Perception method, apparatus, device, system, storage medium and program product

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a perception method, apparatus, device, system, storage medium and program product. In the perception method, a first network function performs multi-dimensional verification on parameters such as a perception target, a perception area, a perception location, a perception purpose and the like in a perception service request based on a configuration file before triggering a perception service, so as to determine whether to trigger the perception service, so as to ensure that the perception service meets privacy requirements and improve the reliability of the perception system.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) systems are driving the evolution of mobile networks from simple communication networks to integrated sensing and communication networks. These systems replicate the physical world through sensing capabilities and exchange information through communication capabilities, simultaneously connecting the digital and physical worlds and providing a crucial technological foundation for the fusion of virtual and reality. However, privacy protection remains a core challenge for ISAC services. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides a sensing method, apparatus, device, system, storage medium, and program product for performing multi-dimensional verification on sensing service requests to determine whether to trigger a sensing service, thereby ensuring that the sensing service meets privacy requirements and improving the reliability of the sensing system.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a sensing method, executed by a first network function, the method comprising:

[0005] Receive a first request message, the first request message is used to request a sensing service, the first request message includes first information, the first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area and sensing location of the sensing service;

[0006] Based on the first information and the first configuration file, determine whether to trigger the perception service.

[0007] In this embodiment of the disclosure, by introducing a first configuration file, the first network function can automatically verify whether the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location meet privacy requirements when it receives a sensing service request. This enables multi-dimensional verification of the sensing service, blocking unauthorized sensing of sensitive targets, sensitive areas, and sensitive data from the source, ensuring that the sensing service meets privacy requirements, and improving the reliability of the sensing system.

[0008] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a sensing method, executed by a sensing entity, the method comprising:

[0009] The system receives a second request message sent by a first network function. The second request message is used to request the sensing entity to perform a sensing operation corresponding to the sensing service. The sensing service is triggered based on first information and a first configuration file. The first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0010] Based on the second request message, perform the perception operation.

[0011] In this embodiment of the disclosure, since the second request message is sent after the first network function performs multi-dimensional verification of the sensing service based on the first configuration file, the sensing entity can ensure that the sensing operation performed complies with privacy requirements after receiving the second request message, thereby improving the privacy and reliability of the sensing system.

[0012] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing device, comprising:

[0013] The transceiver module is used to receive a first request message, which is used to request a sensing service. The first request message includes first information, which is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0014] The processing module is used to determine whether to trigger the perception service based on the first information and the first configuration file.

[0015] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing device, comprising:

[0016] The transceiver module receives a second request message sent by the first network function. The second request message is used to request the sensing entity to perform a sensing operation corresponding to the sensing service. The sensing service is triggered based on first information and a first configuration file. The first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0017] The processing module is used to perform perception operations based on the second request message.

[0018] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a first network function, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the first network function is configured to perform the methods described in the first aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0019] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing entity, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the sensing entity is configured to perform the methods described in the second aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0020] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device for performing the methods described in the first aspect and optional embodiments thereof, or the methods described in the second aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0021] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing system including a first network function and a sensing entity, wherein the first network function is configured to implement the methods described in the first aspect and optional embodiments thereof, and the sensing entity is configured to implement the methods described in the second aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0022] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform at least one of the following: the method described in the first aspect and optional implementations of the first aspect, the second aspect, and optional implementations of the second aspect.

[0023] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product including at least one of a program and instructions, wherein when the program or instructions are executed by a communication device, they implement at least one of the following: the method described in the first aspect and the optional implementation of the first aspect, the second aspect, and the optional implementation of the second aspect. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a sensing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 2a This is an exemplary interaction diagram of the sensing method provided according to embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2b This is an exemplary flowchart of a sensing method provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 2c This is a second exemplary flowchart of a sensing method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 2d This is an exemplary flowchart of a sensing method provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 ;

[0030] Figure 3 This is an exemplary interaction diagram two of the sensing method provided according to the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 4a This is an exemplary structural diagram of a sensing device according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 4b This is a second exemplary structural diagram of a sensing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 5a This is an exemplary structural diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 5b This is an exemplary structural diagram of a chip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0035] This disclosure provides a sensing method, apparatus, device, system, storage medium, and program product for performing multi-dimensional verification of sensing services to determine whether to trigger the sensing service, thereby ensuring that the sensing service meets privacy requirements and improving the reliability of the sensing system.

[0036] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a sensing method, executed by a first network function, the method comprising:

[0037] Receive a first request message, the first request message is used to request a sensing service, the first request message includes first information, the first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area and sensing location of the sensing service;

[0038] Based on the first information and the first configuration file, determine whether to trigger the perception service.

[0039] In this embodiment of the disclosure, by introducing a first configuration file, the first network function can automatically verify whether the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location meet privacy requirements when it receives a sensing service request. This enables multi-dimensional verification of the sensing service, blocking unauthorized sensing of sensitive targets, sensitive areas, and sensitive data from the source, ensuring that the sensing service meets privacy requirements, and improving the reliability of the sensing system.

[0040] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first configuration file includes at least one of the following configuration data:

[0041] The first configuration data is used to indicate classified information;

[0042] The second configuration data is used to indicate non-public information.

[0043] The third configuration data is used to indicate health status information.

[0044] The fourth configuration data is used to indicate privacy-related information.

[0045] In this embodiment of the disclosure, by providing the above-mentioned multi-dimensional configuration data, it is possible to achieve classified protection of privacy information, ensure that the perception services for specific privacy such as confidential areas, non-public places, medical and health care, and personal privacy are strictly limited, greatly reduce the risk of privacy leakage, ensure that the perception services meet privacy requirements, and improve the reliability of the perception system.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0047] The first category of information is used to determine whether the first category of information belongs to the classified information category;

[0048] List of classified objects that must not be perceived;

[0049] The first list of agencies includes the agencies that have jurisdiction over the classified information.

[0050] In this embodiment of the disclosure, a protection system for accurately determining classified information is constructed. This system can not only automatically identify and prohibit the perception of any object or area included in the scope of confidentiality, but also clarify the responsible party through the associated jurisdiction, ensuring that privacy is not leaked during ISAC operations and meeting security and compliance requirements.

[0051] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, it is determined that the perception service is not triggered under at least one of the following conditions:

[0052] The first piece of information is classified as confidential.

[0053] At least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location belongs to the list of classified objects that are prohibited from being sensed.

[0054] In this embodiment of the disclosure, a clear privacy protection mechanism is provided for the system. Once it is detected that the target of the perception service request involves any confidential information or an object that is explicitly prohibited, the perception service will be automatically and forcibly rejected, thereby achieving automated privacy protection, ensuring that the perception service meets privacy requirements, and improving the reliability of the perception system.

[0055] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0056] The second category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the non-public category of information;

[0057] The first list of regulations includes laws and / or regulations corresponding to non-public information;

[0058] The second list of agencies includes those governing bodies in non-public locations.

[0059] The first user list includes users who are allowed to perceive non-public information.

[0060] The first use list includes uses that allow the perception of non-public information.

[0061] In this embodiment of the disclosure, precise and legitimate protection of non-public areas is achieved. The whitelist mechanism (authorized users and uses) ensures that the sensing target and sensing area must be clearly authorized and the use is legitimate, effectively preventing the leakage of non-public information, ensuring that the sensing service meets privacy requirements, and improving the reliability of the sensing system.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0063] The first piece of information belongs to the category of non-public information;

[0064] If the first condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered;

[0065] If the second condition is met, determine whether to trigger the perception service:

[0066] If the first user list is not present in the first configuration file, determine whether to trigger the awareness service based on the preset policy.

[0067] In this embodiment of the disclosure, when the first user list does not exist, a pre-set policy (such as default disabling) is used to explicitly determine whether to trigger the perception service, effectively avoiding privacy leaks due to configuration oversights, ensuring that the perception service meets privacy requirements, and improving the reliability of the perception system. In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0068] Consumers of the perception service are not in the first user list;

[0069] The perception purpose of the perception service is not in the first purpose list;

[0070] The second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0071] Consumers of the perceived service are in the first user list;

[0072] The perception use of the perception service is in the first use list.

[0073] In this embodiment of the disclosure, it is ensured that only authorized specific users can initiate sensing service requests to non-public areas for specific sensing purposes, thereby minimizing the abuse of sensing capabilities, preventing unauthorized sensing, and ensuring that the sensing service meets privacy requirements while meeting necessary business needs, thus improving the reliability of the sensing system.

[0074] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the third configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0075] The third category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the health status category.

[0076] The second list of regulations includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to health status information;

[0077] The second user list is used to indicate users who are allowed to perceive health status information;

[0078] The third user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive health status information.

[0079] The first zone list is used to indicate the zones where health status information can be perceived.

[0080] The second zone list is used to indicate areas where health status information is not allowed to be perceived.

[0081] In this embodiment of the disclosure, a dedicated protection mechanism for health status information is constructed through clear legal basis, strict user blacklists and whitelists, and regional blacklists and whitelists. This ensures that only strictly authorized users can access health status information in specific areas, prevents unauthorized collection and misuse of health status information, protects the privacy of health status information, ensures that the sensing service meets privacy requirements, and improves the reliability of the sensing system.

[0082] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information belongs to the health status category;

[0083] If the third condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered:

[0084] If the fourth condition is met, the perception service will be triggered.

[0085] If the fifth condition is met, determine whether to trigger the perception service based on the pre-set policy.

[0086] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the third condition includes at least one of the following:

[0087] Consumers of the perception service are not in the second user list;

[0088] Consumers of the perceived service are listed in the third user list;

[0089] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the first area list;

[0090] The sensing area or sensing location is in the second area list;

[0091] The fourth condition includes at least one of the following:

[0092] Consumers of the perceived service are in the second user list;

[0093] Consumers of the perceived service are not in the third-party user list;

[0094] The sensing area or sensing location is in the first area list;

[0095] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the second area list.

[0096] In this embodiment of the disclosure, by using a whitelist (allowed list) and a blacklist (prohibited list) with two dimensions of "user and region", unauthorized access can be more accurately prevented, thus achieving privacy protection for health status data, ensuring that the perception service meets privacy requirements, and improving the reliability of the perception system.

[0097] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the fifth condition includes at least one of the following:

[0098] The second user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0099] The third user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0100] The first region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0101] The second region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0102] The first request message does not contain area information used to indicate the sensing area.

[0103] In this embodiment of the disclosure, for sensing service requests for health status information with missing or incomplete configuration, a pre-set policy (such as default rejection) is used to determine whether to trigger the sensing service. This effectively avoids permission vulnerabilities caused by undefined or incomplete configuration data, avoids the risk of leakage of health status information, achieves privacy protection for health status information, ensures that the sensing service meets privacy requirements, and improves the reliability of the sensing system.

[0104] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0105] The fourth category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the category of privacy information;

[0106] The third regulatory list includes laws and / or regulations relating to privacy-related information.

[0107] List of owners of the perceived object;

[0108] The fourth user list is used to indicate users who are permitted to perceive privacy-related information;

[0109] The fifth user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive privacy-related information;

[0110] The third zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-sensitive information is permitted.

[0111] The fourth zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information is not permitted to be perceived.

[0112] Secondary Use List: The secondary use list is used to indicate the perceived uses that allow perceived privacy-related information.

[0113] The third-use list is used to indicate the perceived uses of information that are not permitted to be perceived as privacy-related.

[0114] In this embodiment of the disclosure, by constructing a refined list of multiple dimensions (user, region, purpose) and combining the authorization of the owner with legal basis, a flexible and comprehensive dynamic protection mechanism is provided for privacy information. This mechanism can ensure legitimate perception authorized by the owner or within the scope of compliance, and accurately prevent any unauthorized or expressly prohibited privacy infringements, thereby achieving a balance between privacy protection and reasonable use. This ensures that the perception service meets privacy requirements and improves the reliability of the perception system.

[0115] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information belongs to the category of privacy information;

[0116] If the sixth condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered;

[0117] If the seventh condition is met, the perception service will be triggered.

