Information processing method and device, network module and processor readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides an information processing method and device, a network module and a processor readable storage medium. The method comprises the steps that a first network module receives related information of at least one radio access network function (RNF) module; the first network module determines a first RNF module according to the related information of the at least one RNF module; the first network module sends a first message to the first RNF module; wherein the first message is used for requesting the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission. According to the method and the device, the problem that no solution is provided for information configuration and / or updating and the like between servitized RAN function modules at present can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to an information processing method, apparatus, network module, and processor-readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Current Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM) technology first configures logical cell and user plane bearer information to the Distributed Unit (DU). The DU then reports this logical cell information and user plane bearer information to the Central Unit (CU). The CU then issues instructions to the DU to activate and / or deactivate this cell information within the DU. Since a base station has only one CU, the DUs within that base station know which CU they belong to, so there is no DU-CU selection process in this procedure.

[0003] In a service-oriented architecture of a Radio Access Network (RAN), CUs, DUs, Radio Units (RUs), or other functional modules of a base station are implemented as services. They perform a series of operations, such as registering, updating, and deregistering their information with a specific network function / module. A service-oriented DU can communicate with other service-oriented DUs within its own base station or with other service-oriented CUs. Therefore, the communication methods between service-oriented DUs and between service-oriented DUs and CUs have changed; service-oriented DUs are no longer limited to communicating only with CUs or DUs within their own base station's range. However, currently, there is no solution for how to configure and / or update information between service-oriented RAN functional modules (such as service-oriented DUs and service-oriented CUs). Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an information processing method, apparatus, network module, and processor-readable storage medium to address the current lack of solutions for information configuration and / or updates between service-oriented RAN functional modules.

[0005] Embodiments of this application provide an information processing method, including:

[0006] The first network module receives information related to at least one Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module;

[0007] The first network module determines the first RNF module based on the information related to the at least one RNF module;

[0008] The first network module sends a first message to the first RNF module; wherein the first message is used to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

[0009] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distribute Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Central Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0010] Optionally, after the first network module sends the first message to the first RNF module, the method further includes:

[0011] The first network module receives a first response message sent by the first RNF module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module.

[0012] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell;

[0013] or,

[0014] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0015] Optionally, the first message carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module; wherein,

[0016] When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information;

[0017] or,

[0018] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0019] Optionally, the first network module receives at least one RNF module-related information, including:

[0020] The first network module sends a second message to the second network module; wherein, the second message is used to request the second network module to provide RNF module related information;

[0021] The first network module receives a second response message sent by the second network module; wherein the second response message carries at least one RNF module related information.

[0022] Optionally, the first network module determines the first RNF module based on the information related to the at least one RNF module, including:

[0023] When the number of at least one RNF module is 1, the first network module identifies the RNF module as the first RNF module;

[0024] or,

[0025] When the number of at least one RNF module is greater than 1, the first network module selects one RNF module from the multiple RNF modules and determines it as the first RNF module.

[0026] Optionally, when the first network module selects one RNF module from multiple RNF modules to determine as the first RNF module, the first RNF module is in an active state, and the other RNF modules besides the first RNF module are in a standby state or a closed state.

[0027] This application provides an information processing method, including:

[0028] The RNF module receives a first message sent by the first network module; wherein, the first message is used to request the RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission;

[0029] The RNF module determines configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission based on the first message.

[0030] Optionally, the first network module is an RDUF module or an RCUF module.

[0031] Optionally, the information processing method further includes:

[0032] The RNF module sends a first response message to the first network module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to the terminal communication and / or service data transmission process configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0033] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell;

[0034] or,

[0035] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0036] Optionally, the first message carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module; wherein,

[0037] When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information;

[0038] or,

[0039] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0040] Optionally, the information processing method further includes:

[0041] When the RNF module receives the first message sent by the first network module, the RNF module is in an active state;

[0042] And / or,

[0043] If the RNF module does not receive the first message sent by the first network module, the RNF module is in standby mode or off mode.

[0044] This application provides an information processing method, including:

[0045] The Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module receives information related to at least one first network module.

[0046] The RNF module determines the target first network module based on the information related to the at least one first network module;

[0047] The RNF module sends a third message to the target first network module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0048] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0049] Optionally, after the RNF module sends the third message to the target first network module, it further includes:

[0050] The RNF module receives a third response message sent by the target first network module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

[0051] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell;

[0052] or,

[0053] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0054] Optionally, the RNF module receives at least one piece of information related to the first network module, including:

[0055] The RNF module sends a fourth message to the second network module; wherein the fourth message is used to request the second network module to provide information related to the first network module;

[0056] The RNF module receives a fourth response message sent by the second network module; wherein the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0057] Optionally, the fourth response message further carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module; wherein,

[0058] When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information;

[0059] or,

[0060] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0061] Optionally, the RNF module determines the target first network module based on the relevant information of the at least one first network module, including:

[0062] When the number of at least one first network module is 1, the RNF module identifies the first network module as the target first network module;

[0063] or,

[0064] When the number of at least one first network module is greater than 1, the RNF module selects one first network module from the plurality of first network modules and determines it as the target first network module.

[0065] This application provides an information processing method, including:

[0066] The first network module sends first information to the second network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0067] The first network module receives a third message sent by the RNF module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0068] Optionally, the first network module is an RDUF module or an RCUF module.

[0069] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell related information, and the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: logical cell configuration information;

[0070] or,

[0071] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information, and the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: user plane channel bearer configuration information.

[0072] Optionally, the first network module sends first information to the second network module, including:

[0073] The first network module sends a registration request message to the second network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

[0074] Optionally, the information processing method further includes:

[0075] The first network module receives a registration response message sent by the second network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

[0076] Optionally, after the first network module receives the fourth message sent by the RNF module, it further includes:

[0077] The first network module sends a third response message to the RNF module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

[0078] This application provides an information processing method, including:

[0079] The second network module receives a second message sent by the first network module, and the second network module sends a second response message to the first network module; wherein, the second message is used to request the second network module to provide RNF module-related information; the second response message carries at least one RNF module-related information.

[0080] or,

[0081] The second network module receives a fourth message sent by the RNF module, and the second network module sends a fourth response message to the RNF module; wherein, the fourth message is used to request the second network module to provide information related to the first network module; the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0082] Optionally, the first network module is an RDUF module or an RCUF module.

[0083] Optionally, the information processing method further includes:

[0084] The second network module receives the first information sent by the first network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information configured or updated by the RNF module that is related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, and the fourth response message also carries the first information;

[0085] Wherein, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell related information;

[0086] or,

[0087] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0088] Optionally, the second network module receives the first information sent by the first network module, including:

[0089] The second network module receives a registration request message sent by the first network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

[0090] Optionally, the information processing method further includes:

[0091] The second network module sends a registration response message to the first network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

[0092] This application provides an information processing device, including a memory, a transceiver, and a processor;

[0093] The memory stores computer programs; the transceiver, under the control of the processor, sends and receives data; the processor reads the computer programs from the memory and performs the following operations:

[0094] Receive information related to at least one Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module;

[0095] Based on the information related to the at least one RNF module, the first RNF module is determined;

[0096] Send a first message to the first RNF module; wherein the first message is used to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

[0097] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0098] Receive a first response message sent by the first RNF module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module.

[0099] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0100] Send a second message to the second network module; wherein the second message is used to request the second network module to provide RNF module related information;

[0101] Receive a second response message sent by the second network module; wherein the second response message carries at least one RNF module related information.

[0102] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0103] When the number of at least one RNF module is 1, the RNF module is identified as the first RNF module;

[0104] or,

[0105] If the number of at least one RNF module is greater than 1, select one RNF module from the multiple RNF modules and determine it as the first RNF module.

[0106] Optionally, when selecting one RNF module from multiple RNF modules to determine the first RNF module, the first RNF module is in an active state, and the other RNF modules besides the first RNF module are in a standby state or a closed state.

[0107] This application provides a network module, which is a first network module, comprising:

[0108] The receiving unit is used to receive information related to at least one RNF module;

[0109] The processing unit is configured to determine the first RNF module based on the information related to the at least one RNF module;

[0110] The sending unit is configured to send a first message to the first RNF module; wherein the first message is configured to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

[0111] This application provides an information processing device, including a memory, a transceiver, and a processor;

[0112] The memory stores computer programs; the transceiver, under the control of the processor, sends and receives data; the processor reads the computer programs from the memory and performs the following operations:

[0113] Receive a first message sent by a first network module; wherein the first message is used to request configuration or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or business data transmission;

[0114] Based on the first message, determine the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or business data transmission.

[0115] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0116] Send a first response message to the first network module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to the terminal communication and / or service data transmission process that has been configured or updated.

[0117] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0118] Upon receiving the first message sent by the first network module, it is in an active state;

[0119] And / or,

[0120] If the first message sent by the first network module is not received, the device is in standby or off state.

[0121] This application provides a network module, which is a Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module, comprising:

[0122] The receiving unit is configured to receive a first message sent by the first network module; wherein the first message is used to request configuration or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or business data transmission;

[0123] The processing unit is configured to determine configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission based on the first message.

[0124] This application provides an information processing device, including a memory, a transceiver, and a processor;

[0125] The memory stores computer programs; the transceiver, under the control of the processor, sends and receives data; the processor reads the computer programs from the memory and performs the following operations:

[0126] Receive at least one piece of information related to the first network module;

[0127] The target first network module is determined based on the relevant information of the at least one first network module;

[0128] A third message is sent to the target first network module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, which is configured or updated.

[0129] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0130] The system receives a third response message sent by the target first network module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

[0131] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0132] Send a fourth message to the second network module; wherein the fourth message is used to request the second network module to provide information related to the first network module;

[0133] The system receives a fourth response message sent by the second network module; wherein the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0134] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0135] When the number of at least one first network module is 1, the first network module is determined as the target first network module;

[0136] or,

[0137] When the number of at least one first network module is greater than 1, a first network module is selected from the plurality of first network modules and determined as the target first network module.

[0138] This application provides a network module, which is a Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module, comprising:

[0139] The receiving unit is used to receive information related to at least one first network module;

[0140] The processing unit is configured to determine the target first network module based on the relevant information of the at least one first network module;

[0141] The sending unit is used to send a third message to the target first network module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, which is configured or updated.

[0142] This application provides an information processing device, including a memory, a transceiver, and a processor;

[0143] The memory stores computer programs; the transceiver, under the control of the processor, sends and receives data; the processor reads the computer programs from the memory and performs the following operations:

[0144] Send first information to the second network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module.

[0145] Receive a third message sent by the RNF module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0146] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0147] Send a registration request message to the second network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

[0148] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0149] Receive a registration response message sent by the second network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

[0150] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0151] A third response message is sent to the RNF module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

[0152] This application provides a network module, which is a first network module, comprising:

[0153] A sending unit is configured to send first information to a second network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module.

[0154] The receiving unit is used to receive a third message sent by the RNF module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0155] This application provides an information processing device, including a memory, a transceiver, and a processor;

[0156] The memory stores computer programs; the transceiver, under the control of the processor, sends and receives data; the processor reads the computer programs from the memory and performs the following operations:

[0157] The system receives a second message sent by a first network module and sends a second response message to the first network module; wherein the second message is used to request RNF module-related information; and the second response message carries at least one RNF module-related information.

