Information sending and receiving method and device

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides an information sending and receiving method and device. The method comprises the following steps: a first network device receives first configuration information from a second network device, wherein the first configuration information is used for data collection configuration; the first network equipment receives first information and / or second information from the second network equipment, the first information and the second information are / is related to data collection, the first information is at least used for generating measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used for generating data reporting configuration related to measurement; and the first network device sends third information to the second network device, wherein the third information is at least used for suggestion and / or feedback of the data collection configuration given by the second network device.

Description

Method and device for sending and receiving information Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of communication technologies. Background Art

[0002] With the commercialization of 5G technology, especially the large-scale development of the industrial Internet industry, there are numerous use cases in the field of wireless communications that apply artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms to achieve performance improvements, such as using AI for CSI (Channel State Information) compression feedback, beam management, and wireless positioning.

[0003] Current artificial intelligence algorithms, represented by deep learning, require the collection of large amounts of data during model training and other stages. In wireless communications, such data typically consists of physical measurements in wireless channels, which need to be reported through channel measurements between base stations, higher-level networks such as Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM), and terminal equipment (UE).

[0004] It should be noted that the above introduction to the technical background is merely intended to provide a clear and complete description of the technical solutions of this application and facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art. Simply because these solutions are described in the background technology section of this application, it should not be assumed that the above technical solutions are well known to those skilled in the art.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] In artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications, a model is deployed at a base station. The offline training portion of this model is deployed at the base station or in higher-level networks, such as Operational Access Management (OAM). If the training location is at the OAM, the base station and / or terminal device must report the data required by OAM to the OAM. If the training location is at the base station, data can also be collected for the base station through the data collection mechanism in which OAM participates.

[0007] However, the inventors found that in the existing OAM data collection framework and / or process, signaling cannot support the data requirements of model training, so new signaling and mechanisms need to be added.

[0008] In response to one or more of the above problems, embodiments of the present application provide a method and apparatus for sending and receiving information.

[0009] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a method for sending and receiving information is provided, the method comprising: a first network device receives first configuration information from a second network device, the first configuration information being used for data collection configuration; the first network device receives first information and / or second information from the second network device, the first information and the second information being related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; and the first network device sends third information to the second network device, the third information being at least used to provide suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given to the second network device.

[0010] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a method for sending and receiving information is provided, the method comprising: a second network device sending first configuration information to a first network device, the first configuration information being used to configure data collection; the second network device sending first information and / or second information to the first network device, the first information and the second information being related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; and the second network device receiving third information from the first network device, the third information being at least used to provide the second network device with suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration.

[0011] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a device for sending and receiving information is provided, which is arranged on a first network device, and the device includes: a first receiving unit, which is used to receive first configuration information from a second network device, and the first configuration information is used for data collection configuration; and receiving first information and / or second information from the second network device, the first information and the second information are related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; and a first sending unit, which is used to send third information to the second network device, and the third information is at least used to provide suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given to the second network device.

[0012] According to the fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a device for sending and receiving information is provided, and the device is arranged on a second network device, and the device includes: a second sending unit, which is used to send first configuration information to the first network device, and the first configuration information is used to configure data collection; and / or, sending first information and / or second information to the first network device, the first information and the second information are related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; and a second receiving unit, which is used to receive third information from the first network device, and the third information is at least used to provide the second network device with suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration.

[0013] According to the fifth aspect of the embodiment of the present application, a computer-readable program is provided, wherein when the program is executed in an information sending and receiving device or a first network device, the program causes the information sending and receiving device or the first network device to execute the information sending and receiving method described in the first aspect of the embodiment of the present application.

[0014] According to the sixth aspect of the embodiment of the present application, a computer-readable program is provided, wherein when the program is executed in an information sending and receiving device or a second network device, the program causes the information sending and receiving device or the second network device to execute the information sending and receiving method described in the second aspect of the embodiment of the present application.

[0015] According to the seventh aspect of the embodiment of the present application, a storage medium storing a computer-readable program is provided, wherein the computer-readable program enables the information sending and receiving device or the first network device to execute the information sending and receiving method described in the first aspect of the embodiment of the present application.

[0016] According to the eighth aspect of the embodiment of the present application, a storage medium storing a computer-readable program is provided, wherein the computer-readable program enables the information sending and receiving device or the second network device to execute the information sending and receiving method described in the second aspect of the embodiment of the present application.

[0017] One of the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application is that: a first network device serving as a base station receives first configuration information for data collection configuration and first information related to data collection, at least for generating a measurement configuration, and / or second information at least for generating a data reporting configuration related to the measurement, from a second network device of a high-level network, and sends to the second network device third information for at least providing suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given to the second network device, thereby providing signaling related to data collection and establishing relevant mechanisms for data collection between the first network device serving as a base station and the second network device of the high-level network, thereby supporting the data requirements of model training and other artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications.

[0018] With reference to the following description and accompanying drawings, specific embodiments of the present application are disclosed in detail, indicating the manner in which the principles of the present application can be employed. It should be understood that the embodiments of the present application are not limited in scope. Within the spirit and scope of the appended claims, the embodiments of the present application include many variations, modifications and equivalents.

[0019] Features described and / or illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be used in the same or similar manner in one or more other embodiments, combined with features in other embodiments, or substituted for features in other embodiments.

[0020] It should be emphasized that the term "include / comprising" when used herein refers to the presence of features, integers, steps or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps or components. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The elements and features described in one figure or one embodiment of the present application can be combined with the elements and features shown in one or more other figures or embodiments. In addition, in the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals represent corresponding parts in several figures and can be used to indicate corresponding parts used in more than one embodiment.

[0022] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a method for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] FIG3 is an interaction diagram of an implementation of a method for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] FIG4 is another interaction diagram of an implementation method of the information sending and receiving method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] FIG5 is an interaction diagram of another implementation of the method for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] FIG6 is another schematic diagram of the method for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of an apparatus for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] FIG8 is another schematic diagram of the apparatus for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] FIG9 is a schematic block diagram of a system structure of a first network device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] FIG10 is a schematic block diagram of the system structure of the second network device according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The above and other features of the present application will become apparent through the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description and the accompanying drawings, specific embodiments of the present application are disclosed in detail, which illustrate some embodiments in which the principles of the present application can be adopted. It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the described embodiments. On the contrary, the present application includes all modifications, variations and equivalents that fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0033] In the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used to distinguish different elements from the name, but do not indicate the spatial arrangement or temporal order of these elements, and these elements should not be limited by these terms. The term "and / or" includes any one and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed terms. The terms "comprising", "including", "having", etc. refer to the presence of the stated features, elements, components or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components or components.