[0118] If the eighth condition is met, determine whether to trigger the perception service according to the pre-set policy.

[0119] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sixth condition includes at least one of the following:

[0120] Consumers of the perception service are not in the fourth user list;

[0121] Consumers of the perceived service are listed in the fifth user list;

[0122] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the third area list;

[0123] The sensing area or sensing location is in the fourth region list;

[0124] The sensing purpose of the sensing service is not in the list of secondary uses;

[0125] The sensing uses of sensing services are listed in the third-use list;

[0126] The seventh condition includes at least one of the following:

[0127] Consumers of the perceived service are listed in the fourth user list;

[0128] Consumers of the perception service are not in the fifth user list;

[0129] The sensing area or sensing location is in the third region list;

[0130] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the fourth region list;

[0131] The perception uses of the perception service are listed in the second usage list;

[0132] The perception purpose of the perception service is not included in the list of third uses.

[0133] In this embodiment of the disclosure, a combination verification mechanism of whitelists (allowed lists) and blacklists (prohibited lists) based on three dimensions—user, region, and purpose—provides diversified dynamic access control for privacy information. This achieves refined and adaptive protection of privacy information, ensuring reasonable use in authorized scenarios while accurately blocking any form of unauthorized access or abuse. As a result, the perception service meets privacy requirements and improves the reliability of the perception system.

[0134] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, when the sensing area belongs to a preset area, the sensing service is determined to be triggered under at least one of the following conditions:

[0135] If the sensing area or sensing location is in the third area list, the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0136] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the third area list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0137] If the sensing area or sensing location is in the fourth region list, the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0138] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the fourth area list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0139] The perception service is used for the second purpose list, and the performance index of the perception service is lower than the preset index.

[0140] The perception purpose of the perception service is not in the second purpose list, and the performance indicators of the perception service are lower than the preset indicators.

[0141] The perception service is listed in the third usage list, and the performance indicators of the perception service are lower than the preset indicators.

[0142] The perception service's perception purpose is not in the third-purpose list, and the perception service's performance indicators are lower than the preset indicators.

[0143] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the performance indicators (such as resolution and accuracy) of the sensing service are forcibly limited to below a preset threshold in a specific area (preset area). This allows the system to perform only low-precision sensing tasks (such as presence detection) and prevents it from parsing personal biometric features (such as face and body posture) or identifying hidden items (such as items in a bag). This allows necessary area monitoring (such as security fence protection) while eliminating the possibility of privacy infringement from the technical source, improving the privacy protection effect of sensitive areas, thereby ensuring that the sensing service meets privacy requirements and improving the reliability of the sensing system.

[0144] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the eighth condition includes at least one of the following:

[0145] The fourth user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0146] The fifth user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0147] The third region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0148] The fourth region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0149] The first request message does not contain area information used to indicate the sensing area.

[0150] In this embodiment of the disclosure, for cases where the configuration is missing or the information is incomplete (such as no area is specified) in the perception request for privacy information, a preset strategy (such as default rejection or downgrade processing) is used to determine whether to trigger the perception service. This ensures that the system automatically takes conservative decisions (such as rejection or only enabling low-precision perception) when the rules are not clearly defined, avoiding the risk of privacy leakage due to permission vulnerabilities or incomplete input, providing redundant and reliable protection for privacy, thereby ensuring that the perception service meets privacy requirements and improving the reliability of the perception system.

[0151] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, when it is determined that a sensing service is triggered, a second request message is sent to the sensing entity, the second request message being used to request the sensing entity to perform a sensing operation corresponding to the sensing service.

[0152] In this embodiment of the disclosure, by sending a perception task that has been strictly verified by the privacy policy to the perception entity through a second request message, it can be ensured that all actual perception operations comply with privacy requirements, thereby ensuring that the perception service meets privacy requirements and improving the reliability of the perception system.

[0153] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing method further includes:

[0154] If the boundary distance between the perceived target and the first region is less than or equal to the distance threshold, it is determined whether to continue providing perception services to the perceived target based on whether the second region meets the first configuration file.

[0155] The first region is the perception region when the target is perceived before it moves, and the first region satisfies the first configuration file; the second region is the perception region where the target moves to a different region than the first region during the perception process.

[0156] In this embodiment of the disclosure, continuous privacy protection for moving targets is achieved through dynamic boundary distance monitoring. When the perceived target moves from the authorized area (first area) to the unauthorized or highly sensitive area (second area), the system automatically re-evaluates and decides whether to terminate the perception service based on the privacy policy of the new area. This effectively prevents unauthorized tracking and leakage of sensitive information caused by the movement of the perceived target, thereby ensuring that the perception service meets privacy requirements and improving the reliability of the perception system.

[0157] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing method further includes:

[0158] If it is determined that no sensing service will be provided for the sensing target, a second message is sent to the sensing entity, which instructs the sensing entity to stop sensing the sensing target.

[0159] In this embodiment of the disclosure, dynamic interruption control of the moving target perception process is achieved by sending a real-time stop command (second information) to the sensing entity. For example, when a target enters an unauthorized or highly sensitive area from an authorized area, the system immediately and forcibly terminates the perception task, avoiding unauthorized cross-area tracking and continuous privacy violations, and ensuring the real-time nature and effectiveness of the privacy protection strategy.

[0160] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first network function is at least one of the following: Sensing Function (SF), Network Open Function (NEF), or other network functions (NF) related to sensing services.

[0161] In this embodiment of the disclosure, by integrating the privacy policy decision-making function into the core network standard network function (such as SF, NEF or other NF), a deep integration of privacy protection and network architecture is achieved, ensuring that all perception requests are authenticated by a unified privacy policy, thereby building a compliant and reliable privacy protection system.

[0162] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a sensing method, executed by a sensing entity, the method comprising:

[0163] The system receives a second request message sent by a first network function. The second request message is used to request the sensing entity to perform a sensing operation corresponding to the sensing service. The sensing service is triggered based on first information and a first configuration file. The first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0164] Based on the second request message, perform the perception operation.

[0165] In this embodiment of the disclosure, since the second request message is sent after the first network function performs multi-dimensional verification of the sensing service based on the first configuration file, the sensing entity can ensure that the sensing operation performed complies with privacy requirements after receiving the second request message, thereby improving the privacy and reliability of the sensing system.

[0166] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first configuration file includes at least one of the following configuration data:

[0167] The first configuration data is used to indicate classified information;

[0168] The second configuration data is used to indicate non-public information.

[0169] The third configuration data is used to indicate health status information.

[0170] The fourth configuration data is used to indicate privacy-related information.

[0171] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0172] The first category of information is used to determine whether the first category of information belongs to the classified information category;

[0173] List of classified objects that must not be perceived;

[0174] The first list of agencies includes the agencies that have jurisdiction over the classified information.

[0175] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0176] The second category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the non-public category of information;

[0177] The first list of regulations includes laws and / or regulations corresponding to non-public information;

[0178] The second list of agencies includes those governing bodies in non-public locations.

[0179] The first user list includes users who are allowed to perceive non-public information.

[0180] The first use list includes uses that allow the perception of non-public information.

[0181] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the third configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0182] The third category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the health status category.

[0183] The second list of regulations includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to health status information;

[0184] The second user list is used to indicate users who are allowed to perceive health status information;

[0185] The third user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive health status information.

[0186] The first zone list is used to indicate the zones where health status information can be perceived.

[0187] The second zone list is used to indicate areas where health status information is not allowed to be perceived.

[0188] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0189] The fourth category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the category of privacy information;

[0190] The third regulatory list includes laws and / or regulations relating to privacy-related information.

[0191] List of owners of the perceived object;

[0192] The fourth user list is used to indicate users who are permitted to perceive privacy-related information;

[0193] The fifth user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive privacy-related information;

[0194] The third zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-sensitive information is permitted.

[0195] The fourth zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information is not permitted to be perceived.

[0196] Secondary Use List: The secondary use list is used to indicate the perceived uses that allow perceived privacy-related information.

[0197] The third-use list is used to indicate the perceived uses of information that are not permitted to be perceived as privacy-related.

[0198] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing method further includes:

[0199] The second information is received from the first network function. The second information is sent when it is determined that the sensing service to the sensing target will no longer be provided. The second information is used to instruct the sensing entity to stop sensing the sensing target.

[0200] Based on the second piece of information, stop perceiving the target.

[0201] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first network function is at least one of the following: a sensing function (SF), a network open function (NEF), or other NFs related to sensing services.

[0202] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing device, comprising:

[0203] The transceiver module is used to receive a first request message, which is used to request a sensing service. The first request message includes first information, which is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0204] The processing module is used to determine whether to trigger the perception service based on the first information and the first configuration file.

[0205] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing device, comprising:

[0206] The transceiver module is used to receive a second request message sent by the first network function. The second request message is used to request the sensing entity to perform sensing corresponding to the sensing service. The sensing service is triggered based on first information and a first configuration file. The first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0207] The processing module is used to perform perception based on the second request message.

[0208] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a first network function, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the first network function is configured to perform the methods described in the first aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0209] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing entity, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the sensing entity is configured to perform the methods described in the second aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0210] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing device for performing the methods described in the first aspect and optional embodiments thereof, or the methods described in the second aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0211] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing system including a first network function and a sensing entity, wherein the first network function is configured to implement the methods described in the first aspect and optional embodiments thereof, and the sensing entity is configured to implement the methods described in the second aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0212] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a sensing device, cause the sensing device to perform at least one of the following: the method described in the first aspect and optional implementations of the first aspect, the second aspect, and optional implementations of the second aspect.

[0213] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product including at least one of a program and instructions, wherein when the program or instructions are executed by a sensing device, at least one of the following is implemented: the method described in the first aspect and optional implementations of the first aspect, the second aspect, and optional implementations of the second aspect.

[0214] In one aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform at least one of the following: the methods described in the first aspect and optional implementations of the first aspect, the second aspect, and optional implementations of the second aspect.

[0215] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform a method according to at least one of the following: the first aspect and optional implementations thereof, the second aspect, and optional implementations thereof.

[0216] Understandably, the aforementioned first network function, sensing entity, sensing device, sensing system, storage medium, program product, computer program, chip, or chip system are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0217] This disclosure provides a sensing method, apparatus, device, system, storage medium, and program product. In some embodiments, the terms sensing method, communication method, sensing service triggering method, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms sensing apparatus, communication apparatus, sensing service triggering apparatus, etc., can be used interchangeably; and the terms sensing system, communication system, sensing service triggering system, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0218] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments. In all embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or logically conflicting, the terminology and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0219] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0220] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the aforementioned," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0221] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0222] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one of A or B, at least one of A and B", "one or more", "a plurality of", "multiple" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0223] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether there is a branch B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether there is a branch A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0224] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether a branch B exists); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether a branch A exists); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0225] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0226] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0227] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0228] In some embodiments, terms such as “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “when…”, “if…”, etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all refer to the device making a corresponding action under certain objective circumstances. They do not necessarily limit the time, nor do they require the device to make a judgment action when implementing it, nor do they mean that there must be other limitations.

[0229] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0230] In some embodiments, devices, etc., may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as “device,” “equipment,” “circuit,” “network element,” “network function,” “network device,” “function,” “node,” “unit,” “section,” “system,” “network,” “chip,” “chip system,” “entity,” and “subject” are interchangeable.

[0231] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0232] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0233] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriberstation, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, and client can be used interchangeably.

[0234] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0235] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0236] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0237] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0238] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0239] First, some terms used in the embodiments of this disclosure will be explained:

[0240] Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC)

[0241] Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X)

[0242] User Equipment (UE)

[0243] Service Function (SF)

[0244] Network Exposure Function (NEF)

[0245] Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

[0246] Regulatory Profile

[0247] Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS)

[0248] The ISAC system drives the evolution of mobile networks from communication networks to integrated communication and sensing networks. This system replicates the physical world through sensing capabilities and exchanges information through communication capabilities, while connecting the digital world and the physical world, providing a key technological foundation for the integration of virtual and reality.

