Communication control method, communication device, communication system and storage medium

Abstract

The invention relates to a communication control method, a communication device, a communication system and a storage medium. The method comprises the steps that the terminal sends first information, the first information is used for indicating the terminal to enter a first communication state, the first communication state is used for terminal energy charging, and the terminal executes a first communication action. Therefore, when the terminal enters the first communication state used for charging, the terminal can execute appropriate communication actions in time.

Description

Communication control methods, communication equipment, communication systems, and storage media Technical Field

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

[0002] Ambient Internet of Things (A-IoT) is a novel Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Compared to traditional IoT technologies, a significant characteristic is the massive number of A-IoT devices in the network, enabling the inventory and monitoring of large-scale items. Furthermore, A-IoT devices can be customized to meet specific needs in different application scenarios. Therefore, A-IoT technology is characterized by its wide applicability and high practicality.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a communication control method, network device, terminal, device, chip system, storage medium, computer program, and computer program product, which can be applied in the field of communication technology to solve the technical problem that "in related technologies, when the terminal enters the first communication state for charging, the terminal and network device cannot perform appropriate communication actions in a timely manner".

[0005] This disclosure proposes a communication control method, communication equipment, communication system, and storage medium.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication control method is proposed, executed by a terminal; comprising: sending first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, the first communication state being used for terminal charging; and performing a first communication action.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a communication control method is proposed, executed by a network device; comprising: receiving first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct a terminal to enter a first communication state, the first communication state being used for terminal charging; and executing a second communication action.

[0008] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a communication control method is proposed, comprising: a terminal sending first information and performing a first communication action, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging; and a network device receiving the first information and performing a second communication action.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: a transceiver module for transmitting first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging; and a processing module for performing a first communication action.

[0010] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, comprising: a transceiver module for receiving first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct a terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging; and a processing module for performing a second communication action.

[0011] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the processors are configured to invoke instructions to cause the communication device to execute a communication control method of any one of the first aspect, the second aspect, and the third aspect.

[0012] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, characterized in that it includes a network device and a terminal, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication control method of the first aspect, and the network device is configured to implement the communication control method of the second aspect.

[0013] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, the storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, when the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device causes the communication device to perform a communication control method as described in any one of the first, second, and third aspects.

[0014] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements a communication control method as described in any of the first, second, and third aspects. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or background art of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments or background art of this disclosure will be described below.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 2 is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 3A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication control method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 3B is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication control method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 4 is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication control method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5 is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication control method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the terminal proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the network device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This disclosure presents a communication control method, communication device, communication system, and storage medium.

[0027] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication control method, executed by a terminal; the method includes:

[0028] Send a first message, wherein the first message is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for the terminal to charge.

[0029] Perform the first communication action.

[0030] In the above embodiment, the terminal sends first information and executes a first communication action, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging. Therefore, when the terminal enters the first communication state for charging, the terminal can promptly execute appropriate communication actions.

[0031] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0032] Power shortage information;

[0033] Power shortage warning information;

[0034] Battery remaining information;

[0035] The start time of the first communication state;

[0036] The termination time of the first communication state;

[0037] Duration of the first communication state;

[0038] First communication state timing;

[0039] Diagram of the first communication state timing;

[0040] Indication information, wherein the indication information is used to indicate entering the first communication state.

[0041] In the above embodiments, the terminal can be flexibly and accurately instructed to enter the first communication state by the network device.

[0042] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0043] Connected state;

[0044] Deactivation state;

[0045] Idle state;

[0046] New communication status.

[0047] In the above embodiments, the first communication state can be flexibly defined, which can be applied to personalized application scenarios.

[0048] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first communication action includes at least one of the following:

[0049] Retain configuration information related to the second communication state;

[0050] Suspend monitoring of control signaling sent by network devices;

[0051] Suspend the transmission of periodic and / or temporary information to network devices;

[0052] Activate the energy harvesting module;

[0053] Start the low-power receiver;

[0054] Start the low-power transmitter;

[0055] Listen for low-power signaling sent by network devices;

[0056] Send low-power transmissions to network devices.

[0057] In the above embodiments, terminal charging in the first communication state can be effectively supported, and the terminal can also be supported to quickly enter the second communication state.

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

[0059] It leaves the first communication state and enters the second communication state.

[0060] In the above embodiments, the terminal can promptly enter the second communication state after leaving the first communication state.

[0061] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication state is determined based on at least one of the following:

[0062] The second communication state is predefined through the protocol;

[0063] Indicate the second communication status through network devices;

[0064] The communication state that the terminal was in before entering the first communication state is determined as the second communication state.

[0065] In the above embodiments, the flexibility of determining the second communication state can be effectively improved, making it suitable for personalized application scenarios.

[0066] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0067] Connected state;

[0068] Deactivation state;

[0069] Idle state.

[0070] In the above embodiments, the communication state that the terminal enters after leaving the first communication state can be flexibly defined.

[0071] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication state includes: a connected state; wherein the configuration information related to the connected state includes at least one of the following:

[0072] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0073] Access layer AS context;

[0074] Information about the cell where the terminal is located;

[0075] Resource allocation information;

[0076] Terminal mobility configuration information.

[0077] In the above embodiments, it is possible to enable the terminal to quickly enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state.

[0078] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication state includes: a deactivated state; wherein the configuration information associated with the deactivated state includes at least one of the following:

[0079] Configuration information for the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection;

[0080] System information;

[0081] Community reselection configuration information;

[0082] Paging configuration information for the Radio Access Network (RAN);

[0083] Paging area information;

[0084] Intermittent reception of DRX information during RAN paging;

[0085] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0086] AS context;

[0087] Information about the RNA in the wireless notification area where the terminal is located.

[0088] In the above embodiments, it is possible to enable the terminal to quickly enter the deactivation state after leaving the first communication state.

[0089] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication state includes: an idle state; wherein the configuration information associated with the idle state includes at least one of the following:

[0090] PLMN selection configuration information;

[0091] System information;

[0092] Community reselection configuration information;

[0093] Paging configuration information for the core network;

[0094] Paging area information;

[0095] The DRX information configured in the NAS of the wireless access layer is used for paging in the core network.

[0096] In the above embodiments, it is possible to enable the terminal to quickly enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state.

[0097] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication control method, executed by a network device; the method includes:

[0098] Receive first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging;

[0099] Perform the second communication action.

[0100] In the above embodiments, the network device receives first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, the first communication state being used for terminal charging, and to execute a second communication action. Thus, when the terminal enters the first communication state for charging, the network device can promptly execute an appropriate communication action.

[0101] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0102] Power shortage information;

[0103] Power shortage warning information;

[0104] Battery remaining information;

[0105] The start time of the first communication state;

[0106] The termination time of the first communication state;

[0107] Duration of the first communication state;

[0108] First communication state timing;

[0109] Diagram of the first communication state timing;

[0110] Indication information, wherein the indication information is used to indicate entering the first communication state.

[0111] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0112] Connected state;

[0113] Deactivation state;

[0114] Idle state;

[0115] New communication status.

[0116] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication action includes at least one of the following:

[0117] Retain configuration information related to the second communication state;

[0118] Suspend sending control signaling to the terminal;

[0119] Suspend receiving periodic and / or temporary information reported by the terminal;

[0120] Dispatch charging resources to terminals;

[0121] Send low-power signaling to the terminal;

[0122] Low-power transmission sent by the receiving terminal.

[0123] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0124] Indicate the second communication status to the terminal.

[0125] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0126] Connected state;

[0127] Deactivation state;

[0128] Idle state.

[0129] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication state includes: a connected state; wherein the configuration information related to the connected state includes at least one of the following:

[0130] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0131] Access layer AS context;

[0132] Information about the cell where the terminal is located;

[0133] Resource allocation information;

[0134] Terminal mobility configuration information.

