Information processing method, communication device, communication system, and storage medium

Abstract

The embodiment of the disclosure provides an information processing method, a communication system and a storage medium. The information processing method is executed by a first network function, and includes: receiving first information sent by a terminal, wherein the first information is used for requesting a service provided by a management terminal; and sending second information to a second network function, wherein the second information is used for requesting the service provided by the management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

Description

Information processing methods, communication equipment, communication systems and storage media Technical Field

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

[0002] In the field of communication technology, there is a growing demand for services that require data processing within communication systems. For example, terminals, core network equipment, and access network equipment are supporting an increasing number of new services that require processing. Furthermore, service-based architectures can be applied to terminals, core network equipment, and access network equipment to support these data processing services within the communication system.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] The embodiments disclosed herein aim to address the technical problem of the lack of management of services provided by service-based terminals in the network.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing method is proposed, executed by a first network function, comprising: receiving first information sent by a terminal, wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; and sending second information to a second network function, wherein the second information is used to request services provided by a management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0006] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing method is proposed, executed by a terminal, comprising: sending first information to a first network function, wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; the first information is used by the first network function to send second information to a second network function, wherein the second information is used to request services provided by a management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0007] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing method is proposed, executed by a second network function, comprising: receiving second information sent by a first network function, wherein the second information is sent by the first network function based on first information; wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; the second information is used to request services provided by the management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0008] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing method is proposed, comprising: a terminal sending first information to a first network function, wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; the first network function sending second information to a second network function, wherein the second information is used to request services provided by a management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0009] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a first network function is provided, comprising: a first transceiver module configured to receive first information sent by a terminal, wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; and to send second information to a second network function, wherein the second information is used to request services provided by a management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0010] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: a second transceiver module configured to receive second information sent by a first network function, wherein the second information is sent by the first network function based on the first information; wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; the second information is used to request services provided by the management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0011] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a second network function is provided, comprising: a third transceiver module configured to receive second information sent by a first network function, wherein the second information is sent by the first network function based on first information; wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; the second information is used to request services provided by the management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0012] According to an eighth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication device is provided, which is used to perform an optional implementation of the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, the fourth aspect, or the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, and the fourth aspect.

[0013] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising: a first network function, a terminal, and a second network function; wherein the first network function is configured to perform a method as described in an optional implementation of the first aspect, the terminal is configured to perform a method as described in an optional implementation of the second aspect, and the second network function is configured to perform a method as described in an optional implementation of the third aspect.

[0014] According to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions which, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, the fourth aspect, or an optional implementation of the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, and the fourth aspect.

[0015] According to the eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, the computer program product including a computer program or instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement the methods described in the first aspect, second aspect, third aspect, fourth aspect, or optional implementations of the first aspect, second aspect, third aspect, and fourth aspect.

[0016] The embodiments disclosed herein enable the network to perform service management on service-based terminal services, so that the services provided by the terminal can be discovered and / or consumed (e.g., invoked) by network functions in the core network. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2 is an interactive schematic diagram of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 is an interactive schematic diagram of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 4A is a schematic flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 4B is a schematic flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 4C is a schematic flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first network function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 5C is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second network function according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0029] This disclosure provides an information processing method, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium.

[0030] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose an information processing method executed by a first network function, comprising: receiving first information sent by a terminal, wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; and sending second information to a second network function, wherein the second information is used to request services provided by a management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0031] In the above embodiments, the first network function can forward the request sent by the terminal to manage the services provided by the terminal to the second network function, so that the second network function can manage the services provided by the terminal, thereby facilitating the discovery and / or invocation of services provided by the UE by network functions in the core network. Since the terminal does not know the addresses of many network functions in the core network, the first network function in the core network needs to send the information of the terminal's request to manage the services provided by the terminal to the second network function in the core network. In other words, the first network function can act as an intermediary for the terminal to send the information of the request to manage the services provided by the terminal to the second network function.

[0032] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes a first service provided by the management terminal; the second information includes a second service provided by the management terminal, wherein the second service is determined based on the first service.

[0033] In the above embodiments, the second network function can be configured to perform specific service management on the services provided by the terminal.

[0034] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information further includes at least one of the following: a first identifier, wherein the first identifier is used to indicate a second network function; a second identifier, wherein the second identifier is used to indicate a terminal; first indication information, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate a first network function to forward the first information; and / or, the second information further includes at least one of the following: a first identifier; a second identifier.

[0035] In the above embodiments, if the first information includes a first identifier, the first network function can know which second network function manages the service provided by the terminal, which facilitates forwarding the first information; or, if the second information includes a second identifier, the second network function can know which terminal's service is being managed, which facilitates storing the service that the terminal needs to manage; or, if the first information includes first indication information, the first network function can act as a proxy for the UE and request the second network function to manage the service provided by the terminal.

[0036] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information and / or the second information includes: third information, wherein the third information is used to indicate the services provided by the terminal; or, the first service and / or the second service includes: third information.

[0037] In the above embodiments, the information of the services provided by the terminal can be carried in the first information and the second information, or the information of the services provided by the terminal can be carried in the second service included in the first information and the second information. This provides multiple ways to inform the second network function which services are provided by the terminal. This allows for flexible notification of the services provided by the terminal that the second network function needs to manage, and adapts to more application scenarios.

[0038] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first service includes at least one of the following: a first sub-service, wherein the first sub-service is used to request a service provided by a registration terminal; a second sub-service, wherein the second sub-service is used to request an update of a service provided by a terminal; a third sub-service, wherein the third sub-service is used to request the cancellation of a service provided by a terminal; and / or, the second service includes at least one of the following: a fourth sub-service, wherein the fourth sub-service is used to request a service provided by a registration terminal; a fifth sub-service, wherein the fifth sub-service is used to request an update of a service provided by a terminal; and a sixth sub-service, wherein the sixth sub-service is used to request the cancellation of a service provided by a terminal.

[0039] In the above embodiments, the first network function can be made aware of what the service management requested by the proxy terminal is, such as service management for service registration, update or deregistration of the terminal; and / or, the second network function can be made aware of what the service management requested by the terminal is, such as service management for service registration, update or deregistration of the terminal.

[0040] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, before sending the second information to the second network function, at least one of the following is included: determining the second network function; determining the second service based on the first service.

[0041] In the above embodiments, the first network function can determine the second network function, thereby accurately knowing which second network function should manage the service provided by the terminal; and / or, since the service name (such as the first service) provided by the terminal to manage the service provided by the terminal may be inconsistent with the service name (such as the second service) provided by the core network to manage the service provided by the terminal, it is necessary to convert the first service to the second service so that the second network function can accurately manage the service provided by the terminal.

[0042] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the determined second network function includes at least one of the following: determining the second network function based on the first identifier when it is determined that the first information includes the first identifier; determining the second network function when it is determined that the first information does not include the first identifier.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the terminal can directly inform the first network function which second network function needs to manage the services provided by the terminal based on the first information, so that the first network function can send the corresponding second information to the second network function; alternatively, the first network function can select the second network function itself and then send the second information to the second network function. In this way, the first information does not need to include the first identifier, saving signaling overhead. Thus, multiple methods are provided to determine the second network function, adapting to more application scenarios.

[0044] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: sending fourth information to a third network function, wherein the fourth information includes first information, the fourth information being used to instruct the third network function to perform a first operation, wherein the first operation includes at least one of the following: determining a second network function; determining a second service based on a first service; sending second information to the second network function; and receiving fifth information sent by the third network function, wherein the fifth information includes: information obtained by the third network function in performing the first operation.

[0045] In the above embodiments, other network functions in the core network can be made to determine the second network function, the second service, and / or the second information of the first network function, thereby reducing the burden on the first network function.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending second information to a second network function includes at least one of the following: the second network function is a fourth network function, and sending second information to the fourth network function; the second network function is a fifth network function, and sending second information to the fifth network function through the fourth network function; the second network function is a fifth network function, and sending second information to the fifth network function.

[0047] In the above embodiments, the second information can be sent from the first network function to the second network function through multiple means, thereby adapting to more application scenarios.

[0048] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving a first response sent by a second network function, wherein the first response is used to indicate the execution result of the second service; sending a second response to a terminal, wherein the second response is used to indicate the execution result of the first service; wherein the second response is determined based on the first response.

[0049] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, receiving the first information sent by the terminal includes: receiving the first information sent by the terminal via a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message; sending a second response to the terminal includes: sending a second response to the terminal via a NAS message.

[0050] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first network function is: Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF); and / or, the second network function is: Service Communication Proxy (SCP), Network Repository Function (NRF), or other network functions (NFs) in the core network other than SCP and NRF; and / or, the third network function is: other NFs in the core network other than the first and second network functions; and / or, the fourth network function is: SCP; and / or, the fifth network function is: NRF, or other network functions (NFs) in the core network other than SCP and NRF.

[0051] Secondly, this disclosure provides an information processing method executed by a terminal, comprising: sending first information to a first network function, wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; the first information is used by the first network function to send second information to a second network function, wherein the second information is used to request services provided by a management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0052] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes at least one of the following: obtaining sixth information, wherein the sixth information includes at least one of the following: a first identifier and a second service; the first identifier is used to indicate a second network function; and determining the first service.

