Information transmission method, apparatus and device

Abstract

The application discloses an information transmission method, device and equipment, and belongs to the communication technical field. The information transmission method of the application embodiment comprises the following steps: a target data source receives information corresponding to a first connection sent by a first core network device, the first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is used for at least data signaling interaction between the target data source and a first network element; and the target data source establishes the first connection with the first network element according to the information corresponding to the first connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of communication technology, specifically relating to an information transmission method, apparatus, and device. Background Technology

[0002] In the 5G era, the core network (CN) proposes a unified network data acquisition framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) services. Data sources and data consumers are connected via the Data Collection Coordination Function (DCCF) and the Message Framework Adaptor Function (MFAF), achieving isolation between the data source and data consumer, and enabling data to be collected once and reused multiple times. However, this is limited to the core network itself; the data source, data consumer, and DCCF are all core network functions and devices, excluding other functions and core network devices such as User Equipment (UE) and Radio Access Network (RAN). Furthermore, data interaction is based on the core network's Service Based Interface (SBI) and the protocol is based on the service-oriented architecture protocol HTTP / 2, making it unsuitable for the massive data transmission of multiple services in 6G networks. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an information transmission method, apparatus, and device to achieve data acquisition.

[0004] Firstly, an information transmission method is provided, including:

[0005] The target data source receives information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device. The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path. The first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0006] The target data source establishes a first connection with the first network element based on the information corresponding to the first connection.

[0007] Secondly, an information transmission method is provided, including:

[0008] The first core network device obtains information corresponding to the first connection, wherein the first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0009] The first core network device sends the information corresponding to the first connection to the target data source.

[0010] Thirdly, an information transmission method is provided, including:

[0011] The first network element establishes a first connection with the target data source;

[0012] The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is used at least for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0013] Fourthly, an information transmission device is provided, applied to a target data source, including:

[0014] The first receiving module is used to receive information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device. The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path. The first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0015] The first processing module is used to establish a first connection with the first network element based on the information corresponding to the first connection.

[0016] Fifthly, an information transmission device is provided, applied to a first core network device, comprising:

[0017] The second processing module is used for the first core network device to obtain information corresponding to the first connection, wherein the first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0018] The first sending module is used to send the information corresponding to the first connection to the target data source.

[0019] Sixthly, an information transmission device is provided, applied to a first network element, comprising:

[0020] The third processing module is used to establish a first connection with the target data source;

[0021] The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is used at least for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0022] In a seventh aspect, an information transmission apparatus is provided, the apparatus being configured to perform the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or to implement the steps of the method described in the second aspect, or to implement the steps of the method described in the third aspect, or to implement the steps of the method described in the fourth aspect.

[0023] Eighthly, an information transmission device is provided, which is a target data source, including a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program or instructions that can run on the processor, and when the program or instructions are executed by the processor, implement the steps of the method as described in the first aspect, or implement the steps of the method as described in the second aspect, or implement the steps of the method as described in the third aspect.

[0024] In a ninth aspect, an information transmission device is provided, which is a target data source, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is used to receive information corresponding to a first connection sent by a first core network device, the first connection being a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with a first network element for data signaling.

[0025] The processor is used to establish a first connection with the first network element based on the information corresponding to the first connection.

[0026] In a tenth aspect, an information transmission device is provided, which is a first core network device, including a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores programs or instructions that can run on the processor, and the programs or instructions, when executed by the processor, implement the steps of the method described in the second aspect, or implement the steps of the method described in the fourth aspect.

[0027] Eleventhly, an information transmission device is provided, which is a first core network device, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the processor is used to acquire information corresponding to a first connection, the first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling;

[0028] The communication interface is used to send the information corresponding to the first connection to the target data source.

[0029] In a twelfth aspect, an information transmission device is provided, which is a first network element including a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program or instructions that can run on the processor, and the program or instructions, when executed by the processor, implement the steps of the method described in the second aspect, or implement the steps of the method described in the fourth aspect.

[0030] In a thirteenth aspect, an information transmission device is provided, which is a first network element including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the processor is used to establish a first connection with a target data source;

[0031] The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is used at least for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0032] In a fourteenth aspect, a readable storage medium is provided, on which a program or instructions are stored, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or the steps of the method described in the second aspect, or the steps of the method described in the third aspect.

[0033] In a fifteenth aspect, a wireless communication system is provided, comprising: a target data source, a first core network device, and a first network element, wherein the target data source is available for performing the steps of the method described in the first aspect, the first core network device is available for performing the steps of the method described in the second aspect, and the first network element is available for performing the steps of the method described in the third aspect.

