetermined direction is executed. Thus, the report of executing the third detection result can be adapted to both the measured change in the second parameter and the first change range.

[0116] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0117] The reference channel is determined based on the timestamp;

[0118] The first change amount is determined based on the information obtained by jointly detecting the second type of signal path using the reference channel and the current signal.

[0119] In the above embodiments, the first change amount can be determined based on the reference channel determined by the timestamp and the information obtained by detecting the second type of signal path.

[0120] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0121] The first change is determined based on a comparison between locally stored reference information and information measured on the second type of signal path.

[0122] In the above embodiments, the first change can be determined based on a comparison between locally stored reference information and information measured on the second type of signal path.

[0123] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, at least one of the following is configured for the first path group and / or the second path group:

[0124] The first cycle is used to perform sensing measurements on the signal path;

[0125] The second cycle is used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path;

[0126] Triggering conditions, which are used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path.

[0127] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group and the second path group are the same.

[0128] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first path group and / or the second path group comprises at least one subgroup, for each subgroup being configured with at least one of the following:

[0129] The first cycle;

[0130] The second cycle;

[0131] The triggering conditions.

[0132] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method being executed by a second device, the method comprising:

[0133] Send the first message to the first device;

[0134] Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object.

[0135] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0136] Information on time resources;

[0137] Information on frequency resources;

[0138] Beam information;

[0139] Information on transmission power.

[0140] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, the sensing resource is a resource set up for one or at least two of the sensing targets.

[0141] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, the first device is a transmitter of a sensing signal; the sensing resources include a first sensing resource and a second sensing resource, the first sensing resource is used to transmit the first sensing signal, the second sensing resource is used to transmit the second sensing signal, and the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource may be the same as or different from each other.

[0142] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a first relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are the same; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a second relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are different, and the first relative positional relationship and the second relative positional relationship are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end.

[0143] In some embodiments of the second aspect, the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the first sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the second sensing resource.

[0144] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, the first device is a receiving end of a sensing signal; the sensing resources include a third sensing resource and a fourth sensing resource, the third sensing resource is used to receive the first sensing signal, the fourth sensing resource is used to receive the second sensing signal, and the third sensing resource and the fourth sensing resource may be the same as or different.

[0145] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a third relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource; or, when the relative position between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a fourth relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is not the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the third relative positional relationship and the fourth relative positional relationship are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end.

[0146] In some embodiments of the second aspect, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the fourth sensing resource.

[0147] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, the method further includes:

[0148] Send the second message to the first device;

[0149] The second information is used to indicate the expected result of performing perception based on the perception resources.

[0150] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, the second information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0151] Expected latency of perception;

[0152] The perceived expected Doppler frequency;

[0153] The expected perspective of perception;

[0154] Expected received power.

[0155] In some embodiments of the second aspect, the second information associated with the first path group and the second path group may be the same or different; the first path group includes at least one first type of signal path, and the second path group includes at least one second type of signal path; the first type of signal path is the path of the first sensing signal via the sensing target; the second type of signal path is the path of the second sensing signal affected by the sensing target and via environmental objects.

[0156] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, the first path group and / or the second path group are path groups set for one or at least two of the sensing targets.

[0157] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, at least one of the following is configured for the first path group and / or the second path group:

[0158] The first cycle is used to perform sensing measurements on the signal path;

[0159] The second cycle is used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path;

[0160] Triggering conditions, which are used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path.

[0161] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group and the second path group are the same.

[0162] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, the first path group and / or the second path group comprises at least one subgroup, for each of the subgroups configured with at least one of the following:

[0163] The first cycle;

[0164] The second cycle;

[0165] The triggering conditions.

[0166] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method comprising:

[0167] The second device sends first information to the first device; the first device receives the first information sent by the second device; or,

[0168] The second device sends a second message to the first device; the first device receives the second message sent by the second device.

[0169] Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object; the second information is used to indicate the expected result obtained by performing sensing based on the sensing resources.

[0170] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a first device, the first device comprising:

[0171] The processing module is configured as follows:

[0172] Based on the first type of signal path and the second type of signal path, perform sensing operations for the sensing target;

[0173] in,

[0174] The first type of signal path is the path of the first sensing signal via the sensing target;

[0175] The second type of signal path is the path of the second sensing signal that is affected by the sensing target and passes through the environmental object; the first sensing signal is a signal sent towards the sensing target or a signal received from the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is a signal sent towards the environmental object or a signal received from the environmental object.

[0176] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a second device, the second device comprising:

[0177] The transceiver module is configured as follows:

[0178] Send the first message to the first device;

[0179] Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object.

[0180] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising a first device and a second device; the first device is configured to implement the method described in the first aspect, and the second device is configured to implement the method described in the second aspect.

[0181] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a first device, the first device comprising:

[0182] One or more processors;

[0183] The first device is used to perform the method provided in the first aspect.

[0184] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a second device, the second device comprising:

[0185] One or more processors;

[0186] The second device is used to perform the method provided in the second aspect.

[0187] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method described in the optional implementations of the first and / or second aspects.

[0188] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in the optional implementations of the first and / or second aspects.

[0189] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in optional implementations of the first and / or second aspects.

[0190] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described according to optional implementations of the first and / or second aspects above.

[0191] It is understood that the first device, the second device, the communication system, the storage medium, the program product, the computer program, the chip, or the chip system described above are all used to perform the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0192] This disclosure provides a communication method, a first device, a second device, a communication system, and a storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "communication method" and "information indication method," "information processing method," and "information transmission method" can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "communication system" and "information processing system."

[0193] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0194] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0195] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0196] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0197] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0198] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0199] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0200] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0201] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0202] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0203] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0204] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0205] In some embodiments, the apparatus and device may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they may also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "body", etc.

[0206] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network devices, core network devices, etc.

[0207] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," or "fixed station." In some embodiments, it may also be understood as "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," or "bandwidth part (BWP)."

[0208] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" may be referred to as "user equipment (UE)," "user terminal," "mobile station (MS)," "mobile terminal (MT)," "subscriber station," "mobile unit," "subscriber unit," "wireless unit," "remote unit," "mobile device," "wireless device," "wireless communication device," "remote device," "mobile subscriber station," "access terminal," "mobile terminal," "wireless terminal," "remote terminal," "handset," "user agent," "mobile client," "client," etc.

[0209] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0210] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0211] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0212] Figure 1a is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0213] As shown in Figure 1a, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0214] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device 1021 and core network device 1022.

[0215] In some embodiments, terminal 101 may be a first device.

[0216] In some embodiments, network device 102 may be a second device.

[0217] In some embodiments, the terminal includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0218] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0219] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0220] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0221] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device comprising one or more network elements, or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of the aforementioned one or more network elements. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), or a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0222] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0223] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1a, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1a are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1a, or it may include other main bodies outside of FIG1a. The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0224] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0225] In some embodiments, Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) is a novel technology designed to integrate sensing capabilities into the design of a communication system, enabling the system to provide sensing as a service along with communication to the user.

[0226] In some embodiments, the ISAC system needs to consider both communication and sensing service requirements during the design process.

[0227] In some embodiments, ISAC technology mainly includes the following two sensing modes:

[0228] In the mono-static mode, the same node sends and receives the sensing signals.

[0229] In bi-static mode, the nodes that send and receive sensing signals are different.

[0230] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1b, which illustrates a schematic diagram of wireless sensing modes. These modes are further divided into six modes based on the type of sensing transmitter and receiver.

[0231] Mode 1: Base station self-transmitting and self-receiving mode (i.e., Transmission Reception Point (TRP) mono-static mode). The base station sends a sensing signal, which passes through the environment or objects in the environment, and the base station receives and measures the reflected or scattered waves.

[0232] Mode 2: Base station A transmits and B receives (i.e., TRP-TRP bi-static). Base station A transmits a sensing signal, which passes through the environment or objects in the environment, and base station B receives and measures the reflected or scattered waves.

[0233] Mode 3: Terminal transmits, base station receives (i.e., UE-TRP bi-static). The terminal sends a sensing signal, which passes through the environment or objects in the environment, and the base station receives and measures the reflected or scattered waves.

[0234] Mode 4: Base station transmits, terminal receives (TRP-UE bi-static). The base station transmits a sensing signal, which is reflected by the object being measured, and the terminal receives and measures the reflected or scattered wave.

[0235] Mode 5: Terminal mono-static (UE) mode. The terminal sends a sensing signal, which is then received and measured after passing through the environment or objects in the environment.

[0236] Mode 6: Terminal A transmits and Terminal B receives (i.e., UE-UE bis-tatic). Terminal A transmits a sensing signal, which passes through the environment or objects in the environment, and Terminal B receives and measures the reflected or scattered waves.

[0237] In some embodiments, when sensing a target based on wireless signals, the process typically involves directly measuring the wireless signal reflected by the target to obtain information such as the time delay, angle, and Doppler frequency of its multipath components, thereby determining the target's position and other parameters. To improve the accuracy of target sensing, it is generally necessary to combine the measurement results from multiple pairs of sensing transmitters and receivers to obtain the target sensing results, including time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle. The sensing receiver measures the configured sensing signal and reports the measurement results to the Sensing Function (SF) entity.

[0238] In some embodiments, information such as the time delay, Doppler frequency, and / or angle of the sensed target is obtained based on measurements of the sensed signal reflected from the sensed target. Changes in environmental multipath components caused by the sensed target are generally treated as interference or noise. In reality, these changes in environmental multipath components are caused by the sensed target and also carry information about the sensed target.

[0239] In some embodiments, this disclosure proposes to combine direct measurement of the reflected signal of the sensing target with measurement of changes in the environmental multipath component, thereby improving the sensing performance of the sensing target.

[0240] In some embodiments, a pair of sensing transmitters (STX) and sensing receivers (SRX) are employed. When sensing a target (hereinafter referred to as the target), the STX transmits a sensing signal, such as a reference signal for sensing operations, and the SRX receives the sensing signal. The SRX can detect multipath components in the received sensing signal. Different multipath components differ from other multipath components in at least one of the following aspects: time delay, angle, and Doppler frequency. In addition, the intensity of each multipath, i.e., the received power, is also an important parameter. The above multipath parameters, i.e., time delay, angle, Doppler frequency, and intensity, reflect the characteristics of the sensing target in the area. Further, to improve the accuracy of sensing, multiple STXs and / or SRXs can be configured to sense the same target. The measurement results of the SRXs are jointly processed by the Sensing Function (SF) to obtain the target's location and characteristic information. The SF can be located in the core network or in the Radio Access Network (RAN). In particular, the SF can be one of the STXs or SRXs that perform the sensing operations described above.

[0241] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1c, which illustrates a schematic diagram of the influence of a sensed target on the environment. The presence and movement of the sensed target will interact with the wireless signal propagation of environmental objects. Figure 1c is a schematic diagram of the interaction between the sensed target and the environment. In Figure 1c, E, E1, E2, E3, and E4 represent environmental objects, and T1, T2, T3, and T4 represent sensed targets.

[0242] In some embodiments, the interaction between the perceived target and environmental objects may include one or more of the following situations (corresponding to the various examples below):

[0243] For example, the presence and movement of a sensed target may block or weaken a wireless signal transmitted from an STX (Sensor Transport) to an environmental object, causing the environmental object to become invisible or have a weaker signal at the SRX (Sensor Receiver). For instance, in Figure 1c, the wireless signal from the STX to the environmental object E1 is blocked by the sensed target T1.