[0053] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes a first service provided by the management terminal; the second information includes a second service provided by the management terminal, wherein the second service is determined based on the first service.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information further includes at least one of the following: a first identifier, wherein the first identifier is used to indicate a second network function; a second identifier, wherein the second identifier is used to indicate a terminal; first indication information, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate a first network function to forward the first information; and / or, the second information further includes at least one of the following: a first identifier; a second identifier.

[0055] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information and / or the second information includes: third information, wherein the third information is used to indicate the services provided by the terminal; or, the first service and / or the second service includes: third information.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first service includes at least one of the following: a first sub-service, wherein the first sub-service is used to request services provided by a registered terminal; a second sub-service, wherein the second sub-service is used to request updates to services provided by a terminal; a third sub-service, wherein the third sub-service is used to request the cancellation of services provided by a terminal; and / or, the second service includes at least one of the following: a fourth sub-service, wherein the fourth sub-service is used to request services provided by a registered terminal; a fifth sub-service, wherein the fifth sub-service is used to request updates to services provided by a terminal; and a sixth sub-service, wherein the sixth sub-service is used to request the cancellation of services provided by a terminal.

[0057] Thirdly, this disclosure provides an information processing method executed by a second network function, comprising: receiving second information sent by a first network function, wherein the second information is sent by the first network function based on first information; wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; the second information is used to request services provided by the management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0058] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, first management information is determined, wherein the first management information includes: a second identifier and third information corresponding to the second identifier, the second identifier being used to indicate the terminal, and the third information being used to indicate the services provided by the terminal; the second identifier and the third information are added to the second management information accordingly.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes a first service provided by the management terminal; the second information includes a second service provided by the management terminal, wherein the second service is determined based on the first service.

[0060] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first information further includes at least one of the following: a first identifier, wherein the first identifier is used to indicate a second network function; a second identifier, wherein the second identifier is used to indicate a terminal; first indication information, wherein the first indication information is used to indicate a first network function to forward the first information; and / or, the second information includes at least one of the following: the first identifier; the second identifier.

[0061] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first information and / or the second information includes: third information, wherein the third information is used to indicate the services provided by the terminal; or, the first service and / or the second service includes: third information.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first service includes at least one of the following: a first sub-service, wherein the first sub-service is used to request services provided by a registered terminal; a second sub-service, wherein the second sub-service is used to request updates to services provided by a terminal; a third sub-service, wherein the third sub-service is used to request the cancellation of services provided by a terminal; and / or, the second service includes at least one of the following: a fourth sub-service, wherein the fourth sub-service is used to request services provided by a registered terminal; a fifth sub-service, wherein the fifth sub-service is used to request updates to services provided by a terminal; and a sixth sub-service, wherein the sixth sub-service is used to request the cancellation of services provided by a terminal.

[0063] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: sending a first response to a first network function, wherein the first response is used to indicate the execution result of the second service; the first response is used by the first network function to send a second response to the terminal, the second response being used to indicate the execution result of the first service; and the second response is determined based on the first response.

[0064] Fourthly, this disclosure provides an information processing method, comprising: a terminal sending first information to a first network function, wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; the first network function sending second information to a second network function, wherein the second information is used to request services provided by a management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0065] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a first network function, including: a first transceiver module configured to receive first information sent by a terminal, wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; and to send second information to a second network function, wherein the second information is used to request services provided by a management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0066] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including: a second transceiver module configured to receive second information sent by a first network function, wherein the second information is sent by the first network function based on the first information; wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; the second information is used to request services provided by the management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0067] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a second network function, including: a third transceiver module configured to receive second information sent by a first network function, wherein the second information is sent by the first network function based on the first information; wherein the first information is used to request services provided by a management terminal; the second information is used to request services provided by the management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0068] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device for performing the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, the fourth aspect, or optional implementations of the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, and the fourth aspect.

[0069] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system, including: a first network function, a terminal, and a second network function; wherein the first network function is configured to perform the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect, the terminal is configured to perform the method described in the optional implementation of the second aspect, and the second network function is configured to perform the method described in the optional implementation of the third aspect.

[0070] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect, second aspect, third aspect, fourth aspect, or optional implementations of the first aspect, second aspect, third aspect, and fourth aspect.

[0071] In one aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program product, which includes a computer program or instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the methods described in the first aspect, second aspect, third aspect, fourth aspect, or optional implementations of the first aspect, second aspect, third aspect, and fourth aspect.

[0072] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the information processing method as described in the first aspect, second aspect, third aspect, fourth aspect, or optional implementations of the first aspect, second aspect, third aspect, and fourth aspect.

[0073] In a thirteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system including processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described in accordance with the first, second, third, and fourth aspects, or alternative implementations of the first, second, third, and fourth aspects.

[0074] It is understood that the aforementioned communication devices (e.g., first network function, terminal, second network function, etc.), communication systems, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems are all used to execute the methods provided 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.

[0075] This disclosure provides an information processing method, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "information processing method" and "information processing apparatus" are interchangeable, as are "information processing system" and "communication system".

[0076] 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.

[0077] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be used interchangeably. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0078] 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.

[0079] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0080] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0081] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0082] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0083] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0084] 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.

[0085] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0086] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0087] 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”.

[0088] In some embodiments, devices, etc., can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. Terms such as “device”, “equipment”, “circuit”, “network element”, “node”, “function”, “unit”, “section”, “system”, “network”, “chip”, “chip system”, “entity”, and “subject” can be used interchangeably.

[0089] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0090] 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," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0091] 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 subscriber station", "access terminal", "mobile terminal", "wireless terminal", "remote terminal", "handset", "user agent", "mobile client", and "client" can be used interchangeably.

[0092] 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 that replace communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals with communication between multiple terminals (e.g., also referred to as 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, uplink link, downlink link, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0093] 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.

[0094] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0095] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0096] 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.

[0097] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information processing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the information processing system 100 may include: a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0098] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of an access network device and a core network device.

[0099] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, for example, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things (IoT) device or terminal, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0100] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a wireless fidelity (WiFi) system.

[0101] 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.

[0102] 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.

[0103] In some embodiments, the core network equipment may be a single device including a first network function, 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 aforementioned first network function, second network function, and / or third network function. The first network function and / or second network function may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of the following: Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core Network (5GCN), Next Generation Core (NGC), and 6G Core Network (6GCN).

[0104] In some embodiments, the name of the first network function is not limited, and it may be any network element, entity, or function in the core network used for access management and / or mobility management.

[0105] In some embodiments, the first network function may be an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF).

[0106] In some embodiments, the name of the second network function is not limited, and it may be any network element, entity, or function used for service communication proxy and / or data management, etc.

[0107] In some embodiments, the second network function may be one of the following: a Service Communication Proxy (SCP), a Network Repository Function (NRF), or another network function (NF) in the core network other than SCP and NRF. For example, the other NF may be a new network function specifically for user service management, or a Unified Data Management (UDM) or Unified Data Repository (UDR) that provides user data management.

[0108] In some embodiments, the second network function can be a fourth network function or a fifth network function; wherein the fourth network function can be an SCP; and the fifth network function can be an NRF, or another NF in the core network besides SCP and NRF. For example, the other NF can be a new network function specifically for user service management, or a Unified Data Management (UDM) or Unified Data Repository (UDR) that provides user data management.

[0109] In some embodiments, the name of the third network function is not limited, and it may be any network element, entity, or function in the core network.

[0110] In some embodiments, the third network function can be any network function other than the first and second network functions in the core network.

[0111] It is understood that the information processing system described in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0112] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the information processing system 100 shown in FIG1, or some of its components, but are not limited thereto. The components shown in FIG1 are illustrative. The information processing system may include all or some of the components in FIG1, or may include other components outside of FIG1. ​​The number and form of each component are arbitrary. The connection relationship between the components is illustrative. The components may not be connected to each other or may be connected in any way. The connection may be direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0113] 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), 6th generation mobile communication system (6G), 5G New Radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New Radio access (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., LTE or LTE-A combined with 5G, 5G combined with 5G, 5G combined with 6G, etc.) for application.

[0114] In some embodiments, an increasing number of application services that require data processing within the communication system are supported, such as on terminals, in the core network, and in some network functions of the access network, and support is not limited to supporting at least one of the following services:

[0115] Sensing services. Sensing is the use of radio frequency signals to acquire information about the characteristics of the environment and / or objects in the environment (e.g., shape, size, orientation, speed, position, distance, or relative motion between objects).

[0116] Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) services. ISAC involves the simultaneous use of radio frequency signals for sensing and communication. This integration of sensing and communication can improve spectrum efficiency, reduce latency, and / or enhance the reliability of various applications. ISAC is particularly suitable for at least one of the following: mobile operators, UE vendors, automotive vendors, and users, as it can significantly enhance the overall user experience, improve network efficiency, and / or generate new business opportunities.

[0117] Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) services. The convergence of communication networks and AI technologies is leveraging AI / ML to achieve intelligence in the core network and air interface through closed-loop processes such as data collection, ML model training, analysis and inference, and consumer data analysis.