[0034] In a sixteenth aspect, a chip is provided, the chip including a processor and a communication interface coupled to the processor, the processor being configured to run a program or instructions to implement the steps of the method as described in the first aspect, or the steps of the method as described in the second aspect, or the steps of the method as described in the third aspect.

[0035] In a seventeenth aspect, a computer program / program product is provided, the computer program / program product being stored in a storage medium, the computer program / program product being executed by at least one processor to implement the steps of the method as described in the first aspect, or the steps of the method as described in the second aspect, or the steps of the method as described in the third aspect.

[0036] In this embodiment of the application, by receiving information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device, and establishing a first connection with the first network element according to the information corresponding to the first connection, the target data source can perform data signaling interaction based on the connection of the user plane path or the data plane path, thereby completing data collection. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of a wireless communication system applicable to embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 This is one of the flowcharts illustrating the information transmission method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 3 This is one of the flowcharts of an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a second flowchart illustrating an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a second schematic flowchart of the information transmission method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 6 This is the third flowchart illustrating the information transmission method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 7 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the information transmission device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a second schematic diagram of the information transmission device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 9 This is the third schematic diagram of the information transmission device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the access network device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the core network device in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0051] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first" and "second" are generally of the same class, not limited in number; for example, the first object can be one or more. Furthermore, "or" in this application indicates at least one of the connected objects. For example, the scope of protection for "A or B" covers at least three scenarios: Scenario 1: including A but not B; Scenario 2: including B but not A; Scenario 3: including both A and B. In addition, the terms "A and / or B," "at least one of A and B," and "at least one of A or B" also cover at least the above three scenarios. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0052] The term "instruction" in this application can be either a direct instruction (or explicit instruction) or an indirect instruction (or implicit instruction). A direct instruction can be understood as the sender explicitly informing the receiver of specific information, the required operation, or the requested result in the instruction sent. An indirect instruction can be understood as the receiver determining the corresponding information based on the instruction sent by the sender, or making a judgment and determining the required operation or requested result based on the judgment result.

[0053] It is worth noting that the technologies described in this application are not limited to Long Term Evolution (LTE) / LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) systems, but can also be used in other wireless communication systems, such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Single-carrier Frequency-Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA), or other systems. The terms "system" and "network" in this application are often used interchangeably, and the described technologies can be used in the systems and radio technologies mentioned above, as well as in other systems and radio technologies. The following description describes a 5G New Radio (NR) system for illustrative purposes, and the term 5G is used in most of the following description; however, these technologies can also be applied to systems other than 5G systems, such as 6th Generation (6G) communication systems.

[0054] Figure 1This diagram illustrates a block diagram of a wireless communication system applicable to embodiments of this application. The wireless communication system includes a terminal 11 and a network-side device 12. The terminal 11 can also be referred to as User Equipment (UE), and can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), handheld computer, netbook, ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), mobile internet device (MID), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) device, robot, wearable device, flight vehicle, vehicle user equipment (VUE), shipboard equipment, pedestrian user equipment (PUE), smart home devices (home appliances with wireless communication capabilities, such as refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, or furniture), game consoles, personal computers (PCs), ATMs, or self-service machines, etc. Wearable devices include: smartwatches, smart bracelets, smart headphones, smart glasses, smart jewelry (smart bracelets, smart chains, smart rings, smart necklaces, smart anklets, smart anklets, etc.), smart wristbands, smart clothing, etc. Among these, in-vehicle devices can also be referred to as in-vehicle terminals, in-vehicle controllers, in-vehicle modules, in-vehicle components, in-vehicle chips, or in-vehicle units, etc. It should be noted that the specific type of terminal 11 is not limited in this application embodiment. Network-side equipment 12 may include access network equipment or core network equipment, wherein access network equipment may also be referred to as Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment, radio access network function, or radio access network unit. Access network equipment may include base stations, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) access points (APs), or Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) nodes, etc.Among them, base stations can be referred to as Node B (NB), Evolved Node B (eNB), Next Generation Node B (gNB), New Radio Node B (NR Node B), Access Point, Relay Base Station (RBS), Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), Serving Base Station (SBS), Base Transceiver Station (BTS), Radio Base Station, Radio Transceiver, Basic Service Set (BSS), Extended Service Set (ESS), Home Node B (HNB), Home Evolved Node B, Transmit / Receive Point (TRP), Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) equipment (such as satellite or high altitude platform stations). The term "base station" can be any suitable term in the field, such as "AIOT base station," "AIOT reader," or any other appropriate term in the relevant field, as long as it achieves the same technical effect. The term "base station" is not limited to any specific technical term. It should be noted that the embodiments of this application only use the base station in the NR system as an example for introduction, and do not limit the specific type of base station.