[0158] or,

[0159] The system receives a fourth message from the RNF module and sends a fourth response message to the RNF module; wherein the fourth message is used to request information related to the first network module; and the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0160] This application provides a network module, which is a second network module, comprising:

[0161] The first transceiver unit is configured to receive a second message sent by the first network module and send a second response message to the first network module; wherein the second message is used to request RNF module-related information; and the second response message carries at least one RNF module-related information.

[0162] or,

[0163] The second transceiver unit is used to receive the fourth message sent by the RNF module and send a fourth response message to the RNF module; wherein, the fourth message is used to request information related to the first network module; the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0164] This application provides a processor-readable storage medium storing a computer program for causing the processor to perform the steps of the information processing method described above.

[0165] The beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solution of this application are:

[0166] In this embodiment, the first network module (i.e., the RAN functional module / entity / device under the RAN service architecture) determines the first RNF module by receiving information related to at least one RNF module, and sends a first message to the first RNF module. The first message requests the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission. This enables information configuration and / or updating between the first network module and the RNF module under the RAN service architecture, thus allowing information configuration and / or updating between service-oriented RAN functional modules / entities / devices. Attached Figure Description

[0167] Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating the separate architecture of gNB-CU-CP and gNB-CU-UP according to an embodiment of this application;

[0168] Figure 2 A schematic diagram illustrating the 6G RAN service architecture of an embodiment of this application;

[0169] Figure 3One of the flowcharts illustrating the information processing method on the first network module side of this application embodiment;

[0170] Figure 4 One of the flowcharts illustrating the information processing method on the RNF module side according to an embodiment of this application;

[0171] Figure 5 The second flowchart illustrating the information processing method on the RNF module side of this application embodiment;

[0172] Figure 6 A second flowchart illustrating the information processing method on the first network module side of an embodiment of this application;

[0173] Figure 7A One of the flowcharts illustrating the information processing method on the second network module side according to an embodiment of this application;

[0174] Figure 7B A second flowchart illustrating the information processing method on the second network module side according to an embodiment of this application;

[0175] Figure 8 One of the flowcharts illustrating the interaction process of the information processing method in an embodiment of this application;

[0176] Figure 9 A second flowchart illustrating the interaction process of the information processing method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0177] Figure 10 The third flowchart illustrating the interaction process of the information processing method in an embodiment of this application;

[0178] Figure 11 The fourth flowchart illustrating the interaction process of the information processing method in an embodiment of this application;

[0179] Figure 12 The fifth flowchart illustrating the interaction process of the information processing method in an embodiment of this application;

[0180] Figure 13 The sixth flowchart illustrating the interaction process of the information processing method in an embodiment of this application;

[0181] Figure 14 The seventh flowchart illustrating the interaction process of the information processing method in an embodiment of this application;

[0182] Figure 15 The eighth flowchart illustrating the interaction process of the information processing method in an embodiment of this application;

[0183] Figure 16 One of the block diagrams illustrating an information processing apparatus on the first network module side according to an embodiment of this application;

[0184] Figure 17 One of the block diagrams illustrating a network module in an embodiment of this application;

[0185] Figure 18 One of the block diagrams illustrating the information processing apparatus on the RNF module side according to an embodiment of this application;

[0186] Figure 19 A second block diagram illustrating the network module in an embodiment of this application;

[0187] Figure 20 A second block diagram illustrating the information processing apparatus on the RNF module side according to an embodiment of this application;

[0188] Figure 21 Block diagram three illustrating the network module in an embodiment of this application;

[0189] Figure 22 A second block diagram illustrating the information processing apparatus on the first network module side of an embodiment of this application;

[0190] Figure 23 Block diagram four illustrating the network module in an embodiment of this application;

[0191] Figure 24 A block diagram illustrating the information processing apparatus on the second network module side according to an embodiment of this application;

[0192] Figure 25 The fifth block diagram illustrates the network module in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0193] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, a detailed description will be provided below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. In the following description, specific details such as particular configurations and components are provided merely to aid in a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of this application. Therefore, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of known functions and structures have been omitted.

[0194] It should be understood that the phrase "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" throughout the specification means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic related to the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of this application. Therefore, "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" appearing throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, these specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0195] In the various embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the sequence number of each process described below does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

[0196] In addition, the terms "system" and "network" are often used interchangeably in this article.

[0197] The technical solutions provided in this application can be applied to various systems, especially 5G systems. For example, applicable systems include Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD), LTE Time Division Duplex (TDD), Long Term Evolution Advanced (LTE-A), Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS), Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), and 5G New Radio (NR). All of these systems include terminal equipment and network equipment. The systems may also include a core network component, such as Evolved Packet System (EPS) and 5G system (5GS).

[0198] Network devices and terminal devices can each use one or more antennas for multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) transmission. MIMO transmission can be single-user MIMO (SU-MIMO) or multiple-user MIMO (MU-MIMO). Depending on the configuration and number of antenna combinations, MIMO transmission can be 2D-MIMO, 3D-MIMO, FD-MIMO, or massive-MIMO, and can also be diversity transmission, precoding transmission, or beamforming transmission, etc.

[0199] In the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" describes the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following associated objects have an "or" relationship.

[0200] In the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar.

[0201] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0202] The following describes the relevant technologies involved in this application:

[0203] 1. 5G base station architecture

[0204] like Figure 1As shown, in a 5G base station architecture, a base station (gNB) can consist of one gNB central unit (gNB-CU) and one or more gNB distributed units (gNB-DU). The gNB-CU and gNB-DU are connected via the F1 interface. In an architecture where the gNB-CU control plane (gNB-CU-Control Plane, gNB-CU-CP) and gNB-CU user plane (gNB-CU-User Plane, gNB-CU-UP) are separated, a gNB can consist of one gNB-CU-CP, multiple gNB-CU-UPs, and multiple gNB-DUs. The gNB-CU-CP is connected to the gNB-DU via the F1-C interface, and the gNB-CU-UP is connected to the gNB-DU via the F1-U interface. The gNB-CU-UP and gNB-CU-CP are connected via the E1 interface. Under the same gNB-CU-CP control, one gNB-DU can connect to multiple gNB-CU-UPs, and one gNB-CU-UP can connect to multiple gNB-DUs.

[0205] The gNB-CU carries the Radio Resource Control (RRC) protocol, Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP), and Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) of the gNB. It supports UE radio access control, UE connection control / management, radio bearer control, mobility management, paging, and other functions.

[0206] The gNB-DU carries the gNB's Radio Link Control (RLC), Media Access Control (MAC), and physical layer, with some of its operations controlled by the gNB-CU.

[0207] The gNB-CU-CP carries the control plane portion of the RRC protocol and the gNB-CU's PDCP protocol. It supports radio resource management functions such as: UE radio access control, UE connection control / management, radio bearer control, mobility management, and paging.

[0208] gNB-CU-UP carries the user plane portion of the PDCP protocol and the SDAP protocol of gNB-CU.

[0209] 2. 6G RAN Service-Oriented Architecture

[0210] like Figure 2As shown, the Radio Connection Control Function (RCCF) is responsible for access and connection-related functions, and the Radio Session Management Function (RSMF) is responsible for user plane session channel establishment-related functions. The two are collectively called RNF, and their functions are similar to the CU-CP before service. RCUF is the CU-UP before service. RDUF is the DU before service. The Radio Unit Function (RRUF) is the Radio Unit (RU) before service.

[0211] 3. OAM

[0212] Base station Operation and Maintenance (OAM) is a set of technologies and processes used to ensure the normal operation and maintenance of communication network base stations. It includes the following key aspects:

[0213] Operations: This involves the analysis, forecasting, planning, and configuration of daily network and services.

[0214] Administration: This includes routine operational activities such as testing and troubleshooting of the network and its services.

[0215] Maintenance: Ensure network stability by maintaining the network through functions such as performance monitoring, fault detection, fault isolation, and fault information transmission.

[0216] Specifically, the functions of base station OAM typically include:

[0217] Performance monitoring: Monitor base station performance, generate maintenance information, and assess network stability.

[0218] Fault detection: Through regular query or detection mechanisms, faults in the base station network are detected, and maintenance and alarm information is generated.

[0219] Fault isolation: By scheduling or switching to other entities, the failed part can be bypassed to ensure the normal operation of the network.

[0220] Fault information transmission: Transmitting fault information to the management entity so that appropriate maintenance measures can be taken.

[0221] OAM is very important for base station operators because it helps improve network management and maintenance capabilities, ensures stable network operation, and enables rapid response to potential problems.

[0222] This application provides an information processing method, apparatus, network module, and processor-readable storage medium to address the current lack of solutions for information configuration and / or updates between service-oriented DUs and between service-oriented DUs and CUs. The method and apparatus (or network module) are based on the same concept. Since the principles underlying the problem-solving are similar, implementations of the apparatus (or network module) and method can be mutually referenced, and repeated details will not be elaborated further.

[0223] like Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides an information processing method, including the following steps:

[0224] Step 31: The first network module receives information related to at least one RNF module.

[0225] Optionally, the first network module can receive information related to at least one RNF module from the second network module. For example, the first network module can be a RAN function module / entity / device under a RAN service architecture; the second network module can be a Radio Access Network Network Repository Function (RNRF) module. The RNF module can register with the RNRF module, and the RNRF module can notify the first network module of information related to at least one registered RNF module.

[0226] Optionally, the RNF module-related information obtained by the first network module from the RNRF module may be registered RNF-related instance information.

[0227] Optionally, the first network module, the second network module, etc., may refer to entities or devices that support the corresponding functions, or software programs that support the corresponding functions, etc., and the embodiments of this application are not limited thereto.

[0228] Optionally, the RNF module can be an entity or device that supports wireless access network functions, or a software program that supports wireless access network functions; the RNRF module can be an entity or device that supports wireless access network storage functions, or a software program that supports wireless access network storage functions, etc., and the embodiments of this application are not limited thereto.

[0229] Step 32: The first network module determines the first RNF module based on the relevant information of the at least one RNF module.

[0230] Optionally, the first network module may select one RNF module from at least one RNF module related information and determine it as the first RNF module.

[0231] For example, the first network module determines the first RNF module based on the information related to the at least one RNF module, which may specifically include:

[0232] When the number of at least one RNF module is 1, the first network module identifies the RNF module as the first RNF module;

[0233] or,

[0234] When the number of at least one RNF module is greater than one, the first network module selects one RNF module from the multiple RNF modules and determines it as the first RNF module. For example, how the first network module selects the first RNF module from the multiple RNF modules may depend on the implementation of the first network module, and this application embodiment does not specifically limit it.

[0235] Step 33: The first network module sends a first message to the first RNF module; wherein the first message is used to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

[0236] Optionally, the first message is used to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication. For example, the configuration information related to terminal communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: configuration information of logical cells, resource scheduling configuration information, energy saving related configuration information, cell access / handover or other policy configuration information related to terminal communication, quality of service (QOS) related configuration information, etc. This application embodiment is not limited to this.

[0237] Optionally, the first message is used to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to service data transmission. For example, the configuration information related to service data transmission includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: configuration information of user plane channel bearer, resource scheduling configuration information, energy saving related configuration information, cell access / handover or other policy configuration information related to terminal communication, QoS related configuration information, etc. This application embodiment is not limited to this.