[0118] Ranging / Sidelink Positioning service. Ranging refers to determining at least one of the following via the PC5 interface: the distance between two or more UEs, the orientation of one UE (i.e., the target UE) relative to another UE (i.e., the reference UE), and / or relative positioning. Sidelink positioning uses PC5 to locate the UE.

[0119] For example, the reference UE is a UE that determines a reference plane and reference orientation in ranging and / or lateral walkway-based positioning. The target UE is a UE whose distance, orientation, and / or position are measured compared to the reference plane, reference orientation, and / or position of the reference UE in ranging and / or lateral walkway-based positioning.

[0120] For example, ranging / sidewalking link positioning may include the following steps: measuring the absolute position between two UEs, or between one UE and multiple UEs, or between one or more positioned UEs; calculating the result (e.g., at the location server UE, or at the LMF, or at both); and making the ranging / sidewalking link positioning result available to the UE or the server (or a third-party application server).

[0121] Enhanced Location Service (eLCS) / Location Services. UE positioning can be supported by RAT-related positioning methods, which rely on, for example, RAT measurements obtained by the target UE and / or measurements of RAT signals transmitted by the target UE obtained by the access network. UE positioning can also be supported by RAT-independent positioning methods, which may rely on non-RAT measurements and / or other information obtained by the UE.

[0122] For example, the entire procedure of eLCS / location includes: measuring the absolute position between the UE and the base station; calculating the result (e.g., on the UE or in the LMF); and making it available to the UE or a third-party server (or a third-party application server).

[0123] In order to support applications that require data processing in communication systems, based on the development of terminals and their increasingly powerful capabilities, such as handheld computers, it is feasible to apply service-based architecture (SBA) on terminals to support applications that require data processing in communication systems.

[0124] Currently, it is not possible to achieve service management for services provided by the UE, and the UE's services cannot be discovered and / or consumed by network functions (NFs) within the core network (consumption can be replaced by invocation).

[0125] In some embodiments, the terminal can be a UE, and the UE can be a terminal.

[0126] Figure 2 is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2, the present disclosure relates to an information processing method used in an information processing system 100, the method comprising:

[0127] Step S2101: The terminal sends first information to the first network function.

[0128] In some embodiments, the first network function receives first information sent by the terminal.

[0129] Optionally, the first network function can be any network element, entity, or function used for access management and / or mobility management, etc. For example, the first network function can be an AMF, etc.

[0130] In some embodiments, the first information is used to request services provided by the management terminal. Optionally, the first information is used to request services provided by the second network function management terminal.

[0131] In some embodiments, the first information includes a first service provided by the management terminal. Optionally, the first information is used to indicate the first service provided by the management terminal.

[0132] In some embodiments, the first information includes or indicates at least one of the following: a first service, a first identifier, a second identifier, third information, and a first instruction information.

[0133] Optionally, management includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: registration, update, and revocation. Here, revocation may be replaced by deletion.

[0134] Optionally, the first information is used to request at least one of the following: registering services provided by the terminal; updating services provided by the terminal; or revoking services provided by the terminal.

[0135] Optionally, the first information is used to include at least one of the following: registering a first service provided by the terminal; updating a first service provided by the terminal; or canceling a first service provided by the terminal.

[0136] Optionally, the services provided by the service or terminal may include: supporting at least one of the following services: data detection, data collection, data processing, data distribution, data management, and business management. Here, "at least one service" refers to one or more services.

[0137] Optionally, the service can be any service in the previous embodiments, or the service can be at least one of the following, including but not limited to: sensing service, positioning service, ranging / SL positioning service, AI service, ML service, AI / ML service, ISAC service, and environmental IoT service, etc.

[0138] Optionally, the first service may include at least one of the following: a first sub-service, a second sub-service, and a third sub-service.

[0139] Optionally, the first service is determined by the terminal.

[0140] Optionally, the first service may include at least one of the following: a first identifier and third information.

[0141] For example, the first sub-service is used to request services provided by the registered terminal. For instance, if the terminal provides data detection for AI services and sensing services, the first sub-service can request data detection for AI services and sensing services provided by the registered terminal; thus, the network functions of the core network can invoke the data detection for AI services and / or sensing services provided by the terminal.

[0142] For example, the first sub-service is used to request all services provided by the registered terminal that can be invoked by network functions of the core network. For instance, the services provided by the terminal may include multiple services, such as data detection services, data collection services, data processing services, data distribution services, data management services, and business management services for any business or a specified business. In this case, the first sub-service can request all services provided by the registered terminal; thus, the network functions of the core network can invoke the services provided by the terminal that can be invoked by the network functions of the core network.

[0143] For example, the second sub-service is used to request updates to the services provided by the terminal. For instance, if it is necessary to update the data detection registered by the terminal for AI and perception services to data detection for AI and ML services, then the second sub-service can request to update the data detection for AI and perception services provided by the terminal to data detection for AI and ML services.

[0144] For example, the second sub-service is used to request updates to all services provided by the terminal that are available for core network function invocation. For instance, the services provided by the terminal may include multiple services, but the number of services available for core network function invocation may increase or decrease compared to the initially registered services. For example, if the terminal reduces its service provision for any business or a specific business's service management service, the first sub-service can request updates to all services provided by the terminal, including all services provided by the terminal after the change that are available for core network function invocation. Thus, the core network functions can invoke the services provided by the terminal after the change.

[0145] For example, a third sub-service is used to request the revocation of a service provided by the terminal. This third sub-service can also be used to request the deletion of services already registered by the terminal. For instance, if it is necessary to delete a data detection service for AI services that the terminal has registered, the third sub-service can request the deletion or revocation of that AI service data detection service provided by the terminal. When revoking one or more services supported by the terminal, a list of services to be revoked must be included.

[0146] For example, a third sub-service is used to revoke all services provided by the terminal that are available for network function calls by the core network. For instance, the terminal may no longer provide any services. Alternatively, if it is necessary to delete all services registered by the terminal, the third sub-service can request the deletion or revocation of all services provided by the terminal. Revoking all services supported by the terminal may exclude the list of revoked services; the revocation can be indicated by a service revocation operation or specific instructions to specify the revocation of all services supported by the terminal.

[0147] Optionally, the first identifier is used to indicate the second network function.

[0148] For example, the first identifier can be any identifier that indicates the second network function, as long as the first identifier can uniquely identify the second network function. For example, the first identifier can be any string or number; the string can include, but is not limited to, at least letters, numbers and / or special symbols.

[0149] Optionally, the second identifier is used to indicate the terminal.

[0150] For example, the second identifier can be any identifier that indicates the terminal, as long as the second identifier can uniquely identify the terminal. For example, the second identifier can be any string or number, etc.

[0151] Optionally, the third information is used to indicate the services provided by the terminal.

[0152] For example, the third information may include the name or identifier of at least one service provided by the terminal.

[0153] For example, the third information may also include information related to at least one service provided by the terminal, such as the status of each service, access address information of the service, conditions under which the service is allowed to be accessed, and / or the version number of the service.

[0154] Optionally, the first indication information is used to instruct the first network function to forward the first information.

[0155] Optionally, the first information may not include the first identifier, or the first information may include the first identifier.

[0156] For example, the first information may include a first service and third information.

[0157] For example, the first information may include a first identifier, a first service, and third information.

[0158] For example, the first information may include a first identifier and a first service, and the first service may include third information.

[0159] For example, the first information may include a first service, and the first service may include a first identifier and third information.

[0160] For example, the first information includes the third information; or, the first service includes the third information.

[0161] In some embodiments, the name of the first information is not limited, and it may be, for example, a service registration request, a service registration request message, a service update request, a service management request message, a service deregistration request, a service deregistration request message, a service management request, or a service management request message, etc.

[0162] In some embodiments, the names of the first service, the first sub-service, the second sub-service, and the third sub-service are not limited. For example, the first service, the first sub-service, the second sub-service, and the third sub-service can be management service or management service name, registration service or registration service name, update service or update service name, and cancellation service or cancellation service name, respectively.

[0163] In some embodiments, the names of the first identifier, the second identifier, the third information, and the first instruction information are not limited. For example, the first instruction information may be a forwarding instruction, etc.

[0164] In some embodiments, the terminal sends first information to the first network function via NAS messages.

[0165] Optionally, the NAS message can be a UL NAS message.

[0166] Optionally, the terminal sends a NAS message to the first network function, the NAS message including the first information.

[0167] Optionally, the first network function receives NAS messages sent by the terminal, the NAS messages including first information.

[0168] In some optional embodiments, before step S2101, the method further includes: the terminal acquiring six pieces of information, the sixth pieces of information including at least one of the following: a first identifier and a second service.

[0169] In some alternative embodiments, prior to step S2101, the method further includes: the terminal determining a first service.

[0170] Optionally, the terminal obtains the second service from the sixth information and identifies the second service as the first service, or maps the second service to the first service.

[0171] Optionally, the terminal itself is configured with the primary service.

[0172] In some alternative embodiments, the name of the sixth piece of information is not limited, and it may be, for example, service registration information, service update information, service deregistration information, or service management information.

[0173] Step S2102: The first network function determines the second network function and / or determines the second service.

[0174] Optionally, the second network function can be one of the following: SCP, NRF, or other network functions in the core network besides SCP and NRF. This other network function can be a new network function specifically for user service management, or a UDM or UDR that provides user data management.