[0244] For example, the presence and movement of a sensed target may block or weaken the wireless signal reflected from an environmental object to the SRX, causing the environmental object to become invisible or have a weaker signal at the SRX. For instance, in Figure 1c, the wireless signal from environmental object E2 to the SRX is blocked by sensed target T1.

[0245] For example, due to the presence and movement of the sensed target, an environmental object may block or weaken the wireless signal from STX to the sensed target, causing the sensed target to become invisible or the signal to weaken at SRX. For instance, in Figure 1c, the wireless signal from STX to sensed target T2 is blocked by environmental object E3.

[0246] For example, due to the presence and movement of the sensed target, an environmental object may block or weaken the wireless signal reflected from the sensed target to the SRX, causing the sensed target to become invisible or have a weaker signal at the SRX. For instance, the wireless signal reflected from the sensed target T3 to the SRX in Figure 1c is blocked by the environmental object E4.

[0247] For example, the presence and movement of a sensed target may block or weaken the wireless signal from STX to SRX, meaning that SRX detects STX as invisible or the signal as weak. For instance, in Figure 1c, the wireless signal from STX to SRX is blocked by the sensed target T4.

[0248] For example, due to the presence and movement of the sensed target, some of the wireless signals reflected by the sensed target may reach an environmental object, causing the wireless signal reflected from this environmental object to the SRX to become stronger. Because the path from the STX to the sensed target to the environmental object is not a line-of-sight (LOS), i.e., its delay is greater than that of the line-of-sight from the STX to the environmental object, the SRX may be able to distinguish the increased wireless signal, i.e., the new path reflected to the SRX, from the delay characteristics.

[0249] For example, the wireless signal of the environmental object E at the SRX is not affected by the perceived target.

[0250] For example, the wireless signal of the sensing target T1 at the SRX is not affected by environmental objects.

[0251] In some embodiments, when multiple STXs or multiple SRXs are present in the region, the impact of the presence and movement of the sensed target is generally different for different pairs of STXs and SRXs. The aforementioned impact on environmental objects and / or the received signals of STXs at SRXs due to the presence and movement of the sensed target can be used to assist in the sensing operation of the sensed target.

[0252] Figure 2a is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2a, the present disclosure relates to a communication method for a communication system 100, the method comprising:

[0253] Step S2101: The second device sends the first information to the first device.

[0254] In some embodiments, the first device receives first information sent by the second device.

[0255] In some embodiments, the first device is a device for performing sensing.

[0256] In some embodiments, the first device is a transmitting device (e.g., a sensing transmitter STX) and / or a receiving device (e.g., a sensing receiver SRX) for performing sensing.

[0257] In some embodiments, the second device is the entity that sends the first information, such as a Sensing Function (SF). The SF can be located in the core network or the access network, and there is no limitation thereto. It should be noted that in some scenarios, the SF can also be the STX or SRX itself. In this scenario, since the SF is the STX or SRX itself, step S2101 may not be performed. For example, the SF will be used to represent the second device below.

[0258] It should be noted that the perception results obtained by the first device, after being processed by SF, can yield the location and feature information of the perceived target.

[0259] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate a perceived resource.

[0260] In some embodiments, the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals. It should be noted that the first device needs to send and / or receive sensing signals during the sensing process. When the first device is a transmitting device for sensing, it sends sensing signals; when the first device is a receiving device for sensing, it receives sensing signals.

[0261] For example, a pair of sensing transmitters (STX) and sensing receivers (SRX) are used. When sensing a target (which may be simply referred to as the target), the STX sends a sensing signal, such as a reference signal for sensing operations, and the SRX receives the sensing signal.

[0262] In some embodiments, multiple STXs and / or SRXs can be configured to sense the same target, which can improve the accuracy of sensing.

[0263] In some embodiments, the sensing signal includes a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal.

[0264] In some embodiments, the first sensing signal is a signal sent toward the sensing target or a signal received from the sensing target.

[0265] In some embodiments, when the first device is a transmitter, the first sensing signal is a signal sent in the direction of the sensing target.

[0266] For example, if the first sensing signal is a signal sent by the first device, and the sensing target is located in direction A relative to the first device, then the first sensing signal is a signal sent in direction A.

[0267] In some embodiments, when the first device is a receiver, the first sensing signal is a signal received from the direction of the sensing target.

[0268] For example, if the first sensing signal is a signal received by the first device, and the sensing target is located in direction B of the first device relative to the first device, then the first sensing signal is a signal received from direction B.

[0269] In some embodiments, the first sensing signal is a signal positioned in the direction of the sensing target. In some embodiments, the second sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object.

[0270] In some embodiments, when the first device is the transmitter, the second sensing signal is a signal sent in the direction of the environmental object.

[0271] For example, if the first sensing signal is a signal sent by the first device, and the environmental object is located in the C direction relative to the first device, then the first sensing signal is a signal sent in the C direction.

[0272] In some embodiments, when the first device is a receiver, the second sensing signal is a signal received from the direction of an environmental object.

[0273] For example, if the first sensing signal is a signal received by the first device, and the environmental object is located in direction D relative to the first device, then the first sensing signal is a signal received from direction D.

[0274] In some embodiments, the second sensing signal is a signal positioned relative to the direction of an environmental object. In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0275] Information about time resources (which can also be understood as information about time-domain resources);

[0276] Information about frequency resources (which can also be understood as information about frequency domain resources);

[0277] Beam information (which can be indicated by an index number; different beams correspond to different directions);

[0278] Information on transmission power (transmission power can be the power used to send sensing signals).

[0279] In some embodiments, the transmitting end (or transmitting device) for sensing and the receiving end (or receiving device) for sensing satisfy the following: the information of the time resources used is the same as the information of the frequency domain resources used, but the beam information is different.

[0280] In some embodiments, the sensing resource is a resource configured for a sensing target. For example, sensing resource A is used to sense the sensing target a.

[0281] In some embodiments, the sensing resource is a resource set up for at least two of the sensing targets. For example, sensing resource B is used to sense sensing target b and sensing target c.

[0282] In some embodiments, the first device is a transmitter of a sensing signal; the sensing resources include a first sensing resource and a second sensing resource, the first sensing resource is used to transmit the first sensing signal, the second sensing resource is used to transmit the second sensing signal, and the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource may be the same or different.

[0283] In some embodiments, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a first relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource.

[0284] In some embodiments, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a second relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are not the same.

[0285] In some embodiments, the first relative positional relationship and / or the second relative positional relationship are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end. Here, orientation includes direction and / or location.

[0286] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6a. Relative to the transmitting end STX, the sensing target T and the environmental object E1 are in the same direction or close to each other. The relative positional relationship between the sensing target T, the environmental object E1 and the transmitting end STX is the first relative positional relationship.

[0287] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6a. The same or similar direction can be: the angle formed by the line connecting T to the transmitter STX (solid line in Figure 6a) and the line connecting E1 to the transmitter (dashed line in Figure 6a) is less than or equal to the angle threshold. Here, the angle threshold can be preset according to actual needs, for example, it can be set to x degrees.

[0288] In some embodiments, when the angle is less than or equal to an angle threshold, T and E1 can be covered by the same beam, and the signal transmitted for T and the signal transmitted for E1 can use the same beam resource, for example, beam 1.

[0289] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6b. Relative to the transmitting end STX, the sensing target T and the environmental object E2 are not in the same direction or in a similar direction. The relative positional relationship between the sensing target T, the environmental object E2 and the transmitting end STX is the second relative positional relationship.

[0290] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 6b, directions that are not in the same direction or close to each other can be: the angle formed by the line connecting T to the transmitting end STX (solid line in Figure 6b) and the line connecting E2 to the transmitting end STX (dashed line in Figure 6b) is greater than an angle threshold. Here, the angle threshold can be preset according to actual needs, for example, it can be set to y degrees. x and y can be equal or unequal.

[0291] In some embodiments, when the angle is greater than an angle threshold, T and E2 cannot be covered by the same beam. The signal transmitted for T and the signal transmitted for E2 can use different beam resources. For example, beam 1 can be used for T, and beam 2 can be used for E2. In some embodiments, if the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource, the direction of the beam contained in the first sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the second sensing resource.

[0292] In some embodiments, the first device is a receiver of a sensing signal; the sensing resources include a third sensing resource and a fourth sensing resource, the third sensing resource is used to receive the first sensing signal, the fourth sensing resource is used to receive the second sensing signal, and the third sensing resource may be the same as or different from the fourth sensing resource.

[0293] In some embodiments, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a third relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource.

[0294] In some embodiments, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a fourth relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is different from the fourth sensing resource.

[0295] In some embodiments, the third relative position and / or the fourth relative position are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object and the receiver.

[0296] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6b. Relative to the receiving end SRX, the sensing target T and the environmental object E2 are in the same direction or close to each other. The relative positional relationship between the sensing target T, the environmental object E2 and the receiving end SRX is a third relative positional relationship.

[0297] For example, in some embodiments, please refer to FIG6b. The same direction or a direction close to the same direction can be: the angle formed by the line connecting T to the receiver SRX (solid line in FIG6b) and the line connecting E2 to the receiver SRX (dashed line in FIG6b) is less than or equal to the angle threshold. Here, the angle threshold can be preset according to actual needs, for example, it can be set to z degrees.

[0298] In some embodiments, when the angle is less than or equal to an angle threshold, T and E2 can be covered by the same beam, and the signal received for T and the signal received for E2 can use the same beam resource, for example, beam 1. In some embodiments, referring to Figure 6a, relative to the receiver SRX, the sensing target T and the environmental object E1 are not in the same direction or in a similar direction, and the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object E1 and the receiver SRX is a fourth relative positional relationship.

[0299] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 6a, directions that are not in the same direction or close to each other can be: the angle formed by the line connecting T to the receiver SRX (solid line in Figure 6a) and the line connecting E1 to the receiver SRX (dashed line in Figure 6a) is greater than an angle threshold. Here, the angle threshold can be preset according to actual needs, for example, it can be set to n degrees. z and n can be equal or unequal.

[0300] In some embodiments, when the angle is greater than an angle threshold, T and E1 cannot be covered by the same beam. The signals received for T and E1 can use different beam resources. For example, beam 1 can be used for T and beam 2 can be used for E1.

[0301] In some embodiments, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the fourth sensing resource.

[0302] In some embodiments, the first sensing resource is a third sensing resource.

[0303] In some embodiments, the second sensing resource is a fourth sensing resource.

[0304] It should be noted that in scenarios where the first device obtains the first information through other means, step S2101 is not a necessary step.

[0305] Step S2102: The first device determines the first information.

[0306] In some embodiments, the definition of the first information can be found in step S2101, and will not be repeated here.

[0307] In some embodiments, the first information may be information received from the second device, for example, the first information is the first information in step S2101.

[0308] In some embodiments, the first information may also be information obtained from a higher protocol layer of the first device. In this scenario, step S2101 is not a necessary step.

[0309] Step S2103: The second device sends the second information to the first device.

[0310] In some embodiments, the first device receives second information sent by the second device.

[0311] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate the expected result of sensing performed based on the sensing resources. It should be noted that the second information can also be understood as indicating a reference result of sensing performed based on the sensing resources, which can be used to compare with the actual measured result, or to guide sensing operations, such as receiving sensing signals in the direction corresponding to the expected angle.

[0312] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0313] Expected latency of perception;

[0314] The perceived expected Doppler frequency;

[0315] The expected perspective of perception;

[0316] Expected received power.