[0238] Optionally, the first message can also be used to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication, and to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to business data transmission, etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0239] In this embodiment, the first network module (i.e., the RAN functional module / entity / device under the RAN service architecture) determines the first RNF module by receiving information related to at least one RNF module, and sends a first message to the first RNF module. The first message requests the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission. This enables the configuration and / or updating of configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission between the first network module and the RNF module under the RAN service architecture, thus enabling information configuration and / or updating between service-oriented RAN functional modules / entities / devices.

[0240] Optionally, the first network module is an RDUF module or an RCUF module.

[0241] Optionally, the RDUF module can be an entity or device that supports the function of the wireless access network distribution unit, or it can be a software program that supports the function of the wireless access network distribution unit, etc.; the RCUF module can be an entity or device that supports the function of the wireless access network central unit, or it can be a software program that supports the function of the wireless access network central unit, etc., and the embodiments of this application are not limited thereto.

[0242] For example, the RDUF module can receive information about at least one registered RNF module from the RNRF module. The RDUF module then selects one of these registered RNF modules as the first RNF module. The RDUF module sends a first message to this first RNF module, requesting it to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission. This embodiment enables the configuration and / or updating of configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission between the RDUF module and the RNF module within a RAN service architecture.

[0243] For another example, the RCUF module can receive information about at least one registered RNF module from the RNRF module. The RCUF module then selects one RNF module from these registered modules, designating it as the first RNF module. The RCUF module then sends a first message to this first RNF module, requesting it to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission. This embodiment thus enables the configuration and / or updating of configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission between the RCUF module and the RNF module within a RAN service architecture.

[0244] Optionally, after the first network module sends the first message to the first RNF module, the method further includes:

[0245] The first network module receives a first response message sent by the first RNF module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module.

[0246] For example, when the first network module selects an RNF module from at least one RNF module and determines it as the first RNF module, it can send a first message to the first RNF module to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission. Upon receiving the first message, the first RNF module can perform corresponding configuration or update processing. For example, the first RNF module determines the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission. For instance, if the configuration information is for logical cells, it could specifically determine which inactive cells to activate or which already activated cells to deactivate; or, if the configuration information is for user plane channel bearers, it could specifically determine which user plane resources to establish channels for or release already established user plane channels. The first RNF module determines the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, and can send a first response message to the first network module, carrying the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission it has determined, such as information on activated or inactive logical cells, and / or information on user plane channel bearer resources to be established or user plane channel resources to be released.

[0247] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of logical cells; for example, the configuration information of logical cells includes, but is not limited to: information for indicating which inactive cells to activate, or information for indicating which activated cells to deactivate, etc.

[0248] Of course, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission may also include, but is not limited to, resource scheduling configuration information, energy-saving configuration information, policy-related configuration information, QoS-related configuration information, etc., and this application is not limited thereto.

[0249] Taking the configuration or update of logical cell configuration information as an example, when the first network module is an RDUF module, it can request the selected first RNF module to configure or update the configuration information of the logical cell. For example, the first message is used to instruct the first RNF module to configure or update the configuration information of the logical cell. The first RNF module determines the configuration information of the corresponding logical cell, such as determining which inactive cells to activate or which activated cells to deactivate. The first RNF module can notify the RDUF module of the information such as the determined activated or inactive logical cells.

[0250] Optionally, when the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information carried by the user plane channel; for example, the configuration information carried by the user plane channel includes, but is not limited to: information used to indicate which user plane resources to establish channels for, or information used to indicate the release of already established user plane channels, etc.

[0251] Of course, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission may also include, but is not limited to, resource scheduling configuration information, energy-saving configuration information, policy-related configuration information, QoS-related configuration information, etc., and this application is not limited thereto.

[0252] Taking the configuration or update of user plane channel bearer configuration information as an example, when the first network module is an RCUF module, it can request the selected first RNF module to configure or update the configuration information of user plane channel bearer. For example, the first message is used to instruct the first RNF module to configure or update the configuration information of user plane channel bearer. The first RNF module determines the corresponding user plane channel bearer configuration information, such as determining which user plane resources to establish channels for, or releasing user plane channels that have already been established. The first RNF module can notify the RCUF module of the user plane channel bearer resource information to be established, or the user plane channel resource information to be released.

[0253] Optionally, the first message carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module.

[0254] In this embodiment, when the first network module requests the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, the first message may carry first information related to the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module; optionally, the first information may be part or all of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

[0255] For example, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information; such as logical cell-related information including but not limited to: active and / or inactive cell information.

[0256] Of course, the first information may also include, but is not limited to, resource scheduling information, energy saving information, strategy information, QoS information, etc., and this application is not limited thereto.

[0257] Taking the configuration or update of logical cell configuration information as an example, when the first network module is an RDUF module, a first message can be sent to the selected first RNF module to request the configuration or update of the logical cell configuration information. For example, the first message carries first information (for example, if the first network module knows the relevant information of the logical cell, the first information can be part or all of the relevant information of the logical cell, such as the cell information that needs to be activated or not activated by the first RNF module). Based on the first information, the first RNF module determines the configuration information of the corresponding logical cell, such as determining which inactive cells to activate, or which activated cells to deactivate, or whether to confirm whether to activate the cells that need to be activated or requested to be activated in the first information, or whether to deactivate the cells that need to be deactivated or requested to be deactivated in the first information. The first RNF module can notify the RDUF module of the determined activated or inactive logical cells, or whether to confirm whether to activate or not activate the corresponding cells.

[0258] For example, when the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information; such as user plane channel bearer related information including but not limited to: one or more of the following: established user plane channel bearer resource information, unestablished user plane channel bearer resource information, and released user plane channel bearer resource information.

[0259] Of course, the first information may also include, but is not limited to, resource scheduling information, energy saving information, strategy information, QoS information, etc., and this application is not limited thereto.

[0260] Taking the configuration or update of user plane channel bearer configuration information as an example, when the first network module is an RCUF module, a first message can be sent to the selected first RNF module to request the configuration or update of user plane channel bearer configuration information. For example, the first message carries first information (for example, if the first network module knows about user plane channel bearer related information, the first information can be part or all of the user plane channel bearer related information, such as established user plane channel bearer resource information, unestablished user plane channel bearer resource information, released user plane channel bearer resource information, etc., one or more of these). The first RNF module determines the corresponding user plane channel bearer configuration information, such as determining which user plane resources to establish channels for, or releasing already established user plane channel resources, or whether to confirm the established or released user plane channel bearer resource information in the first message. The first RNF module can notify the RCUF module of the user plane channel bearer resource information to be established, or the user plane channel bearer resource information to be released, or whether to confirm the corresponding user plane channel bearer resource information.

[0261] Optionally, the first network module receives at least one RNF module-related information, including:

[0262] The first network module sends a second message to the second network module; wherein, the second message is used to request the second network module to provide RNF module related information;

[0263] The first network module receives a second response message sent by the second network module; wherein the second response message carries at least one RNF module related information.

[0264] For example, the second message could be a service discovery request message, and the second response message could be a response message to the service discovery request message, or a service discovery response message. That is, the first network module sends a service discovery request message to the second network module, requesting the second network module to provide RNF module-related information (such as registered RNF instance information). The second network module sends a service discovery response message to the first network module, providing RNF module-related information (such as registered RNF instance information).

[0265] Optionally, when the first network module selects one RNF module from multiple RNF modules to determine as the first RNF module, the first RNF module is in an active state, and the other RNF modules besides the first RNF module are in a standby state or a closed state.

[0266] For example, a corresponding timer can be started on the RNF module side. If the first message sent by the first network module is received before the timer expires, the RNF module can be in an active state. If the timer expires and the RNF module has not received the first message sent by the first network module, it can be in a standby state or a turned-off state to save energy and achieve energy saving.

[0267] Specifically, each of the multiple RNF modules starts its own timer. The first network module sends a first message to the selected RNF module from the multiple RNF modules, but does not send messages to the other RNF modules. If the first RNF module receives the first message from the first network module before its corresponding timer expires, the first RNF module is in an active state. If the other RNF modules do not receive the first message from the first network module when their corresponding timers expire, they are in a closed state or a standby state.

[0268] like Figure 4 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides an information processing method, including the following steps:

[0269] Step 41: The RNF module receives a first message sent by the first network module; wherein the first message is used to request the RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

[0270] Step 42: The RNF module determines the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission based on the first message.

[0271] Optionally, the first network module is an RDUF module or an RCUF module.

[0272] Optionally, the information processing method further includes:

[0273] The RNF module sends a first response message to the first network module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to the terminal communication and / or service data transmission process configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0274] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell;

[0275] or,

[0276] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0277] Optionally, the first message carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module; wherein,

[0278] When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information;

[0279] or,

[0280] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0281] Optionally, the information processing method further includes:

[0282] When the RNF module receives the first message sent by the first network module, the RNF module is in an active state;

[0283] And / or,

[0284] If the RNF module does not receive the first message sent by the first network module, the RNF module is in standby mode or off mode.

[0285] It should be noted that the information processing method on the RNF module side in this application embodiment and the information processing method on the first network module side described above are based on the same inventive concept. The two embodiments can refer to each other and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0286] In the above embodiments of this application, the RDUF module or RCUF module can initiate a service discovery request process to the RNRF module, carrying information about relevant RNF modules in the service discovery request message. After receiving the service discovery request message, the RNRF module returns relevant RNF instance information to the RDUF module or RCUF module (the returned RNF instance information can be one or more RNFs). The RDUF module or RCUF module can then select one RNF from one or more RNFs (where the selected RNF is in an active state, and other RNFs are in a standby state or a closed state to save energy), and send the corresponding logical cell, user plane channel bearer and other configuration information to the selected RNF module. The RNF module then completes the configuration or update of logical cell information (such as configuring or updating information such as active or deactivated cells, configuring or updating established or non-established user plane channels, etc.).

[0287] like Figure 5 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides an information processing method, including the following steps:

[0288] Step 51: The RNF module receives at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0289] Optionally, the RNF module can be an entity or device that supports wireless access network functions, or it can be a software program that supports wireless access network functions, etc., and the embodiments of this application are not limited thereto.

[0290] Optionally, the RNF module can receive at least one piece of information related to the first network module from the second network module. For example, the first network module can be a RAN functional module / entity / device under the RAN service architecture; the second network module can be an RNRF module, the first network module can register with the RNRF module, and the RNRF module can notify the RNF module of at least one registered first network module's information.

[0291] Optionally, the first network module-related information obtained by the RNF module from the RNRF module may be the registered first network module-related instance information.

[0292] Optionally, the first network module, the second network module, etc., may refer to entities or devices that support the corresponding functions, or software programs that support the corresponding functions, etc., and the embodiments of this application are not limited thereto.

[0293] Optionally, the RNRF module may be an entity or device that supports the wireless access network storage function, or it may be a software program that supports the wireless access network storage function, etc., and the embodiments of this application are not limited thereto.

[0294] Step 52: The RNF module determines the target first network module based on the relevant information of the at least one first network module.

[0295] Optionally, the RNF module can select a first network module from at least one first network module related information and determine it as the target first network module.

[0296] For example, the RNF module determines the target first network module based on the information related to the at least one first network module, which may specifically include:

[0297] When the number of at least one first network module is 1, the RNF module identifies the first network module as the target first network module;

[0298] or,

[0299] When the number of at least one first network module is greater than one, the RNF module selects one first network module from the plurality of first network modules and determines it as the target first network module. For example, how the RNF module selects the target first network module from the plurality of first network modules may depend on the implementation of the RNF module, and this application embodiment does not specifically limit it.