[0175] In some embodiments, the first network function determines the second network function.

[0176] Optionally, if the first network function determines that the first identifier is included in the first information, the second network function is determined based on the first identifier.

[0177] Optionally, if the first network function determines that the first identifier is included in the first service, the second network function is determined based on the first identifier.

[0178] For example, the terminal can obtain a first identifier that indicates the second network function and send the first identifier in the first information or the first service; thus, when the first network function receives the first information, it can determine the second network function based on the first identifier included in the first information or the first information included in the first service; the first service is also carried in the first information.

[0179] Optionally, if the first network function determines that the first identifier is not included in the first information, the second network function is determined.

[0180] Optionally, if the first network function determines that the first identifier is not included in the first service, the second network function is determined.

[0181] For example, if the first network function determines that the first information does not include the first identifier or the first service of the first information does not include the first identifier, it can determine the second network function itself, for example, by determining the second network function based on configuration information or network discovery function.

[0182] In some embodiments, the first network function determines the second service based on the first service.

[0183] Optionally, the first service and the second service are the same, or the services provided by the management terminal in the first service and the second service are at least partially different.

[0184] Optionally, the second service may include at least one of the following: a fourth sub-service, a fifth sub-service, and a sixth sub-service.

[0185] Optionally, the first service is determined by the core network equipment. Here, the core network equipment can be any network function in the core network; for example, the network function includes, but is not limited to, the second network function.

[0186] Optionally, the second service may include at least one of the following: a first identifier and third information.

[0187] For example, the fourth sub-service is used to request services provided by the registration terminal. For example, when the first service is the first sub-service, the second service is the fourth sub-service. For example, the service requested from the registration terminal in the first sub-service is the same as the service requested from the registration terminal in the fourth sub-service, or the service requested from the registration terminal in the first sub-service is at least partially different from the service requested from the registration terminal in the fourth sub-service.

[0188] For example, the fourth sub-service is used to request all services provided by the registered terminal that can be invoked by the core network's network functions. For instance, the services provided by the terminal may include multiple services, such as data detection services, data collection services, data processing services, data distribution services, data management services, and business management services for any business or a specified business. In this case, the fourth sub-service can request all services provided by the registered terminal; thus, the core network's network functions can invoke the services provided by the terminal that can be invoked by the core network's network functions.

[0189] For example, the fifth sub-service is used to request an update to the service provided by the terminal. For example, when the first service is the second sub-service, the second service is the fifth sub-service. For example, the service requested for update in the second sub-service is the same as the service requested for update in the fifth sub-service, or the service requested for update in the second sub-service is at least partially different from the service requested for update in the fifth sub-service.

[0190] For example, the fifth sub-service is used to request updates to all services provided by the terminal that are available for core network function invocation. For instance, the services provided by the terminal may include multiple services, but the number of services available for core network function invocation may increase or decrease compared to the initially registered services. For example, if the terminal reduces its service provision for any business or a specific business's service management service, the fifth sub-service can request updates to all services provided by the terminal, including all services provided by the terminal after the change that are available for core network function invocation. Thus, the core network functions can invoke the services provided by the terminal after the change.

[0191] For example, the sixth sub-service is used to request the revocation of services provided by the terminal. The third sub-service can also be used to request the deletion of services registered by the terminal. For example, when the first service is the third sub-service, the second service is the sixth sub-service. For example, the service requested for revocation in the third sub-service is the same as the service requested for revocation in the sixth sub-service, or the service requested for revocation in the third sub-service is at least partially different from the service requested for revocation in the sixth sub-service. If one or more services supported by the terminal are to be revoked, a list of services to be revoked must be included.

[0192] For example, the sixth sub-service is used to revoke all services provided by the terminal that are available for network function calls by the core network. For instance, the terminal may no longer provide any services. Or, if it is necessary to delete all services registered by the terminal, the sixth sub-service can request the deletion or revocation of all services provided by the terminal. Revoking all services supported by the terminal may exclude the list of revoked services; the revocation can be indicated by a service revocation operation or specific instructions.

[0193] Optionally, if the first network function determines that the first service used (or provided) by the terminal is different from the second service used (or provided) by the core network equipment, it maps the first service and the second service. Here, the first network function stores mapping information, which is used to indicate the mapping relationship between the first service and the second service.

[0194] Optionally, if the first network function determines that the first service used (or provided) by the terminal is the same as the second service used (or provided) by the core network equipment, the second service is determined to be the first service.

[0195] In some embodiments, the names of the second service, the fourth sub-service, the fifth sub-service, and the sixth sub-service are not limited. For example, the second service, the fourth sub-service, the fifth sub-service, and the sixth sub-service may be a management service or a management service name, a registration service or a registration service name, an update service or an update service name, and a cancellation service or a cancellation service name, etc.

[0196] In some embodiments, the first network function determines the second information based on the first information.

[0197] Optionally, the first network function determines a first service based on the first information; determines a second service based on the first service; and determines second information based on the second service.

[0198] Optionally, the first network function may use at least one of the first service, first identifier, second identifier, and third information in the first information as at least one of the second service, first identifier, second identifier, and third information in the second information; the first service may be the second service.

[0199] In some embodiments, the second information is used to request services provided by the management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information. Optionally, the second information is used to request services provided by the management terminal requested by the first information. Here, the service can be a service from the previous embodiments.

[0200] In some embodiments, the second information includes a second service provided by the management terminal, wherein the second service is determined based on the first service.

[0201] In some embodiments, the second information is the same as the service provided by the terminal requested by the first information. For example, the first information and the second information may be identical, or they may differ in the content and / or parameter format, etc.

[0202] In some embodiments, the second information includes or indicates at least one of the following: a second service, a first identifier, a second identifier, and third information.

[0203] Optionally, the second information is used to request at least one of the following: registering services provided by the terminal; updating services provided by the terminal; or revoking services provided by the terminal.

[0204] Optionally, the second information is used to include at least one of the following: registering the first service provided by the terminal; updating the first service provided by the terminal; and canceling the first service provided by the terminal.

[0205] For example, the second information may include a first identifier, a second service, and third information.

[0206] For example, the second information may include a first identifier and a second service, and the second service may include third information.

[0207] For example, the second information may include a second service, and the second service may include a first identifier and third information.

[0208] Optionally, the third information included in the first information and the second information may be the same or different. For example, if the third information included in the first information and the second information is the same, it may mean that the services provided by the terminals requested to be managed by the first information and the second information are the same. For example, if the third information included in the first information and the second information is different, it may mean that the services provided by the terminals requested to be managed by the first information and the second information are partially different.

[0209] In some embodiments, the name of the second information is not limited, and it may be, for example, a service registration request or service registration request message or service update request or service management request message or service deregistration request or service deregistration request message or service management request or service management request message, etc.

[0210] In some alternative embodiments, the first network function sends fourth information to the third network function.

[0211] In some alternative embodiments, the third network function receives fourth information sent by the first network function.

[0212] Optionally, the fourth information includes the first information, which is used to instruct the third network function to perform the first operation, wherein the first operation includes at least one of the following: determining the second network function; determining the second service based on the first service; and sending the second information to the second network function.

[0213] Optionally, the name of the fourth piece of information is not limited; for example, it may be called a proxy request or a proxy request message.

[0214] In some alternative embodiments, the third network function sends the fifth information to the first network function. Optionally, this step may be optional; or, the third network function may send the second information to the second network function, in which case step S2103 may be optional.

[0215] In some alternative embodiments, the first network function receives the fifth information sent by the third network function.

[0216] Optionally, the fifth information includes: information obtained by the third network function performing the first operation. For example, if the first operation is to determine a second network function, the fifth information includes a first identifier of the second network function; or, if the first operation is to determine a second service based on a first service, the fifth information includes the second service; or, if the first operation is second information, the fifth information includes the second information.

[0217] Optionally, the name of the fifth message is not limited; for example, it may be called "proxy response" or "proxy response message".

[0218] Step S2103: The first network function sends the second information to the second network function.

[0219] In some embodiments, the second network function receives second information sent by the first network function.

[0220] In some embodiments, the second network function is a fourth network function, and the first network function sends second information to the fourth network function.

[0221] In some embodiments, the second network function is a fourth network function, which receives second information sent by the first network function.

[0222] In some embodiments, the second network function is a fifth network function, and the first network function sends the second information to the fifth network function through the fourth network function. Optionally, the first network function sends the second information to the fourth network function, and the fourth network function sends the second information to the fifth network function.

[0223] In some embodiments, the second network function is a fifth network function, which receives second information sent by the first network function through the fourth network function. Optionally, the fifth network function receives the second information sent by the fourth network function, where the second information is obtained by the fourth network function from the fifth network function.

[0224] Optionally, the second information sent by the first network function to the fourth network function is the same as the second information sent by the fourth network function to the fifth network function, or the second information sent by the first network function to the fourth network function differs from the second information sent by the fourth network function to the fifth network function in terms of content, parameter format, etc., as long as both satisfy the same requested purpose.

[0225] In some embodiments, the second network function is a fifth network function, and the first network function sends second information to the fifth network function.

[0226] In some embodiments, the second network function is a fifth network function, which receives second information sent by the first network function.