[0249] The functional and performance requirements of ISAC services have been studied in relevant protocols. Among them, by using different sensing methods through 5G systems to meet specific sensing accuracy requirements, a variety of sensing applications can be realized, including but not limited to the following:

[0250] Intrusion detection: such as monitoring unauthorized entry into highways, railways, drone no-fly zones, industrial parks, and residences;

[0251] Environmental monitoring: such as rainfall monitoring, tourist flow statistics, flood warning, and monitoring of human respiratory and movement status;

[0252] Navigation assistance: Provides real-time map generation, path planning, and collision avoidance warnings for vehicles or drones;

[0253] Public safety services: Detect targets behind corners, walls, or closed doors using non-line-of-sight perception capabilities, such as inside residences, or items in bags or clothing.

[0254] The ISAC system can support use cases such as commercial applications, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), public safety, and emergency services. It can perceive targets (and their surrounding environment) with or without user terminals (UEs) by using licensed or unlicensed spectrum.

[0255] However, the inventors discovered that the ISAC system may pose privacy risks. For example, the sensing system may unintentionally acquire personal health information (such as respiratory rate and body shape) or intrude into non-public areas (such as private residences or medical institutions). Failure to comply with privacy protection requirements will constitute an illegal act in the deployment of ISAC services. For individuals participating in ISAC services, the threats include loss of control over their personal data and infringement of their privacy rights, leading to legal risks and user privacy breaches when deploying the ISAC system.

[0256] Therefore, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on privacy protection issues in ISAC services and systematically explore technical implementation solutions that comply with relevant regulatory requirements for privacy protection.

[0257] In view of this, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sensing method, apparatus, device, system, storage medium, and program product. In this sensing method, before triggering a sensing service, parameters such as the sensing target, sensing area, sensing location, and sensing purpose in the sensing service request are verified in multiple dimensions based on a configuration file to determine whether to trigger the sensing service, thereby ensuring the privacy of the sensing service.

[0258] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the communication system 100 includes a first network function 101 and a sensing entity 102.

[0259] In some embodiments, the first network function 101 may be independent of the core network equipment.

[0260] In some embodiments, the first network function 101 may be part of a core network device.

[0261] In some embodiments, the first network function 101 is a network function for providing sensing services or other network functions related to sensing services. For example, the first network function 101 may be an enhancement of any network function in the core network, or it may be SF.

[0262] In some embodiments, the first network function 101 may be NEF.

[0263] In some embodiments, the core network equipment may be a single device including a first network function 101, a second network function, a third network function, etc., or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each including all or part of the first network function 101, the second network function, the third network function, etc. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core Network (5GCN), and Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0264] In some embodiments, the terms "network function" and "node", "entity", "network entity", "network element", "network function network element", "functional network element", "functional entity", "functional node", "network node", "core network node" can be used interchangeably.

[0265] In some embodiments, the sensing entity 102 may be a device or function that has the ability to transmit / receive signals and participate in environmental perception.

[0266] In some embodiments, the sensing entity 102 includes, but is not limited to, a terminal (e.g., UE) or a base station (e.g., gNB).

[0267] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0268] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0269] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0270] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to Figure 1 The communication system 100 shown, or a part thereof, but not limited to it. Figure 1 The entities shown are illustrative; a communication system may include... Figure 1 All or part of the main body, or may include Figure 1 Other entities besides the main body, the number and form of each entity are arbitrary, each entity can be physical or virtual, the connection relationship between the entities is illustrative, the entities can be unconnected or connected, and the connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0271] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Futuregeneration radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0272] The communication methods, apparatus, systems, storage media, and program products provided in this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0273] See Figure 2a , Figure 2a This is an exemplary interaction diagram of the sensing method provided according to embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 1 .like Figure 2a As shown, the communication method includes the following steps:

[0274] Step S2101: The first network function receives the first request message sent by the consumer.

[0275] In some embodiments, the first request message is used to request the awareness service.

[0276] In some embodiments, the first request message includes first information, which indicates at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0277] In some embodiments, the first request message may be interchangeable with terms such as "sensing service request" or "sensing request".

[0278] In some embodiments, the first network function is a network function for providing sensing services, or other network functions related to sensing services. For example, the first network function can be an enhancement of any network function in the core network, or it can be SF or NEF.

[0279] In step S2102, the first network function determines whether to trigger the perception service based on the first information and the first configuration file.

[0280] In some embodiments, "first profile" can be used interchangeably with terms such as "regulatory profile," "compliance profile," "profile," "aware profile," "privacy profile," and "regulatory profile." "Profile" can also be used interchangeably with terms such as "configuration parameters," "configuration information," and "configuration."

[0281] In some embodiments, the first configuration file is used to verify whether the awareness service meets privacy requirements.

[0282] In some embodiments, the first configuration file is used for one or more of the following: protection of confidential information, protection of privacy information, protection of non-public information, protection of health status (e.g., protection of medical data).

[0283] In some embodiments, the first profile may be configured locally on the first network function.

[0284] In some embodiments, the first configuration file may be configured on a separate configuration file server.

[0285] In some embodiments, the first network function may obtain the first configuration file from a local machine or a configuration file server.

[0286] In some embodiments, the first configuration file includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following configuration data:

[0287] 1. First configuration data, which is used to indicate classified information; wherein, classified information includes classified, prohibited target information or geographic reference information, such as national security-related places, areas, locations or buildings, etc.

[0288] 2. Second configuration data, which is used to indicate non-public information; wherein, non-public information includes target information or geographical information of non-public locations, such as schools, parks, office buildings, institutions, construction sites, concealed containers, prisons, etc.

[0289] 3. Third configuration data: The third configuration data is used to indicate health status information; among which, health status information is used to indicate an individual's health status, such as body shape, personal medical data, etc.

[0290] 4. Fourth configuration data: The fourth configuration data is used to indicate privacy-related information, which is used to indicate privacy-sensitive personal information, such as human body, personal property / assets (e.g., private residence), personal items (e.g., luggage, bags, etc.).

[0291] In some embodiments, the first configuration file may also include other regulated configuration data, which may be added to the first configuration file as needed.

[0292] Example 1

[0293] In some embodiments, the first configuration data includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following 1-3:

[0294] 1. First category information: First category information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the classified information category.

[0295] In some embodiments, "first category information" can be used interchangeably with terms such as "classified information," "confidential information," "secret information," and "information that is prohibited from being perceived."

[0296] 2. List of classified objects that are prohibited from being perceived; among which, classified objects include, for example, the aforementioned national security-related places, areas, locations or buildings.

[0297] 3. First list of agencies, which includes the agencies that have jurisdiction over the classified information.

[0298] In some embodiments, if the first information is classified as confidential information, the perception service will not be triggered under at least one of the following conditions:

[0299] Scenario 1: The first information is classified as confidential; for example, at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location in the first information is classified as confidential.

[0300] Scenario 2: At least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location belongs to the list of classified objects that are prohibited from being sensed.

[0301] For example, if the target being sensed is a military building, the sensed area, or the sensed location is a military area, then the sensed service will not be triggered.

[0302] In some embodiments, if the first information is not classified information and the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location are not in the list of classified objects that are prohibited from being sensed, the sensing service is determined to be triggered.

[0303] Example 2

[0304] In some embodiments, the second configuration data includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following 1-5:

[0305] 1. Second category information: Second category information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the non-public category.

[0306] In some embodiments, "second category information" may be used interchangeably with terms such as "non-public category information".

[0307] 2. First list of regulations, which includes laws and / or regulations corresponding to non-public information.

[0308] 3. Secondary list of agencies, which includes the governing bodies of non-public locations.

[0309] 4. First User List: The first user list includes users who are allowed to perceive non-public information.

[0310] In some embodiments, "first user list" can be interchanged with terms such as "authorized user list for non-public information" or "user whitelist for non-public information." Here, "user" can be interchanged with terms such as "requesting party," "consumer," "terminal," or "user equipment."

[0311] 5. First Use List: The first use list includes uses that allow the perception of non-public information, such as monitoring the safety of teachers and students.

[0312] In some embodiments, "first use list" may be used interchangeably with terms such as "authorized use list" or "use whitelist".

[0313] In some embodiments, the first information is non-public information;

[0314] If the first condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered;

[0315] If the second condition is met, determine whether to trigger the perception service:

[0316] If the first user list is not present in the first configuration file, determine whether to trigger the awareness service based on the preset policy.

[0317] In some embodiments, when the first information is non-public information, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered under at least one of the following conditions (i.e., the first condition includes the following conditions 1 and 2):

[0318] Scenario 1: The consumer receiving the perceived service is not in the first user list;

[0319] Scenario 2: The perception purpose of the perception service is not in the first purpose list.

[0320] In some embodiments, when the first information is non-public information, the triggering of the perception service is determined under at least one of the following conditions (i.e., the second condition includes the following conditions 1 and 2):

[0321] Scenario 1: Consumers of the perceived service are in the first user list;

[0322] Scenario 2: The perception purpose of the perception service is in the first purpose list.

[0323] In some embodiments, if the first information is non-public information, it can be further determined whether the consumer is in the first user list. If the consumer is not in the first user list, the perception service is not triggered. If the consumer is in the first user list, it can be determined whether the perception purpose is in the first purpose list. If the perception purpose is in the first purpose list, the perception service is triggered. If the perception purpose is not in the first purpose list, the perception service is not triggered.

[0324] In some embodiments, if the first user list does not exist in the first configuration file, it is determined whether to trigger the awareness service according to a preset policy. The preset policy is any of the following:

[0325] 1. If the first user list does not exist in the first configuration file, trigger the perception service;

[0326] 2. If the first user list does not exist in the first configuration file, the awareness service will not be triggered.

[0327] In some embodiments, if the first purpose list does not exist in the first configuration file, it is determined whether to trigger the awareness service according to a preset policy. The preset policy is any of the following:

[0328] 1. If the first purpose list does not exist in the first configuration file, trigger the perception service;

[0329] 2. If the first purpose list does not exist in the first configuration file, the perception service will not be triggered.

[0330] Example 3

[0331] In some embodiments, the third configuration data includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following 1-6:

[0332] 1. Third category information: The third category information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the health status category.

[0333] In some embodiments, "third category information" is interchangeable with terms such as "health status information," "health information," "medical information," and "human body information."

[0334] 2. Second list of regulations, which includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to health status information.

[0335] 3. Second User List: The second user list is used to indicate users who are allowed to perceive health status information, such as doctors, family members, etc.

[0336] In some embodiments, "second user list" can be interchanged with terms such as "authorized user list for health status information" or "user whitelist for health status information." Here, "user" can be interchanged with terms such as "requesting party," "consumer," "terminal," or "user equipment."

[0337] 4. Third User List: The third user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive health status information.

[0338] In some embodiments, "third user list" can be used interchangeably with terms such as "unauthorized user list of health status information", "user blacklist of health status information", and "prohibited user list of health status information".

[0339] 5. First Zone List: The first zone list is used to indicate areas where health status information is permitted to be sensed, for example, areas where sensing is permitted within a hospital.

[0340] In some embodiments, "first region list" can be interchanged with terms such as "authorized region list for health status information" or "region whitelist for health status information." The term "region" can be interchanged with terms such as "location."

[0341] 6. Second Zone List: The second zone list is used to indicate areas where health status information is not allowed to be perceived, for example, areas where perception is not allowed outside of hospitals.

[0342] In some embodiments, "second region list" can be used interchangeably with terms such as "unauthorized region list of health status information", "regional blacklist of health status information", and "prohibited list of health status information".

[0343] In some embodiments, if a third condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered;

[0344] If the fourth condition is met, the perception service will be triggered.

[0345] If the fifth condition is met, it is determined whether to trigger the sensing service according to a preset policy. In some embodiments, the first information belongs to the health status category; it is determined not to trigger the sensing service (i.e., the fourth condition includes the following):

[0346] Consumers of the perception service are not in the second user list;

[0347] Consumers of the perceived service are listed in the third user list;

[0348] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the first area list;

[0349] The sensing area or sensing location is in the second area list.