[0135] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication state includes: a deactivated state; wherein the configuration information associated with the deactivated state includes at least one of the following:

[0136] Configuration information for the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection;

[0137] System information;

[0138] Community reselection configuration information;

[0139] Paging configuration information for the Radio Access Network (RAN);

[0140] Paging area information;

[0141] Intermittent reception of DRX information during RAN paging;

[0142] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0143] AS context;

[0144] Information about the RNA in the wireless notification area where the terminal is located.

[0145] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second communication state includes: an idle state; wherein the configuration information associated with the idle state includes at least one of the following:

[0146] PLMN selection configuration information;

[0147] System information;

[0148] Community reselection configuration information;

[0149] Paging configuration information for the core network;

[0150] Paging area information;

[0151] The DRX information configured in the NAS of the wireless access layer is used for paging in the core network.

[0152] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication control method, the method comprising:

[0153] The terminal sends first information and performs a first communication action, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for the terminal to charge.

[0154] The network device receives the first information and executes the second communication action.

[0155] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, which includes:

[0156] The transceiver module is used to send first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for the terminal to charge.

[0157] The processing module is used to execute the first communication action.

[0158] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device, which includes:

[0159] The transceiver module is used to receive first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for the terminal to charge.

[0160] The processing module is used to execute the second communication action.

[0161] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, comprising:

[0162] One or more processors;

[0163] The processor is used to execute the communication control method of any one of the first, second, and third aspects.

[0164] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system including a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication control method of the first aspect, and the network device is configured to implement the communication control method of the second aspect.

[0165] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform a communication control method as described in the first, second, or third aspect.

[0166] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements a communication control method as described in any of the first, second, and third aspects.

[0167] It is understood that the aforementioned communication control method, network device, terminal, communication equipment, chip system, storage medium, computer program, and computer program product are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0168] This disclosure provides a communication control method and apparatus, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "communication control method" and "information processing method" or "communication method" can be used interchangeably; the terms "communication control apparatus" and "information processing apparatus" or "communication apparatus" can be used interchangeably; and the terms "information processing system" or "communication system" can be used interchangeably.

[0169] 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.

[0170] 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.

[0171] 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.

[0172] 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.

[0173] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0174] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0175] 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.

[0176] 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.

[0177] 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.

[0178] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0179] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0180] 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”.

[0181] 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.

[0182] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network devices, core network devices, etc.

[0183] 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)."

[0184] 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.

[0185] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0186] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0187] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 may include a terminal 101 and a network device 102. The network device 102 may include at least one of an access network device and a core network device.

[0188] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0189] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), 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 WiFi system.

[0190] 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.

[0191] 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.

[0192] 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 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).

[0193] 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 proposed 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 proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0194] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1 are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1, or may include other main bodies outside of FIG1. ​​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.

[0195] 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).

[0196] Alternatively, Ambient Internet of Things (A-IoT) is a novel Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Compared to traditional IoT technologies, a significant feature is the massive number of A-IoT devices in the network, enabling the inventory and monitoring of large-scale items. A-IoT devices can also be customized to meet specific needs in different application scenarios. Therefore, A-IoT technology is characterized by its wide applicability and strong practicality. Compared to Narrow Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT), A-IoT devices have a simpler terminal structure and lower hardware and maintenance costs. A-IoT devices may or may not have a power supply. Furthermore, A-IoT devices can possess energy harvesting capabilities, meaning they can extract energy from the environment to power normal uplink and downlink transmissions. Environmental energy includes natural energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as artificial energy sources such as electromagnetic waves emitted by artificial devices.

[0197] Optionally, to conserve battery capacity, increase terminal battery life, and reduce maintenance costs, a potential evolution direction for terminals is to equip them with energy harvesting capabilities, similar to A-IoT devices. When a terminal is low on power, it will be unable to continue operating. In this situation, the terminal can report to the network device immediately or in advance to prevent the network device from performing meaningless scheduling, or to prompt the network device to send a charging signal to the terminal. For example, if the terminal reports a certain period, it can automatically recharge within that time frame, while the network device can then paging the terminal outside that time frame, thus saving power for the network device as well.

[0198] Optionally, the terminal can temporarily disconnect from the network to recharge after its power is depleted. To quickly resume transmission, the terminal can rapidly enter a communication state after its power is restored. This communication state can be the idle, inactive, or connected state in the NR protocol. After temporarily disconnecting from the network, the terminal can retain its original Radio Resource Control (RRC) configuration; therefore, the connected state is preferred. Other states can also be considered.

[0199] Optionally, the first communication state refers to the state in which the terminal is temporarily disconnected from the network. In the first communication state, the terminal can be recharged. The first communication state can also be called the temporary disconnection state.

[0200] Figure 2 is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication control method, which can be used in a communication system 100. The method includes:

[0201] Step S2101: The terminal sends the first information.

[0202] The first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter the first communication state, and the first communication state is used for the terminal to charge.

[0203] In some embodiments, the terminal can collect energy and recharge itself when it is in the first communication state. The first communication state can also be called the disconnected state, in which the terminal can temporarily disconnect from the network.

[0204] In some embodiments, the first communication state includes at least one of the following: connected state; deactivated state; idle state; new communication state. This allows for flexible definition of the first communication state, making it suitable for customized application scenarios.

[0205] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of the following: low power information; low power warning information; remaining power information; start time of the first communication state; end time of the first communication state; duration of the first communication state; timing of the first communication state; pattern of the timing of the first communication state; and indication information, wherein the indication information is used to indicate entering the first communication state. Thus, it is possible to flexibly and accurately instruct network devices to allow terminals to enter the first communication state.

[0206] Among them, "Power Depletion Information" indicates whether the terminal is low on power. "Power Depletion Warning Information" is used to alert the terminal that it is about to run out of power. "Battery Balance Information" indicates the terminal's current remaining battery power. "Start Time of First Communication State" indicates the time when the terminal enters the first communication state. "End Time of First Communication State" indicates the time when the terminal leaves the first communication state. "Duration of First Communication State" indicates the duration the terminal remains in the first communication state. "First Communication State Timing" can refer to a continuous period during which the UE is in a temporarily disconnected state. A pattern for the first communication state timing can be used to indicate multiple first communication state timings.

[0207] In some embodiments, the terminal may send first information to the network device to instruct the network device that the terminal enters a first communication state. Instructing the network device that the terminal enters the first communication state may, for example, indicate that the terminal is about to enter the first communication state, or indicate that the terminal has already entered the first communication state. The reported first information may support the network device in performing a second communication action.

[0208] In some embodiments, the terminal can enter a first communication state when a first condition is met. The first condition may include at least one of the following: the terminal's remaining battery power is lower than a first threshold battery power; the terminal's remaining battery power does not support the current scheduling requirement; the terminal's remaining battery power does not support the scheduling requirement within a first threshold duration; it is determined that the terminal will not be scheduled by the network device within a second threshold duration; the first condition is met through second information, wherein the second information is used to indicate that the terminal will not be scheduled by the network device within a third threshold duration; it is determined that the terminal needs to enter the first communication state through third information, wherein the third information is used to instruct the terminal to enter the first communication state or to configure the terminal to enter the first communication state; a fourth message has been received, wherein the fourth message is used to activate the configuration; and a fifth message has been received, wherein the fifth message is used to trigger the terminal to enter the first communication state. This allows the terminal to accurately and flexibly determine the timing of entering the first communication state, effectively adapting to personalized application scenarios.

[0209] The first threshold power level represents the minimum remaining battery power of the terminal that requires recharging. This first threshold power level can be customized according to the specific needs of the application.

[0210] In some embodiments, if the remaining battery power of the terminal is lower than a first threshold battery power, it indicates that the terminal needs to be charged, and the terminal can enter the first communication state.