[0227] Step S2104, the services provided by the second network function management terminal.

[0228] In some embodiments, the second network function manages the services provided by the terminal based on the second information.

[0229] Optionally, the second network function manages the services provided by the terminal based on the second service, the second identifier, and the third information included in the second information.

[0230] Optionally, if the second network function determines that the second service of the second information is the fourth sub-service, it registers the service indicated by the third information provided by the terminal corresponding to the second identifier.

[0231] Optionally, if the second network function determines that the second service of the second information is the fifth sub-service, it updates the service indicated by the third information provided by the terminal corresponding to the second identifier.

[0232] Optionally, if the second network function determines that the second service of the second information is the sixth sub-service, it cancels the service indicated by the third information provided by the terminal corresponding to the second identifier.

[0233] In some embodiments, the second network function determines first management information, wherein the first management information includes: a second identifier and third information corresponding to the second identifier, the second identifier being used to indicate the terminal, and the third information being used to indicate the services provided by the terminal.

[0234] In some embodiments, the second network function adds the second identifier and the third information to the second management information.

[0235] Optionally, the second network function may determine second management information, which is previously stored in the second network function. This second management information may be specific to one terminal or to multiple terminals.

[0236] For example, the second network function receives second information, which includes a second service and a second identifier. If the second service is used to request registration of service 1 for service 1 and service 2, the second network function can determine first management information, which may include: the second identifier, and service 1 for service 1 and service 2 corresponding to the second identifier.

[0237] For example, the second network function receives second information, which includes a second service and a second identifier. If the second service is used to request registration of service 1 for services 1 and 2, and the second network function stores service 2 for services 3 and 4 corresponding to the terminal with the second identifier, then the second network function can add service 1 for services 1 and 2 corresponding to the second identifier to the second management information. The second management information may include: the second identifier, and service 1 for services 1 and 2 and service 2 for services 3 and 4 corresponding to the second identifier.

[0238] In step S2105, the second network function sends a first response to the first network function.

[0239] In some embodiments, the first network function receives a first response sent by the second network function.

[0240] Optionally, the first response is determined based on the second information.

[0241] Optionally, the first response is used to indicate the execution result of the second service.

[0242] Optionally, the first response is used to indicate the execution result of the service provided by the requesting management terminal.

[0243] For example, the first response is used to indicate whether the service provided by the terminal was successfully registered or not.

[0244] For example, the first response is used to indicate whether the service provided by the terminal was successfully updated or not.

[0245] For example, the first response is used to indicate whether the service provided by the terminal was successfully revoked or not.

[0246] For example, the first response includes second indication information, which indicates successful registration, update, or cancellation of the services provided by the terminal; or, the first response includes third indication information, which indicates unsuccessful registration, update, or cancellation of the services provided by the terminal.

[0247] Optionally, the name of the first response is not limited, and may be, for example, a service registration response, a service registration response message, a service update response, a service management response message, a service deregistration response, a service deregistration response message, a service management response, or a service management response message, etc.

[0248] Step S2106: The first network function sends a second response to the terminal.

[0249] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a second response sent by the first network function.

[0250] Optionally, the second response is used to indicate the execution result of the first service; wherein the second response is determined based on the first response.

[0251] Optionally, the second response is used to indicate the execution result of the service provided by the requesting management terminal.

[0252] For example, the second response is used to indicate whether the service provided by the terminal was successfully registered or not.

[0253] For example, the second response is used to indicate whether the service provided by the terminal was successfully updated or not.

[0254] For example, the second response is used to indicate whether the service provided by the terminal was successfully revoked or not.

[0255] For example, the second response includes second indication information, which indicates successful registration, update, or cancellation of the services provided by the terminal; or, the second response includes third indication information, which indicates unsuccessful registration, update, or cancellation of the services provided by the terminal.

[0256] Optionally, the first response and the second response are the same, or the first response and the second response differ in the content included and / or the form of the parameters, etc.

[0257] Optionally, the name of the second response is not limited, and may be, for example, a service registration response, a service registration response message, a service update response, a service management response message, a service deregistration response, a service deregistration response message, a service management response, or a service management response message, etc.

[0258] In some embodiments, the first network function sends a second response to the terminal via a NAS message. Optionally, the first network function sends a NAS message to the terminal, the NAS message including the second response.

[0259] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a second response sent by a first network function via a NAS message. Optionally, the terminal receives a NAS message sent by the first network function, the NAS message including the second response.

[0260] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0261] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0262] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0263] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain", "preset", "default", "set", "indicated", "a certain", "any", and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A", "preset A", "default A", "set A", "indicated A", "a certain A", "any A", and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0264] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0265] The information processing method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2106. For example, step S2101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; a combination of steps S2101 and S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; a combination of steps S2101, S2102, and S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; a combination of steps S2103 and S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; a combination of steps S2101, S2102, S2103, and S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; a combination of steps S2101 to S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0266] In some embodiments, steps S2102, S2105 and S2106 may be optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0267] In some embodiments, steps S2105 and S2106 may be optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0268] In some embodiments, steps S2101 and S2104 may be optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0269] In the embodiments disclosed herein, each embodiment can be implemented individually or in combination with each other, and the steps in each embodiment can be distinguished by their order.

[0270] Figure 3 is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3, this embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an information processing method for an information processing system 100, the method including one of the following steps:

[0271] Step S3101: The terminal sends first information to the first network function, wherein the first information is used to request services provided by the management terminal.

[0272] The optional implementations of step S3101 can be found in the optional implementations of step S2101 in Figure 2, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0273] In step S3102, the first network function sends second information to the second network function, wherein the second information is used to request services provided by the management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

[0274] The optional implementation of step S3102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0275] In some embodiments, the above methods may include the methods described in the above-described information processing system side, first network function side, terminal and / or second network function side embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0276] This disclosure relates to an information processing method that can provide services supported by a service-based UE to core network equipment for management, so that the services provided by the UE can be discovered and / or consumed by network functions (NFs) within the core network. Here, the UE acts as a service provider; consumption can be replaced by invocation.

[0277] In some embodiments, the method may include at least one of the following:

[0278] The UE initiates service registration for services provided by the UE based on services, and the AMF relays the UE service registration;

[0279] The UE initiates a service update for a service provided by a service-based UE, and the AMF relays the UE service update.

[0280] The UE initiates service deregistration for services provided by the UE based on the service, and the AMF relays the UE service deregistration. Optionally, the UE service is a service provided or supported by the UE.

[0281] In some embodiments, the communication system may include core network equipment, access network equipment, and UE; for some SBA UEs, some functions of the mobile station (e.g., UE) are provided through services, such as the function of providing at least one or more (application) services: sensing services, positioning services, ranging / side-link positioning services, AI services, ML services, ISAC services, and environmental IoT services.

[0282] In some embodiments, at least one of the following services may be provided for one or more of the above-described (application) services: data detection, data collection, data processing, data distribution, data management, and business management.

[0283] In some embodiments, the UE can be a terminal, or the terminal can be a UE.

[0284] Example 1: UE service registration process.

[0285] In this embodiment, the services provided by the UE are registered in the core network so that the registered UE services can be discovered and / or consumed (e.g., invoked) by network functions in the core network. The UE service registration request or response message is constructed as an HTTP message.

[0286] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4A, the information processing method may include the following steps:

[0287] Step S4100: The UE obtains service registration information.

[0288] Optionally, the UE may include at least one UE, such as UE1 or UE2; in Figure 4A, the UE may be UE1.

[0289] Optionally, the UE obtains service registration information before the UE service management process (e.g., the UE service registration process); the service registration information includes information for UE service registration; for example, the service registration information includes at least one of the following: information of the NRF or any other new network function (NF) that manages the UE service (e.g., the first identifier in the previous embodiment), and the service name for service management (e.g., the first service or the second service in the previous embodiment).

[0290] Optionally, the UE can obtain relevant information (such as information included in the service registration information) through the UE registration process or UE configuration update (U2U).

[0291] Optionally, the service registration information can be the sixth information in the previous embodiments.

[0292] Step S4101: The UE sends a NAS message to the AMF that includes a UE service registration request.

[0293] Optionally, the UE determines the UE service register request message based on the service registration information or local configuration obtained in step S4100, and constructs the UE service register request message into a service invocation request for UE service registration (which can be implemented via HTTP); the UE service registration request is encapsulated in a NAS (e.g., UL NAS) message, for example, encapsulating a service invocation container contained in a UL NAS message. The UL NAS message may include at least one of the following: information instructing the AMF on how to forward the UE service register request message (e.g., first indication information, first service, etc. in previous embodiments). For example, the network device provides a route binding indication with a service name for UE service registration; or, the network device provides services for UE service registration during UE deployment and configuration, with the service name included as a route binding indication for the AMF to forward the UE service registration request message. The UL NAS message may be an existing UL NAS message, such as a registration request message during the registration process, or a service request message during the service request process, or the UL NAS message may be a UL NAS transmission message when the UE is in the connection management-connected state (CM-CONNECTED state).

[0294] Optionally, the UE service registration request message included in the NAS message or UL NAS message can be the first information in the previous embodiments.

[0295] Step S4102: The AMF agent for the UE performs the processing of the UE service registration request.