[0350] In some embodiments, the first information belongs to the health status category; the triggering of the sensing service is determined in at least one of the following cases (i.e., the fifth condition includes the following):

[0351] Consumers of the perceived service are in the second user list;

[0352] Consumers of the perceived service are not in the third-party user list;

[0353] The sensing area or sensing location is in the first area list;

[0354] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the second area list.

[0355] In some embodiments, the first information belongs to the health status category; in at least one of the following cases, it is determined whether to trigger the perception service (i.e., the fifth condition includes the following cases):

[0356] The second user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0357] The third user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0358] The first region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0359] The second region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0360] The first request message does not contain area information used to indicate the sensing area.

[0361] In some embodiments, the preset strategy includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

[0362] 1. In any one or more of the above situations, determine whether to trigger the perception service:

[0363] 2. In any one or more of the above situations, determine that the perception service will not be triggered:

[0364] In some embodiments, if the first information belongs to the health status category, it can also be determined whether to trigger the perception service according to the following steps S11-S16, or S21-S24:

[0365] S11. If the perceived service includes a perceived target, determine whether the consumer is in the second user list or the third user list.

[0366] S12. If the consumer of the sensing service is not in the second user list or is in the third user list, the sensing service will not be triggered.

[0367] S13. If the consumer of the sensing service is in the second user list or not in the third user list, then determine whether the sensing area is in the first area list or the second area list.

[0368] In some embodiments, if the first information does not include the sensing area, the sensing service can be triggered directly.

[0369] S14. If the first user list and / or the second user list do not exist, determine whether to trigger the perception service according to the preset policy, or determine whether to trigger the perception service according to the following steps S15-S16.

[0370] In some embodiments, the preset policy includes any of the following:

[0371] 1. If the first user list and / or the second user list do not exist, the awareness service will not be triggered.

[0372] 2. If the first user list and / or the second user list do not exist, determine whether to trigger the perception service according to the following steps S15-S16.

[0373] S15. If it is determined that the sensing area is in the first area list or not in the second area list, then the sensing service is triggered.

[0374] S16. If it is determined that the sensing area is not in the first area list or the second area list, the sensing service will not be triggered.

[0375] In some embodiments, if the first region list and / or the second region list do not exist, or the first request message does not contain a sensing region, the sensing service may be either not triggered or triggered according to a preset policy.

[0376] In some embodiments, the preset policy includes any of the following:

[0377] 1. If the first region list and / or the second region list do not exist, or if the first request message does not contain a perception region, then the perception service is triggered.

[0378] 2. If the first region list and / or the second region list do not exist, or if the first request message does not contain a perception region, the perception service will not be triggered.

[0379] S21. If it is determined that the first request message does not include the sensing target but includes the sensing area, then determine whether the sensing area is in the first area list or the second area list.

[0380] S22. If the first region list and / or the second region list do not exist, or the first request message does not contain a sensing region, determine whether to trigger the sensing service or not, according to the preset policy.

[0381] S23. If it is determined that the sensing area is in the first area list or not in the second area list, then the sensing service is triggered.

[0382] S24. If it is determined that the sensing area is not in the first area list or the second area list, the sensing service will not be triggered.

[0383] It should be noted that steps S22-S24 are similar to steps S14-S16 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0384] Example 4

[0385] In some embodiments, the fourth configuration data includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following 1-9:

[0386] 1. Category 4 information: Category 4 information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the privacy category; among which, privacy category information is used to indicate privacy-sensitive personal targets, such as the human body, personal property / assets (e.g., private residences), personal items (e.g., luggage, bags, etc.).

[0387] In some embodiments, "fourth category information" may be used interchangeably with terms such as "privacy information" or "personal information".

[0388] 2. Third-party regulatory list, which includes laws and / or regulations applicable to privacy-related information;

[0389] 3. A list of owners of the perceived object, such as natural persons, owners of personal property / assets (e.g., homeowners), owners of personal belongings, etc.;

[0390] 4. Fourth User List: The fourth user list is used to indicate users who are permitted to perceive privacy-related information, such as owners of personal property / assets (e.g., homeowners), owners of personal items, and other users authorized by the owner.

[0391] In some embodiments, "fourth user list" can be interchanged with terms such as "authorized user list for privacy information" or "user whitelist for privacy information." Here, "user" can be interchanged with terms such as "requesting party," "consumer," "terminal," or "user device."

[0392] 5. Fifth User List: The fifth user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive privacy-related information, such as users whose owners have explicitly refused.

[0393] In some embodiments, "fifth user list" can be used interchangeably with terms such as "unauthorized user list for privacy information," "user blacklist for privacy information," and "prohibited user list for privacy information."

[0394] 6. Third-zone list: The third-zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information can be perceived (e.g., squares, streets, etc. involving individuals);

[0395] 7. Fourth Zone List: The fourth zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information is not permitted to be perceived (e.g., bedrooms, meeting rooms, hospitals, etc.).

[0396] 8. Secondary Use List: The secondary use list is used to indicate the perceived uses that allow for the perception of privacy-related information (e.g., home intrusion detection);

[0397] In some embodiments, the fourth configuration data may also include a permissible period of time for perceptual use that allows the perception of privacy-related information.

[0398] 9. Third-use list: The third-use list is used to indicate perceived uses that do not allow the perception of privacy-related information (e.g., non-security purposes).

[0399] In some embodiments, the fourth configuration data may also include prohibited sensing periods for sensing purposes that do not allow the sensing of privacy-related information.

[0400] In some embodiments, the first information falls under the category of privacy information;

[0401] If the sixth condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered;

[0402] If the seventh condition is met, the perception service will be triggered.

[0403] If the eighth condition is met, it is determined whether to trigger the awareness service according to a preset policy. In some embodiments, the first information belongs to the privacy information category; it is determined not to trigger the awareness service (i.e., the sixth condition includes the following situations):

[0404] Consumers of the perception service are not in the fourth user list;

[0405] Consumers of the perceived service are listed in the fifth user list;

[0406] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the third area list;

[0407] The sensing area or sensing location is in the fourth region list;

[0408] The sensing purpose of the sensing service is not in the list of secondary uses;

[0409] The sensing uses of sensing services are listed in the third-use list;

[0410] In some embodiments, the first information belongs to the category of privacy information; the triggering of the awareness service (i.e., the seventh condition includes the following) is determined under at least one of the following conditions:

[0411] Consumers of the perceived service are listed in the fourth user list;

[0412] Consumers of the perception service are not in the fifth user list;

[0413] The sensing area or sensing location is in the third region list;

[0414] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the fourth region list;

[0415] The perception uses of the perception service are listed in the second usage list;

[0416] The perception purpose of the perception service is not included in the list of third uses.

[0417] In some embodiments, the first information belongs to the category of privacy information; in at least one of the following cases, it is determined whether to trigger the awareness service (i.e., the eighth condition includes the following cases):

[0418] The fourth user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0419] The fifth user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0420] The third region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0421] The fourth region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0422] The first request message does not contain area information used to indicate the sensing area.

[0423] In some embodiments, the preset strategy includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

[0424] 1. In any one or more of the above situations, determine whether to trigger the perception service;

[0425] 2. In any one or more of the above situations, determine that the perception service will not be triggered.

[0426] In some embodiments, if the first information belongs to the privacy information category and the first request message includes a sensing target, the following steps S31-S39 are used to determine whether to trigger the sensing service:

[0427] S31, determine whether the consumer of the perceived service is in the fourth user list and / or the fifth user list.

[0428] S32. If the fourth user list and / or the fifth user list do not exist, determine whether to trigger the perception service according to the preset policy, or further determine whether the perception area is in the third area list or the fourth area list.

[0429] In some embodiments, the preset policy includes any of the following:

[0430] 1. If the fourth user list and / or the fifth user list do not exist, the perception service will not be triggered.

[0431] 2. If the fourth user list and / or the fifth user list do not exist, determine whether to trigger the perception service according to the following steps S33-S39.

[0432] S33. If it is determined that the consumer of the perception service is not in the fourth user list or is in the fifth user list, the perception service is not triggered.

[0433] S34. If it is determined that the consumer of the sensing service is in the fourth user list or not in the fifth user list, determine whether the sensing area is in the third area list or the fourth area list.

[0434] S35. If the sensing area is not in the third area list, or is in the fourth area list, the sensing service will not be triggered.

[0435] S36. If the sensing area is in the third area list or not in the fourth area list, determine whether the sensing purpose is in the second purpose list or the third purpose list.

[0436] S37. If there is no third area list and / or fourth area list, or the first request message does not contain a sensing area, determine whether to trigger the sensing service or determine whether the sensing purpose of the sensing service is in the second purpose list or the third purpose list according to the preset policy.

[0437] In some embodiments, the preset policy includes any of the following:

[0438] 1. If the third region list and / or the fourth region list do not exist, or if the first request message does not contain a perception region, then the perception service is triggered.

[0439] 2. If there is no third region list and / or fourth region list, or if the first request message does not contain a perception region, then determine whether to trigger the perception service according to the following steps S38-S39.

[0440] S38. If the sensing purpose is not in the first purpose list or in the second purpose list, the sensing service is not triggered.

[0441] S39. If the sensing purpose is in the first purpose list or not in the second purpose list, trigger the sensing service.

[0442] In some embodiments, if the first information belongs to the privacy information category, and there is no second or third use list, or the first request message does not contain a sensing use, the sensing service may be determined not to be triggered or the sensing service may be triggered according to a preset policy.

[0443] In some embodiments, if the first request message does not contain a sensing target but contains a sensing area, then it is determined whether to trigger the sensing service according to the following steps S41-S46.

[0444] S41. Determine whether the sensing area is in the third or fourth area list.

[0445] S42. If there is no third area list and / or fourth area list, determine whether to trigger the perception service or determine whether the perception purpose of the perception service is in the second purpose list or the third purpose list according to the preset policy.

[0446] In some embodiments, the preset policy includes any of the following:

[0447] 1. If the third region list and / or the fourth region list do not exist, or if the first request message does not contain a perception region, then the perception service is triggered.

[0448] 2. If the first region list and / or the second region list do not exist, or the first request message does not contain a sensing region, then determine whether to trigger the sensing service according to the following steps S43-S46.

[0449] S43. If the sensing area is not in the third area list, or is in the fourth area list, the sensing service will not be triggered.

[0450] S44. If the sensing area is in the third area list or not in the fourth area list, determine whether the sensing purpose is in the second purpose list or the third purpose list.

[0451] S45. If the sensing purpose is not in the first purpose list or in the second purpose list, the sensing service will not be triggered.

[0452] S46. If the sensing purpose is in the first purpose list or not in the second purpose list, trigger the sensing service.

[0453] It should be noted that steps S43-S46 are similar to steps S36-S39 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0454] In some embodiments, within a preset area, the first network function can reduce the performance metrics of the sensing service rather than reject the sensing service, to ensure that the sensing service in that area cannot analyze the body shape of any individual or identify items in concealed packaging (such as bags).

[0455] In some embodiments, the preset area (such as a non-uninhabited area) may be defined by a protocol or configured by the network.

[0456] In some embodiments, the value of a preset indicator may be defined by a protocol or configured by the network.

[0457] In some embodiments, when the sensing area belongs to a preset area, the sensing service is triggered under at least one of the following conditions, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index:

[0458] Case 1: The sensing area or sensing location is in the third area list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0459] Scenario 2: The sensing area or sensing location is not in the third area list, but the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index;

[0460] Case 3: The sensing area or sensing location is in the fourth area list, but the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0461] Case 4: The sensing area or sensing location is not in the fourth area list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0462] Case 5: The perception purpose of the perception service is in the second purpose list, and the performance index of the perception service is lower than the preset index.

[0463] Case 6: The perception purpose of the perception service is not in the second purpose list, but the performance index of the perception service is lower than the preset index.

[0464] Case 7: The perception service is listed in the third use list, but the performance index of the perception service is lower than the preset index.

[0465] Case 8: The perception purpose of the perception service is not in the list of third-purpose uses, and the performance indicators of the perception service are lower than the preset indicators.

[0466] In step S2103, the first network function sends a second request message to the sensing entity when it determines that the sensing service has been triggered.