[0211] The current scheduling can be understood as one or more scheduling operations in progress. If the terminal's remaining battery power does not support the current scheduling requirement, it means that the terminal's current remaining battery power is insufficient to successfully complete one or more scheduling operations in progress. At this point, the terminal can enter the first communication state.

[0212] The first threshold duration is set individually based on the actual application requirements. If the terminal's remaining battery power does not support the scheduling needs within the first threshold duration, it means that the terminal's current remaining battery power is insufficient to successfully complete the scheduling needs within the future first threshold duration.

[0213] The second threshold duration can be customized according to the actual application requirements. Determining whether a terminal will not be scheduled by network devices within the second threshold duration can be based on predicting whether it will be scheduled by network devices in the future within the second threshold duration based on historical scheduling patterns. For example, it can predict whether the terminal will be scheduled by network devices within the second threshold duration based on historical scheduling information, scheduling cycles, etc.

[0214] The duration of the third threshold can be customized according to the actual application requirements.

[0215] In some embodiments, the terminal may also be instructed not to be scheduled by the network device for a third threshold duration. For example, this could be based on second information. The terminal can then determine that it meets the first condition using the second information, wherein the second information is used to indicate that the terminal will not be scheduled by the network device for the third threshold duration.

[0216] In some embodiments, the network device can instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, or the network device can configure the terminal to enter the first communication state, for example, by instructing the terminal to enter the first communication state based on third information, or by configuring the terminal to enter the first communication state. Then the terminal can trigger entry into the first communication state based on the third information.

[0217] In some embodiments, the network device can also activate a configuration for the terminal to enter a first communication state. For example, the network device can send a fourth message to the terminal. After receiving the fourth message, the terminal determines to activate the network device's configuration for the terminal to enter the first communication state. Then, after confirming that it has received the third message (which is used to configure the terminal to enter the first communication state) and the fourth message, the terminal enters the first communication state. Alternatively, the terminal enters the first communication state after receiving the third message (which is used to instruct the terminal to enter the first communication state).

[0218] In some embodiments, the network device can trigger the terminal to enter the first communication state. For example, the network device can trigger the terminal to enter the first communication state by sending the fifth information to the terminal. Then, the terminal enters the first communication state after receiving the fifth information.

[0219] In step S2102, the terminal performs the first communication action.

[0220] In some embodiments, when the terminal determines that it has entered the first communication state, it may perform a first communication action. The determination that the terminal has entered the first communication state can be, for example, that the terminal determines it is about to enter the first communication state, or that the terminal has already entered the first communication state; there is no limitation on this.

[0221] In some embodiments, the first communication action refers to the communication action taken by the terminal when it determines that it is about to enter or has already entered the first communication state. During the execution of the first communication action, the terminal can support terminal charging in the first communication state and can also support the terminal to quickly access the network.

[0222] In some embodiments, the first communication action includes at least one of the following: retaining configuration information related to the second communication state; pausing the monitoring of control signaling sent by the network device; pausing the sending of periodic and / or temporary information to the network device; activating the energy harvesting module; activating the low-power receiver; activating the low-power transmitter; monitoring low-power signaling sent by the network device; and sending low-power transmissions to the network device. This effectively supports terminal charging in the first communication state and also enables the terminal to quickly enter the second communication state.

[0223] In some embodiments, when the terminal determines that it is entering the first communication state, it can retain configuration information related to the second communication state. This configuration information related to the second communication state enables the terminal to quickly enter the second communication state.

[0224] In some embodiments, when the terminal determines that it has entered the first communication state, it can pause listening to control signaling sent by the network device, which can reduce the terminal's power consumption.

[0225] In some embodiments, when the terminal determines that it has entered the first communication state, it can pause sending periodic and / or temporary information to the network device, which can reduce the terminal's power consumption.

[0226] In some embodiments, when the terminal determines that it has entered the first communication state, it can activate the energy harvesting module to collect energy in a timely manner to charge the terminal.

[0227] In some embodiments, when the terminal determines that it has entered the first communication state, it may also perform actions such as starting a low-power receiver, and / or starting a low-power transmitter and / or listening to low-power signaling sent by network devices and / or sending low-power transmissions to network devices, so as to support a significant reduction in terminal power consumption and support improved terminal charging efficiency.

[0228] In some embodiments, the second communication state is determined based on at least one of the following: predefining the second communication state through a protocol; indicating the second communication state through a network device; or determining the communication state that the terminal was in before entering the first communication state as the second communication state. This effectively improves the flexibility of determining the second communication state and makes it suitable for personalized application scenarios.

[0229] For example, the protocol can predefine a second communication state. For instance, if the protocol predefines the second communication state as a connected state, the terminal can enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state. Or, if the protocol predefines the second communication state as a deactivated state, the terminal can enter the deactivated state after leaving the first communication state. Or, if the protocol predefines the second communication state as an idle state, the terminal can enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state.

[0230] For example, the network device can also indicate a second communication state. If the network device indicates a second communication state, the terminal can enter the second communication state indicated by the network device after leaving the first communication state. For example, the network device can indicate that the second communication state is a connected state, and the terminal can enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state; or the network device can indicate that the second communication state is a deactivated state, and the terminal can enter the deactivated state after leaving the first communication state; or the network device can indicate that the second communication state is an idle state, and the terminal can enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state.

[0231] For example, the protocol can predefine the communication state the terminal was in before entering the first communication state as the second communication state, or the network device can instruct the terminal to define the communication state it was in before entering the first communication state as the second communication state. For instance, if the terminal was in a connected state before entering the first communication state, it will still enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state. As another example, if the terminal was in a deactivated state before entering the first communication state, it will still enter the deactivated state after leaving the first communication state. Similarly, if the terminal was in an idle state before entering the first communication state, it will still enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state.

[0232] In some embodiments, the second communication state refers to the communication state that the terminal enters after leaving the first communication state.

[0233] In some embodiments, the second communication state includes at least one of the following: a connected state; a deactivated state; and an idle state. This allows for flexible definition of the communication state the terminal enters after leaving the first communication state.

[0234] In other words, the second communication state can be a connected state, a deactivated state, or an idle state. The specific second communication state can be predefined by the protocol or indicated by the network device. If the protocol predefined or the network device indicates that the second communication state is a connected state, the terminal can enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state; if the protocol predefined or the network device indicates that the second communication state is a deactivated state, the terminal can enter the deactivated state after leaving the first communication state; if the protocol predefined or the network device indicates that the second communication state is an idle state, the terminal can enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state; if the protocol predefined or the network device indicates that the communication state the terminal was in before entering the first communication state is determined as the second communication state, then if the terminal's state before entering the first communication state was a connected state, the terminal can enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state; or if the terminal's state before entering the first communication state was a deactivated state, the terminal can enter the deactivated state after leaving the first communication state; or if the terminal's state before entering the first communication state was an idle state, the terminal can enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state.

[0235] For example, the terminal can obtain a second communication state predefined by the protocol. Alternatively, the network device can indicate the second communication state to the terminal. Or, the terminal can remain in the same communication state after leaving the first communication state, regardless of the state it was in before entering the first communication state; there is no restriction on this.

[0236] In some embodiments, the configuration information related to the second communication state may specifically be, for example, configuration information related to the connected state, configuration information related to the deactivated state, or configuration information related to the idle state, and there is no limitation thereto.

[0237] In other words, if the protocol predefined or the network device indicates that the terminal should enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state, or if the terminal was in the connected state before entering the first communication state, and configuration information related to the connected state was configured for the terminal before entering the first communication state, then the terminal can retain the configuration information related to the connected state after entering the first communication state, thus enabling the terminal to quickly enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state. Alternatively, if the protocol predefined or the network device indicates that the terminal should enter the deactivated state after leaving the first communication state, or if the terminal was in the deactivated state before entering the first communication state, and configuration information related to the deactivated state was configured for the terminal before entering the first communication state, then the terminal can retain the configuration information related to the deactivated state after entering the first communication state, thus enabling the terminal to quickly enter the deactivated state after leaving the first communication state. Alternatively, if the protocol predefines or the network device indicates that the terminal should enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state, or if the terminal was in the idle state before entering the first communication state, and configuration information related to the idle state has been configured for the terminal before entering the first communication state, then the terminal can retain the configuration information related to the idle state after entering the first communication state, so that the terminal can quickly enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state.