[0296] Optionally, based on the NAS (e.g., UL NAS) message received in step S4101, the AMF acts as an agent for the UE to process the UE service registration request message:

[0297] If the requested target NF is determined, the target NF can be an SCP or an NRF or any new NF used for UE service management;

[0298] If the service name used by the UE (e.g., the first service in the previous embodiment) is different from the service name used for UE service management in the core network (e.g., the second service in the previous embodiment), then the service name used by the UE is mapped to the service name used for UE service management in the core network.

[0299] If necessary, reconstruct the service call request used for UE service registration (this can be achieved via HTTP);

[0300] If an SCP is involved, a service call request for UE service registration is sent to the SCP as in step S4103A below. If no SCP is involved (e.g., UE service management is provided directly by the NRF), a service call request for UE service registration is sent to the NRF as in step S4103B below. If UE service management is provided by a new NF, a service call request for UE service registration is sent to the new NF.

[0301] Optionally, the target NF can be the second network function in the previous embodiment; the service call request for UE service registration can be the second information in the previous embodiment.

[0302] In step S4103A, the AMF sends a service call request for UE service registration to the NRF via the SCP.

[0303] Optionally, if the AMF determines in step S4102 that an SCP is involved, it sends a service call request for UE service registration to the SCP. This service call request for UE service registration can reuse an extended NF management NF registration service (e.g., Nnrf_NFManagement_NFRegister service) to support services provided by UE service registration; the services requested for registration in the service call request for UE service registration may include services provided by the UE corresponding to the terminal's identifier (UE ID). The services requested for registration in the service call request for UE service registration can also be new services, such as services provided by the UE with the UE ID included in the management terminal service registration request (e.g., Nnrf_SvcManagement_UERegister Request). The HTTP request for user UE service registration may include the UE file containing the UE ID and the services provided by the UE.

[0304] Optionally, the SCP will send the received service call request for UE service registration to the NRF or a new NF for UE service management.

[0305] In step S4104A, the NRF sends a service call response for UE service registration to the AMF via the SCP.

[0306] Optionally, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management stores a UE file containing UE services, indicating the relevant services available to the UE, and confirms acceptance of UE service registration with the AMF via the SCP. For example, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management sends a service call response for UE service registration to the AMF via the SCP, indicating acceptance of UE service registration.

[0307] Optionally, the service call response for UE service registration can be the first response in the previous embodiments.

[0308] In step S4103B, the AMF sends a service call request for UE service registration to the NRF.

[0309] Optionally, the AMF sends a service call request for UE service registration to the NRF or a new NF for UE service management. The service call request for UE service registration in step S4103B is similar to the service call request for UE service registration in step S4103A, except that step S4103B involves information for direct communication, while step S4103A involves information for indirect communication.

[0310] In step S4104B, the NRF sends a service call response to the AMF for UE service registration.

[0311] Optionally, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management stores a UE file containing UE services, indicating the relevant services available to the UE, and confirms acceptance of UE service registration with the AMF. For example, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management sends a service call response for UE service registration to the AMF, indicating acceptance of UE service registration.

[0312] Step S4105, AMF performs the processing of UE service registration response.

[0313] Optionally, the AMF performs processing of the UE service registration response; for example, the AMF encapsulates the service call response used for UE service registration into a service call container contained in a NAS (e.g., DL NAS) message.

[0314] In step S4106, the AMF sends a NAS message with a UE service registration response to the UE.

[0315] Optionally, the AMF sends a UE service registration response to the UE in a NAS (e.g., DL NAS) message. The DL NAS message can be an existing DL NAS message, such as a registration accept message during registration, or a service accept message during a service request, or the DL NAS message can be a DL NAS transport message when the UE is in the connection management-connected state (CM-CONNECTED state).

[0316] Optionally, the UE service registration response included in the NAS message or DL ​​NAS message can be the second response in the previous embodiments.

[0317] Example 2: UE service update process.

[0318] In this embodiment, the services registered to the core network by the UE are updated so that when updated UE services are available, such as when some UE services on the UE are disabled or newly deployed, they can be discovered and / or consumed (e.g., invoked) by network functions in the core network. The UE service update request or response message is constructed as a UE service update service invocation request / response message.

[0319] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4B, the information processing method may include the following steps:

[0320] Step S4201: The UE sends a NAS message to the AMF that includes a UE service update request.

[0321] Optionally, the UE may include at least one UE, such as UE1 or UE2; in Figure 4B, the UE may be UE1.

[0322] Optionally, the UE constructs the UE service update request message as a service invocation request; the service invocation request is encapsulated in a NAS (e.g., UL NAS) message, such as encapsulating a service invocation container contained in a UL NAS message. The UL NAS message may include at least one of the following: information instructing the AMF on how to forward the UE service update request message (e.g., first indication information, first service, etc. in previous embodiments). For example, the network device provides a route binding indication with a service name for UE service updates; or, the network device provides services for UE service updates during UE deployment and configuration, with the service name included as a route binding indication for the AMF to forward the UE service update request message. The UL NAS message may be an existing UL NAS message, such as an update request message during the update process, or a service request message during the service request process, or the UL NAS message may be a UL NAS transmission message when the UE is in the connection management-connected state (CM-CONNECTED state).

[0323] Optionally, the UE service update request contained in the NAS message or UL NAS message can be the first information in the previous embodiments.

[0324] Step S4202: The AMF agent for the UE performs the processing of the UE service update request.

[0325] Optionally, based on the NAS (e.g., UL NAS) message received in step S4201, the AMF acts as an agent for the UE to process the UE service update request message:

[0326] If the requested target NF is determined, the target NF can be an SCP, an NRF, or any new NF used for UE service management. Information about the target NF (e.g., an NRF) (e.g., the first identifier in the previous embodiment) can be included in the service call response for UE service registration, and the target NF information can be used by the AMF to determine the target NF requested for the UE service update request.

[0327] If the service name used by the UE (e.g., the first service in the previous embodiment) is different from the service name used for UE service management in the core network (e.g., the second service in the previous embodiment), then the service name used by the UE is mapped to the service name used for UE service management in the core network.

[0328] If necessary, reconstruct the service call request used for UE service updates;

[0329] If an SCP is involved, a service call request for UE service update is sent to the SCP as in step S4203A below. If no SCP is involved (e.g., UE service management is provided directly by the NRF), a service call request for UE service update is sent to the NRF as in step S4203B below. If UE service management is provided by a new NF, a service call request for UE service update is sent to the new NF.

[0330] Optionally, the target NF can be the second network function in the previous embodiment; the service call request for UE service registration can be the second information in the previous embodiment.

[0331] In step S4203A, the AMF sends a service call request for UE service update to the NRF via the SCP.

[0332] Optionally, if the AMF determines in step S4202 that an SCP is involved, it sends a service call request for UE service update to the SCP. This service call request for UE service update can reuse an extended NF management NF update service (e.g., Nnrf_NFManagement_NFUpdate service) to support services provided by the UE service update; the service requested for update in the service call request for UE service update may include services provided by the UE corresponding to the terminal's identifier (UE ID). The service requested for update in the service call request for UE service update may also be a new service, such as a service provided by the UE with the UE ID included in the management terminal service update request (e.g., Nnrf_SvcManagement_UEUpdate Request). The service call request for user UE service update may include the UE file containing the UE ID and the services provided by the UE.

[0333] Optionally, the SCP will send the received service call request for UE service update to the NRF or a new NF for UE service management.

[0334] In step S4204A, the NRF sends a service call response for UE service update to the AMF via the SCP.

[0335] Optionally, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management stores a UE update file containing UE services, indicating the relevant services available to the UE, and confirms acceptance of the UE service update to the AMF via the SCP. For example, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management sends a service call response for UE service update to the AMF via the SCP, indicating acceptance of the UE service update.

[0336] Optionally, the service call response for UE service update can be the first response in the previous embodiments.

[0337] In step S4203B, the AMF sends a service call request to the NRF for UE service update.

[0338] Optionally, the AMF sends a service call request for UE service update to the NRF or a new NF for UE service management. The service call request for UE service update in step S4203B is similar to the service call request for UE service update in step S4203A, the difference being that step S4203B involves information for direct communication, while step S4203A involves information for indirect communication.

[0339] In step S4204B, the NRF sends a service call response to the AMF for UE service update.

[0340] Optionally, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management stores a UE update file containing UE services, indicating the relevant services available to the UE, and confirms acceptance of the UE service update to the AMF. For example, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management sends a service call response for UE service update to the AMF, indicating acceptance of the UE service update.

[0341] Step S4205: AMF performs UE service update response processing.

[0342] Optionally, the AMF performs processing of the UE service update response; for example, the AMF encapsulates the service call response for UE service update into a service call container contained in a NAS (e.g., DL NAS) message.

[0343] In step S4206, the AMF sends a NAS message with a UE service update response to the UE.

[0344] Optionally, the AMF sends a UE service update response to the UE in a NAS (e.g., DL NAS) message. The DL NAS message can be an existing DL NAS message, such as an update accept message during an update process, or a service accept message during a service request process, or the DL NAS message can be a DL NAS transport message when the UE is in the connection management-connected state (CM-CONNECTED state).