[0034] In the embodiments of this application, the singular forms "a," "the," etc. include plural forms and should be broadly understood to mean "a" or "a type" rather than being limited to "one." Furthermore, the term "said" should be understood to include both singular and plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, the term "according to" should be understood to mean "at least in part based on...", and the term "based on" should be understood to mean "at least in part based on...", unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0035] In the embodiments of the present application, the term "communication network" or "wireless communication network" may refer to a network that complies with any of the following communication standards, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE), enhanced Long Term Evolution (LTE-A, LTE-Advanced), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), High-Speed ​​Packet Access (HSPA), etc.

[0036] Furthermore, communication between devices in the communication system may be carried out according to communication protocols of any stage, for example, including but not limited to the following communication protocols: 1G (generation), 2G, 2.5G, 2.75G, 3G, 4G, 4.5G and 5G, 5G-Advanced, New Radio (NR), future 6G, etc., and / or other communication protocols currently known or to be developed in the future.

[0037] In the embodiments of the present application, the term "network device" refers to, for example, a device in a communication system that connects a terminal device to the communication network and provides services to the terminal device. Network devices may include, but are not limited to, the following devices: base station (BS), access point (AP), transmission reception point (TRP), broadcast transmitter, mobile management entity (MME), gateway, server, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), etc.

[0038] Base stations may include, but are not limited to, NodeBs (NBs), evolved NodeBs (eNodeBs or eNBs), and 5G base stations (gNBs), central processing units (CUs), distributed processing units (DUs), and the like. They may also include remote radio heads (RRHs), remote radio units (RRUs), relays, or low-power nodes (e.g., femetos, pico nodes, etc.). The term "base station" may include some or all of these functions, and each base station may provide communication coverage for a specific geographic area. The term "cell" may refer to a base station and / or its coverage area, depending on the context in which the term is used.

[0039] In the embodiment of the present application, "network equipment" may also include network equipment or network elements of the core network and / or higher-layer networks, such as OAM.

[0040] For example, the core network includes EPC (corresponding to 4G core network) and / or 5GC (corresponding to 5G core network);

[0041] EPC includes but is not limited to the following network elements: MME (Mobility Management Entity), SGW (Serving Gateway), PGW (PDN Gateway), PCRF (Policy and Charging Rules Function), etc.

[0042] 5GC includes but is not limited to the following network elements: AMF (The Access and Mobility Management function), LMF (Location Management Function), SMF (The Session Management function), UPF (The User plane function), PCF (The Policy Control Function), UDM (The Unified Data Management), AUSF (The Authentication Server Function), UDR (The Unified Data Repository), etc.

[0043] In the embodiments of the present application, the term "user equipment" (UE) or "terminal equipment" (TE) refers to, for example, a device that accesses a communication network through a network device and receives network services. A terminal device can be fixed or mobile and may also be referred to as a mobile station (MS), a terminal, a subscriber station (SS), an access terminal (AT), a station, and so on.

[0044] Terminal devices may include, but are not limited to, the following devices: cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), wireless modems, wireless communication devices, handheld devices, machine-type communication devices, laptop computers, cordless phones, smartphones, smart watches, digital cameras, etc.

[0045] For another example, in scenarios such as the Internet of Things (IoT), the terminal device can also be a machine or device for monitoring or measurement, including but not limited to: machine type communication (MTC) terminal, vehicle-mounted communication terminal, device-to-device (D2D) terminal, machine-to-machine (M2M) terminal, and so on.

[0046] In addition, the term "network side" or "network device side" refers to one side of the network, which can be a base station or one or more network devices as described above. The term "user side" or "terminal side" or "terminal device side" refers to the user or terminal side, which can be a UE or one or more terminal devices as described above. Unless otherwise specified herein, "device" can refer to either network equipment or terminal equipment.

[0047] The following describes the scenarios of the embodiments of the present application through examples, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0048] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG1 , communication system 100 may include a first network device 101, a second network device 102, and a terminal device 103. For simplicity, FIG1 illustrates only one terminal device and one network device as an example, but the embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto.

[0049] In an embodiment of the present application, the first network device 101 is, for example, a base station, such as a gNB; the second network device 102 is, for example, an OAM.

[0050] In an embodiment of the present application, in various applications in which AI / ML is used for air interfaces, for an AI / ML model deployed on the terminal device 103 side (UE side), functionality can be used to define the tasks that AI / ML needs to complete and indirectly determine the capabilities and conditions for whether the AI / ML model is supported.

[0051] For example, functionality can be considered to be defined by the lower-level concept of feature or feature group. The final operation of the AI / ML model (such as selection, activation, deactivation, switching) will be determined by the function configured on the network side. The selection of the function itself requires information exchange between the network device (such as the first network device 101 and / or the second network device 102) and the terminal device.

[0052] In the embodiment of the present application, existing services or future services can be transmitted between the first network device 101 and the terminal device 102. For example, these services may include but are not limited to: enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), and ultra-reliable and low-latency communication (URLLC), etc.

[0053] In the embodiments of the present application, the high-layer signaling may be, for example, radio resource control (RRC) signaling; for example, an RRC message, including, for example, an MIB, system information, or a dedicated RRC message; or an RRC information element (RRC IE). The high-layer signaling may also be, for example, MAC (Medium Access Control) signaling; or a MAC control element (MAC CE). However, the present application is not limited thereto.

[0054] Embodiments of the first aspect

[0055] An embodiment of the present application provides a method for sending and receiving information, which is described from the perspective of a first network device.

[0056] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a method for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG2 , the method includes:

[0057] 201: A first network device receives first configuration information from a second network device, where the first configuration information is used for configuration data collection;

[0058] 202: The first network device receives first information and / or second information from the second network device, where the first information and the second information are related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; and

[0059] 203: The first network device sends third information to the second network device, where the third information is at least used to provide suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given by the second network device.