[0300] Step 53: The RNF module sends a third message to the target first network module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0301] Optionally, the RNF module determines the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission that it configures or updates. For example, configuration information related to terminal communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: configuration information of the logical cell, resource scheduling configuration information, energy-saving related configuration information, cell access / handover or other policy configuration information related to terminal communication, and Quality of Service (QoS) related configuration information. Similarly, configuration information related to service data transmission includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer, resource scheduling configuration information, energy-saving related configuration information, cell access / handover or other policy configuration information related to terminal communication, and QoS related configuration information. This embodiment of the application is not limited to these categories.

[0302] Specifically, the RNF module selects a target first network module from at least one first network module and notifies the first network module of the configuration information determined or updated related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission through a third message.

[0303] In this embodiment, the RNF module receives information related to at least one first network module (i.e., RAN functional modules / entities / devices under a RAN service architecture), determines a target first network module, and sends a third message to the target first network module. The third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module. This allows the RNF module to configure or update its configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, select a target first network module from at least one first network module, and notify the selected target first network module of its determined configuration information. This enables configuration and / or updating of configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission between the first network module and the RNF module under a RAN service architecture, thus enabling information configuration and / or updating between service-oriented RAN functional modules / entities / devices.

[0304] Optionally, the first network module is an RDUF module or an RCUF module.

[0305] Optionally, the RDUF module can be an entity or device that supports the function of the wireless access network distribution unit, or it can be a software program that supports the function of the wireless access network distribution unit, etc.; the RCUF module can be an entity or device that supports the function of the wireless access network central unit, or it can be a software program that supports the function of the wireless access network central unit, etc., and the embodiments of this application are not limited thereto.

[0306] For example, the RNF module can receive information about at least one registered RDUF module from the RNRF module. The RNF module selects one RDUF module from these registered modules as the target RDUF module. The RNF module determines its configured or updated configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, and notifies the target RDUF module of this configured or updated configuration information by sending a third message. This embodiment thus enables the configuration and / or updating of configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission between the RDUF module and the RNF module under a RAN service architecture.

[0307] For another example, the RNF module can receive information about at least one registered RCUF module from the RNRF module. The RNF module selects one RCUF module from these registered modules as the target RCUF module. The RNF module determines its configured or updated configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, and notifies the target RCUF module of this configured or updated configuration information by sending a third message. This embodiment thus enables the configuration and / or updating of configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission between the RCUF module and the RNF module in a RAN service architecture.

[0308] Optionally, after the RNF module sends the third message to the target first network module, it further includes:

[0309] The RNF module receives a third response message sent by the target first network module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

[0310] For example, when the RNF module selects a target first network module from at least one first network module, it can send a third message to the target first network module to notify it to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission. Upon receiving the first message, the target first network module can send a third response message back to the RNF module to inform it whether its configuration or update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission was successful. For example, taking the configuration information as the configuration information of logical cells as an example, the RNF module can determine which inactive cells to activate or which activated cells to deactivate, and notify the target first network module. The target first network module then sends a third response message to the RNF module, informing the RNF module whether the determined activation or inactivation of logical cells was successful. As another example, taking the configuration information as the configuration information of user plane channel bearers as an example, the RNF module can determine which user plane resources to establish channels for or release existing user plane channels, and notify the target first network module. The target first network module then sends a third response message to the RNF module, informing the RNF module whether the determination of the user plane channel bearer resource information to be established or the user plane channel resource information to be released was successful.

[0311] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of logical cells; for example, the configuration information of logical cells includes, but is not limited to: information for indicating which inactive cells to activate, or information for indicating which activated cells to deactivate, etc.

[0312] Of course, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission may also include, but is not limited to, resource scheduling configuration information, energy-saving configuration information, policy-related configuration information, QoS-related configuration information, etc., and this application is not limited thereto.

[0313] Taking the configuration or update of logical cell configuration information as an example, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the RNF module can send the configuration information of the logical cell to be configured or updated to the target RDUF module it selects. For example, the third message is used to instruct the RNF module to determine the configuration information of the logical cell to be configured or updated. For example, the RNF module determines which inactive cells to activate or which activated cells to deactivate, and notifies the target RDUF module of the information such as the activated or inactive logical cells.

[0314] Optionally, when the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information carried by the user plane channel; for example, the configuration information carried by the user plane channel includes, but is not limited to: information used to indicate which user plane resources to establish channels for, or information used to indicate the release of already established user plane channels, etc.

[0315] Of course, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission may also include, but is not limited to, resource scheduling configuration information, energy-saving configuration information, policy-related configuration information, QoS-related configuration information, etc., and this application is not limited thereto.

[0316] Taking the configuration or update of user plane channel bearer configuration information as an example, when the first network module is an RCUF module, the RNF module can send the user plane channel bearer configuration information it determines to configure or update to the target RDUF module. For example, the third message is used to instruct the RNF module to determine the configuration or update of user plane channel bearer configuration information. For example, the RNF module determines which user plane resources to establish channels for, or to release user plane channels that have already been established, and notifies the target RCUF module of the user plane channel bearer resource information to be established or to be released.

[0317] Optionally, the RNF module receives at least one piece of information related to the first network module, including:

[0318] The RNF module sends a fourth message to the second network module; wherein the fourth message is used to request the second network module to provide information related to the first network module;

[0319] The RNF module receives a fourth response message sent by the second network module; wherein the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0320] For example, the fourth message can be a service discovery request message, and the fourth response message can be a response message to the service discovery request message, or a service discovery response message. That is, the RNF module sends a service discovery request message to the second network module, requesting the second network module to provide information related to the first network module (such as registered first network module instance information). The second network module sends a service discovery response message to the RNF module, providing the RNF module with information related to the first network module (such as registered first network module instance information).

[0321] Optionally, the fourth response message also carries first information, which relates to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0322] In this embodiment, the second network device may carry information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission in the fourth response message (such as a service discovery response message) fed back to the RNF module; optionally, the first information may be part or all of the information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

[0323] For example, the first network module sends a registration request message to the second network module. This registration request message may carry information such as the first network module's own instance ID and IP address, as well as information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, such as: logical cell information, user plane channel bearer information, resource scheduling information, energy saving information, policy information, QoS information, etc. (For example, the first network module may add its own instance ID, IP address, and other information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission to its own configuration file.)

[0324] After receiving the registration request message from the first network module, the second network module can send a registration response message to the first network module, indicating that it has received the registration information from the first network module. In this way, the second network module can obtain information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module during the registration process of the first network module, and can provide this information to the RNF module during service discovery.

[0325] For example, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information; such as logical cell-related information including but not limited to: active and / or inactive cell information.

[0326] Of course, the first information may also include, but is not limited to, resource scheduling information, energy saving information, strategy information, QoS information, etc., and this application is not limited thereto.

[0327] Taking the configuration or update of logical cell configuration information as an example, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the RDUF module can send logical cell-related information to the second network module during the registration process. The second network module can provide at least one RDUF module-related information to the RNF module based on the RNF module's service discovery request, while also carrying logical cell-related information. In this way, the RNF module can send a third message to a selected target RDUF module to indicate the configuration information of the logical cell it is configuring or updating. For example, the third message may carry the configuration information of the logical cell determined by the RNF module to be configured or updated (e.g., it could be part or all of the logical cell-related information provided by the second network module, or information on active or inactive cells confirmed by the RNF module).

[0328] For example, when the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information; such as user plane channel bearer related information including but not limited to: one or more of the following: established user plane channel bearer resource information, unestablished user plane channel bearer resource information, and released user plane channel bearer resource information.

[0329] Of course, the first information may also include, but is not limited to, resource scheduling information, energy saving information, strategy information, QoS information, etc., and this application is not limited thereto.

[0330] Taking the configuration or update of user plane channel bearer configuration information as an example, when the first network module is an RCUF module, the RCUF module can send user plane channel bearer related information to the second network module during the registration process. The second network module can provide at least one RCUF module configuration information to the RNF module based on the RNF module's service discovery request, while also carrying user plane channel bearer related information. In this way, the RNF module can send a third message to a selected target RCUF module to indicate the user plane channel bearer configuration information it is configuring or updating. For example, the third message may carry the user plane channel bearer configuration information determined by the RNF module (e.g., it could be part or all of the user plane channel bearer related information provided by the second network module, indicating whether a user plane channel has been established or not).

[0331] like Figure 6 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides an information processing method, including the following steps:

[0332] Step 61: The first network module sends first information to the second network module; wherein, the first information is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0333] Step 62: The first network module receives a third message sent by the RNF module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0334] Optionally, the first network module is an RDUF module or an RCUF module.

[0335] In this embodiment, the first network module can provide the second network module with first information related to its configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, so that the RNF module can obtain the first information related to the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission from the second network module, and can configure or update the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission through interaction with the second network module, that is, it can realize information configuration and / or update between service-oriented RAN function modules / entities / devices.

[0336] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell related information, and the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: logical cell configuration information;

[0337] or,

[0338] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information, and the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: user plane channel bearer configuration information.

[0339] Optionally, the first network module sends first information to the second network module, including:

[0340] The first network module sends a registration request message to the second network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

[0341] Optionally, the information processing method further includes:

[0342] The first network module receives a registration response message sent by the second network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

[0343] For example, the first network module sends a registration request message to the second network module. This registration request message may carry the identification information and / or address information of the first network module (such as the instance ID and IP address of the first network module itself), and may also carry information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, such as: logical cell information, user plane channel bearer information, resource scheduling information, energy saving information, policy information, QoS information, etc. After receiving the registration request message from the first network module, the second network module may send a registration response message to the first network module to indicate that it has received the registration information from the first network module. In this way, the second network module can obtain information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission during the registration process of the first network module, and can provide it to the RNF module during the service discovery process.

[0344] Optionally, after the first network module receives the fourth message sent by the RNF module, it further includes:

[0345] The first network module sends a third response message to the RNF module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

[0346] It should be noted that the information processing method on the first network module side in this application embodiment and the information processing method on the RNF module side described above are based on the same inventive concept. The two embodiments can refer to each other and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0347] In the above embodiments of this application, during the registration process with the RNRF module, the RDUF module or RCUF module can add its logical cell, user plane channel bearer and other configuration information to its own profile. When the RNF module queries the RNRF module for relevant information about the RDUF module or RCUF module, the RNRF module returns the instance information of the RDUF module or RCUF module to the RNF module. The RNF module then completes the relevant configuration or update based on the logical cell, user plane channel bearer and other configuration information in the RDUF instance information (such as configuring or updating activated or deactivated cells, configuring or updating established or unestablished user plane channels, etc.).

[0348] like Figure 7A As shown in the figure, this application provides an information processing method, including the following steps:

[0349] Step 71A: The second network module receives a second message sent by the first network module; wherein the second message is used to request the second network module to provide RNF module related information;

[0350] Step 72A: The second network module sends a second response message to the first network module; wherein the second response message carries at least one RNF module related information;

[0351] like Figure 7B As shown in the figure, this application provides an information processing method, including the following steps:

[0352] Step 71B: The second network module receives a fourth message sent by the RNF module; wherein the fourth message is used to request the second network module to provide information related to the first network module;

[0353] Step 72B: The second network module sends a fourth response message to the RNF module; wherein the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0354] Optionally, the first network module is an RDUF module or an RCUF module.