[0317] In some embodiments, a first type of signal path and a second type of signal path are applied during the sensing process. Here, a signal path may also be referred to as a "path" or a "multipath component". It should be noted that the time delay, angle, Doppler frequency, and / or received power of the signals associated with different types of signal paths may vary.

[0318] In some embodiments, the first type of signal path is a path of a first sensing signal via the sensing target;

[0319] In some embodiments, the second type of signal path is a path influenced by the perceived target and passing through a second perceived signal from an environmental object.

[0320] In some embodiments, being affected by the sensing target can be caused by the second sensing signal transmitted in the direction of the environmental object being blocked or absorbed by the sensing target, resulting in the weakening, disappearance, and / or change of the direction of the second sensing signal. For illustrative purposes, refer to the exemplary embodiments provided in FIG1c above.

[0321] In some embodiments, the first path group includes at least one of the first type of signal paths.

[0322] For example, if there are multiple sensing targets, including a1, a2 and a3, and the corresponding first type of signal paths are L1, L2 and L3 respectively, then the first path group can include L1, L2 and L3.

[0323] In some embodiments, the second path group includes at least one signal path of the second type.

[0324] For example, there are multiple environmental objects, including b1, b2 and b3, and the corresponding second type of signal paths are K1, K2 and K3 respectively. Then the second path group can include K1, K2 and K3.

[0325] In some embodiments, the first path group and / or the second path group are path groups set for one of the sensing targets.

[0326] For example, the first path group is a path group that contains only L1 mentioned above, and the second path group is a path group that contains only K1 mentioned above.

[0327] In some embodiments, the first path group and / or the second path group are path groups set for at least two of the sensing targets.

[0328] For example, the first path group is a path group that includes at least L1 and L2 mentioned above, and the second path group is a path group that includes at least K1 and K2 mentioned above.

[0329] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the first path group and the second path group may be the same or different.

[0330] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the first path group includes a first numerical range corresponding to the expected received power. For example, this can be used for reporting the detection results in step S2106.

[0331] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the second path group includes a second numerical range corresponding to the expected received power. For example, it can be used for reporting the detection results in step S2106.

[0332] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the second path group includes a first range of change corresponding to the expected change in received power.

[0333] It should be noted that in scenarios where the first device obtains the second information through other means, step S2103 is not a necessary step. For example, it can be used for reporting the detection results in step S2106.

[0334] Step S2104: The first device determines the second information.

[0335] In some embodiments, the definition of the second information can be found in step S2103, and will not be repeated here.

[0336] In some embodiments, the second information may be information received from the second device, for example, the second information is the second information in step S2103.

[0337] In some embodiments, the second information may also be information obtained from a higher protocol layer of the first device. In this scenario, step S2103 is not a necessary step.

[0338] Step S2105: The first device performs a sensing operation.

[0339] In some embodiments, the first device performs a sensing operation on a sensing target based on a first type of signal path and a second type of signal path.

[0340] In some embodiments, the signal path associated with the sensing target includes a first type of signal path and a second type of signal path. Because the sensing process uses different types of signal paths, the sensing results are more accurate compared to a single sensing path.

[0341] In some embodiments, the first device transmits a sensing signal on a signal path associated with the sensing target as indicated by the first information to perform a sensing operation for the sensing target.

[0342] In some embodiments, a first device (e.g., a sensing transmitter) transmits a first sensing signal on a first type of signal path and a second sensing signal on a second type of signal path to perform a sensing operation targeting a sensing target. Because sensing signals are transmitted on different types of signal paths during sensing, the obtained sensing results are more accurate.

[0343] In some embodiments, a first device (e.g., a sensing receiver) receives a first sensing signal on a first type of signal path and a second sensing signal on a second type of signal path to perform a sensing operation targeting a sensing target. Correspondingly, the sensing results of the first and second sensing signals can be obtained. Since sensing signals are sent on different types of signal paths during sensing, the obtained sensing results are more accurate.

[0344] In some embodiments, a sensing operation is performed on the sensing target based on the first information and the second information.

[0345] Step S2106: The first device performs the test result reporting.

[0346] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the first path group includes a first numerical range corresponding to the expected first parameter; based on the first numerical range and the magnitude of the first parameter measured in a predetermined direction, the first device performs a report of a first detection result; wherein the first detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the first type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

[0347] In some embodiments, the first parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle, and / or received power.

[0348] Taking the received power as an example for illustration below, but not limited to the received power, it can also be the time delay, Doppler frequency, angle (which can be the angle of the sensed signal relative to the receiving end), etc.

[0349] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the magnitude of the measured received power is outside the first numerical range, the first device reports the first detection result; the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path is not measured in a predetermined direction.

[0350] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the magnitude of the measured received power is within the first numerical range, the first device reports the first detection result; the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

[0351] Exemplarily, the first parameter is the received power, the first numerical range is 6 < P < 10, where P is the received power; if the measured received power is 15, the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path is not measured in a predetermined direction; if the measured received power is 7, the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

[0352] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the second path group includes a second range corresponding to an expected second parameter; based on the second numerical range and the magnitude of the second parameter measured in a predetermined direction, the first device reports the second detection result; wherein, the second detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the second type of signal path measured in a predetermined direction.

[0353] In some embodiments, the second parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle, and / or received power.

[0354] Taking the received power as an example for illustration below, but not limited to the received power, it can also be the time delay, Doppler frequency, angle, etc.

[0355] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the magnitude of the measured received power is outside the second numerical range, the first device reports the second detection result; the second detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

[0356] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the magnitude of the measured received power is within the second numerical range, the first device reports the second detection result; the second detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is not measured in a predetermined direction.

[0357] Exemplarily, the second parameter is the received power, the second numerical range is 3 < P < 9, where P is the received power; if the measured received power is 2, the first detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction; if the measured received power is 8, the first detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is not measured in a predetermined direction.

[0358] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the second path group includes a first change amount corresponding to an expected change in the second parameter; based on the magnitude of the first change amount and the change amount of the second parameter measured in a predetermined direction, the first device performs reporting of a third detection result; wherein, the third detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of measuring the second type of signal path in a predetermined direction.

[0359] The following takes the received power as an example for illustration, but is not limited to the received power, and may also be time delay, Doppler frequency, angle, etc.

[0360] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the change amount of the measured received power is outside the first change amount range, the first device performs reporting of a third detection result; the third detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

[0361] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the change amount of the measured received power is within the first change amount range, the first device performs reporting of a third detection result; the third detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is not measured in a predetermined direction.

[0362] Exemplarily, the second parameter is the received power, the first change amount range is 1 < P < 4, where P is the received power; if the measured change amount is 5, the first detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction; if the measured received power is 3, the first detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is not measured in a predetermined direction.

[0363] In some embodiments, the change amount of the received power may be the difference between the value of the received power measured at the first moment and the value of the power measured at the second moment. Exemplarily, the change amount of the received power may be the difference between the value of the received power measured at the 0th second and the received power measured at the 1st second. It can be understood that in some scenarios, the change amount can also be understood as the change rate, that is, the change amount of the received power per unit time, which is not limited herein.

[0364] In some embodiments, the change in received power can also be the difference between the received power value measured at the third time and the reference received power value set at the third time. For example, if the received power value measured at the first second is 'a' and the corresponding reference received power value set at the first second is 'b', then the change in received power can be 'x', where x = ab.

[0365] In some embodiments, a reference channel is determined based on a timestamp; based on the information obtained by jointly detecting the second type of signal path using the reference channel and the current signal, the first device determines the first change amount.

[0366] In some embodiments, a reference channel is determined based on a timestamp; the first device determines the first change amount based on a comparison between information of the second type of signal path associated with the reference channel and information obtained by measuring the second type of signal path in the detection channel.

[0367] In some embodiments, the first device determines the first change based on a comparison between locally stored reference information and information measured on the second type of signal path.

[0368] In some embodiments, at least one of the following is configured for the first path group and / or the second path group:

[0369] The first cycle is used to perform sensing measurements on the signal path;

[0370] The second cycle is used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path;

[0371] Triggering conditions, which are used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path.

[0372] In some embodiments, the triggering condition may be a condition distinct from the condition based on the detection results reported in the second cycle. For example, the triggering condition may be at least one of the following:

[0373] The number of detection results obtained is greater than the quantity threshold, for example, the quantity threshold is 5 times;

[0374] The obtained detection result is an abnormal detection result. For example, the detected received power is abnormal (e.g., greater than a certain power threshold or less than a certain power threshold).

[0375] The test results are within the preset numerical range, for example, a < received power. <b。

[0376] Once the above triggering conditions are met, the test results can be reported; otherwise, the test results do not need to be reported.

[0377] In some embodiments, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group and the second path group are the same.

[0378] In some embodiments, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group are configured with different information.

[0379] In some embodiments, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the second path group are configured with different information.

[0380] For example, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering condition of the first path group or the second path group are configured through different information (or messages). For example, the first period is configured through information A (or message A), the second period is configured through information B (or message B), and the triggering condition is configured through information C (or message C).

[0381] In some embodiments, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group and the second path group are configured with different information respectively.

[0382] In some embodiments, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering condition of the first path group and the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering condition of the second path group are configured with different information.

[0383] For example, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering condition of the first path group are configured via C information (or C message), and the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering condition of the second path group are configured via D information (or D message).

[0384] In some embodiments, the first path group and / or the second path group comprises at least one subgroup, and at least one of the following is configured for each subgroup:

[0385] The first cycle;

[0386] The second cycle;

[0387] The triggering conditions.

[0388] For example, the first path group A comprises three subgroups: subgroup 1, subgroup 2, and subgroup 3. Subgroup 1 contains first-type signal paths L1 and L2, subgroup 2 contains first-type signal paths L3 and L4, and subgroup 3 contains first-type signals L5 and L6. The second path group B comprises three subgroups: subgroup 4, subgroup 5, and subgroup 6. Subgroup 4 contains second-type signal paths K1 and K2, subgroup 2 contains second-type signal paths K3 and K4, and subgroup 3 contains second-type signals K5 and K6. At least one of a first period, a second period, and / or a trigger condition can be set for each of subgroups 1, 2, and 3, and the first period, second period, and / or trigger condition can be different for different subgroups. At least one of a first period, a second period, and / or trigger condition can be set for each of subgroups 4, 5, and 6, and the first period, second period, and / or trigger condition can be different for different subgroups.

[0389] In some embodiments, the term "information" may be used interchangeably with terms such as "message," "signal," "signaling," "report," "configuration," "indication," "instruction," "command," "channel," "parameter," "field," and "data."

[0390] In some embodiments, the term "send" may be used interchangeably with terms such as "transmit," "report," or "transmit."

[0391] The information indication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2106. For example, step S2101, step S2102, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, and step S2106 may be implemented as independent embodiments. For example, step S2105 combined with step S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2104 combined with steps S2105 and S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2103 combined with steps S2104, S2105, and S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2102 combined with steps S2105 and S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2101 combined with steps S2102, S2105, and S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2102 combined with steps S2104, S2105, and S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; and step S2101 combined with steps S2102, S2103, S2104, S2105, and S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0392] Figure 3a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3a, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a first device, the method comprising:

[0393] Step S3101: Receive the first information sent by the second device.

[0394] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3101 can be found in other related parts of the embodiment involving step S2101 in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0395] Step S3102: Determine the first information.