[0345] Optionally, the UE service update response contained in the NAS message or DL ​​NAS message can be the second response in the previous embodiments.

[0346] Example 3: UE service deregistration process.

[0347] In this embodiment, the services registered to the core network by the UE are deregistered so that when the UE service is unavailable, such as when the UE service on the UE is disabled or when the UE is powered off, the UE service can still be discovered and / or consumed (e.g., invoked) by network functions in the core network. The UE service deregistration request or response message is constructed as a service invocation message.

[0348] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG4C, the information processing method may include the following steps:

[0349] In step S4301, the UE sends a NAS message to the AMF that includes a UE service deregistration request.

[0350] Optionally, the UE may include at least one UE, such as UE1 or UE2; in Figure 4C, the UE may be UE1.

[0351] Optionally, the UE constructs the UE service deregister request message as a service invocation request; the service invocation request is encapsulated in a NAS (e.g., UL NAS) message. For example, when the UE service is unavailable, such as when the service on the UE is disabled or the UE is powered off, the service invocation request is encapsulated in a service invocation container within the UL NAS message. The UL NAS message may include at least one of the following: information instructing the AMF on how to forward the UE service deregister request message (e.g., first indication information, first service, etc. in previous embodiments). For example, the network device provides a route binding indication with a service name for UE service deregistration; or, the network device provides a service for UE service deregistration during UE deployment and configuration, with the service name included as a route binding indication for the AMF to forward the UE service deregister request message. The UL NAS message may be an existing UL NAS message, such as a deregister request message during the deregistration process, or a service request message during the service request process; or, the UL NAS message may be a UL NAS transmission message when the UE is in the connection management-connected state (CM-CONNECTED state), or a deregistration request message during the deregistration process. To revoke support for one or more specified services on a terminal, a list of the services to be revoked must be included. To revoke support for all services on a terminal, a list of revoked services may not be included; the revocation can be indicated by a service revocation operation or specific instructions.

[0352] Optionally, the UE service deregistration request contained in the NAS message or UL NAS message can be the first information in the previous embodiments.

[0353] Step S4302: The AMF agent handles the UE service deregistration request.

[0354] Optionally, based on the NAS (e.g., UL NAS) message received in step S4301, the AMF acts as an agent for the UE to process the UE service deregistration request message:

[0355] If the requested target NF is determined, the target NF can be an SCP, an NRF, or any new NF used for UE service management. Information about the target NF (e.g., an NRF) (e.g., the first identifier in the previous embodiment) can be included in the service call response for UE service registration, and the target NF information can be used by the AMF to determine the target NF requested for the UE service deregistration request.

[0356] If the service name used by the UE (e.g., the first service in the previous embodiment) is different from the service name used for UE service management in the core network (e.g., the second service in the previous embodiment), then the service name used by the UE is mapped to the service name used for UE service management in the core network.

[0357] If necessary, reconstruct the service call request used for UE service deregistration;

[0358] If an SCP is involved, a service call request for UE service deregistration is sent to the SCP as in step S4303A below. If no SCP is involved (e.g., UE service management is directly provided by the NRF), a service call request for UE service deregistration is sent to the NRF as in step S4303B below. If UE service management is provided by a new NF, a service call request for UE service deregistration is sent to the new NF.

[0359] Optionally, the target NF can be the second network function in the previous embodiment; the service call request for UE service registration can be the second information in the previous embodiment.

[0360] In step S4303A, the AMF sends a service call request for UE service deregistration to the NRF via the SCP.

[0361] Optionally, if the AMF determines in step S4302 that an SCP is involved, it sends a service call request for UE service deregistration to the SCP. This service call request for UE service deregistration can reuse an extended NF management NF deregistration service (e.g., Nnrf_NFManagement_NFUpdate service) to support services provided for UE service deregistration; the service requested for deregistration in the service call request may include services provided by the UE corresponding to the terminal's identifier (UE ID). The service requested for deregistration may also be a new service, such as a UE-provided service with the UE ID included in a management terminal service deregistration request (e.g., Nnrf_SvcManagement_UEUpdate Request). The user UE service deregistration service call request may include the UE file containing the UE ID and the services provided by the UE.

[0362] Optionally, the SCP will send the received service call request for UE service deregistration to the NRF or a new NF for UE service management.

[0363] In step S4304A, the NRF sends a service call response for UE service deregistration to the AMF via the SCP.

[0364] Optionally, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management stores a UE file containing UE services, indicating that the relevant services for the UE are unavailable, and confirms acceptance of UE service deregistration to the AMF via SCP. For example, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management sends a service call response for UE service deregistration to the AMF via SCP, indicating acceptance of UE service deregistration.

[0365] Optionally, the service call response for UE service deregistration can be the first response in the previous embodiments.

[0366] In step S4303B, the AMF sends a service call request to the NRF for UE service deregistration.

[0367] Optionally, the AMF sends a service call request for UE service deregistration to the NRF or a new NF for UE service management. The service call request for UE service deregistration in step S4303B is similar to the service call request for UE service deregistration in step S4303A, the difference being that step S4303B involves information for direct communication, while step S4303A involves information for indirect communication.

[0368] In step S4304B, the NRF sends a service call response to the AMF for UE service deregistration.

[0369] Optionally, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management stores a UE file containing UE services, indicating that the relevant services for the UE are unavailable, and confirms acceptance of UE service deregistration to the AMF. For example, the NRF or the new NF for UE service management sends a service call response for UE service deregistration to the AMF, indicating acceptance of UE service deregistration.

[0370] Step S4305, AMF performs the processing of the UE service deregistration response.

[0371] Optionally, the AMF performs processing of the UE service deregistration response; for example, the AMF encapsulates the service call response for UE service deregistration into a service call container contained in a NAS (e.g., DL NAS) message.

[0372] In step S4306, the AMF sends a NAS message with a UE service deregistration response to the UE.

[0373] Optionally, the AMF sends a UE service deregistration response to the UE in a NAS (e.g., DL NAS) message. The DL NAS message can be an existing DL NAS message, such as an update accept message during the deregistration process, or a service accept message during the service request process, or the DL NAS message can be a DL NAS transport message when the UE is in the connection management-connected state (CM-CONNECTED state).

[0374] Optionally, the UE service deregistration response included in the NAS message or DL ​​NAS message can be the second response in the previous embodiments.

[0375] In a Service-Based Architecture (SBA), interaction between network functions can be achieved by invoking services, rather than sending request and response messages. In non-SBA architectures, this is achieved by sending corresponding messages. For example, in SBA, sending a request to a specified interface corresponds to invoking the service provided by the corresponding network function, and the corresponding response corresponds to the output of that service. Of course, for other requests, it is also possible to invoke the corresponding service implementation, and the response to that request corresponds to the output of that service; there are no specific limitations on the requests and / or responses.

[0376] In some embodiments, if the access network device (e.g., (R)AN mentioned above) supports the Service-Based Interface (SBI) interface with the AMF, the above scheme can also be applied. Similarly, sending a request is achieved by calling the corresponding service, and the corresponding response is the result of the service call.

[0377] In the above embodiments, considering the emergence of more and more application services and the development of mobile terminals, a service-based UE architecture is developed. Services provided by service-based UEs are managed in the network so that UE services can be discovered and / or consumed (e.g., invoked) by network functions in the core network. It can also provide lower complexity and better scalability to support new application services that require data processing within the telecommunications system.

[0378] In this embodiment of the disclosure, some or all of the steps and their optional implementations can be arbitrarily combined with some or all of the steps in other embodiments, or arbitrarily combined with the optional implementations in other embodiments.

[0379] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0380] 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), and 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), such as a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), which 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.

[0381] 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. In addition, it can also be hardware circuits designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as ASICs, such as Neural Network Processing Units (NPUs), Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), and Deep Learning Processing Units (DPUs).

[0382] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first network function 5100 provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 5A, the first network function 5100 includes a first transceiver module 5101. In some embodiments, the first transceiver module 5101 is used to receive first information and / or send second information. Optionally, the first transceiver module 5101 is used to perform at least one of the sending and / or receiving steps (e.g., steps S2101, S2103, S2105, and / or S2106, etc., but not limited thereto) performed by the first network function 5100 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. In some embodiments, the first network function 5100 may include a first processing module.

[0383] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal 5200 provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 5B, the terminal 5200 includes a second transceiver module 5201. In some embodiments, the second transceiver module 5201 is used to send first information. Optionally, the second transceiver module 5201 is used to perform at least one of the sending and / or receiving steps (e.g., steps S2101 and / or S2102, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal 5200 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. In some embodiments, the terminal 5200 may include a second processing module.

[0384] Figure 5C is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second network function 5300 provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 5C, the second network function 5300 includes a third transceiver module 5301. In some embodiments, the third transceiver module 5301 is used to obtain the address information of the server. Optionally, the third transceiver module 5301 is used to perform at least one of the sending and / or receiving steps (e.g., steps S2103 and / or S2105, but not limited thereto) performed by the second network function 5300 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. In some embodiments, the second network function 5300 may include a third processing module.

[0385] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver. For example, the first transceiver module described above includes a first transmitting module and / or a first receiving module. For example, the second transceiver module described above includes a second transmitting module and / or a second receiving module.