[0355] Optionally, the information processing method further includes:

[0356] The second network module receives the first information sent by the first network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information configured or updated by the RNF module that is related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, and the fourth response message also carries the first information;

[0357] Wherein, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell related information;

[0358] or,

[0359] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0360] Optionally, the second network module receives the first information sent by the first network module, including:

[0361] The second network module receives a registration request message sent by the first network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

[0362] Optionally, the information processing method further includes:

[0363] The second network module sends a registration response message to the first network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

[0364] It should be noted that the information processing method on the second network module side in this application embodiment is based on the same inventive concept as the information processing methods on the RNF module side and the first network module side described above. The two embodiments can refer to each other and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0365] The network module and RNF module involved in the embodiments of this application can be functional modules / entities / devices under RAN service, and the functional modules / entities / devices under RAN service can include multiple cells that provide services to terminals.

[0366] The information processing method involved in this application will be specifically described below with reference to specific embodiments:

[0367] Example 1: RDUF selects RNF, that is, RDUF selects RNF, and then RNF completes the configuration or update of the logical cell information of RDUF.

[0368] Example 1.1 Configuration of logical cell information.

[0369] like Figure 8 As shown, the specific steps include:

[0370] Step 81: RDUF1 sends a service discovery request message (or service query request message) to RNRF. The service discovery request message (or service query request message) is used to request RNRF to provide RNF information registered in RNRF.

[0371] Step 82: After receiving the service discovery request message from RDUF1, RNRF sends a service discovery response message (or service query response message) to RDUF1, carrying relevant RNF instance information.

[0372] Step 83: RDUF1 sends a configuration request message for logical cell information to one of the selected RNF1, carrying information on inactive and / or active cells, to request RNF1 to configure the corresponding logical cell information.

[0373] Optionally, if RDUF1 receives only one RNF instance information from RNRF, it selects this RNF (i.e., RNF1); if RNRF returns multiple RNF instance information, RDUF1 selects one RNF (i.e., RNF1) from them.

[0374] Step 84: After receiving the request message sent by RDUF1 to request the configuration of logical cell information, RNF1 determines the configuration information of the logical cell, such as determining which inactive cells to activate or which activated cells to deactivate.

[0375] Step 85: RNF1 sends a response message to RDUF1 to configure logical cell information, which carries information such as the active or inactive logical cells determined by RNF1.

[0376] Example 1.2 Modification (or update) of logical cell information configuration.

[0377] like Figure 9 As shown, the specific steps include:

[0378] Step 91: RDUF1 sends a service discovery request message (or service query request message) to RNRF. The service discovery request message (or service query request message) is used to request RNRF to provide RNF information registered in RNRF.

[0379] Step 92: After receiving the service discovery request message from RDUF1, RNRF sends a service discovery response message (or service query response message) to RDUF1, carrying relevant RNF instance information.

[0380] Step 93: RDUF1 sends a logical cell information update or modification request message to one of the selected RNF2, carrying inactive and / or active cell information, to request RNF2 to update or modify the corresponding logical cell information.

[0381] Optionally, if RDUF1 receives only one RNF instance information sent by RNRF, it selects this RNF (i.e., RNF2); if RNRF returns multiple RNF instance information, RDUF1 selects one RNF (i.e., RNF2) from them.

[0382] Step 94: After receiving the request message sent by RDUF1 to request the update or modification of logical cell information, RNF2 determines the logical cell configuration information to be updated or modified, such as determining which inactive cells to activate or which activated cells to deactivate.

[0383] Step 95: RNF2 sends a response message to RDUF1 to update or modify logical cell information, which carries information such as whether the logical cell to be updated or modified is active or inactive.

[0384] It should be noted that steps 93-95 above can also be replaced by the interaction process between RDUF2 and RNF1, which will not be elaborated here.

[0385] Example 2: RCUF selects RNF, that is, RCUF selects RNF, and then RNF completes the configuration or update of information such as user plane channel bearer of RCUF.

[0386] Example 2.1 Configuration of user plane channel carrying information.

[0387] like Figure 10 As shown, the specific steps include:

[0388] Step 101: RCUF1 sends a service discovery request message (or service query request message) to RNRF. The service discovery request message (or service query request message) is used to request RNRF to provide RNF information registered in RNRF.

[0389] Step 102: After receiving the service discovery request message from RCUF1, RNRF sends a service discovery response message (or service query response message) to RDUF1, carrying relevant RNF instance information.

[0390] Step 103: RCUF1 sends a request message to one of the selected RNF1 to request the configuration of user plane channel bearer information, carrying information such as user plane channel resources or established user plane channels, to request RNF1 to configure the corresponding user plane channel bearer information.

[0391] Optionally, if RCUF1 receives only one RNF instance information sent by RNRF, it selects this RNF (i.e., RNF1); if RNRF returns multiple RNF instance information, RDUF1 selects one RNF (i.e., RNF1) from them.

[0392] Step 104: After receiving the request message from RCUF1 to request the configuration of user plane channel bearer information, RNF1 determines the configuration information of the user plane channel bearer, such as determining which user plane resources to establish channels for, or releasing user plane channels that have already been established.

[0393] Step 105: RNF1 sends a response message to RCUF1 to configure user plane channel bearer information, which carries user plane channel bearer resource information to be established or user plane channel resource information to be released, etc.

[0394] Example 2.2: Updating or modifying information carried by the user plane channel.

[0395] like Figure 11 As shown, the specific steps include:

[0396] Step 111: RCUF1 sends a service discovery request message (or service query request message) to RNRF. The service discovery request message (or service query request message) is used to request RNRF to provide RNF information registered in RNRF.

[0397] Step 112: After receiving the service discovery request message from RCUF1, RNRF sends a service discovery response message (or service query response message) to RDUF1, carrying relevant RNF instance information.

[0398] Step 113: RCUF1 sends a request message to one of the selected RNF2 to request the update or modification of the user plane channel bearer information, carrying information such as user plane channel resources or established user plane channels, to request RNF1 to update or modify the corresponding user plane channel bearer information.

[0399] Optionally, if RCUF1 receives only one RNF instance information from RNRF, it selects this RNF (i.e., RNF2); if RNRF returns multiple RNF instance information, RDUF1 selects one RNF (i.e., RNF2) from them.

[0400] Step 114: After receiving the request message from RCUF1 requesting to update or modify the user plane channel bearer information, RNF2 determines the configuration information of the user plane channel bearer to be updated or modified, such as determining which user plane resources to establish channels for, or updating or modifying the release of already established user plane channels.

[0401] Step 115: RNF2 sends a response message to RCUF1 to update or modify the user plane channel bearer information, which carries RNF1's determination to update or modify the user plane channel bearer resource information to be established, or to update or modify the user plane channel resource information to be released, etc.

[0402] It should be noted that RCUF1 in steps 111-115 above can also be replaced with RCUF2, and RNF2 can also be replaced with RNF1, that is, replaced with the interaction process of RCUF2 and RNF1, which will not be elaborated here.

[0403] Example 3: When registering RDUF, logical cell information is added to the configuration file. The RNF selects the RDUF. That is, when the RDUF registers with the RNRF, it adds logical cell information to its own configuration file profile, and then the RNF completes the configuration of the logical cell information of the RDUF.

[0404] Example 3.1: Configuration of logical cell information.

[0405] like Figure 12As shown, the specific steps include:

[0406] Step 121: RDUF1 sends a service registration request message to RNRF, carrying its own instance ID, IP address and other information, and may also carry logical cell information.

[0407] Step 122: After receiving the service registration request message from RDUF1, RNRF sends a service registration response message to RDUF1 to indicate that it has received RDUF1's registration information (i.e., RDUF1's own instance ID, IP address, etc., and may also carry logical cell information).

[0408] Step 123: RNF1 sends a service discovery request message (or service query request message) to RNRF. The service discovery request message (or service query request message) is used to request RNRF to provide RDUF information registered in RNRF.

[0409] Step 124: After receiving the service discovery request message (or service query request message), RNRF sends a service discovery response message (or service query response message) to RNF1, carrying RDUF-related instance information.

[0410] Step 125: After receiving the service discovery response message (or service query response message) sent by RNRF, RNF1 selects an RDUF1 and determines the configuration information of the relevant logical cell, such as determining which inactive cells to activate or which activated cells to deactivate.

[0411] If RNF1 receives only one RDUF instance information from RNRF, it selects this RDUF (i.e., RDUF1); if RNRF returns multiple RDUF instance information, RNF1 selects one RDUF (i.e., RDUF1) from them.

[0412] Step 126: RNF1 sends a request message for logical cell information configuration to one of the selected RDUF1, carrying the configuration information of the logical cell.

[0413] Step 127: RDUF1 sends a response message for logical cell information configuration to RNF1 to indicate whether the logical cell information configuration was successful or failed.

[0414] Example 3.2: Updating or modifying logical cell information.

[0415] like Figure 13 As shown, the specific steps include:

[0416] Step 131: RDUF2 sends a service registration request message to RNRF, carrying its own instance ID, IP address and other information, and may also carry logical cell information.

[0417] Step 132: After receiving the service registration request message from RDUF2, RNRF sends a service registration response message to RDUF2 to indicate that it has received the registration information of RDUF2 (i.e., RDUF2's own instance ID, IP address, etc., and may also carry logical cell information).

[0418] Step 133: RNF1 sends a service discovery request message (or service query request message) to RNRF. The service discovery request message (or service query request message) is used to request RNRF to provide RDUF information registered in RNRF.

[0419] Step 134: After receiving the service discovery request message (or service query request message), RNRF sends a service discovery response message (or service query response message) to RNF1, carrying RDUF-related instance information.

[0420] Step 135: After receiving the service discovery response message (or service query response message) sent by RNRF, RNF1 selects an RDUF2 and determines whether to update or modify the configuration information of the logical cell, such as determining which inactive cells to activate or which activated cells to deactivate.

[0421] If RNF1 receives only one RDUF instance information from RNRF, it selects this RDUF (i.e., RDUF2); if RNRF returns multiple RDUF instance information, RNF1 selects one RDUF (i.e., RDUF2) from them.

[0422] Step 136: RNF1 sends a request message for updating or modifying logical cell information to one of the selected RDUF2, carrying the configuration information of the logical cell to be updated or modified.

[0423] Step 137: RDUF2 sends a response message to RNF1 indicating whether the logical cell information update or modification was successful or failed.

[0424] It should be noted that RDUF2 in steps 131-137 above can also be replaced with RDUF1, and RNF1 can also be replaced with RNF2, that is, replaced with the interaction process of RDUF1 and RNF2, which will not be elaborated here.

[0425] Example 4: During RCUF registration, user plane channel bearer information is added to the configuration file. The RNF selects the RCUF. That is, when the RCUF registers with the NRF, it adds the user plane channel bearer information to its own configuration file profile, and then the RNF completes the configuration or update of the RCUF user plane channel bearer information.

[0426] Example 4.1: Configuration of user plane channel carrying information.

[0427] like Figure 14 As shown, the specific steps include:

[0428] Step 141: RCUF1 sends a service registration request message to RNRF, carrying its own instance ID, IP address and other information, and may also carry logical cell information.

[0429] Step 142: After receiving the service registration request message from RCUF1, RNRF sends a service registration response message to RCUF1 to indicate that it has received RCUF1's registration information (i.e., RCUF1's own instance ID, IP address, etc., and may also carry logical cell information).