[0396] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3102 can be found in other related parts of the embodiment involving step S2102 in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0397] Step S3103: Receive the second information sent by the second device.

[0398] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3103 can be found in other related parts of the embodiment involving step S2103 in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0399] Step S3104: Determine the second information.

[0400] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3104 can be found in other related parts of the embodiment involving step S2104 in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0401] Step S3105: Perform the sensing operation.

[0402] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3105 can be found in other related parts of the embodiment involving step S2105 in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0403] Step S3106: Report the test results.

[0404] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3106 can be found in other related parts of the embodiment involving step S2106 in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0405] The information indication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3106. For example, step S3101, step S3102, step S3103, step S3104, step S3105, and step S3106 may be implemented as independent embodiments. For example, step S3105 combined with step S3106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S3104 combined with steps S3105 and S3106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S3103 combined with steps S3104, S3105, and S3106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S3102 combined with steps S3105 and S3106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S3101 combined with steps S3102, S3105, and S3106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S3102 combined with steps S3104, S3105, and S3106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; and step S3101 combined with steps S3102, S3103, S3104, S3105, and S3106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0406] Figure 3b is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3b, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a first device, the method comprising:

[0407] Step S3201: Based on the first type of signal path and the second type of signal path, perform a sensing operation for the sensing target.

[0408] In some embodiments, the first type of signal path is a path of a first sensing signal via the sensing target; the second type of signal path is a path of a second sensing signal influenced by the sensing target and via an environmental object; the first sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the environmental object.

[0409] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3101 can be found in other related parts of the embodiment involving step S2101 in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0410] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0411] Determine the first piece of information;

[0412] Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal.

[0413] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0414] Information on time resources;

[0415] Information on frequency resources;

[0416] Beam information;

[0417] Information on transmission power.

[0418] In some embodiments, the method further includes one of the following:

[0419] Receive the first information sent by the second device.

[0420] In some embodiments, the sensing resource is a resource set up for one or at least two sensing targets.

[0421] In some embodiments, the first device is a transmitter of a sensing signal; the sensing resources include a first sensing resource and a second sensing resource, the first sensing resource is used to transmit the first sensing signal, the second sensing resource is used to transmit the second sensing signal, and the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource may be the same or different.

[0422] In some embodiments, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a first relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are the same; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a second relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are different, and the first relative positional relationship and / or the second relative positional relationship are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end.

[0423] In some embodiments, the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the first sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the second sensing resource.

[0424] In some embodiments, the first device is a receiver of a sensing signal; the sensing resources include a third sensing resource and a fourth sensing resource, the third sensing resource is used to receive the first sensing signal, the fourth sensing resource is used to receive the second sensing signal, and the third sensing resource may be the same as or different from the fourth sensing resource.

[0425] In some embodiments, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a third relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a fourth relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is different from the fourth sensing resource, and the third relative position and / or the fourth relative position are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end.

[0426] In some embodiments, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the fourth sensing resource.

[0427] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0428] Determine the second piece of information;

[0429] The second information is used to indicate the expected result of performing perception based on the perception resources.

[0430] In some embodiments, performing a sensing operation on the sensing target based on the first information includes:

[0431] Based on the first information and the second information, perform a perception operation targeting the perceived target.

[0432] In some embodiments, the method further includes one of the following:

[0433] Receive the second information sent by the second device;

[0434] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0435] Expected latency of perception;

[0436] The perceived expected Doppler frequency;

[0437] The expected perspective of perception;

[0438] Expected received power.

[0439] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the first path group and the second path group may be the same or different; the first path group contains at least one first type of signal path, and the second path group contains at least one second type of signal path.

[0440] In some embodiments, the first path group and / or the second path group are path groups set for one or at least two of the sensing targets.

[0441] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the first path group includes a first numerical range corresponding to the expected first parameter; the method further includes:

[0442] Based on the first numerical range and the magnitude of the first parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a report of the first detection result is executed; wherein the first parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle and / or received power; the first detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the first type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

[0443] In some embodiments, the reporting of the first detection result based on the first numerical range and the magnitude of the first parameter measured in the predetermined direction includes one of the following:

[0444] If the magnitude of the measured first parameter is determined to be outside the first numerical range, a report of the first detection result is executed; the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path was not measured in a predetermined direction.

[0445] If the magnitude of the measured first parameter is determined to be within the first numerical range, a report of the first detection result is executed; the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

[0446] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the second path group includes a second numerical range corresponding to the expected second parameter; the method further includes:

[0447] Based on the second numerical range and the magnitude of the second parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a report of the second detection result is executed; wherein the second parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle and / or received power; the second detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the second type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

[0448] In some embodiments, the reporting of the second detection result based on the second numerical range and the magnitude of the second parameter measured on the second type of signal path includes one of the following:

[0449] If the measured second parameter is determined to be outside the second numerical range, a second detection result report is executed; the second detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

[0450] If the measured second parameter is determined to be within the second numerical range, a report of the second detection result is executed; the second detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path was not measured in the predetermined direction.

[0451] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the second path group includes a first range of change corresponding to the expected change in the second parameter; the method further includes:

[0452] Based on the first change direction and the magnitude of the change in the second parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a third detection result is reported; wherein the third detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the second type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

[0453] In some embodiments, the reporting of the third detection result based on the first range of change and the change in the second parameter measured in the predetermined direction includes one of the following:

[0454] If the measured change in the second parameter is determined to be outside the range of the first change, a third detection result is reported; the third detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path has been measured in a predetermined direction.

[0455] If the measured change in the second parameter is determined to be within the range of the first change, a report of the third detection result is executed; the third detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path was not measured in the predetermined direction.

[0456] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0457] The reference channel is determined based on the timestamp;

[0458] The first change amount is determined based on the information obtained by jointly detecting the second type of signal path using the reference channel and the current signal.

[0459] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0460] The first change is determined based on a comparison between locally stored reference information and information measured on the second type of signal path.

[0461] In some embodiments, at least one of the following is configured for the first path group and / or the second path group:

[0462] The first cycle is used to perform sensing measurements on the signal path;

[0463] The second cycle is used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path;

[0464] Triggering conditions, which are used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path.

[0465] In some embodiments, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group and the second path group are the same.

[0466] In some embodiments, the first path group and / or the second path group comprises at least one subgroup, and at least one of the following is configured for each subgroup:

[0467] The first cycle;

[0468] The second cycle;

[0469] The triggering conditions.

[0470] Figure 4a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4a, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a second device, the method comprising:

[0471] Step S4101: Send the first information to the first device.

[0472] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S4101 can be found in other related parts of the embodiment involving step S2101 in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0473] Step S4102: Send the second information to the first device.

[0474] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S4102 can be found in other related parts of the embodiment involving step S2103 in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0475] The information indication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4102. For example, step S4101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S4102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment. For example, step S4101 combined with step S4102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0476] Figure 4b is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4b, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a second device, the method comprising:

[0477] Step S4201: Send the first information to the first device.

[0478] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate a sensing resource; the sensing resource is used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object.

[0479] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S4201 can be found in other related parts of the embodiment involving step S2101 in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0480] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0481] Information on time resources;

[0482] Information on frequency resources;

[0483] Beam information;

[0484] Information on transmission power.

[0485] In some embodiments, the sensing resource is a resource set up for one or at least two sensing targets.

[0486] In some embodiments, the first device is a transmitter of a sensing signal; the sensing resources include a first sensing resource and a second sensing resource, the first sensing resource is used to transmit the first sensing signal, the second sensing resource is used to transmit the second sensing signal, and the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource may be the same or different.

[0487] In some embodiments, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a first relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are the same; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a second relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are different, and the first relative positional relationship and / or the second relative positional relationship are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end.

[0488] In some embodiments, the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the first sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the second sensing resource.

[0489] In some embodiments, the first device is a receiver of a sensing signal; the sensing resources include a third sensing resource and a fourth sensing resource, the third sensing resource is used to receive the first sensing signal, the fourth sensing resource is used to receive the second sensing signal, and the third sensing resource may be the same as or different from the fourth sensing resource.

[0490] In some embodiments, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a third relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target and the environmental object is a fourth relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is different from the fourth sensing resource, and the third relative position and / or the fourth relative position are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end.

[0491] In some embodiments, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the fourth sensing resource.

[0492] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0493] Send the second message to the first device;

[0494] The second information is used to indicate the expected result of performing perception based on the perception resources.

[0495] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0496] Expected latency of perception;

[0497] The perceived expected Doppler frequency;

[0498] The expected perspective of perception;

[0499] Expected received power.

[0500] In some embodiments, the second information associated with the first path group and the second path group may be the same or different; the first path group includes at least one first type of signal path, and the second path group includes at least one second type of signal path; the first type of signal path is the path of the first sensing signal via the sensing target; the second type of signal path is the path of the second sensing signal affected by the sensing target and via environmental objects.

[0501] In some embodiments, the first path group and / or the second path group are path groups set for one or at least two of the sensing targets.

[0502] In some embodiments, at least one of the following is configured for the first path group and / or the second path group:

[0503] The first cycle is used to perform sensing measurements on the signal path;

[0504] The second cycle is used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path;

[0505] Triggering conditions, which are used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path.

[0506] In some embodiments, the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group and the second path group are the same.

[0507] In some embodiments, the first path group and / or the second path group comprises at least one subgroup, and at least one of the following is configured for each subgroup:

[0508] The first cycle;

[0509] The second cycle;

[0510] The triggering conditions.

[0511] Figure 5a is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5a, the present disclosure relates to a communication method for a communication system 100, the method including one of the following steps:

[0512] Step S5101: The second device sends first information to the first device or the second device sends second information to the first device;

[0513] Step S5102: The first device receives the first information sent by the second device or the first device receives the second information sent by the second device.

[0514] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object; the second information is used to indicate the expected result obtained by performing sensing based on the sensing resources.

[0515] The optional implementations of steps S5101 and S5102 can be found in the optional implementations of steps S2101 to S2102 in Figure 2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0516] In some embodiments, the above methods may include the methods of the communication system side, the first device, the second device, etc., as described above, which will not be repeated here.

[0517] To better understand the embodiments of this disclosure, the following exemplary embodiments are provided for further explanation:

[0518] In some embodiments, sensing operations on a sensing target are provided for STX (for a transmitter applied to sensing) and SRX (for a receiver applied to sensing), and the measurement and reporting are applicable to situations where multiple pairs of STX and SRX work together.

[0519] In some embodiments, for an STX or SRX, the sensing resources used to transmit sensing signals can be configured or dynamically indicated via higher-layer signaling.

[0520] In some embodiments, the configuration parameters of each sensing resource (corresponding to the first information in this disclosure) may include: time resources, frequency resources, beams, etc.

[0521] In some embodiments, the sensing resources of STX and SRX are the same in time and frequency, but the beam information is generally different.

[0522] In some embodiments, the configuration parameters of STX may also include the transmission power on the sensed resources.

[0523] In some embodiments, when STX or SRX is a base station, the aforementioned sensing resources need to be configured to each base station, for example, through the interface between gNBs or the interface between the core network and the base station.

[0524] In some embodiments, the aforementioned time resources are generally allocated according to a certain period P, thereby supporting continuous detection of the perceived target, thereby improving the perception accuracy and tracking the movement of the perceived target.

[0525] In some embodiments, for a sensing resource, a sensing signal can be transmitted over a time period of length D, starting from offset O, where D ≤ P. The time period D can be divided into one or more time units (TUs). Each TU repeatedly uses the same pattern to allocate Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) symbols for transmitting the sensing signal.