[0467] In some embodiments, the second request message is used to request the sensing entity to perform the sensing operation corresponding to the sensing service.

[0468] In some embodiments, "second request message" can be used interchangeably with terms such as "perception request" or "perception operation request." "Request message" can be used interchangeably with terms such as "instruction information" or "instruction."

[0469] In step S2104, the sensing entity performs a sensing operation based on the second request message.

[0470] In step S2105, if the first network function determines that the boundary distance between the perceived target and the first region is less than or equal to the distance threshold, it determines whether to continue providing perception services to the perceived target based on whether the second region meets the first configuration file.

[0471] In some embodiments, the first region is the sensing region when the target is sensed before it moves, and the first region satisfies a first profile; the second region is the sensing region to which the target moves during the sensing process, and is different from the first region.

[0472] For example, the perceived target is initially at a first position. The first network function verifies the perception area (i.e., the first region) corresponding to the perceived target based on a first configuration file. After successful verification, a perception service is triggered, and the perception entity perceives the target. During the perception process, the perceived target is in a moving state and moves to a second position at a second time, where the distance from the boundary of the first region is less than or equal to a distance threshold. At this point, the first network function needs to verify the current perception area (i.e., the second region) of the perceived target based on the first configuration file. If the second region satisfies the first configuration file, it is determined that the perception service for the perceived target will continue to be provided; if the second region does not satisfy the first configuration file, it is determined that the perception service for the perceived target will not continue to be provided.

[0473] It should be noted that the specific scheme for the first network function to verify whether the first region or the second region meets the first configuration file should be referred to the scheme for determining whether the sensing region meets the first configuration file in step S2102 above, which will not be elaborated here.

[0474] In step S2106, if the first network function determines that it will no longer provide sensing services to the sensing target, it sends second information to the sensing entity.

[0475] In some embodiments, the second information is used to instruct the sensing entity to stop sensing the sensing target.

[0476] Step S2107: The sensing entity stops sensing the sensing target.

[0477] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2201 to S2208. For example, the combination of steps S2201 to S2203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; the combination of steps S2201 to S2204 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; the combination of steps S2201 to S2203 and S2205 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; the combination of steps S2201 to S2203 and S2206 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0478] In some embodiments, step S2202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0479] In some embodiments, any one or more of steps S2204, S2205, S2206, S2207, and S2208 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0480] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2107. For example, the combination of steps S2102 to S2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment; the combination of steps S2101 to S2104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment; the combination of steps S2101 to S2105 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0481] In some embodiments, any one of steps S2105 to S2107 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0482] See Figure 2b , Figure 2bThis is an exemplary flowchart of a sensing method provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1 .like Figure 2b As shown, the main body executing this communication method is the first network function. Specifically, the sensing method includes the following steps:

[0483] Step S2201: Receive the first request message sent by the consumer.

[0484] Step S2202: Determine whether the first information is classified or non-public information based on the first configuration file.

[0485] In some embodiments, please refer to the relevant content of the first configuration file and the relevant content of the first information. Figure 2a The illustrated embodiment will not be described in detail here.

[0486] In some embodiments, if it is determined that the first information is classified information, or if the first information is in a list of prohibited objects, then step S2206 is executed.

[0487] In some embodiments, the first configuration file includes first configuration data or second configuration data. The first configuration data includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following 1-3:

[0488] 1. First category information: First category information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the classified information category.

[0489] 2. List of classified objects that are prohibited from being perceived; among which, classified objects include, for example, the aforementioned national security-related places, areas, locations or buildings.

[0490] 3. First list of agencies, which includes the agencies that have jurisdiction over the classified information.

[0491] In some embodiments, the second configuration data includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following 1-5:

[0492] 1. Second category information: Second category information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the non-public category.

[0493] 2. First list of regulations, which includes laws and / or regulations corresponding to non-public information.

[0494] 3. Secondary list of agencies, which includes the governing bodies of non-public locations.

[0495] 4. First User List: The first user list includes users who are allowed to perceive non-public information.

[0496] 5. First Use List: The first use list includes uses that allow the perception of non-public information, such as monitoring the safety of teachers and students.

[0497] Step S2203: If it is determined that the first information is non-public information, then determine whether the consumer of the perception service is in the first user list.

[0498] Step S2204: If the consumer of the sensing service is in the first user list, then determine whether the sensing purpose of the sensing service is in the first purpose list.

[0499] In some embodiments, if the first user list does not exist in the first configuration file, step S2206 is executed, or it is determined whether the sensing purpose of the sensing service is in the first purpose list.

[0500] In some embodiments, if the perceived use is in the first use list, then step S2205 is performed.

[0501] Step S2205: Trigger the perception service.

[0502] Step S2206: Do not trigger the awareness service.

[0503] In some embodiments, if the first purpose list is not present in the first configuration file, the perception service is triggered according to the predefined perception strategy, or the perception service is not triggered.

[0504] See Figure 2c , Figure 2c This is a second exemplary flowchart illustrating a sensing method provided according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2c As shown, the main body executing this communication method is the first network function. Specifically, the sensing method includes the following steps:

[0505] Step S2301: Receive the first request message sent by the consumer.

[0506] In some embodiments, the first request message includes first information, which indicates at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0507] In some embodiments, the first network function determines whether the first information belongs to the category of health status information based on the first information and the first configuration file.

[0508] In some embodiments, the first configuration file includes third configuration data.

[0509] In some embodiments, the third configuration data includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following 1-6:

[0510] 1. Third category information: The third category information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the health status category.

[0511] 2. Second list of regulations, which includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to health status information.

[0512] 3. Second User List: The second user list is used to indicate users who are allowed to perceive health status information, such as doctors, family members, etc.

[0513] 4. Third User List: The third user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive health status information.

[0514] 5. First Zone List: The first zone list is used to indicate areas where health status information is permitted to be sensed, for example, areas where sensing is permitted within a hospital.

[0515] 6. Second Zone List: The second zone list is used to indicate areas where health status information is not allowed to be perceived, for example, areas where perception is not allowed outside of hospitals.

[0516] In some embodiments, if it is determined that the first information belongs to the category of health status information, and if the sensing service includes a sensing target, then step S2302 is executed; if it is determined that the first request message does not include a sensing target but includes a sensing area, then step S2303 is executed.

[0517] Step S2302: Determine whether the consumer is in the second user list or not in the third user list.

[0518] In some embodiments, if a second user list and / or a third user list do not exist, the sensing service is not triggered according to a preset policy, or it is further determined whether the sensing area is in the first area list or the second area list.

[0519] In some embodiments, if the consumer of the sensing service is not in the second user list or in the third user list, then step S2305 is executed and the sensing service is not triggered.

[0520] In some embodiments, if the consumer of the perceived service is in the second user list or not in the third user list, then step S2303 is executed.

[0521] Step S2303: Determine whether the sensing area is in the first area list or not in the second area list.

[0522] In some embodiments, if the first region list and / or the second region list do not exist, or the first request message does not contain a sensing region, the sensing service may be either not triggered or triggered according to a preset policy.

[0523] In some embodiments, if it is determined that the sensing area is in the first area list or not in the second area list, then step S2304 is executed to trigger the sensing service.

[0524] In some embodiments, if it is determined that the sensing area is not in the first area list or the second area list, then step S2305 is executed and the sensing service is not triggered.

[0525] See Figure 2d , Figure 2d This is an exemplary flowchart of a sensing method provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 .like Figure 2d As shown, the main body executing this communication method is the first network function. Specifically, the sensing method includes the following steps:

[0526] Step S2401: Receive the first request message sent by the consumer.

[0527] In some embodiments, the first request message includes first information, which indicates at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0528] In some embodiments, the first network function determines whether the first information belongs to privacy information based on the first information and the first configuration file.

[0529] In some embodiments, the first configuration file includes fourth configuration data.

[0530] In some embodiments, the fourth configuration data includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following 1-9:

[0531] 1. Category 4 information: Category 4 information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the privacy category; among which, privacy category information is used to indicate privacy-sensitive personal targets, such as the human body, personal property / assets (e.g., private residences), personal items (e.g., luggage, bags, etc.).

[0532] 2. Third-party regulatory list, which includes laws and / or regulations applicable to privacy-related information;

[0533] 3. A list of owners of the perceived object, such as natural persons, owners of personal property / assets (e.g., homeowners), owners of personal items, and other users authorized by the owners;

[0534] 4. Fourth User List: The fourth user list is used to indicate users who are allowed to perceive privacy-related information, such as owners of personal property / assets (e.g., homeowners), owners of personal belongings, etc.

[0535] 5. Fifth User List: The fifth user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive privacy-related information, such as users whose owners have explicitly refused.

[0536] 6. Third-zone list: The third-zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information can be perceived (e.g., squares, streets, etc. involving individuals);

[0537] 7. Fourth Zone List: The fourth zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information is not permitted to be perceived (e.g., meeting rooms involving individuals, hospitals, etc.).

[0538] 8. Secondary Use List: The secondary use list is used to indicate the perceived uses that allow for the perception of privacy-related information (e.g., home intrusion detection);

[0539] In some embodiments, the fourth configuration data may also include a permissible period of time for perceptual use that allows the perception of privacy-related information.

[0540] 9. Third-use list: The third-use list is used to indicate perceived uses that do not allow the perception of privacy-related information (e.g., non-security purposes).

[0541] In some embodiments, the fourth configuration data may also include prohibited sensing periods for sensing purposes that do not allow the sensing of privacy-related information.

[0542] In some embodiments, if it is determined that the first information belongs to privacy information, if the first request message includes a sensing target, then step S2402 is executed; if the first request message does not include a sensing target but includes a sensing area, then step S2403 is executed.

[0543] Step S2402: Determine whether the perceived target is in the fourth user list or not in the fifth user list.

[0544] In some embodiments, if it is determined that the perceived target is not in the fourth user list or is in the fifth user list, step S2406 is executed.

[0545] In some embodiments, if it is determined that the perceived target is in the fourth user list or not in the fifth user list, step S2403 is executed.

[0546] Step S2403: Determine whether the sensing area is in the third area list or not in the fourth area list.

[0547] In some embodiments, if a fourth user list and / or a fifth user list do not exist, the sensing service is not triggered according to a preset policy, or it is further determined whether the sensing area is in the third area list or the fourth area list.

[0548] In some embodiments, if there is no third region list and / or fourth region list, or if the first request message does not contain a sensing region, the sensing service is not triggered or the sensing purpose of the sensing service is determined to be in the second purpose list or the third purpose list, according to a preset policy.

[0549] In some embodiments, if the sensing area is not in the third area list or is in the fourth area list, then step S2406 is executed.

[0550] In some embodiments, if the sensing region is in the third region list or not in the fourth region list, then step S2404 is executed.

[0551] Step S2404: Determine whether the sensing application is in the second application list or not in the third application list.

[0552] In some embodiments, if the perceived use is not in the first use list or in the second use list, then step S2406 is performed.

[0553] In some embodiments, if the perceived use is in the first use list or not in the second use list, then step S2405 is performed.

[0554] Step S2405: Trigger the perception service.

[0555] Step S2406: Do not trigger the perception service.

[0556] Step S2407: If the sensing area belongs to a preset area, under preset conditions, trigger the sensing service, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0557] In some embodiments, the preset conditions include, but are not limited to, the following conditions 1-8:

[0558] Case 1: The sensing area or sensing location is in the third area list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0559] Scenario 2: The sensing area or sensing location is not in the third area list, but the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index;

[0560] Case 3: The sensing area or sensing location is in the fourth area list, but the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0561] Case 4: The sensing area or sensing location is not in the fourth area list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0562] Case 5: The perception purpose of the perception service is in the second purpose list, and the performance index of the perception service is lower than the preset index.

[0563] Case 6: The perception purpose of the perception service is not in the second purpose list, but the performance index of the perception service is lower than the preset index.

[0564] Case 7: The perception service is listed in the third use list, but the performance index of the perception service is lower than the preset index.