[0060] It is worth noting that FIG2 above is merely a schematic illustration of an embodiment of the present application, and the present application is not limited thereto. For example, the execution order of the various operations may be appropriately adjusted, and other operations may be added or some operations may be reduced. Those skilled in the art may make appropriate modifications based on the above description, and are not limited to the description of FIG2 above.

[0061] In some embodiments, the method does not limit the order of performing operations 201 and 202 .

[0062] In an embodiment of the present application, the first network device 101 is, for example, a base station, such as a gNB; the second network device 102 is, for example, an OAM.

[0063] In operation 201 , a first network device receives first configuration information for data collection configuration from a second network device.

[0064] For example, data collection refers to the process of measuring and reporting data.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes one or more of measurement content, data quality information, and other data collection information.

[0066] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes existing measurement content, and the first information includes measurement content different from the existing measurement content.

[0067] In some embodiments, the first information is sent as an optional part of the first configuration information, or the first information is not sent separately with the first configuration information.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first information specifies the measurement content in a bitmap manner.

[0069] First, the method of specifying the measurement content by using the bitmap is described in detail.

[0070] For example, the first information includes N binary bits, each bit indicating a measurement content. When the bit is a specific value (e.g., 0 or 1), it indicates that the second network device configures the first network device to obtain a measurement result corresponding to the measurement content indicated by the bit. N is a positive integer, for example, N is 8. However, embodiments of the present application are not limited to this.

[0071] Table 1 is an example of first information specifying measurement content by means of a bitmap in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Table 1, the bitmap includes 8 bits, where BIT1-BIT7 are used to specify measurement content Meas1-Meas7, and Meas1-Meas7 represent different measurement contents. For example, Meas1 represents a measurement content that can be used to indicate existing technologies (such as RSRP) already provided in 38.215, as well as measurement content of wireless channel signal quality (such as CIR) that may be introduced in 38.215 or other protocols in the future.

[0072] Table 1

[0073] The above is an example of a bitmap for specifying measurement content. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the row and column correspondence, number of bits, measurement content, and expression form of the bitmap.

[0074] In some embodiments, the measurement content is sent as part of existing configuration signaling, or the data measurement content is sent separately without accompanying the existing configuration signaling.

[0075] For example, for application scenarios of wireless data collection such as Minimization Drive Test (MDT), the first configuration information specifying the data measurement content can be carried by signaling in the wireless data collection framework such as MDT, for example, as part of the MDT configuration, sent by OAM to the base station; or, it can also be carried by other signaling.

[0076] In some embodiments, the measurement content specified by the first information in a bitmap manner includes location information. In other words, the first information may specify the location information in a bitmap manner.

[0077] Next, the method of specifying location information (Location Information) by using a bitmap is described in detail.

[0078] For example, the first information includes N binary bits, each bit indicating a type of location information. When the bit is a specific value (e.g., 0 or 1), it indicates that the second network device configures the first network device to obtain a measurement result corresponding to the location information indicated by the bit. N is a positive integer, for example, N is 8. However, embodiments of the present application are not limited to this.

[0079] Table 2 shows an example of specifying location information using a bitmap in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Table 2, the bitmap includes 8 bits, where BIT1-BIT8 are used to specify different location information. In the prior art, WLAN location measurement is configured separately, and only GNSS positioning methods are available in addition to WLAN. In this embodiment of the present application, more optional measurement methods are added.

[0080] Table 2

[0081] The above is an example of a bitmap for specifying position information. The embodiments of the present application do not limit the row and column correspondence, number of bits, position information, and expression form of the bitmap.

[0082] For example, in an application scenario of wireless data collection such as MDT, the first configuration information specifying the location information may be carried by signaling in a wireless data collection framework such as MDT and transmitted to the base station by OAM.

[0083] In some embodiments, before operation 201 , operation 202 may be performed.

[0084] In operation 202 , the first network device receives first information and / or second information from the second network device, where the first information and the second information are related to data collection.

[0085] In some embodiments, the measurement results and / or data obtained by the first network device based on the first information and / or the second information are used for wireless communication artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications.

[0086] In some embodiments, the measurement is a wireless channel related measurement performed by the terminal device configured by the first network device.

[0087] The measurement configuration is related to the content of the measurement, the measurement configuration is generated by at least the first network device based on the first information, and the content of the measurement at least includes a measurement metric.

[0088] The data reporting configuration is related to a manner in which the first network device configures the terminal device to send measurement results and / or data to the first network device, and the manner is generated at least by the first network device based on the second information.

[0089] For example, the measurement quantity is one or more of the following:

[0090] RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, TDOA, TOA, AoA (angle of arrival), channel LOS / NLOS probability, maximum RSRP, maximum RSRQ, maximum SINR, maximum TDOA, maximum TOA, maximum AoA, maximum channel LOS / NLOS probability, minimum RSRP, minimum RSRQ, minimum SINR, minimum TDOA, minimum TOA, minimum AoA, minimum channel LOS / NLOS probability, average RSRP, average RSRQ, Average SINR, average TDOA, average TOA, average AoA, average channel LOS / NLOS probability, median RSRP, median RSRQ, median SINR, median TDOA, median TOA, median AoA, median channel LOS / NLOS probability, other statistical values ​​of RSRP, other statistical values ​​of RSRQ, other statistical values ​​of SINR, other statistical values ​​of TDOA, other statistical values ​​of TOA, other statistical values ​​of AoA, and other statistical values ​​of channel LOS / NLOS probability.

[0091] In some embodiments, the third information is used for the second network device to generate a data collection configuration, and the generated data collection configuration content includes at least one of the updated first configuration information, the first information, and the second information content, or keeps the original configuration information unchanged.

[0092] First, a case where the first network device receives the first information from the second network device is described in detail.

[0093] In some embodiments, the first information is related to measurement, for example, the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration. For example, the first information includes information such as quality and sample size.

[0094] In some embodiments, the first network device reports relevant information to the second network device based on the received first information.

[0095] In operation 203, the first network device sends third information to the second network device, where the third information is used at least for providing suggestions and / or providing feedback regarding the data collection configuration provided by the second network device. For example, after obtaining the data collection configuration provided by the second network device in operation 201, the first network device sends suggestions and / or providing feedback regarding the data collection configuration to the second network device.