[0526] In some embodiments, depending on the specific network configuration, the node responsible for allocating sensing resources (corresponding to the second device in this disclosure) may be a base station, UE, network device, related functional node, and / or SF, etc. For example, the node responsible for allocating sensing resources will be referred to as a processing node below.

[0527] In some embodiments, for a pair of STX and SRX, it is assumed that the processing node has already obtained information on each path of the sensed target detectable on the SRX side through sensing operations, including time delay, Doppler frequency, angle, and received power. These paths include paths that pass directly through the sensed target (corresponding to the first type of signal path in this disclosure) and paths that are affected by the target and pass through environmental objects (corresponding to the second type of signal path in this disclosure). When it is necessary to continuously track the sensed target, the processing node can simplify the sensing operations of the STX or SRX based on the information of these already obtained paths. Generally speaking, for a pair of STX and SRX, the possible target location information and the interaction between the target and environmental objects can be obtained by other methods, so that the processing node can simplify the sensing operations of the STX or SRX based on this known information.

[0528] In some embodiments, the processing node can configure the sensing resources (corresponding to the first sensing resources) and beams for transmitting sensing signals via STX.

[0529] In some embodiments, the beam may be directed toward the sensing target, thereby increasing the effective transmission power passing through the target, improving sensing performance, and reducing interference with communication or sensing operations in other directions.

[0530] In some embodiments, when considering the environmental object-assisted sensing operation, the processing node can also be configured to transmit a sensing resource (corresponding to a second sensing resource) and beam towards the environmental object via STX. After reflection from the environmental object, at least a portion of this beam at SRX is affected by the sensing target. Here, the environmental object and the sensing target may be located in the same direction, so that a configured sensing resource and beam can simultaneously cover both the sensing target and the environmental object.

[0531] In some embodiments, the sensing resources may be periodically configured or dynamically indicated.

[0532] In some embodiments, a sensing resource may be associated with only one sensing target, or it may be associated with multiple sensing targets.

[0533] In some embodiments, STX may not know the correspondence between sensing resources and sensing targets.

[0534] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 6a, it is assumed that the sensing target T is located between STX and an environmental object E1, i.e., the target T blocks or weakens the wireless signal transmitted from STX to E1, causing E1 to be invisible or have a weaker signal at SRX. In this relative position of the target T and the environmental object E1, both the path T-SRX directly reaching the receiver via the target T and the path E1-SRX that disappears or weakens carry the location information of the target T. The processing node can configure one or more sensing resources and beam information for STX. Each beam can point in the direction of the target T, which is also the direction of the environmental object E1. The sensing signal transmitted by STX using this beam can support two cases: on the one hand, the sensing signal reaches SRX after being reflected by the target T, i.e., path STX-T-SRX; on the other hand, due to the obstruction of the target T, the strength of the originally existing path STX-E1-SRX is weakened or disappears. The transmission power of the sensing resources can also be further configured.

[0535] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 6b, it is assumed that the sensing target T is located between an environmental object E2 and SRX, i.e., the target T blocks or weakens the wireless signal reflected from E2 to SRX, causing E2 to be invisible or have a weaker signal at SRX. In this relative position situation between the target T and the environmental object, both the path T-SRX that directly reaches the receiver via the target T and the path E2-SRX that disappears or weakens carry the location information of the target T.

[0536] In some embodiments, to utilize path-assisted sensing operations that are affected by a target and pass through environmental objects, the processing node can be configured with two types of sensing resources, STX and beam information. The first type of sensing resource (corresponding to the first sensing resource) and beam can point in the direction of the target T, and after reflection from the target T, reach SRX, i.e., path STX-T-SRX. The second type of sensing resource (corresponding to the second sensing resource) and beam can point in the direction of environmental objects; however, due to the obstruction of the target T, the intensity of the original path STX-E2-SRX is weakened or disappears. Alternatively, assuming a beam can cover E2 and the target T, a single sensing resource and beam can be configured to simultaneously cover E2 and the target T.

[0537] In some embodiments, the allocation cycles of the two types of sensing resources may be the same or different.

[0538] In some embodiments, the two types of sensing resources may be jointly dynamically indicated or dynamically indicated separately.

[0539] In some embodiments, for each of the above-mentioned sensing resources, if multiple sensing resources are included, the period can be configured separately for each sensing resource, or dynamically indicated separately.

[0540] In some embodiments, the processing node can configure the sensing resources to be detected by SRX and the corresponding beam information. When considering environmental object-assisted sensing operations, the processing node can configure SRX to detect different sensing resources and beams separately. The different sensing resources and beams are directed towards the sensing target and the environmental object, respectively. Here, the environmental object and the sensing target may be located in the same direction, so that a configured sensing resource and beam can simultaneously cover the sensing target and the environmental object. The sensing resources can be periodically configured or dynamically indicated.

[0541] In some embodiments, referring again to Figure 6a, to utilize path-assisted sensing operations influenced by target T and passing through environmental object E1, the processing node can configure multiple sensing resources and beam information for the SRX. A portion of the sensing resources (the third sensing resource) and beam can be pointed in the direction of target T, and the signal reflected by the target directly reaches the SRX, i.e., path STX-T-SRX. Another portion of the sensing resources (the fourth sensing resource) and beam can be pointed in the direction of environmental object E1; however, due to the obstruction of target T, the intensity of the original path STX-E1-SRX is weakened or disappears. Alternatively, assuming one beam can cover both E1 and target T, one sensing resource and beam can simultaneously cover both E1 and target T.

[0542] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 6b, each beam can be pointed in the direction of the target T, which is also the direction of the environmental object E2. That is, a single sensing resource and beam simultaneously covers E2 and the target T. Using this beam to detect the sensing signal in the SRX can support two uses: firstly, detecting the sensing signal that reaches the SRX after being reflected from the target, i.e., the path STX-T-SRX; secondly, due to the obstruction of the target, the intensity of the original path STX-E2-SRX is weakened or disappears.

[0543] In some embodiments, for a single SRX, for each sensing resource, auxiliary information for the path to be sensed can be configured or dynamically indicated via higher-layer signaling, including expected latency, Doppler frequency, and / or angle. The angle information can be configured in the form of beams. The processing node can further configure the received power information related to each path.

[0544] In some embodiments, the SRX can perform sensing operations using information based on the aforementioned time delay, Doppler frequency, and / or angle.

[0545] In some embodiments, when considering the environmental object-assisted sensing operation, the paths to be sensed can be divided into two groups. The first group of paths (corresponding to the first path group) includes paths that directly pass through the sensing target. The second group of paths (corresponding to the second path group) includes paths that are affected by the target and pass through environmental objects.

[0546] In some embodiments, the parameter sets of the auxiliary information for the two sets of paths may be the same or different.

[0547] In some embodiments, the SRX may process the two sets of diameters using different methods.

[0548] In some embodiments, each set of paths may be associated with only one sensing target, or it may be associated with multiple sensing targets.

[0549] In some embodiments, the SRX may not know the correspondence between the multiple paths being sensed and the sensed target.

[0550] In some embodiments, paths directly passing through the target carry target information. Generally, the stronger the received power of such paths, the better for the sensing operation. When considering environmental objects assisting the sensing operation, paths influenced by the target and passing through environmental objects also carry target information. Generally, the greater the variation in the received power of such paths, the better for the sensing operation. In this method, the actual received power of the paths passing through environmental objects may be very small, or even indistinguishable from background noise.

[0551] In some embodiments, for the first set of paths, information on one or more paths that directly pass through the sensed target, detected by the SRX, is configured via higher-layer signaling or dynamically indicated, including the expected value or expected range of time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle.

[0552] In some embodiments, for the first set of paths, a desired received power P1 or a received power range R1 can also be configured. The processing node can configure the minimum desired received power for the paths requiring SRX detection of sensing signals using higher-layer signaling. The minimum desired received power can also be predefined or determined based on other parameters.

[0553] In some embodiments, for a first set of paths, if the measured received power of a path is not within the expected received power range (corresponding to a first numerical range), the SRX can report special power indication information. For example, if the measured received power of a path is less than the expected minimum received power, the SRX can report that the path was not detected. Exemplarily, the SRX can report only one bit of information, namely whether the measured received power of the path is not less than the expected minimum received power.

[0554] In some embodiments, for the first set of paths, if the measured path's time delay, Doppler frequency, or angle parameters are not within the expected range, the SRX can report special indication information. For example, the SRX can report that the path was not detected. Specifically, the SRX can report only one bit of information, namely, whether there is a path whose measured values ​​of time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle are within the expected range.

[0555] In some embodiments, information about one or more paths detected by the SRX that are affected by the target and pass through environmental objects is configured or dynamically indicated by higher-level signaling, including the expected value or expected range of time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle.

[0556] In some embodiments, for the second set of paths, if only the interaction between fixed environmental objects and the sensing target is considered, the Doppler of the path can be 0 or very small, thus making it possible to omit the Doppler frequency information of the second set of paths in the configuration parameters.

[0557] In some embodiments, the expected received power P2 or the received power range R2 can be configured for the second path.

[0558] In some embodiments, the received power range R2 may be the same as or different from the received power range R1.

[0559] In some embodiments, the processing node can use higher-layer signaling to configure the maximum expected received power of the path for which the SRX-detected sensing signal needs to be sent.

[0560] In some embodiments, the maximum expected received power may also be predefined or determined based on other parameters.

[0561] In some embodiments, if the received power of a measured path is not within the expected received power range (second numerical range), the SRX can report special power indication information. For example, if the received power of a measured path is greater than the expected maximum received power, the SRX can report that the path has reappeared. Note: For a reappearing path, its propagation path is no longer blocked by the sensing target, so it is no longer suitable for assisting in the sensing of the sensing target.

[0562] For example, the SRX may report only one bit of information, namely whether the measured received power of the path is not greater than the expected maximum received power.

[0563] In some embodiments, for the second path, the expected received power change P3 or the range of received power change R3 can be configured.

[0564] In some embodiments, the processing node can be configured using higher-layer signaling to specify a minimum expected received power variation along the path for which the SRX-detected sensing signal needs to be received. This minimum expected received power variation can also be predefined or determined based on other parameters.

[0565] In some embodiments, if the measured change in received power of a path is not within the expected range of received power change (a first range of change), the SRX may report special power indication information. For example, if the measured change in received power of a path is less than the expected minimum change in received power, the SRX may report that the path has reappeared.

[0566] In some embodiments, for a re-emerging path, its propagation path is no longer obstructed by the sensing target, and therefore it is no longer applicable to assisting in the sensing of the sensing target. In particular, the SRX may report only one bit of information, namely whether the measured change in received power of the path is not less than the expected minimum change in received power.

[0567] In some embodiments, for the second set of paths, if the measured path's time delay, Doppler frequency, or angle parameters are not within the expected range, the SRX can report special indication information. For example, the SRX can report that the path was not detected. Specifically, the SRX can report only one bit of information, namely, whether there is a path whose measured time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle are within the expected range.

[0568] In some embodiments, the processing node can be configured to use the SRX as a timestamp for the background channel for comparison.

[0569] In some embodiments, the SRX can obtain locally stored background channel information based on a timestamp and process it in conjunction with the current channel to detect the second set of paths. Alternatively, the processing node can directly configure the SRX to use reference delay, Doppler frequency, angle, and received power information for each path in the second set of paths as a comparison. Thus, the SRX obtains the change in received power for a path by comparing its received power in the current channel with the reference received power.