[0430] Step 143: RNF1 sends a service discovery request message (or service query request message) to RNRF. The service discovery request message (or service query request message) is used to request RNRF to provide RCUF information registered in RNRF.

[0431] Step 144: After receiving the service discovery request message (or service query request message), RNRF sends a service discovery response message (or service query response message) to RNF, carrying RCUF-related instance information.

[0432] Step 145: After receiving the service discovery response message (or service query response message) sent by RNRF, RNF1 selects an RCUF1 and determines the configuration information of the relevant user plane channel bearers, such as determining which user plane channel bearers have not been established and to establish them, or which user plane channel bearers have been established and to release them.

[0433] If RNF1 receives only one RCUF instance information from RNRF, it selects this RCUF (i.e., RCUF1); if RNRF returns multiple RCUF instance information, RNF1 selects one RCUF (i.e., RCUF1) from them.

[0434] Step 146: RNF1 sends a request message for configuring user plane channel bearer information to one of the selected RCUF1, carrying the configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0435] Step 147: RCUF1 sends a response message to RNF1 to indicate whether the user plane channel bearer information configuration was successful or failed.

[0436] Example 4.2: Updating or modifying information carried by the user plane channel.

[0437] like Figure 15 As shown, the specific steps include:

[0438] Step 151: RCUF sends a service registration request message to RNRF, carrying its own instance ID, IP address and other information, and may also carry logical cell information.

[0439] Step 152: After receiving the RCUF service registration request message, the RNRF sends a service registration response message to the RCUF to indicate that it has received the RCUF's registration information (i.e., the RCUF's own instance ID, IP address, etc., and may also carry logical cell information).

[0440] Step 153: The RNF sends a service discovery request message (or service query request message) to the RNRF. The service discovery request message (or service query request message) is used to request the RNRF to provide the RCUF information registered in the RNRF.

[0441] Step 154: After receiving the service discovery request message (or service query request message), RNRF sends a service discovery response message (or service query response message) to RNF, carrying RCUF-related instance information.

[0442] Step 155: After receiving the service discovery response message (or service query response message) sent by the RCUF, the RNF selects an RCUF2 and determines whether to update or modify the configuration information of the user plane channel bearer, such as determining which user plane channel bearers that have not been established should be established, or which user plane channel bearers that have been established should be released.

[0443] If the RNF receives only one RCUF instance information from the RNRF, it selects this RCUF (i.e., RCUF2); if the RNRF returns multiple RCUF instance information, the RNF selects one RCUF (i.e., RCUF2).

[0444] Step 156: The RNF sends a request message to one of the selected RCUF2 to update or modify the user plane channel bearer information, carrying the updated or modified user plane channel bearer configuration information.

[0445] Step 157: RCUF2 sends a response message to RNF indicating whether the user plane channel bearer information update or modification was successful or failed.

[0446] It should be noted that RCUF2 in steps 151-157 above can also be replaced with RCUF1, and RNF1 can also be replaced with RNF2, that is, replaced with the interaction process of RCUF1 and RNF2, which will not be elaborated here.

[0447] This application provides an information processing method that enables information configuration or update under RAN service-based architecture. The method involves an RDUF or RCUF initiating a service discovery process with the RNRF to find an RNF instance. The RDUF or RCUF then sends information such as logical cell and user plane channel bearer details to the RNF, which configures or updates the logical cell and user plane channel bearer information. Alternatively, when registering with the RNRF, the RDUF or RCUF adds logical cell and user plane channel bearer information to its profile. The RNF then queries the RNRF for the RDUF or RCUF instance information and completes the configuration or update based on the logical cell and user plane channel bearer information in the RDUF or RCUF instance information. This method solves the problems of service discovery and related information configuration between RDUF, RNF, and RCUF after RAN service-based architecture, ensuring normal interactive communication and effective information configuration between various RAN functional modules after RAN service-based architecture.

[0448] The above embodiments describe the information processing method of this application. The following embodiments will further describe the corresponding devices and network modules with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0449] like Figure 16 As shown in the figure, this application provides an information processing device, including a memory 161, a transceiver 162, and a processor 163; wherein, the memory 161 is used to store computer programs; the transceiver 162 is used to send and receive data under the control of the processor 163; for example, the transceiver 162 is used to receive and send data under the control of the processor 163; the processor 163 is used to read the computer program in the memory 161 and perform the following operations:

[0450] Receive information related to at least one Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module;

[0451] Based on the information related to the at least one RNF module, the first RNF module is determined;

[0452] Send a first message to the first RNF module; wherein the first message is used to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

[0453] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0454] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0455] Receive a first response message sent by the first RNF module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module.

[0456] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell;

[0457] or,

[0458] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0459] Optionally, the first message carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module; wherein,

[0460] When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information;

[0461] or,

[0462] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0463] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0464] Send a second message to the second network module; wherein the second message is used to request the second network module to provide RNF module related information;

[0465] Receive a second response message sent by the second network module; wherein the second response message carries at least one RNF module related information.

[0466] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0467] When the number of at least one RNF module is 1, the RNF module is identified as the first RNF module;

[0468] or,

[0469] If the number of at least one RNF module is greater than 1, select one RNF module from the multiple RNF modules and determine it as the first RNF module.

[0470] Optionally, when selecting one RNF module from multiple RNF modules to determine the first RNF module, the first RNF module is in an active state, and the other RNF modules besides the first RNF module are in a standby state or a closed state.

[0471] Among them, Figure 16 In this context, the bus architecture can include any number of interconnected buses and bridges, specifically linking various circuits together, represented by one or more processors (processor 163) and memory (memory 161). The bus architecture can also link various other circuits such as peripheral devices, voltage regulators, and power management circuits, which are well known in the art and therefore will not be described further herein. The bus interface provides an interface. The transceiver 162 can be multiple elements, including transmitters and receivers, providing a unit for communicating with various other devices over transmission media, including wireless channels, wired channels, optical fibers, etc. The processor 163 is responsible for managing the bus architecture and general processing, and the memory 161 can store data used by the processor 163 during operation.

[0472] The processor 163 can be a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a complex programmable logic device (CPLD). The processor can also adopt a multi-core architecture.

[0473] It should be noted that the information processing device provided in the embodiments of this application is capable of achieving the above-mentioned... Figure 3 All method steps implemented in the method embodiment shown are capable of achieving the same technical effect. Therefore, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and their beneficial effects will not be described in detail here.

[0474] like Figure 17As shown, this application embodiment provides a network module 1700, which is a first network module, including:

[0475] The first receiving unit 1710 is used to receive information related to at least one Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module.

[0476] Processing unit 1720 is configured to determine a first RNF module based on the information related to the at least one RNF module;

[0477] The sending unit 1730 is used to send a first message to the first RNF module; wherein the first message is used to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

[0478] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0479] Optionally, the network module 1700 further includes:

[0480] The second receiving unit is configured to receive a first response message sent by the first RNF module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module.

[0481] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell;

[0482] or,

[0483] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0484] Optionally, the first message carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module; wherein,

[0485] When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information;

[0486] or,

[0487] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0488] Optionally, the first receiving unit 1710 is further configured to:

[0489] Send a second message to the second network module; wherein the second message is used to request the second network module to provide RNF module related information;

[0490] Receive a second response message sent by the second network module; wherein the second response message carries at least one RNF module related information.

[0491] Optionally, the processing unit 1720 is further configured to:

[0492] When the number of at least one RNF module is 1, the RNF module is identified as the first RNF module;

[0493] or,

[0494] If the number of at least one RNF module is greater than 1, select one RNF module from the multiple RNF modules and determine it as the first RNF module.

[0495] Optionally, when the first network module selects one RNF module from multiple RNF modules to determine as the first RNF module, the first RNF module is in an active state, and the other RNF modules besides the first RNF module are in a standby state or a closed state.

[0496] It should be noted that the network module provided in the embodiments of this application is capable of achieving the above-mentioned... Figure 3 All method steps implemented in the method embodiment shown are capable of achieving the same technical effect. Therefore, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and their beneficial effects will not be described in detail here.

[0497] like Figure 18 As shown, this application embodiment provides an information processing method, including a memory 181, a transceiver 182, and a processor 183; wherein, the memory 181 is used to store a computer program; the transceiver 182 is used to send and receive data under the control of the processor 183; for example, the transceiver 182 is used to receive and send data under the control of the processor 183; the processor 183 is used to read the computer program in the memory 181 and perform the following operations:

[0498] Receive a first message sent by a first network module; wherein the first message is used to request configuration or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or business data transmission;

[0499] Based on the first message, determine the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or business data transmission.

[0500] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0501] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0502] Send a first response message to the first network module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to the terminal communication and / or service data transmission process that has been configured or updated.

[0503] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell;

[0504] or,

[0505] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0506] Optionally, the first message carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module; wherein,

[0507] When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information;

[0508] or,

[0509] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0510] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0511] Upon receiving the first message sent by the first network module, it is in an active state;

[0512] And / or,

[0513] If the first message sent by the first network module is not received, the device is in standby or off state.

[0514] Among them, Figure 18In this context, the bus architecture may include any number of interconnected buses and bridges, specifically linking various circuits together, represented by one or more processors (processor 183) and memory (memory 181). The bus architecture may also link together various other circuits, such as peripheral devices, voltage regulators, and power management circuits, which are well known in the art and therefore will not be described further herein. The bus interface provides an interface. The transceiver 182 may be multiple elements, including transmitters and receivers, providing a unit for communicating with various other devices over transmission media, including wireless channels, wired channels, optical fibers, etc. The processor 183 is responsible for managing the bus architecture and general processing, and the memory 181 may store data used by the processor 183 during operation.

[0515] The processor 183 can be a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a complex programmable logic device (CPLD). The processor can also adopt a multi-core architecture.

[0516] It should be noted that the information processing device provided in the embodiments of this application is capable of achieving the above-mentioned... Figure 4 All method steps implemented in the method embodiment shown are capable of achieving the same technical effect. Therefore, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and their beneficial effects will not be described in detail here.

[0517] like Figure 19 As shown, this application embodiment provides a network module 1900, characterized in that the network module is a wireless access network function (RNF) module, comprising:

[0518] The receiving unit 1910 is configured to receive a first message sent by the first network module; wherein the first message is configured to request configuration or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission;

[0519] The first processing unit 1920 is configured to determine configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission based on the first message.

[0520] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0521] Optionally, the network module 1900 further includes:

[0522] The sending unit is configured to send a first response message to the first network module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to the terminal communication and / or service data transmission process configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0523] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell;

[0524] or,

[0525] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0526] Optionally, the first message carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module; wherein,

[0527] When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information;

[0528] or,

[0529] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0530] Optionally, the network module 1900 further includes:

[0531] The second processing unit is configured to be in an active state when the RNF module receives the first message sent by the first network module.

[0532] And / or,

[0533] The third processing unit is configured to be in standby or off state when the RNF module does not receive the first message sent by the first network module.

[0534] It should be noted that the network module provided in the embodiments of this application is capable of achieving the above-mentioned... Figure 4 All method steps implemented in the method embodiment shown are capable of achieving the same technical effect. Therefore, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and their beneficial effects will not be described in detail here.