[0565] Case 8: The perception purpose of the perception service is not in the list of third-purpose uses, and the performance indicators of the perception service are lower than the preset indicators.

[0566] See Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is an exemplary interactive schematic diagram two of the sensing method provided according to embodiments of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the sensing method includes the following steps:

[0567] Step S3101: The first network function receives the first request message.

[0568] In some embodiments, a first request message is used to request a sensing service. The first request message includes first information, which indicates at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0569] In step S3102, the first network function determines whether to trigger the perception service based on the first information and the first configuration file.

[0570] In some embodiments, the first configuration file is used to verify whether the awareness service meets privacy requirements.

[0571] In some embodiments, the first profile may be configured locally on the first network function.

[0572] In some embodiments, the first configuration file may be configured on a separate configuration file server.

[0573] In some embodiments, the first network function may obtain the first configuration file from a local machine or a configuration file server.

[0574] In some embodiments, the first configuration file includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following configuration data:

[0575] 1. First configuration data, which is used to indicate classified information; wherein, classified information includes classified and prohibited geographic reference information, such as national security-related places, areas, locations or buildings.

[0576] 2. Second configuration data, which is used to indicate non-public information; wherein, non-public information includes the geographical information of non-public places, such as schools, parks, office buildings, institutions, construction sites, concealed containers, prisons, etc.

[0577] 3. Third configuration data: The third configuration data is used to indicate health status information; among which, health status information is used to indicate an individual's health status, such as body shape, personal medical data, etc.

[0578] 4. Fourth configuration data: The fourth configuration data is used to indicate privacy-related information, which is used to indicate privacy-sensitive personal targets, such as the human body, personal property / assets (e.g., private residences), personal items (e.g., luggage, bags, etc.).

[0579] In some embodiments, the first configuration file may also include other regulated configuration data, which may be added to the first configuration file as needed.

[0580] In some embodiments, if it is determined that a sensing service is triggered, the first network function sends a second request message to the sensing entity. The second request message is used to request the sensing entity to perform the sensing operation corresponding to the sensing service.

[0581] It should be noted that steps S3101-S3102 and Figure 2a , Figure 2b , Figure 2c , Figure 2d The embodiments shown are similar, and you can refer to the above embodiments for details, which will not be repeated here.

[0582] In step S3103, the sensing entity receives the second request message sent by the first network function.

[0583] In some embodiments, the second request message is used to request the sensing entity to perform a sensing operation corresponding to the sensing service; the sensing service is triggered based on the first information and the first configuration file, and the first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0584] Step S3104: Perform a perception operation based on the second request message.

[0585] It should be noted that steps S3103-S3104 and Figure 2a Steps S2103-S2104 in the illustrated embodiment are similar, and can be referred to the above for details. Figure 2a The illustrated embodiment will not be described in detail here.

[0586] In some embodiments, if an arrow in the interaction diagram representing the sending of information, signaling, etc. from one subject to another passes through other subjects, it can be interpreted as the information being forwarded from one subject to another via other subjects, or it can be interpreted as the information being sent from one subject to another without passing through other subjects.

[0587] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0588] The following is an exemplary embodiment of the sensing method provided according to embodiments of this disclosure:

[0589] This disclosure provides a sensing method that constructs a regulatory profile. This profile contains information that the operator's network must verify before triggering sensing service operations, in order to prevent the leakage of confidential information, privacy information, health information, and other privacy information. This regulatory profile can be applied to all ISAC services / applications.

[0590] In some embodiments, the parameters in the regulatory configuration file are shown in the following table:

[0591]

[0592] In some embodiments, the existence requirement is used to indicate whether a certain configuration data type must exist in the supervisory and regulatory profile. Here, "M" indicates that it must exist, for example, "protection purpose" must exist in the supervisory and regulatory profile; "O" indicates that it is not required, for example, "classified information category" may or may not exist in the supervisory and regulatory profile.

[0593] In some embodiments, "regulated reserved information type" refers to any type of configuration data other than "confidential information", "privacy information", "non-public information", and "health status".

[0594] In some embodiments, the regulatory profile may be configured in SF, NEF, or a separate regulatory profile server. NEF or SF needs to obtain the regulatory profile from a local location or a regulatory profile server.

[0595] In some embodiments, when the SF or NEF receives a sensing service request from a consumer, the SF or NEF shall verify the sensing service request according to the following schemes 1-3 and the regulatory profile:

[0596] 1. If the sensing service request contains one or more of the following: a target to be sensed (such as a specific building) or a sensing area or location information, then SF or NEF shall verify whether the target to be sensed (such as a specific building) or one or more of the sensing area or location information falls under the jurisdiction of the classified target category or the non-public target category in the regulatory profile.

[0597] In some embodiments, if one or more of the sensing target or sensing area, location information, or other information belongs to a classified information category (e.g., military buildings or areas), the SF or NEF should reject the sensing service request.

[0598] In some embodiments, if one or more of the sensed target or sensed area, location information, or other information belong to a non-public information category (e.g., a school), the SF or NEF needs to further verify the authorized user whitelist in the regulatory profile.

[0599] If a whitelist exists in the regulatory configuration file and the consumer is not on the authorized user whitelist, the SF or NEF should reject the perception service request; if an authorized user whitelist exists in the regulatory configuration file and the consumer is on the authorized user whitelist, the SF or NEF needs to verify the purpose of the perception service.

[0600] In some embodiments, if an authorized user whitelist does not exist, the SF or NEF may reject the sensing service request or further verify the purpose of the sensing service according to the operator's policy. For example, the operator's policy might be: reject the sensing service request if an authorized user whitelist does not exist in the regulatory profile; or further verify the purpose of the sensing service if an authorized user whitelist does not exist in the regulatory profile.

[0601] In some embodiments, if the purpose of the sensing service is in the authorized use whitelist, the SF or NEF accepts the sensing service request; if the purpose of the sensing service is not in the authorized use whitelist, the SF or NEF rejects the sensing service request.

[0602] In some embodiments, if the purpose of the sensing service is not specified in the regulatory profile, the sensing service request is rejected.

[0603] 2. If the target to be sensed (such as a human body) or the sensing area / location information (such as a hospital) belongs to the health status category, then SF or NEF needs to further verify the request parameters according to the provisions of the health status category in the regulatory configuration file.

[0604] In some embodiments, if the sensing service request includes a specific sensing target (such as a human body), the SF or NEF needs to verify the authorized user whitelist or prohibited user blacklist in the regulatory profile.

[0605] In some embodiments, if there is no authorized user whitelist or prohibited user blacklist, SF or NEF may refuse the sensing service request or further verify the sensing service area according to the operator's policy.

[0606] In some embodiments, if an authorized user whitelist or a prohibited user blacklist exists, and the consumer is not on the whitelist or is on the blacklist, then SF or NEF should reject the sensing service request.

[0607] In some embodiments, if a consumer is on the authorized user whitelist or not on the authorized user blacklist, the SF or NEF needs to further verify the sensing region in the sensing service request based on the authorized region whitelist or prohibited region blacklist in the regulatory configuration file.

[0608] In some embodiments, if the regulatory profile does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist, or if the sensing service request does not contain region information, the SF or NEF may reject or accept the sensing service request according to the operator's policy. For example, the operator's policy might be: reject the sensing service request if the regulatory profile does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist, or if the sensing service request does not contain region information; or accept the sensing service request if the regulatory profile does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist, or if the sensing service request does not contain region information.

[0609] In some embodiments, if the sensing area is not in the authorized area whitelist or is in the prohibited area blacklist, the SF or NEF should reject the sensing service request; if the sensing area is in the authorized area whitelist or is not in the prohibited area blacklist, the SF or NEF should approve the sensing service request.

[0610] In some embodiments, if the sensing service request does not contain a specific sensing target but specifies a specific sensing area (such as a hospital), then SF or NEF needs to verify the authorized area whitelist or prohibited area blacklist in the regulatory configuration file.

[0611] In some embodiments, if the regulatory profile does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist, the SF or NEF may reject or accept the sensing service request according to the operator's policy. For example, the operator's policy might be: reject the sensing service request if the regulatory profile does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist; or accept the sensing service request if the regulatory profile does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist.

[0612] In some embodiments, if the sensing area is not in the authorized area whitelist or is in the prohibited area blacklist, the SF or NEF should reject the sensing service request; if the sensing area is in the authorized area whitelist or is not in the prohibited area blacklist, the SF or NEF should approve the sensing service request.

[0613] 3. If it is determined that any of the sensing targets, sensing areas, or sensing locations included in the sensing service request belong to the privacy information category, or if any of the sensing targets, sensing areas, or sensing locations included in the sensing service request do not belong to the classified information category, non-public information category, or health status category in the regulatory configuration file, then SF or NEF shall further verify the sensing service request according to the privacy information category in the regulatory configuration file.

[0614] In some embodiments, if the sensing service request includes a specific sensing target (such as a private residence), the SF or NEF needs to verify the authorized user whitelist or prohibited user blacklist in the regulatory profile.

[0615] In some embodiments, if the regulatory configuration file does not contain an authorized user whitelist or a prohibited user blacklist, the SF or NEF may reject the sensing service request according to the operator's policy, or further verify the sensing area and sensing purpose of the sensing service. For example, the operator's policy may be: if the regulatory configuration file does not contain an authorized user whitelist or a prohibited user blacklist, then reject the sensing service request; or, if the regulatory configuration file does not contain an authorized user whitelist or a prohibited user blacklist, then further verify the sensing area and sensing purpose of the sensing service.

[0616] In some embodiments, if a consumer is not on the authorized user whitelist or is on the prohibited user blacklist, SF or NEF should reject the perception service request.

[0617] In some embodiments, if the consumer is on the authorized user whitelist or not on the prohibited user blacklist, SF or NEF needs to further verify the sensing region in the sensing service request based on the authorized region whitelist or prohibited region blacklist in the regulatory configuration file.

[0618] In some embodiments, if the regulatory configuration file does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist, or if the sensing service request does not include a sensing region, the SF or NEF may reject the sensing service request or further verify the purpose of the sensing service according to the operator's policy. For example, the operator's policy might be: if the regulatory configuration file does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist, or if the sensing service request does not include a sensing region, then reject the sensing service request; or, if the regulatory configuration file does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist, or if the sensing service request does not include a sensing region, then further verify the sensing purpose of the sensing service.

[0619] In some embodiments, if the sensing region is not in the sensing region whitelist or is in the sensing region blacklist, the SF or NEF should reject the sensing service request.

[0620] In some embodiments, if the sensing region is in the sensing region whitelist or not in the sensing region blacklist, SF or NEF needs to further verify the sensing purpose of the sensing service.

[0621] In some embodiments, if the sensing purpose of the sensing service (e.g., home intrusion detection) is on the authorized use whitelist or not on the prohibited use blacklist, the SF or NEF should approve the sensing service request.

[0622] In some embodiments, if the sensing purpose of the sensing service (e.g., home intrusion detection) is not on the authorized use whitelist or on the prohibited use blacklist, the SF or NEF should reject the sensing service request.

[0623] In some embodiments, if the sensing service request does not contain a specific sensing target but specifies a specific sensing area (e.g., a specific square), then SF or NEF needs to verify the authorized area whitelist or prohibited area blacklist in the regulatory profile.

[0624] In some embodiments, if the regulatory profile does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist, the SF or NEF may, according to the operator's policy, reject the sensing service request or further verify the purpose of the sensing service. For example, the operator's policy might be: reject the sensing service request if the regulatory profile does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist; or, further verify the purpose of the sensing service if the regulatory profile does not contain an authorized region whitelist or a prohibited region blacklist.

[0625] In some embodiments, if the sensing area is not in the authorized area whitelist or is in the prohibited area blacklist, SF or NEF should reject the sensing service request.

[0626] In some embodiments, if the purpose of the sensing service (e.g., public safety scanning) is on the authorized use whitelist or not on the prohibited use blacklist, the SF or NEF should approve the sensing service request.

[0627] If the purpose of the sensing service (such as public safety scanning) is not on the authorized use whitelist or is on the prohibited use blacklist, the SF or NEF should reject the sensing service request.