[0570] In some embodiments, the two sets of paths can be configured with the same sensing measurement and reporting cycle, or with the same event-triggered sensing result reporting conditions. Alternatively, the sensing measurement and reporting cycle, or the event-triggered sensing result reporting conditions, can be configured separately for each of the two sets of paths. Each set of paths can be further divided into multiple subgroups, thereby configuring the sensing measurement and reporting cycle, or the event-triggered sensing result reporting conditions, separately for each subgroup.

[0571] Example 1:

[0572] A pair of sensing transmitters (STX) and sensing receivers (SRX) are employed. When sensing a target (hereinafter referred to as the target), the STX transmits a sensing signal, such as a reference signal for sensing operations, and the SRX receives the sensing signal. The SRX can detect multipath components in the received sensing signal. Different multipath components differ from other multipath components in at least one of the following aspects: time delay, angle, and Doppler frequency. In addition, the intensity of each multipath, i.e., the received power, is also an important parameter. The above multipath parameters, i.e., time delay, angle, Doppler frequency, and intensity, reflect the characteristics of the sensing target in the area. Furthermore, to improve the accuracy of sensing, multiple STXs and / or SRXs can be configured to sense the same target. The measurement results of the SRXs are jointly processed by the Sensing Function (SF) to obtain the target's location and characteristic information. The SF can be located in the core network or in the Radio Access Network (RAN). In particular, the SF can be one of the STXs or SRXs that perform the sensing operations described above.

[0573] The presence and movement of a sensed target will interact with the propagation of wireless signals from environmental objects. Please refer again to Figure 1c, which is a schematic diagram of the interaction between the sensed target and the environment. In Figure 1c, E, E1, E2, E3, and E4 represent environmental objects, and T1, T2, T3, and T4 represent the sensed target. The following describes the interaction between the sensed target and environmental objects.

[0574] As shown in Figure 1c, the interaction between the perceived target and environmental objects can include one or more of the following situations:

[0575] 1. The presence and movement of a sensed target may block or weaken the wireless signal transmitted from an STX to an environmental object, causing the environmental object to become invisible or have a weaker signal at the SRX. For example, in Figure 1, the wireless signal from the STX to the environmental object E1 is blocked by the sensed target T1.

[0576] 2. The presence and movement of the sensing target may block or weaken the wireless signal reflected from an environmental object to the SRX, causing the environmental object to become invisible or have a weaker signal at the SRX. For example, the wireless signal from the environmental object E2 to the SRX in Figure 1 is blocked by the sensing target T1.

[0577] 3. Due to the presence and movement of the target, an environmental object may block or weaken the wireless signal from STX to the target, causing the target to become invisible or the signal to weaken at SRX. For example, in Figure 1, the wireless signal from STX to the target T2 is blocked by the environmental object E3.

[0578] 4. Due to the presence and movement of the target, an environmental object may block or weaken the wireless signal reflected from the target to the SRX, causing the target to become invisible or its signal to weaken at the SRX. For example, the wireless signal reflected from the target T3 to the SRX in Figure 1 is blocked by the environmental object E4.

[0579] 5. The presence and movement of the detected target may block or weaken the wireless signal from STX to SRX, meaning that SRX may detect that STX is invisible or the signal is weak. For example, in Figure 1, the wireless signal from STX to SRX is blocked by the detected target T4.

[0580] 6. Due to the presence and movement of the sensed target, some wireless signals reflected by the sensed target may reach an environmental object, causing the wireless signal reflected from this environmental object to the SRX to become stronger. Because the path from the STX to the sensed target to the environmental object is not a straight path (LOS), i.e., its delay is greater than that of the straight path from the STX to the environmental object, the SRX may be able to distinguish the increased wireless signal, i.e., the new path reflected to the SRX, from the delay characteristics.

[0581] 7. The wireless signal of the environmental object E at SRX is not affected by the perceived target.

[0582] 8. The wireless signal of the sensing target T1 at the SRX is not affected by environmental objects.

[0583] When multiple STXs or multiple SRXs are present in the area, the impact of the presence and movement of the sensed target generally differs for different pairs of STXs and SRXs. The aforementioned impacts on environmental objects and / or the received signals of the STXs at the SRXs due to the presence and movement of the sensed target can be used to assist in the sensing operation of the sensed target. Not generally, this invention describes the sensing operation of a pair of STXs and SRXs on a sensed target, and the measurements and reports are applicable to situations where multiple pairs of STXs and SRXs work together.

[0584] For an STX or SRX, the sensing resources used to transmit sensing signals can be configured via higher-layer signaling or dynamically indicated. The configuration of each sensing resource can include parameters such as time resources, frequency resources, and beamforming. The sensing resources of the STX and SRX are identical in time and frequency, but their beamforming information is generally different. The configuration parameters of the STX can also include the transmission power on the sensing resource. When the STX / SRX is a base station, the aforementioned sensing resources need to be configured for each base station, for example, through the interface between gNBs or the interface between the core network and the base station. The aforementioned time resources are generally allocated according to a certain period P, thereby supporting continuous detection of the sensing target, improving sensing accuracy, and tracking the movement of the sensing target. For a single sensing resource, sensing signals can be transmitted from offset 0 for a time period of length D, where D ≤ P. The time period D can be equally divided into one or more time units TU. Each TU repeatedly uses the same pattern to allocate OFDM symbols for transmitting sensing signals. Depending on the specific network configuration, the node responsible for allocating sensing resources can be a base station, UE, network equipment, related functional nodes, SF, etc. Not generally, the node responsible for sensing resource allocation will be referred to as the processing node.

[0585] For a pair of STX / SRX, assume the processing node has already obtained information on all paths of the detectable target on the SRX side through sensing operations, including time delay, Doppler frequency, angle, and received power. These paths include paths directly passing the target and paths affected by the target and passing through environmental objects. When continuous tracking of the target is required, the processing node can simplify the STX / SRX sensing operations based on this already obtained path information. Generally speaking, for a pair of STX / SRX, possible target location information and the interaction between the target and environmental objects can be obtained through other methods, thus the processing node can simplify the STX / SRX sensing operations based on this known information.

[0586] For the STX configuration, please refer to Figure 6a:

[0587] The processing node can configure sensing resources and beams for STX transmission of sensing signals. The beam can be oriented towards the sensing target, thereby increasing the effective transmission power through the target, improving sensing performance, and reducing interference with communication or sensing operations in other directions. When considering environmental object-assisted sensing operations, the processing node can also configure STX transmission to be oriented towards the environmental object, where at least a portion of the beam reflected by the environmental object is affected by the sensing target at the SRX. Here, the environmental object and the sensing target may be located in the same direction, so a configured sensing resource and beam can simultaneously cover both the sensing target and the environmental object. The sensing resources can be periodically configured or dynamically indicated. A sensing resource can be associated with only one sensing target, or it can be associated with multiple sensing targets. The STX may not be aware of the correspondence between sensing resources and sensing targets.

[0588] As shown in Figure 6a, assuming the sensing target T is located between STX and an environmental object E1, meaning target T blocks or weakens the wireless signal transmitted from STX to E1, causing E1 to be invisible or have a weaker signal at SRX. Under this relative position of target T and environmental object E1, both the path T-SRX directly reaching the receiver via target T and the path E1-SRX that disappears or weakens carry the location information of target T. The processing node can configure one or more sensing resources and beam information for STX. Each beam can point in the direction of target T, which is also the direction of environmental object E1. The sensing signal transmitted by STX using this beam can support two scenarios: on the one hand, the sensing signal reaches SRX after being reflected by target T, i.e., path STX-T-SRX; on the other hand, due to the obstruction of target T, the strength of the originally existing path STX-E1-SRX is weakened or disappears. The transmission power of the sensing resources can also be further configured.

[0589] As shown in Figure 6b, suppose the target T is located between an environmental object E2 and SRX, meaning the target T blocks or weakens the wireless signal reflected from E2 to SRX, causing E2 to be invisible or have a weaker signal at SRX. In this relative positional situation of the target T and the environmental object, both the path T-SRX directly reaching the receiver via the target T and the path E2-SRX that disappears or weakens carry the target T's position information. To utilize the path affected by the target and passing through the environmental object to assist in sensing operations, the processing node can configure two types of sensing resources (STX and SRX) and beam information. The first type of sensing resource and beam can be pointed in the direction of the target T, reaching SRX after reflection from the target T, i.e., path STX-T-SRX. The second type of sensing resource and beam can be pointed in the direction of the environmental object; however, due to the obstruction of the target T, the intensity of the originally existing path STX-E2-SRX is weakened or disappears. Alternatively, one beam can cover both E2 and the target T, or one sensing resource and beam can simultaneously cover both E2 and the target T. The allocation periods for the two types of sensing resources can be the same or different. The two types of sensing resources can be jointly and dynamically indicated, or dynamically indicated separately. For each type of sensing resource, if it includes multiple sensing resources, the period can be configured separately for each sensing resource, or they can be dynamically indicated separately.

[0590] For SRX configurations:

[0591] The processing node can be configured with the sensing resources to be detected by SRX and the corresponding beam information. When considering environmental object-assisted sensing operations, the processing node can be configured to detect different sensing resources and beams using SRX. These different sensing resources and beams are directed towards the sensing target and the environmental object, respectively. Here, the environmental object and the sensing target may be located in the same direction, so a single configured sensing resource and beam can simultaneously cover both the sensing target and the environmental object. The sensing resources can be periodically configured or dynamically indicated.

[0592] In Figure 6a, to utilize path-assisted sensing operations influenced by target T and passing through environmental object E1, the processing node can configure multiple sensing resources and beam information for the SRX. A portion of the sensing resources and beam can be pointed in the direction of target T, with the signal reflected by the target directly reaching the SRX, i.e., path STX-T-SRX. Another portion of the sensing resources and beam can be pointed in the direction of environmental object E1; however, due to the obstruction of target T, the intensity of the original path STX-E1-SRX is weakened or disappears. Alternatively, assuming one beam can cover both E1 and target T, a single sensing resource and beam can simultaneously cover both E1 and target T.

[0593] In Figure 6b, each beam can be pointed in the direction of the target T, which is also the direction of the environmental object E2. That is, a single sensing resource and beam simultaneously cover E2 and the target T. Using this beam to detect the sensing signal in the SRX can support two uses: firstly, detecting the sensing signal that reaches the SRX after being reflected from the target, i.e., the path STX-T-SRX; secondly, due to the obstruction of the target, the intensity of the original path STX-E2-SRX is weakened or disappears.

[0594] For an SRX, for each sensed resource, auxiliary information for the paths to be sensed can be configured or dynamically indicated via higher-layer signaling, including expected delay, Doppler frequency, and / or angle. Angle information can be configured in the form of beams. The processing node can further configure the received power information for each path. Accordingly, the SRX can perform sensing operations using the aforementioned delay, Doppler frequency, and / or angle information. When considering environmental object-assisted sensing operations, the paths to be sensed can be divided into two groups. The first group includes paths that directly pass through the sensed target. The second group includes paths affected by the target and passing through environmental objects. The parameter sets of the auxiliary information for the two groups of paths can be the same or different. The SRX can process the two groups of paths using different methods. Each group of paths can be associated with only one sensed target, or it can be associated with multiple sensed targets. The SRX may not know the correspondence between the multiple sensed paths and the sensed targets.