[0096] FIG3 is an interaction diagram of an implementation of a method for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG3 , the method includes:

[0097] 301: The second network device sends first information to the first network device, where the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration;

[0098] 302: The first network device sends third information to the second network device based on the received first information, where the third information is at least used for providing suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration provided to the second network device.

[0099] 303: The second network device generates or updates the first configuration information according to the third information, and sends the generated or updated first configuration information to the first network device.

[0100] In some embodiments, the third information includes information of the first network device and / or a request for configuration information for configuration data collection.

[0101] In some embodiments, the information of the first network device includes one or more of data information, model information, and capability information of the first network device.

[0102] In some embodiments, the configuration information for configuring data collection may be the same as or partially the same as the first configuration information, or may be different from the first configuration information.

[0103] In operation 301, the second network device sends first information to the first network device. For example, the OAM sends additional signaling to the base station, requesting the base station to report its own information. The additional signaling is, for example, signaling other than measurement configuration.

[0104] In operation 302, the first network device sends third information to the second network device based on the received first information. For example, the base station feeds back to the OAM the third information including information about the first network device and / or a request for configuration information for configuration data collection based on additional signaling sent by the OAM.

[0105] In operation 303, in some embodiments, the second network device may generate or update first configuration information according to the third information, and send the generated or updated first configuration information to the first network device, thereby configuring data collection based on feedback from the base station side.

[0106] In some embodiments, after the first network device receives the first information, it may also interact with the terminal device.

[0107] In some embodiments, after receiving the first information, the first network device further sends fourth information to the terminal device; and receives fifth information from the terminal device.

[0108] In some embodiments, the fourth information is used to instruct the terminal device to send the fifth information to the first network device, and / or the fourth information indicates the content of the fifth information, and the indication content includes at least one of the following information: model identification information, function identification information, and model or function-related features and / or feature group information;

[0109] For example, the fourth information can be transmitted through RRC signaling, MAC CE signaling or DCI.

[0110] In some embodiments, the fifth information includes capability information of the terminal device related to AI / ML and / or condition information for the terminal device to collect data related to AI / ML.

[0111] In some embodiments, the third information is generated according to one or more of the first information, the second information, and the fifth information.

[0112] FIG4 is another interaction diagram of an implementation of a method for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG4 , the method includes:

[0113] 401: The second network device sends first information to the first network device;

[0114] 402: The first network device sends fourth information to the terminal device;

[0115] 403: The terminal device sends fifth information to the first network device;

[0116] 404: The first network device sends third information to the second network device based on the received first information and fifth information.

[0117] 405: The second network device generates or updates the first configuration information according to the third information, and sends the generated or updated first configuration information to the first network device.

[0118] After the first network device receives the first information, the first network device and the terminal device interact through operations 402 and 403. For example, the first network device sends fourth information to the terminal device and requires the terminal device to feedback fifth information.

[0119] Next, a case where the first network device receives the second information from the second network device is described in detail.

[0120] In some embodiments, the second information is related to data reporting, for example, the second information is related to a condition for data reporting, for example, data reporting is performed when the condition is met, and only feedback is provided without data reporting when the condition is not met.

[0121] In some embodiments, the first network device reports relevant information to the second network device based on the received second information.

[0122] FIG5 is an interaction diagram of another embodiment of the method for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG5 , the method includes:

[0123] 501: The second network device sends first configuration information to the first network device;

[0124] 502: The second network device sends second information to the first network device;

[0125] 503: The first network device sends third information to the second network device according to the received second information.

[0126] In some embodiments, operation 501 and operation 502 may be performed sequentially or simultaneously.

[0127] In operations 502 and 503, for example, the OAM sends second information related to the data reporting condition to the base station. After receiving the second information, the base station reports the data when the condition is met, that is, the third information sent to the OAM includes the reported data; when the condition is not met, only feedback is provided to the OAM without reporting the data, that is, the sixth information sent to the OAM only includes feedback information for the second information, and does not include the reported data.

[0128] In some embodiments, after the first network device receives the second information, it can also interact with the terminal device. The process is similar to the interaction process between the first network device and the terminal device shown in Figure 4. You can refer to the relevant operations in Figure 4 and will not repeat them here.

[0129] In some embodiments, the process of the first network device receiving the second information and feeding back the third information to the first network device may be repeatedly updated.

[0130] In some embodiments, the second information includes a data reporting method, where the data comes from a terminal device and is obtained by the terminal device through wireless channel measurement according to configuration information of the first network device.

[0131] In some embodiments, the data reporting method includes centralized reporting, periodic reporting, or reporting based on a logging mode.

[0132] In some embodiments, the data reporting method is included in the second information, or the data reporting method may not be included in the second information, for example, sent separately.

[0133] For example, for centralized reporting, the first network device may configure a sample number threshold and / or a sample size threshold, and the terminal device stores measurement results and / or data before the threshold is met, and reports them uniformly after the threshold is met.

[0134] For example, for periodic reporting, the first network device may configure the reporting period of the terminal device, and the terminal device regularly reports the measurement results and / or data according to the configured period.

[0135] For example, for log-based reporting, the first network device may configure the terminal device to store the measurement results in a logging format over a period of time, and upload the log file according to the configuration.

[0136] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2 , before operations 201 and 202 , the method further includes:

[0137] 204: The first network device sends sixth information to the second network device.

[0138] The sixth information is used to request the second network device to initiate a data collection process and / or perform data collection configuration, which is used for wireless communication artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) or other applications.

[0139] In some embodiments, operation 204 is an optional operation.

[0140] In some embodiments, the sixth information may also include all or part of the third information, for example, information of the first network device.

[0141] The embodiments of the above application scenarios are merely exemplary of the embodiments of the present application, but the present application is not limited thereto. Appropriate modifications may be made based on the embodiments of the above application scenarios. For example, the embodiments of the above application scenarios may be used individually, or one or more of the embodiments of the above application scenarios may be combined.