[0535] like Figure 20As shown in the figure, this application provides an information processing device, including a memory 201, a transceiver 202, and a processor 203; wherein, the memory 201 is used to store computer programs; the transceiver 202 is used to send and receive data under the control of the processor 203; for example, the transceiver 202 is used to receive and send data under the control of the processor 203; the processor 203 is used to read the computer program in the memory 201 and perform the following operations:

[0536] Receive at least one piece of information related to the first network module;

[0537] The target first network module is determined based on the relevant information of the at least one first network module;

[0538] A third message is sent to the target first network module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, which is configured or updated.

[0539] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0540] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0541] The system receives a third response message sent by the target first network module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

[0542] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell;

[0543] or,

[0544] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0545] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0546] Send a fourth message to the second network module; wherein the fourth message is used to request the second network module to provide information related to the first network module;

[0547] The system receives a fourth response message sent by the second network module; wherein the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0548] Optionally, the fourth response message further carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module; wherein,

[0549] When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information;

[0550] or,

[0551] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0552] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0553] When the number of at least one first network module is 1, the first network module is determined as the target first network module;

[0554] or,

[0555] When the number of at least one first network module is greater than 1, a first network module is selected from the plurality of first network modules and determined as the target first network module.

[0556] Among them, Figure 20 In this context, the bus architecture can include any number of interconnected buses and bridges, specifically linking various circuits together, represented by one or more processors (processor 203) and memory (memory 201). The bus architecture can also link various other circuits such as peripheral devices, voltage regulators, and power management circuits, which are well known in the art and therefore will not be described further herein. The bus interface provides an interface. The transceiver 202 can be multiple elements, including transmitters and receivers, providing units for communicating with various other devices over transmission media, including wireless channels, wired channels, optical fibers, etc. The processor 203 is responsible for managing the bus architecture and general processing, and the memory 201 can store data used by the processor 203 during operation.

[0557] The processor 203 can be a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a complex programmable logic device (CPLD). The processor can also adopt a multi-core architecture.

[0558] It should be noted that the information processing device provided in the embodiments of this application is capable of achieving the above-mentioned... Figure 5 All method steps implemented in the method embodiment shown are capable of achieving the same technical effect. Therefore, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and their beneficial effects will not be described in detail here.

[0559] like Figure 21 As shown, this application embodiment provides a network module 2100, which is a Wireless Access Network Function (RNF) module, including:

[0560] The first receiving unit 2110 is used to receive information related to at least one first network module;

[0561] Processing unit 2120 is configured to determine a target first network module based on the information related to the at least one first network module;

[0562] The sending unit 2130 is used to send a third message to the target first network module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, which is configured or updated.

[0563] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0564] Optionally, the network module 2100 further includes:

[0565] The second receiving unit is configured to receive a third response message sent by the target first network module; wherein the third response message is configured to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

[0566] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell;

[0567] or,

[0568] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

[0569] Optionally, the first receiving unit 2110 is further configured to:

[0570] Send a fourth message to the second network module; wherein the fourth message is used to request the second network module to provide information related to the first network module;

[0571] The system receives a fourth response message sent by the second network module; wherein the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0572] Optionally, the fourth response message further carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module; wherein,

[0573] When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information;

[0574] or,

[0575] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0576] Optionally, the processing unit 2120 is further configured to:

[0577] When the number of at least one first network module is 1, the RNF module identifies the first network module as the target first network module;

[0578] or,

[0579] When the number of at least one first network module is greater than 1, the RNF module selects one first network module from the plurality of first network modules and determines it as the target first network module.

[0580] It should be noted that the network module provided in the embodiments of this application is capable of achieving the above-mentioned... Figure 5 All method steps implemented in the method embodiment shown are capable of achieving the same technical effect. Therefore, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and their beneficial effects will not be described in detail here.

[0581] like Figure 22As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides an information processing device, including a memory 221, a transceiver 222, and a processor 223; wherein, the memory 221 is used to store computer programs; the transceiver 222 is used to send and receive data under the control of the processor 223; for example, the transceiver 222 is used to receive and send data under the control of the processor 223; the processor 223 is used to read the computer program in the memory 221 and perform the following operations:

[0582] Send first information to the second network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module.

[0583] Receive a third message sent by the RNF module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0584] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0585] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell related information, and the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: logical cell configuration information;

[0586] or,

[0587] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information, and the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: user plane channel bearer configuration information.

[0588] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0589] Send a registration request message to the second network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

[0590] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0591] Receive a registration response message sent by the second network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

[0592] Optionally, the processor is configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations:

[0593] A third response message is sent to the RNF module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

[0594] Among them, Figure 22 In this context, the bus architecture can include any number of interconnected buses and bridges, specifically linking various circuits together, represented by one or more processors (processor 223) and memory (memory 221). The bus architecture can also link various other circuits such as peripheral devices, voltage regulators, and power management circuits, which are well known in the art and therefore will not be described further herein. The bus interface provides an interface. The transceiver 222 can be multiple elements, including transmitters and receivers, providing a unit for communicating with various other devices over transmission media, including wireless channels, wired channels, optical fibers, etc. The processor 223 is responsible for managing the bus architecture and general processing, and the memory 221 can store data used by the processor 223 during operation.

[0595] The processor 223 can be a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a complex programmable logic device (CPLD). The processor can also adopt a multi-core architecture.

[0596] It should be noted that the information processing device provided in the embodiments of this application is capable of achieving the above-mentioned... Figure 6 All method steps implemented in the method embodiment shown are capable of achieving the same technical effect. Therefore, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and their beneficial effects will not be described in detail here.

[0597] like Figure 23 As shown, this application embodiment provides a network module 2300, which is a first network module, including:

[0598] The first sending unit 2310 is used to send first information to the second network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module.

[0599] The first receiving unit 2320 is used to receive a third message sent by the RNF module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

[0600] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0601] Optionally, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell related information, and the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: logical cell configuration information;

[0602] or,

[0603] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information, and the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: user plane channel bearer configuration information.

[0604] Optionally, the first transmitting unit 2310 is further configured to:

[0605] Send a registration request message to the second network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

[0606] Optionally, the network module 2300 further includes:

[0607] The second receiving unit is used to receive the registration response message sent by the second network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

[0608] Optionally, the network module 2300 further includes:

[0609] The second sending unit is used to send a third response message to the RNF module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

[0610] It should be noted that the network module provided in the embodiments of this application is capable of achieving the above-mentioned... Figure 6 All method steps implemented in the method embodiment shown are capable of achieving the same technical effect. Therefore, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and their beneficial effects will not be described in detail here.

[0611] like Figure 24 As shown, this application embodiment provides an information processing device, including a memory 241, a transceiver 242, and a processor 243; wherein, the memory 241 is used to store computer programs; the transceiver 242 is used to send and receive data under the control of the processor 243; for example, the transceiver 242 is used to receive and send data under the control of the processor 243; the processor 243 is used to read the computer program in the memory 241 and perform the following operations:

[0612] The system receives a second message sent by a first network module and sends a second response message to the first network module; wherein the second message is used to request RNF module-related information; and the second response message carries at least one RNF module-related information.

[0613] or,

[0614] The system receives a fourth message from the RNF module and sends a fourth response message to the RNF module; wherein the fourth message is used to request information related to the first network module; and the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0615] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0616] Optionally, the processor 243 is configured to read the computer program in the memory 241 and perform the following operations:

[0617] The system receives first information sent by the first network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information configured or updated by the RNF module that relates to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, and the fourth response message also carries the first information.

[0618] Wherein, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell related information;

[0619] or,

[0620] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0621] Optionally, the processor 243 is configured to read the computer program in the memory 241 and perform the following operations:

[0622] The system receives a registration request message sent by the first network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

[0623] Optionally, the processor 243 is configured to read the computer program in the memory 241 and perform the following operations:

[0624] Send a registration response message to the first network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

[0625] Among them, Figure 24 In this context, the bus architecture can include any number of interconnected buses and bridges, specifically linking various circuits together, represented by one or more processors (processor 243) and memory (memory 241). The bus architecture can also link various other circuits such as peripheral devices, voltage regulators, and power management circuits, which are well known in the art and therefore will not be described further herein. The bus interface provides an interface. The transceiver 242 can be multiple elements, including transmitters and receivers, providing a unit for communicating with various other devices over transmission media, including wireless channels, wired channels, optical fibers, etc. The processor 243 is responsible for managing the bus architecture and general processing, and the memory 241 can store data used by the processor 243 during operation.

[0626] The processor 243 can be a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a complex programmable logic device (CPLD). The processor can also adopt a multi-core architecture.

[0627] It should be noted that the information processing device provided in this application embodiment can implement all the method steps implemented in the method embodiment shown in FIG7 and can achieve the same technical effect. Here, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and the beneficial effects will not be described in detail.

[0628] like Figure 25As shown, this application embodiment provides a network module 2500, which is a second network module, including:

[0629] The first transceiver unit 2510 is configured to receive a second message sent by the first network module and send a second response message to the first network module; wherein, the second message is used to request RNF module related information; and the second response message carries at least one RNF module related information.

[0630] or,

[0631] The second transceiver unit 2520 is used to receive a fourth message sent by the RNF module and send a fourth response message to the RNF module; wherein, the fourth message is used to request information related to the first network module; the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

[0632] Optionally, the first network module is a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

[0633] Optionally, the network module 2500 further includes:

[0634] A receiving unit is configured to receive first information sent by a first network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information configured or updated by the RNF module that is related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, and the fourth response message also carries the first information.

[0635] Wherein, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell related information;

[0636] or,

[0637] When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

[0638] Optionally, the receiving unit is further configured to:

[0639] The system receives a registration request message sent by the first network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

[0640] Optionally, the network module 2500 further includes:

[0641] The sending unit is used to send a registration response message to the first network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

[0642] It should be noted that the network module provided in this application embodiment can implement all the method steps implemented in the method embodiment shown in FIG7 above, and can achieve the same technical effect. Here, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and the beneficial effects will not be described in detail.

[0643] It should be noted that the division of units in the embodiments of this application is illustrative and only represents one logical functional division. In actual implementation, other division methods may be used. Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated units described above can be implemented in hardware or as software functional units.

[0644] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a processor-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0645] This application also provides a processor-readable storage medium storing a computer program. The computer program is used to cause the processor to execute the steps of the information processing method described above on the first network module side, the RNF module side, or the second network module side, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0646] This application also provides a computer program product, including computer instructions. When executed by a processor, these computer instructions implement the various processes of the information processing method embodiments described above for the first network module side, the RNF module side, or the second network module side, and achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0647] The processor-readable storage medium can be any available medium or data storage device that the processor can access, including but not limited to magnetic memory (e.g., floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, magneto-optical disk (MO)), optical memory (e.g., CD, DVD, BD, HVD), and semiconductor memory (e.g., ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, non-volatile memory (NAND FLASH), solid-state drive (SSD)).

[0648] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of this application can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, this application can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, this application can take the form of a computer program product implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage and optical storage) containing computer-usable program code.

[0649] This application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-executable instructions. These computer-executable instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart... Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0650] These processor-executable instructions may also be stored in a processor-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the processor-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0651] These processors can execute instructions that can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device, causing a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable device for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0652] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the apparatus and method of this application, it is obvious that the components or steps can be decomposed and / or recombined. These decompositions and / or recombinations should be considered equivalent solutions of this application. Moreover, the steps performing the above series of processes can naturally be executed in the order described, but are not necessarily required to be executed in chronological order; some steps can be executed in parallel or independently of each other. Those skilled in the art will understand that all or any step or component of the method and apparatus of this application can be implemented in any computing device (including processors, storage media, etc.) or network of computing devices, in hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof. This is something that those skilled in the art can achieve by using their basic programming skills after reading the description of this application.