[0595] In this operation, the path directly passing through the target carries the target's information. Generally, the stronger the received power of such a path, the better for the sensing operation. When considering the sensing operation assisted by environmental objects, paths influenced by the target and passing through environmental objects also carry the target's information. Generally, the greater the change in the received power of such paths, the better for the sensing operation. In this method, the actual received power of the path passing through environmental objects may be very small, or even indistinguishable from background noise.

[0596] For the first set of paths, information on one or more paths directly passing the sensing target, detected by SRX, is configured or dynamically indicated via higher-layer signaling. This includes the expected values ​​or expected ranges of time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle. The expected received power P1 or received power range R1 can also be configured for the first set of paths. The processing node can use higher-layer signaling to configure the minimum expected received power for the paths requiring SRX to detect the sensing signal. The minimum expected received power can also be predefined or determined based on other parameters.

[0597] For the first set of paths, if the measured received power of the path is not within the expected received power range, the SRX can report special power indication information. For example, if the measured received power of the path is less than the expected minimum received power, the SRX can report that the path was not detected. In particular, the SRX can report only one bit of information, namely whether the measured received power of the path is not less than the expected minimum received power.

[0598] For the first set of paths, if the measured path's time delay, Doppler frequency, or angle parameters are outside the expected range, the SRX can report specific indication information. For example, the SRX can report that the path was not detected. Specifically, the SRX can report only one bit of information: whether a path exists whose measured time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle are within the expected range.

[0599] For the second set of paths, information on one or more paths detected by the SRX that are affected by the target and pass through environmental objects is configured or dynamically indicated via higher-layer signaling, including the expected value or expected range of time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle. For the second set of paths, if only the interaction between fixed environmental objects and the sensed target is considered, the Doppler of the path can be 0 or very small, thus it is possible to omit the Doppler frequency information of the second set of paths in the configuration parameters. For the second set of paths, the expected received power P2 or the received power range R2 can be configured. The received power range R2 can be the same as or different from the received power range R1. The processing node can configure the maximum expected received power of the path for which the SRX needs to detect the sensed signal using higher-layer signaling. The maximum expected received power can also be predefined or determined based on other parameters. Using this method, if the received power of the measured path is not within the expected received power range, the SRX can report special power indication information. For example, if the received power of the measured path is greater than the expected maximum received power, the SRX can report that the path has reappeared. Note: For re-emerging paths, their propagation paths are no longer blocked by the sensing target, so they are no longer suitable for assisting in the sensing of the target. In particular, SRX can report only one bit of information, namely whether the received power of the measured path is not greater than the expected maximum received power.

[0600] For the second set of paths, the expected received power change P3 or the range R3 of the received power change can be configured. The processing node can use higher-layer signaling to configure the minimum expected received power change for the path requiring SRX detection of the sensing signal. The minimum expected received power change can also be predefined or determined based on other parameters. Using this method, if the measured received power change of a path is not within the expected range, the SRX can report special power indication information. For example, if the measured received power change of a path is less than the expected minimum received power change, the SRX can report that the path has reappeared. Note: For reappearing paths, their propagation path is no longer blocked by the sensing target, so they are no longer suitable for assisting in the sensing of the target. In particular, the SRX can report only one bit of information, namely whether the measured received power change of the path is not less than the expected minimum received power change.

[0601] For the second set of paths, if the measured path's time delay, Doppler frequency, or angle parameters are outside the expected range, the SRX can report specific indication information. For example, the SRX can report that the path was not detected. Specifically, the SRX can report only one bit of information: whether a path exists whose measured time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle are within the expected range.

[0602] For the second set of paths, the processing node can configure the SRX to use the timestamp of the background channel for comparison. The SRX can obtain the locally stored background channel information based on the timestamp and process it together with the current channel to detect the second set of paths. Alternatively, the processing node can directly configure the SRX to use the reference delay, Doppler frequency, angle, and received power information for each path in the second set of paths for comparison. Thus, the SRX obtains the amount of received power change for a path by comparing the received power of a path in the current channel with the reference received power.

[0603] The two sets of paths described above can be configured with the same sensing measurement and reporting cycle, or with the same event-triggered sensing result reporting conditions. Alternatively, the sensing measurement and reporting cycle, or the event-triggered sensing result reporting conditions, can be configured separately for each set of paths. Each set of paths can be further divided into multiple subgroups, allowing for separate configuration of the sensing measurement and reporting cycle, or separate configuration of the event-triggered sensing result reporting conditions for each subgroup.

[0604] In the embodiments disclosed herein, some or all of the steps and their optional implementations may be arbitrarily combined with some or all of the steps in other embodiments, or may be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementations in other embodiments.

[0605] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0606] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single object, or they can be separated on the object. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0607] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0608] Figure 7a is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first device 7100 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 7a, the first device 7100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 7101, a processing module 7102, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module is used to send and receive information. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first device in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the first device in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0609] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to:

[0610] Based on a first type of signal path and a second type of signal path, a sensing operation is performed on the sensing target; the first type of signal path is a path via a first sensing signal of the sensing target; the second type of signal path is a path influenced by the sensing target and via a second sensing signal of an environmental object; the first sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object.

[0611] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to:

[0612] Determine the first piece of information;

[0613] Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal.

[0614] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured such that the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0615] Information on time resources;

[0616] Information on frequency resources;

[0617] Beam information;

[0618] Information on transmission power.

[0619] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured to:

[0620] Receive the first information sent by the second device.

[0621] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured to:

[0622] The sensing resources are resources set up for one or at least two sensing targets.

[0623] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured such that: the first device is a transmitter of a sensing signal; the sensing resources include a first sensing resource and a second sensing resource, the first sensing resource is used to transmit the first sensing signal, the second sensing resource is used to transmit the second sensing signal, and the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource may be the same as or different from each other.

[0624] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured such that: when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a first relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a second relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource is different from the second sensing resource, and the first relative positional relationship and / or the second relative positional relationship is determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end.

[0625] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured such that the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the first sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the second sensing resource.

[0626] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured such that: the first device is a receiver of a sensing signal; the sensing resources include a third sensing resource and a fourth sensing resource, the third sensing resource is used to receive the first sensing signal, the fourth sensing resource is used to receive the second sensing signal, and the third sensing resource and the fourth sensing resource may be the same or different.

[0627] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured such that: when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a third relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a fourth relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is different from the fourth sensing resource, and the third relative positional relationship and / or the fourth relative positional relationship is determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end.

[0628] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured such that the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the fourth sensing resource.

[0629] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to:

[0630] Determine the second piece of information;

[0631] The second information is used to indicate the expected result of performing perception based on the perception resources.

[0632] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to: perform a sensing operation on the sensing target based on the first information, including:

[0633] Based on the first information and the second information, perform a perception operation targeting the perceived target.

[0634] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured to:

[0635] Receive the second information sent by the second device;

[0636] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured such that the second information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0637] Expected latency of perception;

[0638] The perceived expected Doppler frequency;

[0639] The expected perspective of perception;

[0640] Expected received power.

[0641] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured such that the second information associated with the first path group and the second path group is the same or different; the first path group contains at least one first type of signal path, and the second path group contains at least one second type of signal path.

[0642] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured such that the first path group and / or the second path group are path groups set for one or at least two of the sensing targets.

[0643] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured such that: the second information associated with the first path group includes a first numerical range corresponding to the expected first parameter; the method further includes:

[0644] Based on the first numerical range and the magnitude of the first parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a report of the first detection result is executed; wherein the first parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle and / or received power; the first detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the first type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

[0645] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to: perform a report of the first detection result based on the first numerical range and the magnitude of the first parameter measured in a predetermined direction, including one of the following:

[0646] If the magnitude of the measured first parameter is determined to be outside the first numerical range, a report of the first detection result is executed; the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path was not measured in a predetermined direction.

[0647] If the magnitude of the measured first parameter is determined to be within the first numerical range, a report of the first detection result is executed; the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

[0648] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured such that: the second information associated with the second path group includes a second numerical range corresponding to the expected second parameter; the method further includes:

[0649] Based on the second numerical range and the magnitude of the second parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a report of the second detection result is executed; wherein the second parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle and / or received power; the second detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the second type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

[0650] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to: perform a report of the second detection result based on the second numerical range and the magnitude of the second parameter measured on the second type of signal path, including one of the following:

[0651] If the measured second parameter is determined to be outside the second numerical range, a second detection result report is executed; the second detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

[0652] If the measured second parameter is determined to be within the second numerical range, a report of the second detection result is executed; the second detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path was not measured in the predetermined direction.

[0653] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured such that: the second information associated with the second path group includes a first range of change corresponding to the expected change in the second parameter; the method further includes:

[0654] Based on the first range of change and the magnitude of the change in the second parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a third detection result is reported; wherein the second parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle, and / or received power; the third detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the second type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

[0655] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to: perform a report of the third detection result based on the first range of change and the change in the second parameter measured in a predetermined direction, including one of the following:

[0656] If the measured change in the second parameter is determined to be outside the range of the first change, a third detection result is reported; the third detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path has been measured in a predetermined direction.

[0657] If the measured change in the second parameter is determined to be within the range of the first change, a report of the third detection result is executed; the third detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path was not measured in the predetermined direction.

[0658] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to: determine a reference channel based on a timestamp;

[0659] The first change amount is determined based on the information obtained by jointly detecting the second type of signal path using the reference channel and the current signal.

[0660] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to determine the first change amount based on a comparison between locally stored reference information and information measured on the second type of signal path.

[0661] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to configure at least one of the following for the first path group and / or the second path group:

[0662] The first cycle is used to perform sensing measurements on the signal path;

[0663] The second cycle is used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path;

[0664] Triggering conditions, which are used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path.

[0665] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured such that the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group and the second path group are the same.

[0666] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured to configure the first period, the second period, and / or the triggering condition of the first path group and the second path group respectively using different information.

[0667] In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is configured such that: the first path group and / or the second path group comprises at least one subgroup, and at least one of the following is configured for each subgroup:

[0668] The first cycle;

[0669] The second cycle;

[0670] The triggering conditions.

[0671] Figure 7b is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second device 7200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 7b, the second device 7200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 7201, a processing module 7202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module is used to send and receive information. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the second device in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a sending module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0672] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0673] Send the first message to the first device;

[0674] Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object.

[0675] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured such that the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0676] Information on time resources;

[0677] Information on frequency resources;

[0678] Beam information;

[0679] Information on transmission power.

[0680] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0681] The sensing resources are resources set up for one or at least two sensing targets.

[0682] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0683] The first device is the transmitter of the sensing signal; the sensing resources include a first sensing resource and a second sensing resource, the first sensing resource is used to transmit the first sensing signal, and the second sensing resource is used to transmit the second sensing signal, and the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource may be the same or different.

[0684] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0685] When the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a first relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a second relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource is different from the second sensing resource, and the first relative positional relationship and / or the second relative positional relationship are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end.

[0686] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0687] The first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the first sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the second sensing resource.

[0688] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0689] The first device is a receiving end of the sensing signal; the sensing resources include a third sensing resource and a fourth sensing resource, the third sensing resource is used to receive the first sensing signal, the fourth sensing resource is used to receive the second sensing signal, and the third sensing resource and the fourth sensing resource may be the same or different.

[0690] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0691] When the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a third relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a fourth relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is different from the fourth sensing resource, and the third and / or fourth relative positional relationship is determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end.