[0142] It can be seen from the above embodiments that the first network device serving as a base station receives first configuration information for data collection configuration and first information related to data collection, at least for generating a measurement configuration, and / or second information at least for generating a data reporting configuration related to the measurement, from the second network device of the high-level network. In addition, the first network device sends to the second network device at least third information for providing suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given to the second network device, thereby providing signaling related to data collection and establishing relevant mechanisms for data collection between the first network device serving as a base station and the second network device of the high-level network, thereby supporting the data requirements of model training and other artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications.

[0143] Embodiments of the second aspect

[0144] An embodiment of the present application provides a method for sending and receiving information, which is described from the second network device side. It corresponds to the embodiment of the first aspect, and the same content as the embodiment of the first aspect will be omitted.

[0145] FIG6 is another schematic diagram of the method for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG6 , the method includes:

[0146] 601: The second network device sends first configuration information to the first network device, where the first configuration information is used for data collection configuration;

[0147] 602: The second network device sends first information and / or second information to the first network device, where the first information and the second information are related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement;

[0148] 603: The second network device receives third information from the first network device, where the third information is at least used to provide the second network device with suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration.

[0149] In some embodiments, the measurement is a wireless channel related measurement performed by the terminal device configured by the first network device.

[0150] The measurement configuration is related to the content of the measurement, the measurement configuration is generated by at least the first network device based on the first information, and the content of the measurement at least includes a measurement metric.

[0151] The data reporting configuration is related to a manner in which the first network device configures the terminal device to send measurement results and / or data to the first network device, and the manner is generated at least by the first network device based on the second information.

[0152] In some embodiments, the third information is used for the second network device to generate a data collection configuration, and the generated data collection configuration content includes at least one of the updated first configuration information, the first information, and the second information content, or keeps the original configuration information unchanged.

[0153] In some embodiments, the second information includes a data reporting method, where the data comes from a terminal device and is obtained by the terminal device through wireless channel measurement according to configuration information of the first network device.

[0154] In some embodiments, the data reporting method includes centralized reporting, periodic reporting, or reporting based on a logging mode.

[0155] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes existing measurement content, and the first information includes measurement content different from the existing measurement content.

[0156] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0157] 604: receiving sixth information from the first network device,

[0158] The sixth information is used to request the second network device to initiate a data collection process and / or perform data collection configuration, which is used for wireless communication artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) or other applications.

[0159] The specific contents of each of the above operations can be referred to the description of the embodiment of the first aspect and will not be repeated here.

[0160] The above embodiments are merely exemplary of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Appropriate modifications may be made based on the above embodiments. For example, the above embodiments may be used alone, or one or more of the above embodiments may be combined.

[0161] It can be seen from the above embodiments that the first network device serving as a base station receives first configuration information for data collection configuration and first information related to data collection, at least for generating a measurement configuration, and / or second information at least for generating a data reporting configuration related to the measurement, from the second network device of the high-level network. In addition, the first network device sends to the second network device at least third information for providing suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given to the second network device, thereby providing signaling related to data collection and establishing relevant mechanisms for data collection between the first network device serving as a base station and the second network device of the high-level network, thereby supporting the data requirements of model training and other artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications.

[0162] Embodiments of the third aspect

[0163] The present application provides an apparatus for sending and receiving information. The apparatus may be, for example, a first network device, or one or more components or assemblies configured on the first network device, which corresponds to the embodiment of the first aspect, and the same contents as the embodiment of the first aspect are not repeated here.

[0164] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of an apparatus for sending and receiving information according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG7 , an apparatus for sending and receiving information 700 includes:

[0165] a first receiving unit 701 configured to receive first configuration information from a second network device, the first configuration information being used for data collection configuration; and receive first information and / or second information from the second network device, the first information and the second information being related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; and

[0166] The first sending unit 702 is configured to send third information to the second network device, where the third information is at least used to provide suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given to the second network device.

[0167] In some embodiments, the measurement results and / or data obtained by the first network device based on the first information and / or the second information are used for wireless communication artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications.

[0168] In some embodiments, the measurement is a wireless channel related measurement performed by the terminal device configured by the first network device.

[0169] The measurement configuration is related to the content of the measurement, the measurement configuration is generated by at least the first network device based on the first information, and the content of the measurement at least includes a measurement metric.

[0170] The data reporting configuration is related to a manner in which the first network device configures the terminal device to send measurement results and / or data to the first network device, and the manner is generated at least by the first network device based on the second information.

[0171] In some embodiments, the measurement is one or more of the following:

[0172] RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, TDOA, TOA, AoA (angle of arrival), channel LOS / NLOS probability, maximum RSRP, maximum RSRQ, maximum SINR, maximum TDOA, maximum TOA, maximum AoA, maximum channel LOS / NLOS probability, minimum RSRP, minimum RSRQ, minimum SINR, minimum TDOA, minimum TOA, minimum AoA, minimum channel LOS / NLOS probability, average RSRP, average RSRQ, Average SINR, average TDOA, average TOA, average AoA, average channel LOS / NLOS probability, median RSRP, median RSRQ, median SINR, median TDOA, median TOA, median AoA, median channel LOS / NLOS probability, other statistical values ​​of RSRP, other statistical values ​​of RSRQ, other statistical values ​​of SINR, other statistical values ​​of TDOA, other statistical values ​​of TOA, other statistical values ​​of AoA, and other statistical values ​​of channel LOS / NLOS probability.

[0173] In some embodiments, the third information is used for the second network device to generate a data collection configuration, and the generated data collection configuration content includes at least one of the updated first configuration information, the first information, and the second information content, or keeps the original configuration information unchanged.

[0174] In some embodiments, the first sending unit further sends fourth information to the terminal device after the first network device receives the first information; and

[0175] The first receiving unit further receives fifth information from the terminal device, wherein:

[0176] The fourth information is used to instruct the terminal device to send the fifth information to the first network device, and / or the fourth information indicates content of the fifth information, where the indication content includes at least one of the following information: model identification information, function identification information, and model- or function-related feature and / or feature group information,

[0177] The fifth information includes capability information of the terminal device related to AI / ML and / or condition information for the terminal device to collect data related to AI / ML.

[0178] In some embodiments, the device further includes: a first generating unit, configured to generate the third information according to one or more of the first information, the second information, and the fifth information.

[0179] In some embodiments, the second information includes a data reporting method, the data comes from the terminal device and is obtained by the terminal device through wireless channel measurement according to the configuration information of the first network device.