[0238] In some embodiments, the second communication state may include a connected state; wherein the configuration information related to the connected state includes at least one of the following: connection configuration information between the core network device and the access network device; access stratum (AS) context; information about the cell where the terminal is located; resource configuration information; and terminal mobility configuration information. This enables the terminal to quickly enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state.

[0239] In some embodiments, the second communication state includes a deactivation state; wherein the configuration information associated with the deactivation state includes at least one of the following: Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection configuration information; system information; cell reselection configuration information; Radio Access Network (RAN) paging configuration information; paging area information; RAN paging discontinuous reception (DRX) information; connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment; AS context; and information about the Radio Notification Area (RNA) where the terminal is located. This enables the terminal to quickly enter the deactivation state after leaving the first communication state.

[0240] In some embodiments, the second communication state includes an idle state; wherein the configuration information associated with the idle state includes at least one of the following: PLMN selection configuration information; system information; cell reselection configuration information; core network paging configuration information; paging area information; and DRX information configured by the Non-Access Stratum (NAS), wherein the DRX information is used for core network paging. This enables the terminal to quickly enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state.

[0241] In some embodiments, when a terminal determines that it is entering the first communication state, it can retain at least one of the above-mentioned configuration information, so that it can quickly enter the corresponding second communication state after leaving the first communication state.

[0242] In step S2103, the network device performs a second communication action based on the first information.

[0243] In some embodiments, the terminal sends first information to the network device, and the network device can determine whether the terminal is about to enter or has already entered a first communication state based on the content contained in the first information, and the network device can then perform a second communication action accordingly.

[0244] In some embodiments, the second communication action refers to the communication action taken by the network device when it is determined that the terminal is about to enter or has already entered the first communication state. During the execution of the second communication action, the network device can support terminal charging in the first communication state and also support the terminal's rapid network access.

[0245] In some embodiments, the second communication action includes at least one of the following: retaining configuration information related to the second communication state; suspending the transmission of control signaling to the terminal; suspending the reception of periodic and / or temporary information reported by the terminal; scheduling charging resources to the terminal; sending low-power signaling to the terminal; and receiving low-power transmissions sent by the terminal. This effectively supports terminal charging in the first communication state, reduces terminal power consumption, and also enables the terminal to quickly enter the second communication state.

[0246] In some embodiments, when a network device determines that a terminal has entered a first communication state, it may retain configuration information related to a second communication state. This configuration information related to the second communication state enables the terminal to quickly enter the second communication state.

[0247] In some embodiments, when a network device determines that a terminal has entered a first communication state, it may suspend sending control signaling to the terminal; and / or suspend receiving periodic and / or temporary information reported by the terminal. This is to support reducing terminal power consumption.

[0248] In some embodiments, when a network device determines that a terminal has entered a first communication state, it can schedule charging resources to the terminal to support terminal charging.

[0249] In some embodiments, when a network device determines that a terminal has entered a first communication state, it may send low-power signaling to the terminal and / or receive low-power transmissions sent by the terminal to support reducing terminal power consumption.

[0250] In some embodiments, the network device may also indicate a second communication state to the terminal, thereby enabling flexible indication of the second communication state.

[0251] In step S2104, the terminal leaves the first communication state and enters the second communication state.

[0252] In some embodiments, the terminal can charge when entering the first communication state, and if charging is complete, it can leave the first communication state and enter the second communication state.

[0253] In some embodiments, after leaving the first communication state, the terminal can enter any of the following states: connected state; deactivated state; idle state.

[0254] In other words, if the protocol predefined or the network device instructs the terminal to enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state, or if the protocol predefined or the network device instructs that the state the terminal was in before entering the first communication state be used as the second communication state, and the terminal was in the connected state before entering the first communication state, then the terminal can enter the connected state after leaving the first communication state. Similarly, if the protocol predefined or the network device instructs the terminal to enter the deactivated state after leaving the first communication state, or if the protocol predefined or the network device instructs that the state the terminal was in before entering the first communication state be used as the second communication state, and the terminal was in the deactivated state before entering the first communication state, then the terminal can enter the deactivated state after leaving the first communication state. Finally, if the protocol predefined or the network device instructs the terminal to enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state, or if the protocol predefined or the network device instructs that the state the terminal was in before entering the first communication state be used as the second communication state, and the terminal was in the idle state before entering the first communication state, then the terminal can enter the idle state after leaving the first communication state.

[0255] In some embodiments, the terminal can be charged after entering the first communication state. During the process of being in the first communication state, the terminal can determine whether a second condition is met. If the second condition is met, the terminal can leave the first communication state.

[0256] In some embodiments, after leaving the first communication state, the terminal can enter any of the following states: idle state, connected state, or deactivated state.

[0257] The condition used to trigger the terminal to leave the first communication state can be referred to as the second condition. In some embodiments, the second condition can be customized according to the actual application scenario requirements. When the terminal determines that the second condition is met, it can leave the first communication state.

[0258] In some embodiments, satisfying the second condition includes at least one of the following: the terminal's remaining battery power is higher than a second threshold battery power; the terminal's remaining battery power supports the current scheduling requirements; the terminal's remaining battery power supports the scheduling requirements within a first threshold duration; it is determined that the terminal is scheduled by the network device within the second threshold duration; the terminal autonomously exits the first communication state via first information; the second condition is determined to be satisfied via second information, wherein the second information is used to indicate that the terminal is scheduled by the network device within a third threshold duration; the terminal exits the first communication state via third information, wherein the third information is used to indicate that the terminal exits the first communication state or to configure the terminal to exit the first communication state; a fourth message has been received, wherein the fourth message is used to activate the configuration; a fifth message has been received, wherein the fifth message is used to trigger the terminal to exit the first communication state; and it is determined that the timing duration has reached a fourth threshold duration, wherein the timing duration is obtained by timing after the terminal enters the first communication state. This allows the terminal to accurately and flexibly determine the timing of exiting the first communication state, effectively adapting to personalized application scenarios.

[0259] The second threshold power level represents the threshold value for sufficient terminal energy storage. This second threshold power level can be customized according to the specific needs of the application.

[0260] In some embodiments, if the remaining battery power of the terminal is higher than the second threshold battery power, it means that there is no need to charge the terminal, and the terminal can exit the first communication state.

[0261] In some embodiments, if the terminal's remaining battery power supports the current scheduling requirements, and / or the terminal's remaining battery power supports the scheduling requirements within a first threshold duration, and / or it is determined that the terminal will be scheduled by the network device within a second threshold duration, then the terminal exits the first communication state.

[0262] For details regarding the current scheduling requirements, the scheduling requirements within the first threshold duration, and whether the terminal is scheduled by the network device within the second threshold duration, please refer to the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0263] In some embodiments, the terminal may also be instructed to be scheduled by the network device within a third threshold duration. For example, this could be based on second information. The terminal can then determine that a second condition is met through the second information, wherein the second information is used to indicate that the terminal will be scheduled by the network device within the third threshold duration.

[0264] In some embodiments, the network device can instruct the terminal to leave the first communication state, or the network device can configure the terminal to leave the first communication state, for example, by instructing the terminal to leave the first communication state based on third information, or by configuring the terminal to leave the first communication state. The terminal can then leave the first communication state via the third information.