[0692] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0693] The third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the fourth sensing resource.

[0694] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0695] Send the second message to the first device;

[0696] The second information is used to indicate the expected result of performing perception based on the perception resources.

[0697] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0698] The second information is used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0699] Expected latency of perception;

[0700] The perceived expected Doppler frequency;

[0701] The expected perspective of perception;

[0702] Expected received power.

[0703] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0704] The second information associated with the first path group and the second path group is the same or different; the first path group contains at least one first type of signal path, and the second path group contains at least one second type of signal path; the first type of signal path is the path of the first sensing signal via the sensing target; the second type of signal path is the path of the second sensing signal affected by the sensing target and via environmental objects.

[0705] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0706] The first path group and / or the second path group are path groups set for one or at least two of the sensing targets.

[0707] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0708] Configure at least one of the following for the first path group and / or the second path group:

[0709] The first cycle is used to perform sensing measurements on the signal path;

[0710] The second cycle is used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path;

[0711] Triggering conditions, which are used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path.

[0712] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0713] The first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group and the second path group are the same.

[0714] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0715] Configure the first cycle, the second cycle, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group and the second path group respectively using different information.

[0716] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to:

[0717] The first path group and / or the second path group comprises at least one subgroup, and for each subgroup is configured at least one of the following:

[0718] The first cycle;

[0719] The second cycle;

[0720] The triggering conditions.

[0721] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module may be interchangeable with a processor.

[0722] Figure 8a is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 9100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 9100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 9100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0723] As shown in Figure 8a, the communication device 9100 includes one or more processors 9101. The processor 9101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 9100 is used to execute any of the above methods.

[0724] In some embodiments, the communication device 9100 further includes one or more memories 9102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 9102 may also be located outside the communication device 9100.

[0725] In some embodiments, the communication device 9100 further includes one or more transceivers 9103. When the communication device 9100 includes one or more transceivers 9103, the transceivers 9103 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S3101, but not limited thereto), and the processor 9101 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0726] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0727] In some embodiments, the communication device 9100 may include one or more interface circuits 9104. Optionally, the interface circuit 9104 is connected to the memory 9102, and the interface circuit 9104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 9102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 9102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 9104 can read instructions stored in the memory 9102 and send the instructions to the processor 9101.

[0728] The communication device 9100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 9100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 9100 may not be limited by FIG8a. The communication device may be a standalone device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0729] Figure 8b is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 9200 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 9100 can be a chip or a chip system, the schematic diagram of the chip 9200 shown in Figure 8b can be referenced, but is not limited thereto.

[0730] Chip 9200 includes one or more processors 9201, which are used to perform any of the above methods.

[0731] In some embodiments, chip 9200 further includes one or more interface circuits 9202. Optionally, the interface circuit 9202 is connected to memory 9203, and the interface circuit 9202 can be used to receive signals from memory 9203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 9202 can be used to send signals to memory 9203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 9202 can read instructions stored in memory 9203 and send the instructions to processor 9201.

[0732] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 9202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S3101, but not limited thereto), and the processor 9201 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0733] In some embodiments, the terms interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, transceiver, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0734] In some embodiments, chip 9200 further includes one or more memories 9203 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 9203 may be located outside of chip 9200.

[0735] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 9100, cause the communication device 9100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0736] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 9100, causes the communication device 9100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0737] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that, The method is performed by a first device, and the method includes: Based on the first type of signal path and the second type of signal path, perform sensing operations for the sensing target; Wherein, the first type of signal path is the path of a first sensing signal via the sensing target; the second type of signal path is the path of a second sensing signal affected by the sensing target and via an environmental object; the first sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the environmental object.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determine the first piece of information; Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including the first sensing signal and / or the second sensing signal.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of the following: Information on time resources; Information on frequency resources; Beam information; Information on transmission power.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The method also includes one of the following: Receive the first information sent by the second device.

5. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sensing resources are resources set up for one or at least two sensing targets.

6. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first device is the transmitter of the sensing signal; the sensing resources include a first sensing resource and a second sensing resource, the first sensing resource is used to transmit the first sensing signal, and the second sensing resource is used to transmit the second sensing signal, and the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource may be the same or different.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object and the transmitting end is a first relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource. Alternatively, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a second relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource are not the same, and the first relative positional relationship and / or the second relative positional relationship are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the first sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the second sensing resource.

9. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first device is a receiving end of the sensing signal; the sensing resources include a third sensing resource and a fourth sensing resource, the third sensing resource is used to receive the first sensing signal, the fourth sensing resource is used to receive the second sensing signal, and the third sensing resource and the fourth sensing resource may be the same or different.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, When the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object and the receiving end is a third relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource. Alternatively, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a fourth relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is different from the fourth sensing resource, and the third relative positional relationship and / or the fourth relative positional relationship is determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the fourth sensing resource.

12. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determine the second piece of information; The second information is used to indicate the expected result of performing perception based on the perception resources.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the second information sent by the second device.

14. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that, The second information is used to indicate at least one of the following: Expected latency of perception; The perceived expected Doppler frequency; The expected perspective of perception; Expected received power.

15. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that, The second information associated with the first path group and the second path group may be the same or different; the first path group contains at least one first type of signal path, and the second path group contains at least one second type of signal path.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first path group and / or the second path group are path groups set for one or at least two of the sensing targets.

17. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The second information associated with the first path group includes a first numerical range corresponding to the expected first parameter; the method further includes: Based on the first numerical range and the magnitude of the first parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a report of the first detection result is executed; wherein the first parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle and / or received power; the first detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the first type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that, The reporting of the first detection result based on the first numerical range and the magnitude of the first parameter measured in the predetermined direction includes one of the following: If the magnitude of the measured first parameter is determined to be outside the first numerical range, a report of the first detection result is executed; the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path was not measured in a predetermined direction. If the magnitude of the measured first parameter is determined to be within the first numerical range, a report of the first detection result is executed; the first detection result is used to indicate that the first type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction.

19. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The second information associated with the second path group includes a second numerical range corresponding to the expected second parameter; the method further includes: Based on the second numerical range and the magnitude of the second parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a report of the second detection result is executed; wherein the second parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle and / or received power; the second detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the second type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

20. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The report on the second detection result based on the second numerical range and the magnitude of the second parameter measured on the second type of signal path includes one of the following: If the measured second parameter is determined to be outside the second numerical range, a second detection result report is executed; the second detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path is measured in a predetermined direction. If the measured second parameter is determined to be within the second numerical range, a report of the second detection result is executed; the second detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path was not measured in the predetermined direction.

21. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The second information associated with the second path group includes a first range of change corresponding to the expected change in the second parameter; the method further includes: Based on the first range of change and the magnitude of the change in the second parameter measured in the predetermined direction, a third detection result is reported; wherein the second parameter is at least one of time delay, Doppler frequency, angle, and / or received power; the third detection result is used to indicate the measurement result of the second type of signal path measured in the predetermined direction.

22. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that, The report on the third detection result based on the first range of change and the change of the second parameter measured in the predetermined direction includes one of the following: If the measured change in the second parameter is determined to be outside the range of the first change, a third detection result is reported; the third detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path has been measured in a predetermined direction. If the measured change in the second parameter is determined to be within the range of the first change, a report of the third detection result is executed; the third detection result is used to indicate that the second type of signal path was not measured in the predetermined direction.

23. The method according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that, The method further includes: The reference channel is determined based on the timestamp; The first change amount is determined based on the information obtained by jointly detecting the second type of signal path using the reference channel and the current signal.

24. The method according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that, The method further includes: The first change is determined based on a comparison between locally stored reference information and information measured on the second type of signal path.

25. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, Configure at least one of the following for the first path group and / or the second path group: The first cycle is used to perform sensing measurements on the signal path; The second cycle is used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path; Triggering conditions, which are used to report the detection results obtained on the signal path.

26. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that, The first period, the second period, and / or the triggering conditions of the first path group and the second path group are the same.

27. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that, The first path group and / or the second path group comprises at least one subgroup, and for each subgroup is configured at least one of the following: The first cycle; The second cycle; The triggering conditions.

28. A communication method, characterized in that, The method is performed by a second device, and the method includes: Send the first message to the first device; Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object.

29. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that, The first device is the transmitter of the sensing signal; the sensing resources include a first sensing resource and a second sensing resource, the first sensing resource is used to transmit the first sensing signal, and the second sensing resource is used to transmit the second sensing signal, and the first sensing resource and the second sensing resource may be the same or different.

30. The method according to claim 29, characterized in that, When the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a first relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end is a second relative positional relationship, the first sensing resource is different from the second sensing resource, and the first relative positional relationship and / or the second relative positional relationship are determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the transmitting end.

31. The method according to claim 30, characterized in that, The first sensing resource is the same as the second sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the first sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the second sensing resource.

32. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that, The first device is a receiving end of the sensing signal; the sensing resources include a third sensing resource and a fourth sensing resource, the third sensing resource is used to receive the first sensing signal, the fourth sensing resource is used to receive the second sensing signal, and the third sensing resource and the fourth sensing resource may be the same or different.

33. The method according to claim 32, characterized in that, When the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a third relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource; or, when the relative positional relationship between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end is a fourth relative positional relationship, the third sensing resource is different from the fourth sensing resource, and the third and / or fourth relative positional relationship is determined based on the distance and / or orientation between the sensing target, the environmental object, and the receiving end.

34. The method according to claim 33, characterized in that, The third sensing resource is the same as the fourth sensing resource, and the direction of the beam contained in the third sensing resource is the same as the direction of the beam contained in the fourth sensing resource.

35. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send the second message to the first device; The second information is used to indicate the expected result of performing perception based on the perception resources.

36. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that, The second information associated with the first path group and the second path group is the same or different; the first path group contains at least one first type of signal path, and the second path group contains at least one second type of signal path; the first type of signal path is the path of the first sensing signal via the sensing target; the second type of signal path is the path of the second sensing signal affected by the sensing target and via environmental objects.

37. A communication method, characterized in that, The method includes: The second device sends first information to the first device; the first device receives the first information sent by the second device; or, The second device sends a second message to the first device; the first device receives the second message sent by the second device. Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object; the second information is used to indicate the expected result obtained by performing sensing based on the sensing resources.

38. A first device, characterized in that, The first device includes: The processing module is configured as follows: Based on the first type of signal path and the second type of signal path, perform sensing operations for the sensing target; in, The first type of signal path is the path of a first sensing signal via the sensing target; the second type of signal path is the path of a second sensing signal influenced by the sensing target and via an environmental object; the first sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the sensing target, and the second sensing signal is a signal sent toward or received from the environmental object.

39. A second device, characterized in that, The second device includes: The transceiver module is configured as follows: Send the first message to the first device; Wherein, the first information is used to indicate sensing resources; the sensing resources are used to send and / or receive sensing signals, the sensing signals including a first sensing signal and / or a second sensing signal, the first sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the sensing target, and the second sensing signal being a signal sent toward or received from the direction of the environmental object.

40. A communication system comprising a first device and a second device, the first device being configured to implement the method of any one of claims 1 to 27, and the second device being configured to implement the method of any one of claims 28 to 36.

41. A first device, characterized in that, The first device includes: One or more processors; The first device is used to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 27.

42. A second device, characterized in that, The second device includes: One or more processors; The terminal is used to execute the method according to any one of claims 28 to 36.

43. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method of any one of claims 1 to 27 and claims 28 to 36.

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