[0180] In some embodiments, the data reporting method includes centralized reporting and / or periodic reporting and / or reporting based on a logging mode.

[0181] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes existing measurement content, and the first information includes measurement content different from the existing measurement content.

[0182] In some embodiments, the first information specifies the measurement content in a bitmap manner.

[0183] In some embodiments, the first information is sent as an optional part of the first configuration information, or the first information is not sent separately with the first configuration information.

[0184] In some embodiments, the first sending unit 702 further sends sixth information to the second network device.

[0185] The sixth information is used to request the second network device to initiate a data collection process and / or perform data collection configuration, which is used for wireless communication artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) or other applications.

[0186] It is worth noting that the above description only describes the components or modules related to the present application, but the present application is not limited thereto. The information sending and receiving device 700 may also include other components or modules. For the specific contents of these components or modules, reference may be made to the relevant art.

[0187] In addition, for the sake of simplicity, FIG7 only illustrates the connection relationship or signal direction between various components or modules. However, it should be clear to those skilled in the art that various related technologies such as bus connection can be used. The above-mentioned components or modules can be implemented by hardware facilities such as processors, memories, transmitters, and receivers; the implementation of this application is not limited to this.

[0188] It can be seen from the above embodiments that the first network device serving as a base station receives first configuration information for data collection configuration and first information related to data collection, at least for generating a measurement configuration, and / or second information at least for generating a data reporting configuration related to the measurement, from the second network device of the high-level network. In addition, the first network device sends to the second network device at least third information for providing suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given to the second network device, thereby providing signaling related to data collection and establishing relevant mechanisms for data collection between the first network device serving as a base station and the second network device of the high-level network, thereby supporting the data requirements of model training and other artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications.

[0189] Embodiments of the fourth aspect

[0190] The present application provides an apparatus for sending and receiving information. The apparatus may be, for example, a second network device, or one or more components or assemblies configured on the second network device. The apparatus corresponds to the embodiment of the second aspect, and the contents that are the same as those in the embodiments of the second aspect and the first aspect are not repeated here.

[0191] FIG8 is another schematic diagram of the information sending and receiving device according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG8 , the information sending and receiving device 800 includes:

[0192] a second sending unit 801 configured to send first configuration information to a first network device, the first configuration information being used to configure data collection; and to send first information and / or second information to the first network device, the first information and the second information being related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; and

[0193] The second receiving unit 802 is configured to receive third information from the first network device, where the third information is at least used to provide suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration to the second network device.

[0194] In some embodiments, the measurement is a wireless channel related measurement performed by the terminal device configured by the first network device.

[0195] The measurement configuration is related to the content of the measurement, the measurement configuration is generated by at least the first network device based on the first information, and the content of the measurement at least includes a measurement metric.

[0196] The data reporting configuration is related to a manner in which the first network device configures the terminal device to send measurement results and / or data to the first network device, and the manner is generated at least by the first network device based on the second information.

[0197] In some embodiments, the third information is used for the second network device to generate a data collection configuration, and the generated data collection configuration content includes at least one of the updated first configuration information, the first information, and the second information content, or keeps the original configuration information unchanged.

[0198] In some embodiments, the second information includes a data reporting method, where the data comes from a terminal device and is obtained by the terminal device through wireless channel measurement according to configuration information of the first network device.

[0199] In some embodiments, the data reporting method includes centralized reporting, periodic reporting, or reporting based on a logging mode.

[0200] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes existing measurement content, and the first information includes measurement content different from the existing measurement content.

[0201] In some embodiments, the second receiving unit 802 further receives sixth information from the first network device.

[0202] The sixth information is used to request the second network device to initiate a data collection process and / or perform data collection configuration, which is used for wireless communication artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) or other applications.

[0203] In addition, for the sake of simplicity, FIG8 only illustrates the connection relationship or signal direction between various components or modules. However, it should be clear to those skilled in the art that various related technologies such as bus connection can be used. The above-mentioned components or modules can be implemented by hardware facilities such as processors, memories, transmitters, and receivers; the implementation of this application is not limited to this.

[0204] It can be seen from the above embodiments that the first network device serving as a base station receives first configuration information for data collection configuration and first information related to data collection, at least for generating a measurement configuration, and / or second information at least for generating a data reporting configuration related to the measurement, from the second network device of the high-level network. In addition, the first network device sends to the second network device at least third information for providing suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given to the second network device, thereby providing signaling related to data collection and establishing relevant mechanisms for data collection between the first network device serving as a base station and the second network device of the high-level network, thereby supporting the data requirements of model training and other artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications.

[0205] Embodiments of the fifth aspect

[0206] An embodiment of the present application provides a network device, which includes the information sending and receiving device as described in the embodiment of the third aspect, and the network device is a first network device.

[0207] Figure 9 is a schematic block diagram of the system configuration of a first network device according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 9 , first network device 900 may include a processor 910 and a memory 920 ; the memory 920 is coupled to the processor 910 . The memory 920 may store various data and may also store an information processing program 930 , which is executed under the control of the processor 910 .

[0208] In one embodiment, the functions of the information sending and receiving device may be integrated into the processor 910 .

[0209] The processor 910 can be configured as follows: the first network device receives first configuration information from the second network device, and the first configuration information is used for data collection configuration; the first network device receives first information and / or second information from the second network device, and the first information and the second information are related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; and the first network device sends third information to the second network device, and the third information is at least used to provide suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration to the second network device.

[0210] In another embodiment, the information sending and receiving device can be configured separately from the processor 910. For example, the information sending and receiving device can be configured as a chip connected to the processor 910, and the functions of the information sending and receiving device can be realized through the control of the processor 910.

[0211] In addition, as shown in Figure 9, the first network device 900 may further include: a transceiver 940 and an antenna 950; wherein, the functions of the above components are similar to those in the prior art and are not further described here. It is worth noting that the first network device 900 does not necessarily include all the components shown in Figure 9; in addition, the first network device 900 may also include components not shown in Figure 9, and reference may be made to the prior art.