[0055] Core network equipment, also known as core network nodes, core network functions, or core network elements, includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: Mobility Management Entity (MME), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), User Plane Function (UPF), Policy Control Function (PCF), Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF), Edge Application Server Discovery Function (EASDF), Unified Data Management (UDM), Unified Data Repository (UDR), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), Centralized network configuration (CNC), Network Repository Function (NRF), Network Exposure Function (NEF), Local NEF (L-NEF), and Binding Support. Functions include BSF, Application Function (AF), Location Management Function (LMF), Gateway Mobile Location Centre (GMLC), Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF), and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) equipment (such as satellite or high altitude platform station).It should be noted that the embodiments of this application only use the core network equipment in the NR system as an example for introduction, and do not limit the specific type of core network equipment. If the name of the core network equipment mentioned in the embodiments of this application changes in subsequent protocol versions (e.g., 6G), it is also within the scope of protection of this application.

[0056] Optionally, the core network equipment can be implemented by one or more functional modules in a single device, or by multiple devices working together; this application does not specifically limit this. It is understood that the aforementioned functional modules can be network elements in hardware devices, software functional modules running on dedicated hardware, or virtualized functional modules instantiated on a platform (e.g., a cloud platform).

[0057] The relevant technologies associated with the embodiments of this application will be described below.

[0058] I. Data plane (also known as a unified network data interaction framework, data acquisition framework, or data service)

[0059] In current discussions on 6G network architecture, several companies in the industry have proposed the data plane. The data plane consists of core network data plane functions, radio access network data plane functions, and UE data plane functions, possessing end-to-end connectivity. The data plane is responsible for data control, including data collection coordination, data collection configuration, and data transmission configuration, corresponding to some of the functions of the first network element below. The data plane is also responsible for data acquisition, data transmission, data preprocessing, data privacy and security, data analysis, data storage, and data services, corresponding to some of the functions of the first network element or the second network element below.

[0060] This application primarily addresses the following issues:

[0061] 1. How to implement the detailed process of collecting data or open data from data sources such as UE / RAN based on CN.

[0062] 2. How to improve the transmission efficiency of massive amounts of data.

[0063] It should be noted that the data mentioned in the embodiments of this application includes data of various forms and formats, such as information related to artificial intelligence / machine learning (AIML) models.

[0064] The information transmission method, apparatus, and device provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through some embodiments and application scenarios.

[0065] First, it should be noted that the user plane path and data plane path mentioned in the embodiments of this application are two different expressions. In actual application, they can be either user plane path or data plane path, and the two can be interchanged.

[0066] like Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application provides an information transmission method, including:

[0067] Step 201: The target data source receives information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device. The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path. The first connection is used at least for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0068] Step 202: The target data source establishes a first connection with the first network element based on the information corresponding to the first connection.

[0069] It should be noted that by receiving the information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device, and establishing a first connection with the first network element based on the information corresponding to the first connection, the target data source can perform data signaling interaction based on the connection of the user plane path or the data plane path, thereby completing data collection.

[0070] Optionally, the target data source mentioned in the embodiments of this application includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: terminal equipment, access network equipment, and core network equipment. Optionally, the target data source may also be network management equipment, application server, or other equipment.

[0071] Optionally, in one implementation, the specific implementation of the target data source receiving information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device includes:

[0072] The target data source sends a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) service request message to the first core network device;

[0073] The target data source receives a NAS service response message sent by the first core network device, and the NAS service response message contains information corresponding to the first connection.

[0074] Optionally, the NAS service request message mentioned in this embodiment may be, for example, a registration request message, a PDU session establishment request message, or a data session establishment request message. In this case, the target data source mainly refers to the terminal device. This can be understood as the information corresponding to the first connection being sent based on a request from the target data source.

[0075] Optionally, when the target data source is an access network device, the access network device may also send a request message to the first core network device to request information corresponding to the first connection, and the first core network device sends the information corresponding to the first connection based on the terminal's request.

[0076] Optionally, the first core network device mentioned in the embodiments of this application can be a device used for access and mobility management, such as 5G AMF, 6G AMF, 6G Mobile Management Function (MMF), 6G Access Control Function (ACF), etc.