[0653] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An information processing method, characterized in that, include: The first network module receives information related to at least one Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module. The first network module determines the first RNF module based on the information related to the at least one RNF module; The first network module sends a first message to the first RNF module; wherein the first message is used to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

2. The information processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first network module is either a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

3. The information processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the first network module sends the first message to the first RNF module, the process further includes: The first network module receives a first response message sent by the first RNF module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module.

4. The information processing method according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, When the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell; or, When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

5. The information processing method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first message carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module; wherein... When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information; or, When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

6. The information processing method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first network module receives information related to at least one RNF module, including: The first network module sends a second message to the second network module; wherein, the second message is used to request the second network module to provide RNF module related information; The first network module receives a second response message sent by the second network module; wherein the second response message carries at least one RNF module related information.

7. The information processing method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first network module determines the first RNF module based on the information related to the at least one RNF module, including: When the number of at least one RNF module is 1, the first network module identifies the RNF module as the first RNF module; or, When the number of at least one RNF module is greater than 1, the first network module selects one RNF module from the multiple RNF modules and determines it as the first RNF module.

8. The information processing method according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the first network module selects one RNF module from multiple RNF modules to determine the first RNF module, the first RNF module is in an active state, and the other RNF modules besides the first RNF module are in a standby state or a closed state.

9. An information processing method, characterized in that, include: The Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module receives a first message sent by the first network module; wherein, the first message is used to request the RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission; The RNF module determines configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission based on the first message.

10. The information processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first network module is either a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

11. The information processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: The RNF module sends a first response message to the first network module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to the terminal communication and / or service data transmission process configured or updated by the RNF module.

12. The information processing method according to claim 9 or 11, characterized in that, When the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell; or, When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

13. The information processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first message carries first information, which is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module; wherein... When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information; or, When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

14. The information processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: When the RNF module receives the first message sent by the first network module, the RNF module is in an active state; And / or, If the RNF module does not receive the first message sent by the first network module, the RNF module is in standby mode or off mode.

15. An information processing method, characterized in that, include: The Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module receives information related to at least one first network module. The RNF module determines the target first network module based on the information related to the at least one first network module; The RNF module sends a third message to the target first network module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

16. The information processing method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first network module is either a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

17. The information processing method according to claim 15, characterized in that, After the RNF module sends the third message to the target first network module, it also includes: The RNF module receives a third response message sent by the target first network module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

18. The information processing method according to claim 15 or 17, characterized in that, When the first network module is an RDUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the logical cell; or, When the first network module is an RCUF module, the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: configuration information of the user plane channel bearer.

19. The information processing method according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The RNF module receives at least one piece of information related to the first network module, including: The RNF module sends a fourth message to the second network module; wherein the fourth message is used to request the second network module to provide information related to the first network module; The RNF module receives a fourth response message sent by the second network module; wherein the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

20. The information processing method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The fourth response message also carries first information, which is related to configuration information configured or updated by the RNF module related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission; wherein... When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell-related information; or, When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

21. The information processing method according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The RNF module determines the target first network module based on the relevant information of the at least one first network module, including: When the number of at least one first network module is 1, the RNF module identifies the first network module as the target first network module; or, When the number of at least one first network module is greater than 1, the RNF module selects one first network module from the plurality of first network modules and determines it as the target first network module.

22. An information processing method, characterized in that, include: The first network module sends first information to the second network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module. The first network module receives a third message sent by the RNF module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

23. The information processing method according to claim 22, characterized in that, The first network module is either a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

24. The information processing method according to claim 22, characterized in that, When the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell related information, and the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: logical cell configuration information; or, When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information, and the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission includes: user plane channel bearer configuration information.

25. The information processing method according to any one of claims 22 to 24, characterized in that, The first network module sends first information to the second network module, including: The first network module sends a registration request message to the second network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

26. The information processing method according to claim 25, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network module receives a registration response message sent by the second network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

27. The information processing method according to any one of claims 22 to 24, characterized in that, After the first network module receives the fourth message sent by the RNF module, it also includes: The first network module sends a third response message to the RNF module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

28. An information processing method, characterized in that, include: The second network module receives a second message sent by the first network module, and the second network module sends a second response message to the first network module; wherein, the second message is used to request the second network module to provide RNF module-related information; the second response message carries at least one RNF module-related information. or, The second network module receives a fourth message sent by the RNF module, and the second network module sends a fourth response message to the RNF module; wherein, the fourth message is used to request the second network module to provide information related to the first network module; the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

29. The information processing method according to claim 28, characterized in that, The first network module is either a Radio Access Network Distributed Unit Function (RDUF) module or a Radio Access Network Centralized Unit Function (RCUF) module.

30. The information processing method according to claim 28 or 29, characterized in that, Also includes: The second network module receives the first information sent by the first network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information configured or updated by the RNF module that is related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, and the fourth response message also carries the first information; Wherein, when the first network module is an RDUF module, the first information includes: logical cell related information; or, When the first network module is an RCUF module, the first information includes: user plane channel bearer related information.

31. The information processing method according to claim 30, characterized in that, The second network module receives the first information sent by the first network module, including: The second network module receives a registration request message sent by the first network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

32. The information processing method according to claim 30, characterized in that, Also includes: The second network module sends a registration response message to the first network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

33. An information processing device, characterized in that, Includes memory, transceiver, and processor; The memory stores computer programs; the transceiver, under the control of the processor, sends and receives data; the processor reads the computer programs from the memory and performs the following operations: Receive information related to at least one Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module; Based on the information related to the at least one RNF module, the first RNF module is determined; Send a first message to the first RNF module; wherein the first message is used to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

34. The information processing apparatus according to claim 33, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: Receive a first response message sent by the first RNF module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the first RNF module.

35. The information processing apparatus according to claim 33, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: Send a second message to the second network module; wherein the second message is used to request the second network module to provide RNF module related information; Receive a second response message sent by the second network module; wherein the second response message carries at least one RNF module related information.

36. The information processing apparatus according to claim 33, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: When the number of at least one RNF module is 1, the RNF module is identified as the first RNF module; or, If the number of at least one RNF module is greater than 1, select one RNF module from the multiple RNF modules and determine it as the first RNF module.

37. The information processing apparatus according to claim 36, characterized in that, When an RNF module is selected from multiple RNF modules as the first RNF module, the first RNF module is in an active state, while the other RNF modules besides the first RNF module are in a standby state or a closed state.

38. A network module, characterized in that, The network module is a first network module, comprising: The first receiving unit is used to receive information related to at least one Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module. The processing unit is configured to determine the first RNF module based on the information related to the at least one RNF module; The sending unit is configured to send a first message to the first RNF module; wherein the first message is configured to request the first RNF module to configure or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission.

39. An information processing device, characterized in that, Includes memory, transceiver, and processor; The memory stores computer programs; the transceiver, under the control of the processor, sends and receives data; the processor reads the computer programs from the memory and performs the following operations: Receive a first message sent by a first network module; wherein the first message is used to request configuration or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or business data transmission; Based on the first message, determine the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or business data transmission.

40. The information processing apparatus according to claim 39, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: Send a first response message to the first network module; wherein the first response message carries configuration information related to the terminal communication and / or service data transmission process that has been configured or updated.

41. The information processing apparatus according to claim 39, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: Upon receiving the first message sent by the first network module, it is in an active state; And / or, If the first message sent by the first network module is not received, the device is in standby or off state.

42. A network module, characterized in that, The network module is a Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module, including: The receiving unit is configured to receive a first message sent by the first network module; wherein the first message is used to request configuration or update configuration information related to terminal communication and / or business data transmission; The first processing unit is configured to determine configuration information related to terminal communication and / or business data transmission based on the first message.

43. An information processing device, characterized in that, Includes memory, transceiver, and processor; The memory stores computer programs; the transceiver, under the control of the processor, sends and receives data; the processor reads the computer programs from the memory and performs the following operations: Receive at least one piece of information related to the first network module; The target first network module is determined based on the relevant information of the at least one first network module; A third message is sent to the target first network module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, which is configured or updated.

44. The information processing apparatus according to claim 43, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: The system receives a third response message sent by the target first network module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

45. The information processing apparatus according to claim 43, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: Send a fourth message to the second network module; wherein the fourth message is used to request the second network module to provide information related to the first network module; The system receives a fourth response message sent by the second network module; wherein the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

46. ​​The information processing apparatus according to claim 43, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: When the number of at least one first network module is 1, the first network module is determined as the target first network module; or, When the number of at least one first network module is greater than 1, a first network module is selected from the plurality of first network modules and determined as the target first network module.

47. A network module, characterized in that, The network module is a Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module, including: The first receiving unit is configured to receive information related to at least one first network module. The processing unit is configured to determine the target first network module based on the relevant information of the at least one first network module; The sending unit is used to send a third message to the target first network module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission, which is configured or updated.

48. An information processing device, characterized in that, Includes memory, transceiver, and processor; The memory stores computer programs; the transceiver, under the control of the processor, sends and receives data; the processor reads the computer programs from the memory and performs the following operations: Send first information to the second network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module. Receive a third message sent by the RNF module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

49. The information processing apparatus according to claim 48, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: Send a registration request message to the second network module; wherein the registration request message carries the first information; or, the registration request message carries the first information, as well as the identification information and / or address information of the first network module.

50. The information processing apparatus according to claim 49, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: Receive a registration response message sent by the second network module; wherein the registration response message is used to indicate that the registration request message was successfully received.

51. The information processing apparatus according to claim 48, characterized in that, The processor is used to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: A third response message is sent to the RNF module; wherein the third response message is used to indicate whether the configuration of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful, or to indicate whether the update of the configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission is successful or unsuccessful.

52. A network module, characterized in that, The network module is a first network module, comprising: The first sending unit is configured to send first information to the second network module; wherein the first information is related to configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the Radio Access Network Function (RNF) module. The first receiving unit is used to receive a third message sent by the RNF module; wherein the third message carries configuration information related to terminal communication and / or service data transmission configured or updated by the RNF module.

53. An information processing device, characterized in that, Includes memory, transceiver, and processor; The memory stores computer programs; the transceiver, under the control of the processor, sends and receives data; the processor reads the computer programs from the memory and performs the following operations: The system receives a second message sent by a first network module and sends a second response message to the first network module; wherein the second message is used to request RNF module-related information; and the second response message carries at least one RNF module-related information. or, The system receives a fourth message from the RNF module and sends a fourth response message to the RNF module; wherein the fourth message is used to request information related to the first network module; and the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

54. A network module, characterized in that, The network module is a second network module, comprising: The first transceiver unit is configured to receive a second message sent by the first network module and send a second response message to the first network module; wherein the second message is used to request RNF module-related information; and the second response message carries at least one RNF module-related information. or, The second transceiver unit is used to receive a fourth message sent by the RNF module and send a fourth response message to the RNF module; wherein, the fourth message is used to request information related to the first network module; the fourth response message carries at least one piece of information related to the first network module.

55. A processor-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The processor-readable storage medium stores a computer program that causes the processor to perform the steps of the information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 32.

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