[0212] It can be seen from the above embodiments that the first network device serving as a base station receives first configuration information for data collection configuration and first information related to data collection, at least for generating a measurement configuration, and / or second information at least for generating a data reporting configuration related to the measurement, from the second network device of the high-level network. In addition, the first network device sends to the second network device at least third information for providing suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given to the second network device, thereby providing signaling related to data collection and establishing relevant mechanisms for data collection between the first network device serving as a base station and the second network device of the high-level network, thereby supporting the data requirements of model training and other artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications.

[0213] Embodiments of the sixth aspect

[0214] An embodiment of the present application provides a network device, which includes the information sending and receiving device as described in the embodiment of the fourth aspect, and the network device is a second network device.

[0215] Figure 10 is a schematic block diagram of the system configuration of a second network device according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 10 , second network device 1000 may include a processor 1010 and a memory 1020 ; the memory 1020 is coupled to the processor 1010 . The memory 1020 may store various data and may also store an information processing program 1030 , which is executed under the control of the processor 1010 .

[0216] In one embodiment, the functions of the information sending and receiving device may be integrated into the processor 1010 .

[0217] Processor 1010 can be configured as follows: the second network device sends first configuration information to the first network device, and the first configuration information is used for data collection configuration; the second network device sends first information and / or second information to the first network device, and the first information and the second information are related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; and the second network device receives third information from the first network device, and the third information is at least used to provide the second network device with suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration.

[0218] In another embodiment, the information sending and receiving device can be configured separately from the processor 1010. For example, the information sending and receiving device can be configured as a chip connected to the processor 1010, and the functions of the information sending and receiving device can be realized through the control of the processor 1010.

[0219] In addition, as shown in Figure 10, the second network device 1000 may further include: a transceiver 1040 and an antenna 1050; wherein, the functions of the above components are similar to those in the prior art and are not further described here. It is worth noting that the second network device 1000 does not necessarily include all the components shown in Figure 10; in addition, the second network device 1000 may also include components not shown in Figure 10, and reference may be made to the prior art.

[0220] It can be seen from the above embodiments that the first network device serving as a base station receives first configuration information for data collection configuration and first information related to data collection, at least for generating a measurement configuration, and / or second information at least for generating a data reporting configuration related to the measurement, from the second network device of the high-level network. In addition, the first network device sends to the second network device at least third information for providing suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration given to the second network device, thereby providing signaling related to data collection and establishing relevant mechanisms for data collection between the first network device serving as a base station and the second network device of the high-level network, thereby supporting the data requirements of model training and other artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications.

[0221] Embodiments of the seventh aspect

[0222] An embodiment of the present application provides a communication system, comprising at least one of the network device described in the embodiment of the fifth aspect, the network device described in the embodiment of the sixth aspect, and a terminal device.

[0223] For example, the structure of the communication system can be referred to FIG1 .

[0224] As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 includes a first network device 101, a second network device 102 and a terminal device 103. The first network device 101 is the same as the network device described in the embodiment of the fifth aspect, and the second network device 102 is the same as the network device described in the embodiment of the sixth aspect. The repeated content will not be repeated.

[0225] The above devices and methods of the present application can be implemented by hardware or by a combination of hardware and software. The present application relates to such a computer-readable program that, when executed by a logic component, enables the logic component to implement the devices or components described above, or enables the logic component to implement the various methods or steps described above. The present application also relates to a storage medium for storing the above program, such as a hard disk, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a DVD, a flash memory, etc.

[0226] The method / device described in conjunction with the embodiments of the present application can be directly embodied as hardware, a software module executed by a processor, or a combination of the two. For example, one or more of the functional block diagrams shown in FIG7 and / or one or more combinations of functional block diagrams can correspond to various software modules of a computer program flow or to various hardware modules. These software modules can correspond to the various steps shown in FIG2 , respectively. These hardware modules can be implemented by solidifying these software modules, for example, using a field programmable gate array (FPGA).

[0227] The software module may be located in RAM memory, flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, a hard disk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art. A storage medium may be coupled to a processor so that the processor can read information from the storage medium and write information to the storage medium; or the storage medium may be an integral part of the processor. The processor and the storage medium may be located in an ASIC. The software module may be stored in the memory of the mobile terminal or in a memory card that can be inserted into the mobile terminal. For example, if the device (such as a mobile terminal) uses a large-capacity MEGA-SIM card or a large-capacity flash memory device, the software module may be stored in the MEGA-SIM card or the large-capacity flash memory device.

[0228] One or more of the functional blocks and / or one or more combinations of functional blocks described in the accompanying drawings may be implemented as a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic device, a discrete hardware component, or any appropriate combination thereof for performing the functions described in this application. One or more of the functional blocks and / or one or more combinations of functional blocks described in the accompanying drawings may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, such as a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in communication with a DSP, or any other such configuration.

[0229] The present application has been described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, those skilled in the art should understand that these descriptions are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations to the present application based on the spirit and principles of the present application, and such modifications and variations are also within the scope of the present application.

[0230] Regarding the implementation methods including the above embodiments, the following additional notes are also disclosed:

[0231] 1. A method for sending and receiving information, the method comprising:

[0232] The first network device receives first configuration information from the second network device, where the first configuration information is used for data collection configuration;

[0233] The first network device receives first information and / or second information from the second network device, where the first information and the second information are related to data collection.

[0234] 2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

[0235] The first network device sends third information to the second network device, where the third information is at least used for providing suggestions and / or providing feedback on the data collection configuration given by the second network device.

[0236] 3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein:

[0237] The first information is related to the measurement content,

[0238] The second information is related to the measurement result and / or data reporting configuration.

[0239] 4. The method according to Note 2, wherein:

[0240] The third information includes information of the first network device and / or a request for configuration information for configuration data collection,

[0241] The information of the first network device includes one or more of data information, model information, and capability information of the first network device.

[0242] 5. The method according to Note 1, wherein:

[0243] The first information includes N binary bits, each bit indicates a type of location information. When the bit is a specific value, it indicates that the second network device configures the first network device to obtain a measurement result corresponding to the location information indicated by the bit.

[0244] 6. A method for sending and receiving information, the method comprising:

[0245] The second network device sends first configuration information to the first network device, where the first configuration information is used for data collection configuration;

[0246] The second network device sends first information and / or second information to the first network device, where the first information and the second information are related to data collection.