[0628] In some alternative implementations, for sensing services that are not included in the authorized area whitelist or authorized use whitelist within a specific area, SF or NEF may choose to reduce the performance indicators (KPIs) of the sensing service rather than directly reject the sensing service, in order to ensure that the sensing service in that area cannot analyze the body shape of any individual or identify items in concealed packaging (such as bags).

[0629] In some embodiments, if the target of the sensing service is in motion, the sensing area may dynamically change during the ongoing sensing service. In this case, when the target approaches the boundary of the sensing area previously verified by the SF, the SF needs to continuously verify it in real time against the list of sensing areas in the regulatory configuration file to ensure that the entire sensing service process complies with regulatory requirements.

[0630] Specifically, the SF should have the ability to identify whether the sensed target is in a moving or stationary state; if the sensed target is in a moving state, the SF should be able to configure or update the sensed area information in the monitoring configuration file in the sensed entity (such as a base station); correspondingly, the sensed entity should be able to detect the approximate location of the moving target and immediately stop the sensed operation when the target moves out of the sensed area.

[0631] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, each step in the embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. The order of the steps in any embodiment of this disclosure can be arbitrarily interchanged, and the optional implementation methods in any embodiment can be arbitrarily combined. Furthermore, different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined; for example, some or all of the steps in different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, one embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments, and so on.

[0632] This disclosure also proposes an apparatus (also referred to as a communication device, etc.) for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Furthermore, another apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0633] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0634] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0635] Figure 4a This is an exemplary structural diagram of a communication device proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 1 The communication device 4100 is used to perform any of the above methods, such as... Figure 4a As shown, the communication device 4100 may include:

[0636] Transceiver module 4101 is used to receive a first request message, the first request message is used to request a sensing service, the first request message includes first information, the first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area and sensing location of the sensing service;

[0637] The processing module 4102 is used to determine whether to trigger the perception service based on the first information and the first configuration file.

[0638] In some embodiments, the first configuration file includes at least one of the following configuration data:

[0639] The first configuration data is used to indicate classified information;

[0640] The second configuration data is used to indicate non-public information.

[0641] The third configuration data is used to indicate health status information.

[0642] The fourth configuration data is used to indicate privacy-related information.

[0643] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0644] The first category of information is used to determine whether the first category of information belongs to the classified information category;

[0645] List of classified objects that must not be perceived;

[0646] The first list of agencies includes the agencies that have jurisdiction over the classified information.

[0647] In some embodiments, it is determined that the awareness service will not be triggered in at least one of the following situations:

[0648] The first piece of information is classified as confidential.

[0649] At least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location belongs to the list of classified objects that are prohibited from being sensed.

[0650] In some embodiments, the second configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0651] The second category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the non-public category of information;

[0652] The first list of regulations includes laws and / or regulations corresponding to non-public information;

[0653] The second list of agencies includes those governing bodies in non-public locations.

[0654] The first user list includes users who are allowed to perceive non-public information.

[0655] The first use list includes uses that allow the perception of non-public information.

[0656] In some embodiments, the first information is non-public information;

[0657] If the first condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered;

[0658] If the second condition is met, determine whether to trigger the perception service:

[0659] If the first user list is not present in the first configuration file, determine whether to trigger the awareness service based on the preset policy.

[0660] In some embodiments, the first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0661] Consumers of the perception service are not in the first user list;

[0662] The perception purpose of the perception service is not in the first purpose list;

[0663] The second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0664] Consumers of the perceived service are in the first user list;

[0665] The perception use of the perception service is in the first use list.

[0666] In some embodiments, the third configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0667] The third category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the health status category.

[0668] The second list of regulations includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to health status information;

[0669] The second user list is used to indicate users who are allowed to perceive health status information;

[0670] The third user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive health status information.

[0671] The first zone list is used to indicate the zones where health status information can be perceived.

[0672] The second zone list is used to indicate areas where health status information is not allowed to be perceived.

[0673] In some embodiments, the first information belongs to the health status category;

[0674] If the third condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered;

[0675] If the fourth condition is met, the perception service will be triggered.

[0676] If the fifth condition is met, determine whether to trigger the perception service based on the pre-set policy.

[0677] In some embodiments, the third condition includes at least one of the following:

[0678] Consumers of the perception service are not in the second user list;

[0679] Consumers of the perceived service are listed in the third user list;

[0680] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the first area list;

[0681] The sensing area or sensing location is in the second area list.

[0682] The fourth condition includes at least one of the following:

[0683] Consumers of the perceived service are in the second user list;

[0684] Consumers of the perceived service are not in the third-party user list;

[0685] The sensing area or sensing location is in the first area list;

[0686] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the second area list.

[0687] In some embodiments, the fifth condition includes at least one of the following:

[0688] The second user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0689] The third user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0690] The first region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0691] The second region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0692] The first request message does not contain area information used to indicate the sensing area.

[0693] In some embodiments, the fourth configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0694] The fourth category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the category of privacy information;

[0695] The third regulatory list includes laws and / or regulations relating to privacy-related information.

[0696] List of owners of the perceived object;

[0697] The fourth user list is used to indicate users who are permitted to perceive privacy-related information;

[0698] The fifth user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive privacy-related information;

[0699] The third zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-sensitive information is permitted.

[0700] The fourth zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information is not permitted to be perceived.

[0701] Secondary Use List: The secondary use list is used to indicate the perceived uses that allow perceived privacy-related information.

[0702] The third-use list is used to indicate the perceived uses of information that are not permitted to be perceived as privacy-related.

[0703] In some embodiments, the first information falls under the category of privacy information;

[0704] If the sixth condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered;

[0705] If the seventh condition is met, the perception service will be triggered.

[0706] If the eighth condition is met, determine whether to trigger the perception service according to the pre-set policy.

[0707] In some embodiments, the sixth condition includes at least one of the following:

[0708] Consumers of the perception service are not in the fourth user list;

[0709] Consumers of the perceived service are listed in the fifth user list;

[0710] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the third area list;

[0711] The sensing area or sensing location is in the fourth region list;

[0712] The sensing purpose of the sensing service is not in the list of secondary uses;

[0713] The sensing uses of sensing services are listed in the third-use list;

[0714] The seventh condition includes at least one of the following:

[0715] Consumers of the perceived service are listed in the fourth user list;

[0716] Consumers of the perception service are not in the fifth user list;

[0717] The sensing area or sensing location is in the third region list;

[0718] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the fourth region list;

[0719] The perception uses of the perception service are listed in the second usage list;

[0720] The perception purpose of the perception service is not included in the list of third uses.

[0721] In some embodiments, when the sensing area belongs to a preset area, the sensing service is triggered under at least one of the following conditions:

[0722] If the sensing area or sensing location is in the third area list, the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0723] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the third area list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0724] If the sensing area or sensing location is in the fourth region list, the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0725] The sensing area or sensing location is not in the fourth area list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

[0726] The perception service is used for the second purpose list, and the performance index of the perception service is lower than the preset index.

[0727] The perception purpose of the perception service is not in the second purpose list, and the performance indicators of the perception service are lower than the preset indicators.

[0728] The perception service is listed in the third usage list, and the performance indicators of the perception service are lower than the preset indicators.

[0729] The perception service's perception purpose is not in the third-purpose list, and the perception service's performance indicators are lower than the preset indicators.

[0730] In some embodiments, the eighth condition includes at least one of the following:

[0731] The fourth user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0732] The fifth user list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0733] The third region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0734] The fourth region list does not exist in the first configuration file;

[0735] The first request message does not contain area information used to indicate the sensing area.

[0736] In some embodiments, when it is determined that a sensing service is triggered, a second request message is sent to the sensing entity, the second request message being used to request the sensing entity to perform a sensing operation corresponding to the sensing service.

[0737] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4101 is further configured to: determine whether to continue providing sensing services to the sensing target if the boundary distance between the sensing target and the first region is less than or equal to a distance threshold, based on whether the second region satisfies the first configuration file.

[0738] The first region is the sensing region when the target is sensed before it moves, and the first region satisfies the first configuration file; the second region is the sensing region where the consumer of the sensing service moves to a different region than the first region during the sensing process.

[0739] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4101 is further configured to: send a second message to the sensing entity when it is determined that no sensing service for the sensing target is to be provided, the second message being used to instruct the sensing entity to stop sensing the sensing target.

[0740] In some embodiments, the first network function is at least one of the following: Sensing Function (SF), Network Open Function (NEF), or other network functions (NF) related to sensing services.

[0741] Optionally, the transceiver module 4101 is also used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first network function in any of the above methods (e.g., steps S2101, S2103, S2201, S2301, S2401, S3101, S3103, but not limited thereto), which will not be described in detail here.

[0742] Optionally, the processing module 4102 is also used to perform at least one of the other steps of the first network function execution in any of the above methods (e.g., steps S2102, S2102, S2105, S2202-S2206, S2302-S2305, S2402-S2406, S3102, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0743] Figure 4b This is a second exemplary structural diagram of a communication device proposed in this disclosure. The communication device 4200 is used to perform any of the above methods, such as... Figure 4b As shown, the communication device 4200 may include:

[0744] The transceiver module 4201 is used to receive a second request message sent by the first network function. The second request message is used to request the sensing entity to perform a sensing operation corresponding to the sensing service. The sensing service is triggered based on first information and a first configuration file. The first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service.

[0745] The processing module 4202 is used to perform a sensing operation based on the second request message.

[0746] In some embodiments, the first configuration file includes at least one of the following configuration data:

[0747] The first configuration data is used to indicate classified information;

[0748] The second configuration data is used to indicate non-public information.

[0749] The third configuration data is used to indicate health status information.

[0750] The fourth configuration data is used to indicate privacy-related information.

[0751] In some embodiments, the first configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0752] The first category of information is used to determine whether the first category of information belongs to the classified information category;

[0753] List of classified objects that must not be perceived;

[0754] The first list of agencies includes the agencies that have jurisdiction over the classified information.

[0755] In some embodiments, the second configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0756] The second category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the non-public category of information;

[0757] The first list of regulations includes laws and / or regulations corresponding to non-public information;

[0758] The second list of agencies includes those governing bodies in non-public locations.

[0759] The first user list includes users who are allowed to perceive non-public information.

[0760] The first use list includes uses that allow the perception of non-public information.

[0761] In some embodiments, the third configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0762] The third category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the health status category.

[0763] The second list of regulations includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to health status information;

[0764] The second user list is used to indicate users who are allowed to perceive health status information;

[0765] The third user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive health status information.

[0766] The first zone list is used to indicate the zones where health status information can be perceived.

[0767] The second zone list is used to indicate areas where health status information is not allowed to be perceived.

[0768] In some embodiments, the fourth configuration data includes at least one of the following:

[0769] The fourth category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the category of privacy information;

[0770] The third regulatory list includes laws and / or regulations relating to privacy-related information.

[0771] List of owners of the perceived object;

[0772] The fourth user list is used to indicate users who are permitted to perceive privacy-related information;

[0773] The fifth user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive privacy-related information;

[0774] The third zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-sensitive information is permitted.

[0775] The fourth zone list is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information is not permitted to be perceived.

[0776] Secondary Use List: The secondary use list is used to indicate the perceived uses that allow perceived privacy-related information.

[0777] The third-use list is used to indicate the perceived uses of information that are not permitted to be perceived as privacy-related.

[0778] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4201 is further configured to:

[0779] The second information is received from the first network function. The second information is sent when it is determined that the sensing service to the sensing target will no longer be provided. The second information is used to instruct the sensing entity to stop sensing the sensing target.

[0780] The processing module 4202 is also used to: stop sensing the sensing target based on the second information.

[0781] In some embodiments, the first network function is at least one of the following: Sensing Function (SF), Network Open Function (NEF), or other NFs related to sensing services.