[0265] In some embodiments, the network device can also activate a configuration for the terminal to leave the first communication state. For example, the network device can send a fourth message to the terminal. After receiving the fourth message, the terminal determines to activate the network device's configuration for leaving the first communication state. Then, after receiving the third message (which is used to configure the terminal to leave the first communication state) and the fourth message, the terminal leaves the first communication state. Alternatively, the terminal leaves the first communication state after receiving the third message (which is used to instruct the terminal to leave the first communication state).

[0266] In some embodiments, the network device can trigger the terminal to leave the first communication state. For example, the network device can trigger the terminal to leave the first communication state by sending a fifth message to the terminal. Then, the terminal leaves the first communication state after receiving the fifth message.

[0267] In some embodiments, the terminal can receive third information sent by the network device, wherein the third information is used to instruct the terminal to exit the first communication state. This allows for timely and flexible determination of when to exit the first communication state.

[0268] In some embodiments, when the terminal has received the third information and determined that the third information is used to instruct the terminal to leave the first communication state, it determines that the second condition is met and leaves the first communication state.

[0269] In some embodiments, the terminal can receive third and fourth information sent by the network device. The third information is used to configure the terminal to exit the first communication state, and the fourth information is used to activate the configuration. This allows for timely and flexible determination of when to exit the first communication state.

[0270] In some embodiments, the terminal has received third information and determined that the third information is used to configure the terminal to leave the first communication state. The terminal has also received fourth information that can activate the configuration of the third information for the terminal to leave the first communication state. Then the terminal can determine that the second condition is met and leave the first communication state.

[0271] In other embodiments, the terminal may stop performing the first communication action after entering the second communication state. The network device may also stop performing the second communication action after determining that the terminal has entered the second communication state; this is not restricted.

[0272] The communication control method disclosed in this embodiment may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2104. For example, step S2101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S2102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and so on, but is not limited thereto. Steps S2101+S2102 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, and steps S2101+S2102+S2103 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but is not limited thereto.

[0273] In this implementation or embodiment, unless there is contradiction, each step can be independent, arbitrarily combined or exchanged in order, optional methods or optional examples can be arbitrarily combined, and can be arbitrarily combined with any steps of other implementations or other embodiments.

[0274] In this embodiment, the terminal sends first information and executes a first communication action. The first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, which is used for terminal charging. The network device receives the first information and executes a second communication action accordingly. Thus, when the terminal enters the first communication state for charging, the terminal and the network device can promptly execute appropriate communication actions to support terminal charging in the first communication state and to support the terminal to quickly restore network access.

[0275] Figure 3A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication control method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3A, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication control method executed by a terminal. The method includes:

[0276] Step S3101: Send first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging.

[0277] Step S3102: Execute the first communication action.

[0278] The communication control method disclosed in this embodiment may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3102. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S3102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and so on, but is not limited thereto. Steps S3101+S3102 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0279] In this implementation or embodiment, unless there is contradiction, each step can be independent, arbitrarily combined or exchanged in order, optional methods or optional examples can be arbitrarily combined, and can be arbitrarily combined with any steps of other implementations or other embodiments.

[0280] Figure 3B is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication control method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3B, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication control method executed by a terminal. The method includes:

[0281] Step S3201: Send first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging.

[0282] Step S3202: Execute the first communication action.

[0283] Step S3203: Exit the first communication state and enter the second communication state.

[0284] The communication control method disclosed in this embodiment may include at least one of steps S3201 to S3203. For example, step S3201 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S3202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and so on, but is not limited thereto. Steps S3201+S3202 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0285] In this implementation or embodiment, unless there is contradiction, each step can be independent, arbitrarily combined or exchanged in order, optional methods or optional examples can be arbitrarily combined, and can be arbitrarily combined with any steps of other implementations or other embodiments.

[0286] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0287] Power shortage information;

[0288] Power shortage warning information;

[0289] Battery remaining information;

[0290] The start time of the first communication state;

[0291] The termination time of the first communication state;

[0292] Duration of the first communication state;

[0293] First communication state timing;

[0294] Diagram of the first communication state timing;

[0295] Indication information, wherein the indication information is used to indicate entering the first communication state.

[0296] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0297] Connected state;

[0298] Deactivation state;

[0299] Idle state;

[0300] New communication status.

[0301] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first communication action includes at least one of the following:

[0302] Retain configuration information related to the second communication state;

[0303] Suspend monitoring of control signaling sent by network devices;

[0304] Suspend the transmission of periodic and / or temporary information to network devices;

[0305] Activate the energy harvesting module;

[0306] Start the low-power receiver;

[0307] Start the low-power transmitter;

[0308] Listen for low-power signaling sent by network devices;

[0309] Send low-power transmissions to network devices.

[0310] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state is determined based on at least one of the following:

[0311] The second communication state is predefined through the protocol;

[0312] Indicate the second communication status through network devices;

[0313] The communication state that the terminal was in before entering the first communication state is determined as the second communication state.

[0314] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0315] Connected state;

[0316] Deactivation state;

[0317] Idle state.

[0318] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes a connected state; wherein the configuration information associated with the connected state includes at least one of the following:

[0319] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0320] Access layer AS context;

[0321] Information about the cell where the terminal is located;

[0322] Resource allocation information;

[0323] Terminal mobility configuration information.

[0324] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes a deactivated state; wherein the configuration information associated with the deactivated state includes at least one of the following:

[0325] Configuration information for the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection;

[0326] System information;

[0327] Community reselection configuration information;

[0328] Paging configuration information for the Radio Access Network (RAN);

[0329] Paging area information;

[0330] Intermittent reception of DRX information during RAN paging;

[0331] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0332] AS context;

[0333] Information about the RNA in the wireless notification area where the terminal is located.

[0334] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes an idle state; wherein the configuration information associated with the idle state includes at least one of the following:

[0335] PLMN selection configuration information;

[0336] System information;

[0337] Community reselection configuration information;

[0338] Paging configuration information for the core network;

[0339] Paging area information;

[0340] The DRX information configured in the NAS of the wireless access layer is used for paging in the core network.

[0341] Figure 4 is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication control method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication control method executed by a network device. The method includes:

[0342] Step S4101: Receive first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging.

[0343] Step S4102: Perform the second communication action.

[0344] The communication control method disclosed in this embodiment may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4102. For example, step S4101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S4102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and so on, but is not limited thereto. Steps S4101+S4102 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0345] In this implementation or embodiment, unless there is contradiction, each step can be independent, arbitrarily combined or exchanged in order, optional methods or optional examples can be arbitrarily combined, and can be arbitrarily combined with any steps of other implementations or other embodiments.

[0346] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0347] Power shortage information;

[0348] Power shortage warning information;

[0349] Battery remaining information;

[0350] The start time of the first communication state;

[0351] The termination time of the first communication state;

[0352] Duration of the first communication state;

[0353] First communication state timing;

[0354] Diagram of the first communication state timing;

[0355] Indication information, wherein the indication information is used to indicate entering the first communication state.

[0356] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0357] Connected state;

[0358] Deactivation state;

[0359] Idle state;

[0360] New communication status.

[0361] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication action includes at least one of the following:

[0362] Retain configuration information related to the second communication state;

[0363] Suspend sending control signaling to the terminal;

[0364] Suspend receiving periodic and / or temporary information reported by the terminal;

[0365] Dispatch charging resources to terminals;

[0366] Send low-power signaling to the terminal;

[0367] Low-power transmission sent by the receiving terminal.

[0368] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the method further includes:

[0369] Indicate the second communication status to the terminal.

[0370] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0371] Connected state;

[0372] Deactivation state;

[0373] Idle state.

[0374] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes a connected state; wherein the configuration information associated with the connected state includes at least one of the following:

[0375] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0376] Access layer AS context;

[0377] Information about the cell where the terminal is located;

[0378] Resource allocation information;

[0379] Terminal mobility configuration information.