[0247] 7. The method according to claim 6, further comprising:

[0248] The second network device receives third information from the first network device, where the third information is at least used for providing suggestions and / or providing feedback on the data collection configuration given by the second network device.

[0249] 8. The method according to claim 6 or 7, wherein:

[0250] The first information is related to the measurement content,

[0251] The second information is related to the measurement result and / or data reporting configuration.

[0252] 9. The method according to Note 7, wherein:

[0253] The third information includes information of the first network device and / or a request for configuration information for configuration data collection,

[0254] The information of the first network device includes one or more of data information, model information, and capability information of the first network device.

[0255] 10. The method according to Note 1, wherein:

[0256] The first information includes N binary bits, each bit indicates a type of location information. When the bit is a specific value, it indicates that the second network device configures the first network device to obtain a measurement result corresponding to the location information indicated by the bit.

Claims

1. A device for sending and receiving information, the device being arranged in a first network device, the device comprising: A first receiving unit, configured to receive first configuration information from a second network device, wherein the first configuration information is used for data collection configuration; and receiving first information and / or second information from the second network device, wherein the first information and the second information are related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; as well as A first sending unit is configured to send third information to the second network device, wherein the third information is at least used for providing suggestions and / or providing feedback on the data collection configuration given by the second network device.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The measurement results and / or data obtained by the first network device based on the first information and / or the second information are used for wireless communication artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) applications.

3. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The measurement is a wireless channel related measurement performed by the terminal device configured by the first network device, The measurement configuration is related to the content of the measurement, the measurement configuration is generated by at least the first network device based on the first information, and the content of the measurement at least includes a measurement metric. The data reporting configuration is related to a manner in which the first network device configures the terminal device to send measurement results and / or data to it, and the manner is generated by at least the first network device based on the second information.

4. The device according to claim 3, wherein: The measurement quantity is one or more of the following: RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, TDOA, TOA, AoA, channel LOS / NLOS probability, maximum RSRP, maximum RSRQ, maximum SINR, maximum TDOA, maximum TOA, maximum AoA, maximum channel LOS / NLOS probability, minimum RSRP, minimum RSRQ, minimum SINR, minimum TDOA, minimum TOA, minimum AoA, minimum channel LOS / NLOS probability, average RSRP, average RSRQ, SIN The average value of R, the average value of TDOA, the average value of TOA, the average value of AoA, the average value of channel LOS / NLOS probability, the median value of RSRP, the median value of RSRQ, the median value of SINR, the median value of TDOA, the median value of TOA, the median value of AoA, the median value of channel LOS / NLOS probability, other statistical values ​​of RSRP, other statistical values ​​of RSRQ, other statistical values ​​of SINR, other statistical values ​​of TDOA, other statistical values ​​of TOA, other statistical values ​​of AoA, other statistical values ​​of channel LOS / NLOS probability.

5. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The third information is used for the second network device to generate a data collection configuration, and the generated data collection configuration content includes at least one of the updated first configuration information, the first information, and the second information content, or keeps the original configuration information unchanged.

6. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The first sending unit further sends fourth information to the terminal device after the first network device receives the first information; and The first receiving unit further receives fifth information from the terminal device, wherein: The fourth information is used to instruct the terminal device to send the fifth information to the first network device, and / or the fourth information indicates the content of the fifth information, and the indication content includes at least one of the following information: model identification information, function identification information, and model or function related features and / or feature group information, The fifth information includes capability information of the terminal device related to AI / ML and / or condition information for the terminal device to collect data related to AI / ML.

7. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The device also includes: a first generating unit, configured to generate the third information according to one or more of the first information, the second information, and the fifth information.

8. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The second information includes a data reporting method, where the data comes from a terminal device and is acquired by the terminal device through wireless channel measurement according to configuration information of the first network device.

9. The device according to claim 8, wherein: The data reporting method includes centralized reporting and / or periodic reporting and / or reporting based on a logging mode.

10. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The first configuration information includes existing measurement content, and the first information includes measurement content different from the existing measurement content.

11. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The first information specifies the measurement content in a bitmap manner.

12. The device according to claim 11, wherein The first information is sent as an optional part of the first configuration information, or the first information is not sent with The first configuration information is sent separately.

13. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The first sending unit further sends sixth information to the second network device, The sixth information is used to request the second network device to initiate a data collection process and / or perform data collection configuration, and the process and the configuration are used for wireless communication artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) or other applications.

14. An apparatus for sending and receiving information, the apparatus being arranged in a second network device, the apparatus comprising: A second sending unit, configured to send first configuration information to the first network device, wherein the first configuration information is used for data collection configuration; and sending first information and / or second information to the first network device, wherein the first information and the second information are related to data collection, wherein the first information is at least used to generate a measurement configuration, and the second information is at least used to generate a data reporting configuration related to the measurement; as well as A second receiving unit is configured to receive third information from the first network device, wherein the third information is at least used to provide suggestions and / or feedback on the data collection configuration to the second network device.

15. The device according to claim 14, wherein: The measurement is a wireless channel related measurement performed by the terminal device configured by the first network device, The measurement configuration is related to the content of the measurement, the measurement configuration is generated by at least the first network device based on the first information, and the content of the measurement at least includes a measurement metric. The data reporting configuration is related to a manner in which the first network device configures the terminal device to send measurement results and / or data to it, and the manner is generated by at least the first network device based on the second information.

16. The device according to claim 14, wherein: The third information is used for the second network device to generate a data collection configuration, and the generated data collection configuration content includes at least one of the updated first configuration information, the first information, and the second information content, or keeps the original configuration information unchanged.

17. The device according to claim 14, wherein: The second information includes a data reporting method, where the data comes from a terminal device and is acquired by the terminal device through wireless channel measurement according to configuration information of the first network device.

18. The device according to claim 17, wherein: The data reporting method includes centralized reporting, periodic reporting, or reporting based on a logging mode.

19. The device according to claim 14, wherein: The first configuration information includes existing measurement content, and the first information includes measurement content different from the existing measurement content.

20. The device according to claim 14, wherein: The second receiving unit further receives sixth information from the first network device, The sixth information is used to request the second network device to initiate a data collection process and / or perform data collection configuration, and the process and the configuration are used for wireless communication artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI / ML) or other applications.

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