[0386] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module may be interchangeable with a processor.

[0387] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 6100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 6100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal, a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 6100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0388] As shown in Figure 6A, the communication device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. The processor 6101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 6100 can be used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 6101 can be used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 6100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0389] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6102. When the communication device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6102, the transceivers 6102 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101 and / or steps S2102 and / or steps S2103 and / or steps S2104, but not limited thereto), and the processor 6101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2105 and / or steps S2106, 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, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0390] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6103 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6103 may be located outside the communication device 6100. In optional embodiments, the communication device 6100 may include one or more interface circuits 6104. Optionally, the interface circuits 6104 are connected to the memories 6103 and can be used to receive data from the memories 6103 or other devices, and to send data to the memories 6103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 6104 can read data stored in the memories 6103 and send that data to the processor 6101.

[0391] The communication device 6100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 6100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 6100 may not be limited by FIG. 6A. The communication device may be a standalone device or a part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0392] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 6200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 6100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of chip 6200 shown in Figure 6B, but it is not limited thereto.

[0393] Chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201. Chip 6200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0394] In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more interface circuits 6202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more memories 6203 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6203 may be located outside chip 6200. Optionally, interface circuit 6202 is connected to memory 6203, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to receive data from memory 6203 or other devices, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to send data to memory 6203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 6202 can read data stored in memory 6203 and send the data to processor 6201.

[0395] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., steps S2101 and / or S2102 and / or S2103 and / or S2104, but not limited thereto). The interface circuit 6202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method refers, for example, to the interface circuit 6202 performing data interaction between the processor 6201, the chip 6200, the memory 6203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 6201 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2105 and / or S2106, but not limited thereto).

[0396] 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.

[0397] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 6100, cause the communication device 6100 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.

[0398] 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.

[0399] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. An information processing method characterized by comprising: Performed by the first network function, including: The receiving terminal sends first information, wherein the first information is used to request the management of the services provided by the terminal; Send a second message to a second network function, wherein the second message is used to request the management of services provided by the terminal, and the second message is determined based on the first message.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first information includes a first service that manages the services provided by the terminal; The second information includes a second service that manages the services provided by the terminal, wherein the second service is determined based on the first service.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first information also includes at least one of the following: A first identifier, wherein the first identifier is used to indicate the second network function; The second identifier is used to indicate the terminal; First indication information, wherein the first indication information is used to instruct the first network function to forward the first information; And / or, The second information also includes at least one of the following: The first identifier; The second identifier.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first information and / or the second information includes: third information, wherein the third information is used to indicate the services provided by the terminal; or, The first service and / or the second service includes: the third information.

5. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first service includes at least one of the following: The first sub-service is used to request registration of services provided by the terminal. The second sub-service is used to request an update to the service provided by the terminal. A third sub-service, wherein the third sub-service is used to request the cancellation of the service provided by the terminal; And / or, The second service includes at least one of the following: The fourth sub-service is used to request registration of services provided by the terminal; The fifth sub-service is used to request an update to the services provided by the terminal. The sixth sub-service is used to request the cancellation of services provided by the terminal.

6. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, Before sending the second information to the second network function, at least one of the following is also included: Determine the second network function; Based on the first service, determine the second service.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein, Determining the second network function includes at least one of the following: If it is determined that the first information includes a first identifier, the second network function is determined based on the first identifier; If it is determined that the first identifier is not included in the first information, the second network function is determined.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: Send a fourth message to a third network function, wherein the fourth message includes the first message, and the fourth message is used to instruct the third network function to perform a first operation, wherein the first operation includes at least one of the following: determining the second network function; determining the second service based on the first service; and sending a second message to the second network function. The system receives a fifth message sent by the third network function, wherein the fifth message includes information obtained by the third network function in performing the first operation.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, Sending the second information to the second network function includes at least one of the following: The second network function is the fourth network function, and the second information is sent to the fourth network function; The second network function is the fifth network function, which sends the second information to the fifth network function through the fourth network function; The second network function is the fifth network function, which sends the second information to the fifth network function.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive a first response sent by the second network function, wherein the first response is used to indicate the execution result of the second service; Send a second response to the terminal, wherein the second response is used to indicate the execution result of the first service; wherein the second response is determined based on the first response.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first information sent by the receiving terminal includes: the first information sent by the NAS message receiving terminal; Sending the second response to the terminal includes: sending the second response to the terminal via a NAS message.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The first network function is: Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF); and / or, The second network function is: Service Communication Proxy (SCP), Network Storage Function (NRF), or other network functions (NF) in the core network besides SCP and NRF; and / or, The third network function is: other network functions (NFs) in the core network besides the first and second network functions; and / or, The fourth network function is: SCP; and / or, The fifth network function is: NRF, or other network functions (NF) in the core network besides SCP and NRF.

13. An information processing method characterized by comprising: Executed by the terminal, including: Sending first information to a first network function, wherein the first information is used to request management of services provided by the terminal; the first information is used by the first network function to send second information to a second network function, wherein the second information is used to request management of services provided by the terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein, The method further includes at least one of the following: Obtain sixth information, wherein the sixth information includes at least one of the following: a first identifier and a second service; the first identifier is used to indicate the second network function; Determine the primary service.

15. The method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that, The first information includes a first service that manages the services provided by the terminal; The second information includes a second service that manages the services provided by the terminal, wherein the second service is determined based on the first service.

16. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that, The first information also includes at least one of the following: A first identifier, wherein the first identifier is used to indicate the second network function; The second identifier is used to indicate the terminal; First indication information, wherein the first indication information is used to instruct the first network function to forward the first information; And / or, The second information also includes at least one of the following: The first identifier; The second identifier.

17. The method according to any one of claims 14 or 15, characterized in that, The first information and / or the second information includes: third information, wherein the third information is used to indicate the services provided by the terminal; or, The first service and / or the second service includes: the third information.

18. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first service includes at least one of the following: The first sub-service is used to request registration of services provided by the terminal. The second sub-service is used to request an update to the service provided by the terminal. A third sub-service, wherein the third sub-service is used to request the cancellation of the service provided by the terminal; And / or, The second service includes at least one of the following: The fourth sub-service is used to request registration of services provided by the terminal; The fifth sub-service is used to request an update to the services provided by the terminal. The sixth sub-service is used to request the cancellation of services provided by the terminal.

19. An information processing method characterized by comprising: Performed by the second network function, including: The system receives second information sent by a first network function, wherein the second information is sent by the first network function based on first information; wherein the first information is used to request services provided by the management terminal; the second information is used to request services provided by the management terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein, The method includes one of the following: First management information is determined, wherein the first management information includes: a second identifier and third information corresponding to the second identifier, the second identifier being used to indicate the terminal, and the third information being used to indicate the services provided by the terminal; Add the second identifier and the third information to the second management information accordingly.

21. The method according to claim 19 or 20, characterized in that, The first information includes a first service that manages the services provided by the terminal; The second information includes a second service that manages the services provided by the terminal, wherein the second service is determined based on the first service.

22. The method according to any one of claims 19 to 21, characterized in that, The first information also includes at least one of the following: A first identifier, wherein the first identifier is used to indicate the second network function; The second identifier is used to indicate the terminal; First indication information, wherein the first indication information is used to instruct the first network function to forward the first information; And / or, The second information includes at least one of the following: The first identifier; The second identifier.

23. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that, The first information and / or the second information includes: third information, wherein the third information is used to indicate the services provided by the terminal; or, The first service and / or the second service includes: the third information.

24. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that, The first service includes at least one of the following: The first sub-service is used to request registration of services provided by the terminal. The second sub-service is used to request an update to the service provided by the terminal. A third sub-service, wherein the third sub-service is used to request the cancellation of the service provided by the terminal; And / or, The second service includes at least one of the following: The fourth sub-service is used to request registration of services provided by the terminal; The fifth sub-service is used to request an update to the services provided by the terminal. The sixth sub-service is used to request the cancellation of services provided by the terminal.

25. The method according to any one of claims 19 to 24, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a first response to the first network function, wherein the first response is used to indicate the execution result of the second service; the first response is used by the first network function to send a second response to the terminal, wherein the second response is used to indicate the execution result of the first service; the second response is determined based on the first response.

26. An information processing method characterized by comprising: The method includes: The terminal sends first information to a first network function, wherein the first information is used to request the management of the services provided by the terminal; The first network function sends second information to the second network function, wherein the second information is used to request management of the services provided by the terminal, and the second information is determined based on the first information.

27. A communications device, characterized by The communication device is used to perform the information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, or claims 13 to 18, or claims 19 to 25, or claim 26.

28. A communication system, characterized by include: A first network function, a terminal, and a second network function; wherein the first network function is configured to implement the information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, the terminal is configured to implement the information processing method according to any one of claims 13 to 18, and the second network function is configured to implement the information processing method according to any one of claims 19 to 25.

29. A storage medium, the storage medium storing instructions, wherein, When the instructions are executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the information processing method as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, or claims 13 to 18, or claims 19 to 25, or claim 26.

30. A computer program product comprising a computer program or instructions, characterized in that, When the computer program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, or claims 13 to 18, or claims 19 to 25, or claim 26.

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