[0380] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes a deactivated state; wherein the configuration information associated with the deactivated state includes at least one of the following:

[0381] Configuration information for the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection;

[0382] System information;

[0383] Community reselection configuration information;

[0384] Paging configuration information for the Radio Access Network (RAN);

[0385] Paging area information;

[0386] Intermittent reception of DRX information during RAN paging;

[0387] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0388] AS context;

[0389] Information about the RNA in the wireless notification area where the terminal is located.

[0390] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes an idle state; wherein the configuration information associated with the idle state includes at least one of the following:

[0391] PLMN selection configuration information;

[0392] System information;

[0393] Community reselection configuration information;

[0394] Paging configuration information for the core network;

[0395] Paging area information;

[0396] The DRX information configured in the NAS of the wireless access layer is used for paging in the core network.

[0397] Figure 5 is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication control method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication control method executed by a communication system. The method includes:

[0398] Step S5101: The terminal sends first information and performs a first communication action, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging.

[0399] In step S5102, the network device receives the first information and performs the second communication action.

[0400] The communication control method disclosed in this embodiment may include at least one of steps S5101 to S5102. For example, step S5101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S5102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and so on, but is not limited thereto. Steps S5101+S5102 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0401] In this implementation or embodiment, unless there is contradiction, each step can be independent, arbitrarily combined or exchanged in order, optional methods or optional examples can be arbitrarily combined, and can be arbitrarily combined with any steps of other implementations or other embodiments.

[0402] The following is an exemplary description of the above method.

[0403] The example uses the first communication state as the temporary disconnected state and the terminal as the UE.

[0404] Optionally, the following embodiments are available:

[0405] Example 1:

[0406] Within the coverage area of ​​network devices, a terminal can be in a transient state. When a terminal is in a transient state, it retains the network device's configuration settings in place prior to entering the transient state. Network devices include at least one of base stations and core network devices.

[0407] The definition of a transient state includes at least one of the following:

[0408] Method 1:

[0409] The protocol predefines the detached state as a special case of RRC_CONNECTED (connected state). When a terminal is in the detached state, it retains the relevant configurations for RRC_CONNECTED (connected state). When a terminal is in the detached state, the network device retains the relevant configurations for RRC_CONNECTED (connected state) for that terminal. The relevant configurations for RRC_CONNECTED (connected state) include at least one of the following:

[0410] Configuration information for establishing the UE's 5GC-NG-RAN connection;

[0411] AS context;

[0412] Cell information where the UE is located;

[0413] Resource allocation information;

[0414] UE mobility configuration information.

[0415] Furthermore, optionally, for the terminal, after entering the transient state, the behavioral characteristics (an optional example of the first communication action) include at least one of the following:

[0416] Suspend monitoring of control signaling sent by network devices;

[0417] Suspend the reporting of periodic / temporary information to network devices;

[0418] Activate the energy harvesting module;

[0419] Turn on the low-power receiver;

[0420] Turn on the low-power transmitter;

[0421] Listen for low-power signaling sent by network devices;

[0422] Send low-power transmissions to network devices.

[0423] Furthermore, optionally, for the network device, after identifying that the terminal has entered a transient state, the behavioral characteristics of the terminal (an optional example of the second communication action) include at least one of the following:

[0424] Suspend sending control signaling to the terminal;

[0425] Suspend receiving periodic / temporary information reported by the terminal;

[0426] Dispatch charging resources to terminals;

[0427] Send low-power signaling to the terminal;

[0428] The receiving terminal sends low-power transmissions.

[0429] Method 2:

[0430] The protocol predefines the detached state as a special case of RRC_INACTIVE (deactivation state). When a terminal is in the detached state, it retains the relevant configurations for RRC_INACTIVE (deactivation state). When a terminal is in the detached state, the network device retains the relevant configurations for RRC_INACTIVE (deactivation state) for that terminal. The relevant configurations for RRC_INACTIVE (deactivation state) include at least one of the following:

[0431] PLMN selection configuration information;

[0432] System information;

[0433] Community reselection configuration information;

[0434] RAN paging configuration information;

[0435] Paging area information;

[0436] RAN paging DRX information;

[0437] Configuration information for the 5GC-NG-RAN connection;

[0438] AS context;

[0439] RNA information where the UE is located.

[0440] Furthermore, optionally, for the terminal, after entering the transient state, the behavioral characteristics (an optional example of the first communication action) include at least one of the following:

[0441] Suspend monitoring of control signaling sent by network devices;

[0442] Suspend the reporting of periodic / temporary information to network devices;

[0443] Activate the energy harvesting module;

[0444] Turn on the low-power receiver;

[0445] Turn on the low-power transmitter;

[0446] Listen for low-power signaling sent by network devices;

[0447] Send low-power transmissions to network devices.

[0448] Furthermore, optionally, for the network device, after identifying that the terminal has entered a transient state, the behavioral characteristics of the terminal (an optional example of the second communication action) include at least one of the following:

[0449] Suspend sending control signaling to the terminal;

[0450] Suspend receiving periodic / temporary information reported by the terminal;

[0451] Dispatch charging resources to terminals;

[0452] Send low-power signaling to the terminal;

[0453] The receiving terminal sends low-power transmissions.

[0454] Method 3:

[0455] The protocol predefines the detached state as a special case of RRC_IDLE (idle state). When a terminal is in the detached state, it retains the relevant configurations for RRC_IDLE (idle state). When a terminal is in the detached state, the network device retains the relevant configurations for RRC_IDLE (idle state) for that terminal. The relevant configurations for RRC_IDLE (idle state) include at least one of the following:

[0456] PLMN selection configuration information;

[0457] System information;

[0458] Community reselection configuration information;

[0459] Core network paging configuration information;

[0460] Paging area information;

[0461] NAS configuration for DRX information used for CN paging.

[0462] Furthermore, optionally, for the terminal, after entering the transient state, the behavioral characteristics (an optional example of the first communication action) include at least one of the following:

[0463] Suspend monitoring of control signaling sent by network devices;

[0464] Suspend the reporting of periodic / temporary information to network devices;

[0465] Activate the energy harvesting module;

[0466] Turn on the low-power receiver;

[0467] Turn on the low-power transmitter;

[0468] Listen for low-power signaling sent by network devices;

[0469] Send low-power transmissions to network devices.

[0470] Furthermore, optionally, for the network device, after identifying that the terminal has entered a transient state, the behavioral characteristics of the terminal (an optional example of the second communication action) include at least one of the following:

[0471] Suspend sending control signaling to the terminal;

[0472] Suspend receiving periodic / temporary information reported by the terminal;

[0473] Dispatch charging resources to terminals;

[0474] Send low-power signaling to the terminal;

[0475] The receiving terminal sends low-power transmissions.

[0476] Method 4:

[0477] The protocol predefines the transient state as a new state.

[0478] When a terminal is in a transient state, it can retain at least one of the following configurations: RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE, and RRC_IDLE. When a terminal is in a transient state, the network device retains at least one of the following configurations for that terminal: RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE, and RRC_IDLE.

[0479] In one implementation, if the terminal is in a first state before entering the detached state, then the terminal retains the relevant configurations of the first state after entering the detached state. The first state includes at least one of RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE, and RRC_IDLE.

[0480] In one implementation, after the terminal enters the detached state, it retains the relevant configurations of the second state. The second state includes at least one of RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE, and RRC_IDLE.

[0481] Furthermore, optionally, for the terminal, after entering the transient state, the behavioral characteristics (an optional example of the first communication action) include at least one of the following:

[0482] Suspend monitoring of control signaling sent by network devices;

[0483] Suspend the reporting of periodic / temporary information to network devices;

[0484] Activate the energy harvesting module;

[0485] Turn on the low-power receiver;

[0486] Turn on the low-power transmitter;

[0487] Listen for low-power signaling sent by network devices;

[0488] Send low-power transmissions to network devices.