[0782] Optionally, the transceiver module 4201 described above is used to perform the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the sensing entity in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0783] Optionally, the processing module 4202 is also used to execute at least one of the other steps (such as step S2104, step S2107, step S3104, but not limited thereto) performed by the perceived entity in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0784] Figure 5a This is an exemplary structural diagram of a communication device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 5100 can be any one or more of a network device, a first network function, and a second sensing entity; it can also be a chip, chip system, or processor that supports any one or more of the network device, first network function, and second sensing entity in implementing any of the above methods; or it can be a chip, chip system, or processor that supports a terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 5100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments, and specific details can be found in the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0785] like Figure 5a As shown, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 may be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit may be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminals, terminal chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0786] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5103. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5103, the transceiver 5103 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., steps S2101, S2103, S2201, S2301, S2401, S3101, S3103, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, sending unit, transmitter, sending circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0787] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5102 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions stored in the memory 5102 to cause the communication device 5100 to perform at least one of the above methods (e.g., steps S2102, S2105, S2202-S2206, S2302-S2305, S2402-S2406, S3102, S2104, S2107, S3104, but not limited thereto). Optionally, all or part of the memory 5102 may also be located outside the communication device 5100. In optional embodiments, the communication device 5100 may include one or more interface circuits 5104. Optionally, the interface circuit 5104 is connected to the memory 5102. The interface circuit 5104 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memory 5102 or other devices, and can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memory 5102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5104 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memory 5102 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5101.

[0788] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments can be any one or more of a network device, a first network function, and a second sensing entity. However, the scope of the communication device 5100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 can be unrestricted. Figure 5a The limitations. Communication equipment can be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, communication equipment can be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally including storage components for storing data, programs and / or instructions; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal, smart terminal, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle-mounted device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0789] Figure 5b This is an exemplary structural diagram of the chip proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 5200 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to... Figure 5b The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of chip 5200, but it is not limited to this.

[0790] Chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201. Chip 5200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0791] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside of chip 5200. Optionally, the interface circuit 5202 is connected to the memories 5203, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memories 5203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memories 5203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5202 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memories 5203 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5201.

[0792] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S2103, S2201, S2301, S2401, S3101, S3103, but not limited thereto).

[0793] The processor 5201 is used to execute other steps in any of the above methods (e.g., steps S2102, S2105, S2202-S2206, S2302-S2305, S2402-S2406, S3102, S2104, S2107, S3104, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0794] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0795] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0796] This disclosure also proposes a program product, including a program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product. Optionally, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0797] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0798] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0799] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0800] The above are merely specific embodiments of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A sensing method, characterized in that, Performed by a first network function, the method includes: Receive a first request message, the first request message being used to request a sensing service, the first request message including first information, the first information being used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area and sensing location of the sensing service; Based on the first information and the first configuration file, determine whether to trigger the perception service.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first configuration file includes at least one of the following configuration data: First configuration data, which is used to indicate classified information; The second configuration data is used to indicate non-public information; The third configuration data is used to indicate health status information; The fourth configuration data is used to indicate privacy-related information.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first configuration data includes at least one of the following: The first category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the classified information category. List of classified objects that must not be perceived; The first list of agencies includes the governing bodies of the classified objects.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The perception service will not be triggered under at least one of the following conditions: The first piece of information belongs to the category of classified information; At least one of the sensing target, the sensing area, and the sensing location belongs to the list of classified objects that are prohibited from being sensed.

5. The method according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The second configuration data includes at least one of the following: The second category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the non-public information category. The first list of regulations includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to the non-public information; The second list of agencies includes governing bodies in non-public locations; The first user list includes users who are allowed to perceive non-public information. The first list of uses includes uses that allow the perception of non-public information.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first information belongs to the non-public information category; If the first condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered; If the second condition is met, the perception service is determined to be triggered: If the first user list is not present in the first configuration file, determine whether to trigger the perception service according to a preset policy.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first condition includes at least one of the following: The consumer of the perception service is not in the first user list; The sensing purpose of the sensing service is not in the first purpose list; The second condition includes at least one of the following: The consumers of the sensing service are in the first user list; The sensing purpose of the sensing service is listed in the first purpose list.

8. The method according to any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that, The third configuration data includes at least one of the following: The third category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the health status category information; A second list of regulations, which includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to the health status information; A second user list, which indicates users who are permitted to perceive health status information; A third user list, which is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive health status information; A first region list, which indicates regions where health status information can be perceived; The second area list indicates areas where health status information is not permitted to be perceived.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first piece of information belongs to the health status category; If the third condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered; If the fourth condition is met, the perception service is determined to be triggered; If the fifth condition is met, it is determined whether to trigger the perception service according to the preset strategy.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The third condition includes at least one of the following: The consumer of the perception service is not in the second user list; The consumers of the perception service are in the third user list; The sensing area or the sensing location is not in the first area list; The sensing area or the sensing location is in the second area list; The fourth condition includes at least one of the following: The consumers of the perception service are in the second user list; The consumers of the perception service are not in the third user list; The sensing area or the sensing location is in the first area list; The sensing area or the sensing location is not in the second area list.

11. The method according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The fifth condition includes at least one of the following: The second user list does not exist in the first configuration file; The third user list does not exist in the first configuration file; The first region list does not exist in the first configuration file; The second region list does not exist in the first configuration file; The first request message does not contain area information for indicating the sensing area.

12. The method according to any one of claims 2-11, characterized in that, The fourth configuration data includes at least one of the following: The fourth category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the privacy category of information; A third list of regulations, which includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to the privacy information; List of owners of the perceived object; A fourth user list, which indicates users who are permitted to perceive privacy-related information; The fifth user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive privacy-related information; A third area list, which is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information is permitted; A fourth area list, which is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information is not permitted to be perceived; A second use list, which indicates the perceived uses that allow perceived privacy-related information; A third use list, which indicates uses that do not allow the perception of privacy-related information.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first piece of information belongs to the aforementioned category of privacy information; If the sixth condition is met, it is determined that the perception service will not be triggered; If the seventh condition is met, the perception service will be triggered. If the eighth condition is met, determine whether to trigger the perception service according to the preset strategy.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The sixth condition includes at least one of the following: The consumers of the perception service are not in the fourth user list; The consumers of the perception service are listed in the fifth user list; The sensing area or the sensing location is not in the third area list; The sensing area or the sensing location is in the fourth area list; The sensing purpose of the sensing service is not in the second purpose list; The sensing purpose of the sensing service is listed in the third purpose list; The seventh condition includes at least one of the following: The consumers of the perception service are in the fourth user list; The consumers of the perception service are not in the fifth user list; The sensing area or the sensing location is in the third area list; The sensing area or the sensing location is not in the fourth area list; The sensing purpose of the sensing service is listed in the second purpose list; The sensing purpose of the sensing service is not included in the list of third uses.

15. The method according to any one of claims 13-14, characterized in that, When the sensing area or the sensing location belongs to a preset area; the sensing service is triggered under at least one of the following conditions: The sensing area or the sensing location is in the third area list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index. If the sensing area or the sensing location is not in the third area list, the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index. The sensing area or the sensing location is in the fourth area list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index. If the sensing area or the sensing location is not in the fourth area list, the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index. The sensing purpose of the sensing service is in the second purpose list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index. The sensing purpose of the sensing service is not in the second purpose list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index. The sensing purpose of the sensing service is listed in the third purpose list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index. The sensing purpose of the sensing service is not in the third purpose list, and the performance index of the sensing service is lower than the preset index.

16. The method according to any one of claims 13-15, characterized in that, The eighth condition includes at least one of the following: The fourth user list does not exist in the first configuration file; The fifth user list does not exist in the first configuration file; The third region list does not exist in the first configuration file; The fourth region list does not exist in the first configuration file; The first request message does not contain area information for indicating the sensing area.

17. The method according to any one of claims 1-16, characterized in that, Also includes: If the perception service is triggered, a second request message is sent to the perception entity, which requests the perception entity to perform the perception operation corresponding to the perception service.

18. The method according to any one of claims 1-17, characterized in that, Also includes: If the boundary distance between the perceived target and the first region is less than or equal to a distance threshold, it is determined whether to continue providing perception services to the perceived target based on whether the second region satisfies the first configuration file. Wherein, the first region is the sensing region when the sensing target is sensed before it moves, and the first region satisfies the first configuration file; The second region is the sensing region where the sensing target moves to a different region than the first region during the sensing process.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that, Also includes: If it is determined that no sensing service will be provided for the sensing target, a second message is sent to the sensing entity, the second message being used to instruct the sensing entity to stop sensing the sensing target.

20. The method according to any one of claims 1-17, characterized in that, The first network function is at least one of the following: Sensing Function (SF), Network Open Function (NEF), or other NFs related to sensing services.

21. A sensing method, characterized in that, Applied to sensing entities, the method includes: The system receives a second request message sent by a first network function. The second request message is used to request the sensing entity to perform a sensing operation corresponding to the sensing service. The sensing service is triggered based on first information and a first configuration file. The first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service. Based on the second request information, perform a perception operation.

22. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that, The first configuration file includes at least one of the following configuration data: First configuration data, which is used to indicate classified information; The second configuration data is used to indicate non-public information; The third configuration data is used to indicate health status information; The fourth configuration data is used to indicate privacy-related information.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that, The first configuration data includes at least one of the following: The first category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the classified information category. List of classified objects that must not be perceived; The first list of agencies includes the governing bodies of the classified objects.

24. The method according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that, The second configuration data includes at least one of the following: The second category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the non-public information category. The first list of regulations includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to the non-public information; The second list of agencies includes governing bodies in non-public locations; The first user list includes users who are allowed to perceive non-public information. The first list of uses includes uses that allow the perception of non-public information.

25. The method according to any one of claims 22-24, characterized in that, The third configuration data includes at least one of the following: The third category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the health status category information; A second list of regulations, which includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to the health status information; A second user list, which indicates users who are permitted to perceive health status information; A third user list, which is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive health status information; A first region list, which indicates regions where health status information can be perceived; The second area list indicates areas where health status information is not permitted to be perceived.

26. The method according to any one of claims 22-25, characterized in that, The fourth configuration data includes at least one of the following: The fourth category of information is used to determine whether the first information belongs to the privacy category of information; A third list of regulations, which includes the laws and / or regulations corresponding to the privacy information; List of owners of the perceived object; A fourth user list, which indicates users who are permitted to perceive privacy-related information; The fifth user list is used to indicate users who are not allowed to perceive privacy-related information; A third area list, which is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information is permitted; A fourth area list, which is used to indicate areas where privacy-related information is not permitted to be perceived; A second use list, which indicates the perceived uses that allow perceived privacy-related information; A third use list, which indicates uses that do not allow the perception of privacy-related information.

27. The method according to any one of claims 21-26, characterized in that, Also includes: The system receives a second message sent by the first network function, the second message being sent when it is determined that no sensing service will be provided for the sensing target, and the second message being used to instruct the sensing entity to stop sensing the sensing target; Based on the second information, the perception of the target is stopped.

28. The method according to any one of claims 21-27, characterized in that, The first network function is at least one of the following: Sensing Function (SF), Network Open Function (NEF), or other NFs related to sensing services.

29. A sensing device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive a first request message, which is used to request a sensing service. The first request message includes first information, which is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service. The processing module is used to determine whether to trigger the perception service based on the first information and the first configuration file.

30. A communication device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is used to receive a second request message sent by the first network function. The second request message is used to request the sensing entity to perform the sensing service corresponding to the sensing function. The sensing service is triggered based on first information and a first configuration file, wherein the first information is used to indicate at least one of the sensing target, sensing area, and sensing location of the sensing service; The processing module is used to perform perception based on the second request information.

31. A communication device, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The communication device is used to perform the sensing method according to any one of claims 1-20 or 21-28.

32. A communication system, characterized in that, include: First network functions and perceived entities; The first network function is configured to implement the perception method according to any one of claims 1-20; The sensing entity is configured to implement the sensing method according to any one of claims 21-28.

33. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the sensing method as described in any one of claims 1-20 or 21-28.

34. A program product comprising a program and / or instructions, characterized in that, When the program and / or instructions are executed by the communication device, the sensing method as described in any one of claims 1-20 or 21-28 is implemented.

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