[0489] Furthermore, optionally, for the network device, after identifying that the terminal has entered a transient state, the behavioral characteristics of the terminal (an optional example of the second communication action) include at least one of the following:

[0490] Suspend sending control signaling to the terminal;

[0491] Suspend receiving periodic / temporary information reported by the terminal;

[0492] Dispatch charging resources to terminals;

[0493] Send low-power signaling to the terminal;

[0494] The receiving terminal sends low-power transmissions.

[0495] Example 2:

[0496] Within the coverage area of ​​network devices, a terminal can be in a transient state. When a terminal is in a transient state, it retains the network device's configuration settings in place prior to entering the transient state. Network devices include at least one of base stations and core network devices.

[0497] The configuration information retained by the terminal after entering detached state is determined by the network device configuration. Specifically, the network device configuration information includes:

[0498] 1. RRC_CONNECTED related configurations. Further, the RRC_CONNECTED related configurations include at least one of the following:

[0499] Configuration information for establishing the UE's 5GC-NG-RAN connection;

[0500] AS context;

[0501] Cell information where the UE is located;

[0502] Resource allocation information;

[0503] UE mobility configuration information.

[0504] 2. RRC_INACTIVE related configurations. Further, the RRC_INACTIVE related configurations include at least one of the following:

[0505] PLMN selection configuration information;

[0506] System information;

[0507] Community reselection configuration information;

[0508] RAN paging configuration information;

[0509] Paging area information;

[0510] RAN paging DRX information;

[0511] Configuration information for the 5GC-NG-RAN connection;

[0512] AS context;

[0513] RNA information where the UE is located.

[0514] 3. RRC_IDLE related configurations. Further, the RRC_IDLE related configurations include at least one of the following:

[0515] PLMN selection configuration information;

[0516] System information;

[0517] Community reselection configuration information;

[0518] Core network paging configuration information;

[0519] Paging area information;

[0520] NAS configuration for DRX information used for CN paging.

[0521] Example 3:

[0522] Within the coverage area of ​​network devices, a terminal can be in a transient state. When a terminal is in a transient state, it retains the network device's configuration settings in place prior to entering the transient state. Network devices include at least one of base stations and core network devices.

[0523] After the terminal leaves the detached state, it enters the third state (an optional example of the second communication state). The third state includes at least one of RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE, and RRC_IDLE. The method for determining the third state includes at least one of the following:

[0524] Method 1:

[0525] It is determined by the network device configuration. Network device configuration methods include semi-static and dynamic methods.

[0526] Method 2:

[0527] It is determined by the predefined protocol.

[0528] In one implementation, the protocol is predefined, and after the terminal leaves the detached state, it enters RRC_IDLE.

[0529] In one implementation, the protocol is predefined, and after the terminal leaves the detached state, it enters RRC_INACTIVE.

[0530] In one implementation, the protocol is predefined, and after the terminal leaves the detached state, it enters RRC_CONNECTED.

[0531] Method 3:

[0532] The protocol predefines that if the terminal is in the fourth state (an optional example of the second communication state) before entering the detached state, it will return to the fourth state after leaving the detached state. The fourth state includes at least one of RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE, and RRC_IDLE.

[0533] This disclosure also provides embodiments of 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., a RAN) in any of the above methods.

[0534] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through 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.

[0535] 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).

[0536] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 6A, the terminal 6100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 6101, a processing module 6102, etc. The terminal 6100 may include:

[0537] The transceiver module 6101 is used to send first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for the terminal to charge.

[0538] The processing module 6102 is used to perform the first communication action.

[0539] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0540] Power shortage information;

[0541] Power shortage warning information;

[0542] Battery remaining information;

[0543] The start time of the first communication state;

[0544] The termination time of the first communication state;

[0545] Duration of the first communication state;

[0546] First communication state timing;

[0547] Diagram of the first communication state timing;

[0548] Indication information, wherein the indication information is used to indicate entering the first communication state.

[0549] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0550] Connected state;

[0551] Deactivation state;

[0552] Idle state;

[0553] New communication status.

[0554] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first communication action includes at least one of the following:

[0555] Retain configuration information related to the second communication state;

[0556] Suspend monitoring of control signaling sent by network devices;

[0557] Suspend the transmission of periodic and / or temporary information to network devices;

[0558] Activate the energy harvesting module;

[0559] Start the low-power receiver;

[0560] Start the low-power transmitter;

[0561] Listen for low-power signaling sent by network devices;

[0562] Send low-power transmissions to network devices.

[0563] In some embodiments of this disclosure, wherein,

[0564] The processing module 6102 is used to exit the first communication state and enter the second communication state.

[0565] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state is determined based on at least one of the following:

[0566] The second communication state is predefined through the protocol;

[0567] Indicate the second communication status through network devices;

[0568] The communication state that the terminal was in before entering the first communication state is determined as the second communication state.

[0569] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0570] Connected state;

[0571] Deactivation state;

[0572] Idle state.

[0573] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes a connected state; wherein the configuration information associated with the connected state includes at least one of the following:

[0574] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0575] Access layer AS context;

[0576] Information about the cell where the terminal is located;

[0577] Resource allocation information;

[0578] Terminal mobility configuration information.

[0579] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes a deactivated state; wherein the configuration information associated with the deactivated state includes at least one of the following:

[0580] Configuration information for the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection;

[0581] System information;

[0582] Community reselection configuration information;

[0583] Paging configuration information for the Radio Access Network (RAN);

[0584] Paging area information;

[0585] Intermittent reception of DRX information during RAN paging;

[0586] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0587] AS context;

[0588] Information about the RNA in the wireless notification area where the terminal is located.

[0589] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes an idle state; wherein the configuration information associated with the idle state includes at least one of the following:

[0590] PLMN selection configuration information;

[0591] System information;

[0592] Community reselection configuration information;

[0593] Paging configuration information for the core network;

[0594] Paging area information;

[0595] The DRX information configured in the NAS of the wireless access layer is used for paging in the core network.

[0596] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 6B, the network device 6200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 6201, a processing module 6202, etc. The network device 6200 may include:

[0597] The transceiver module 6201 is used to receive first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for the terminal to charge.

[0598] Processing module 6202 is used to perform the second communication action.

[0599] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first information includes at least one of the following:

[0600] Power shortage information;

[0601] Power shortage warning information;

[0602] Battery remaining information;

[0603] The start time of the first communication state;

[0604] The termination time of the first communication state;

[0605] Duration of the first communication state;

[0606] First communication state timing;

[0607] Diagram of the first communication state timing;

[0608] Indication information, wherein the indication information is used to indicate entering the first communication state.

[0609] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0610] Connected state;

[0611] Deactivation state;

[0612] Idle state;

[0613] New communication status.

[0614] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication action includes at least one of the following:

[0615] Retain configuration information related to the second communication state;

[0616] Suspend sending control signaling to the terminal;

[0617] Suspend receiving periodic and / or temporary information reported by the terminal;

[0618] Dispatch charging resources to terminals;

[0619] Send low-power signaling to the terminal;

[0620] Low-power transmission sent by the receiving terminal.

[0621] In some embodiments of this disclosure, wherein,

[0622] The transceiver module 6201 is used to indicate the second communication status to the terminal.

[0623] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes at least one of the following:

[0624] Connected state;

[0625] Deactivation state;

[0626] Idle state.

[0627] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes a connected state; wherein the configuration information associated with the connected state includes at least one of the following:

[0628] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0629] Access layer AS context;

[0630] Information about the cell where the terminal is located;

[0631] Resource allocation information;

[0632] Terminal mobility configuration information.

[0633] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes a deactivated state; wherein the configuration information associated with the deactivated state includes at least one of the following:

[0634] Configuration information for the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection;

[0635] System information;

[0636] Community reselection configuration information;

[0637] Paging configuration information for the Radio Access Network (RAN);

[0638] Paging area information;

[0639] Intermittent reception of DRX information during RAN paging;

[0640] Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment;

[0641] AS context;

[0642] Information about the RNA in the wireless notification area where the terminal is located.

[0643] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the second communication state includes an idle state; wherein the configuration information associated with the idle state includes at least one of the following:

[0644] PLMN selection configuration information;

[0645] System information;

[0646] Community reselection configuration information;

[0647] Paging configuration information for the core network;

[0648] Paging area information;

[0649] The DRX information configured in the NAS of the wireless access layer is used for paging in the core network.

[0650] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0651] 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.

[0652] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 7100 can be a terminal, a network device, a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 7100 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.

[0653] As shown in Figure 7A, the communication device 7100 includes one or more processors 7101. The processor 7101 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, terminals, terminal chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 7100 is used to execute any of the above methods.

[0654] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more memories 7102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 7102 may also be located outside the communication device 7100.

[0655] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more transceivers 7103. When the communication device 7100 includes one or more transceivers 7103, the transceivers 7103 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 7101 performs other steps.

[0656] 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.

[0657] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 may include one or more interface circuits 7104. Optionally, the interface circuit 7104 is connected to the memory 7102, and the interface circuit 7104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 7102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 7102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 7104 can read instructions stored in the memory 7102 and send the instructions to the processor 7101.

[0658] The communication device 7100 described in the above embodiments may be a terminal, a network device, or a third entity, but the scope of the communication device 7100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 7100 may not be limited by FIG. 7A. The communication device may be a standalone device or a 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, smart terminal, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0659] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 7100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of the chip 7200 shown in Figure 7B, but it is not limited thereto.

[0660] Chip 7200 includes one or more processors 7201, which are used to perform any of the above methods.

[0661] In some embodiments, chip 7200 further includes one or more interface circuits 7202. Optionally, the interface circuit 7202 is connected to memory 7203, and the interface circuit 7202 can be used to receive signals from memory 7203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 7202 can be used to send signals to memory 7203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 7202 can read instructions stored in memory 7203 and send the instructions to processor 7201.

[0662] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 7202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, while the processor 7201 performs other steps.

[0663] In some embodiments, the terms interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, transceiver, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0664] In some embodiments, chip 7200 further includes one or more memories 7203 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 7203 may be located outside of chip 7200.

[0665] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 7100, cause the communication device 7100 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.

[0666] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 7100, causes the communication device 7100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0667] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0668] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented, in whole or in part, as a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer programs. When the computer program is loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this disclosure are generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transferred from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, the computer program can be transferred from one website, computer, server, or data center to another via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a computer or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available media may be magnetic media (e.g., floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes), optical media (e.g., high-density digital video discs (DVDs)), or semiconductor media (e.g., solid-state disks (SSDs)).

[0669] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0670] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0671] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A communication control method, characterized in that, Executed by a terminal; the method includes: Send a first message, wherein the first message is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging; Perform the first communication action.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of the following: Power shortage information; Power shortage warning information; Battery remaining information; The start time of the first communication state; The termination time of the first communication state; Duration of the first communication state; First communication state timing; Diagram of the first communication state timing; Indication information, wherein the indication information is used to indicate entering a first communication state.

3. The method according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The first communication state includes at least one of the following: Connected state; Deactivation state; Idle state; New communication status.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The first communication action includes at least one of the following: Retain configuration information related to the second communication state; Suspend monitoring of control signaling sent by network devices; Suspend the transmission of periodic and / or temporary information to network devices; Activate the energy harvesting module; Start the low-power receiver; Start the low-power transmitter; Listen for low-power signaling sent by network devices; Send low-power transmissions to network devices.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The method further includes: It leaves the first communication state and enters the second communication state.

6. The method according to any one of claims 4-5, characterized in that, The second communication state is determined based on at least one of the following: The second communication state is predefined through the protocol; The second communication status is indicated via network devices; The communication state that the terminal was in before entering the first communication state is determined as the second communication state.

7. The method according to any one of claims 4-6, characterized in that, The second communication state includes at least one of the following: Connected state; Deactivation state; Idle state.

8. The method according to any one of claims 4-7, characterized in that, The second communication state includes: a connected state; wherein the configuration information related to the connected state includes at least one of the following: Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment; Access layer AS context; Information about the cell where the terminal is located; Resource allocation information; The terminal's mobility configuration information.

9. The method according to any one of claims 4-7, characterized in that, The second communication state includes: a deactivated state; wherein the configuration information related to the deactivated state includes at least one of the following: Configuration information for the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection; System information; Community reselection configuration information; Paging configuration information for the Radio Access Network (RAN); Paging area information; Intermittent reception of DRX information during RAN paging; Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment; AS context; The information of the RNA in the wireless notification area where the terminal is located.

10. The method according to any one of claims 4-7, characterized in that, The second communication state includes: an idle state; wherein the configuration information related to the idle state includes at least one of the following: PLMN selection configuration information; System information; Community reselection configuration information; Paging configuration information for the core network; Paging area information; The DRX information configured in the wireless access layer NAS is used for core network paging.

11. A communication control method, characterized in that, Performed by a network device; the method includes: Receive first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for the terminal to charge. Perform the second communication action.

12. The method as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of the following: Power shortage information; Power shortage warning information; Battery remaining information; The start time of the first communication state; The termination time of the first communication state; Duration of the first communication state; First communication state timing; Diagram of the first communication state timing; Indication information, wherein the indication information is used to indicate entering a first communication state.

13. The method according to any one of claims 11-12, characterized in that, The first communication state includes at least one of the following: Connected state; Deactivation state; Idle state; New communication status.

14. The method according to any one of claims 11-13, characterized in that, The second communication action includes at least one of the following: Retain configuration information related to the second communication state; Suspend sending control signaling to the terminal; Suspend receiving periodic and / or temporary information reported by the terminal; Dispatch charging resources to the terminal; Send low-power signaling to the terminal; Receive low-power transmissions sent by the terminal.

15. The method as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The method further includes: Indicate the second communication status to the terminal.

16. The method according to any one of claims 14-15, characterized in that, The second communication state includes at least one of the following: Connected state; Deactivation state; Idle state.

17. The method according to any one of claims 14-16, characterized in that, The second communication state includes: a connected state; wherein the configuration information related to the connected state includes at least one of the following: Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment; Access layer AS context; Information about the cell where the terminal is located; Resource allocation information; The terminal's mobility configuration information.

18. The method according to any one of claims 14-16, characterized in that, The second communication state includes: a deactivated state; wherein the configuration information related to the deactivated state includes at least one of the following: Configuration information for the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) selection; System information; Community reselection configuration information; Paging configuration information for the Radio Access Network (RAN); Paging area information; Intermittent reception of DRX information during RAN paging; Connection configuration information between core network equipment and access network equipment; AS context; The information of the RNA in the wireless notification area where the terminal is located.

19. The method according to any one of claims 14-16, characterized in that, The second communication state includes: an idle state; wherein the configuration information related to the idle state includes at least one of the following: PLMN selection configuration information; System information; Community reselection configuration information; Paging configuration information for the core network; Paging area information; The DRX information configured in the wireless access layer NAS is used for core network paging.

20. A communication control method, characterized in that, The method includes: The terminal sends first information and performs a first communication action, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging; The network device receives the first information and performs the second communication action.

21. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes: A transceiver module is used to send first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state, and the first communication state is used for terminal charging; The processing module is used to execute the first communication action.

22. A network device, characterized in that, The network device includes: The transceiver module is used to receive first information, wherein the first information is used to instruct the terminal to enter a first communication state. One communication state is used for terminal charging; The processing module is used to execute the second communication action.

23. A communication device, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The processor is used to execute the communication control method according to any one of claims 1-20.

24. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the communication control method as described in any one of claims 1-20.

25. A computer program product, characterized in that, It includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the communication control method according to any one of claims 1-20.

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