[0077] In one implementation, the first connection can not only perform data signaling interaction, but also be used to report data from the target data source. Specifically, the method further includes:

[0078] The target data source reports the collected data to the first network element through the first connection.

[0079] Optionally, it should also be noted that the target data source can also report data through different connections. Specifically, the method further includes:

[0080] The target data source receives information corresponding to the second connection sent by the first network element through the first connection. The second connection is a connection based on the user plane path or the data plane path. The second connection is used for the target data source to report data.

[0081] The target data source establishes the second connection with the first network element or the second network element based on the information corresponding to the second connection.

[0082] In other words, in this scenario, the information corresponding to the second connection is also sent through the first connection. Upon receiving the information corresponding to the second connection, the target data source needs to establish a second connection based on that information. Afterward, the target data source can report the collected data to the first or second network element through the second connection. By using different connections for data and data signaling transmission, it is possible to ensure that the transmission of data and data signaling does not interfere with each other, while also improving data transmission efficiency.

[0083] Optionally, in one implementation, the first network element determines the information corresponding to the second connection, including at least one of A101-A103:

[0084] A101. The first network element receives a first request message sent by the first core network device. The first request message is used to request the establishment of the second connection for the target data source. The first network element determines the information corresponding to the second connection according to the first request message.

[0085] Optionally, the first request message can also be used to request the allocation of information corresponding to the second connection.

[0086] Optionally, the first request message is initiated by the first core network device after receiving a Non-access stratum (NAS) service request message from the target data source. Alternatively, the first request message is initiated by the first core network device after receiving an N2 interface message from the target data source.

[0087] Optionally, the NAS service request message may be a registration request message, a PDU session establishment request message, or a data session establishment request message, etc.

[0088] A102. The first network element receives a second request message sent from the target data source. The second request message is used to request the establishment of the second connection for the target data source. The first network element determines the information corresponding to the second connection based on the second request message.

[0089] Optionally, in this case, it can be understood that the target data source sends a second request message, the first network element allocates the address and other information of the first network element or the second network element, and then determines the information corresponding to the second connection.

[0090] This situation can be understood as the target data source actively reporting data, that is, the target data source requesting to establish the first connection.

[0091] A103. The first network element receives a first message sent by the data consumer. The first message is used to request data from the data source. The first network element determines the information corresponding to the second connection based on the first message.

[0092] This refers to a situation where the first network element determines the resource information corresponding to the first connection only when it receives a data request from a data consumer, in order to establish the first connection.

[0093] It should be noted that the above provides three triggering conditions for the first network element to determine the information corresponding to the second connection. These three triggering conditions can coexist or only one or two of them can exist.

[0094] Optionally, before the target data source reports the collected data to the first network element through the first connection or before the target data source reports the collected data to the first or second network element through the second connection, the target data source may add fifth indication information to the data packet header. The fifth indication information is used to indicate that the data belongs to the first type of traffic, which includes data collection type traffic. Afterward, the target data source sends data carrying the data packet header. By adding the fifth indication information to the data packet header, it helps the first or second network element or other third network element storing data in the network to identify that the data traffic is different from the traffic of conventional communication services, so as to carry out differentiated processing, such as different billing strategies, routing strategies and storage strategies.

[0095] Optionally, after receiving data sent by the target data source, the first network element or the second network element may determine that the data is a first type of traffic, which includes data collection type traffic; optionally, the first network element or the second network element may also perform at least one of the following operations:

[0096] The information of the first type of traffic is marked in the call detail record (CDR) information corresponding to the data. For example, the CDR information can be a call detail record (CDR).

[0097] The data is stored and processed.

[0098] The data is anonymized.

[0099] It should be noted that the storage processing of the data by the second network element can be understood as not requiring instruction from the first network element; the second network element by default stores the received first-type traffic within itself or in the ADRF. Similarly, the storage processing of the data by the first network element can be understood as the first network element by default storing the received first-type traffic within itself or in the ADRF.

[0100] Optionally, the first network element or the second network element determines that the data is Class I traffic, including at least one of the following:

[0101] A1. The first network element determines that the data is a first type of traffic based on the fifth instruction information;

[0102] In other words, the target data source can add a fifth indication information to the data packet header in the data, and the first type of traffic includes data collection type traffic;

[0103] A2. The first network element determines that the data is a first type of traffic based on the fifth information corresponding to the first connection; wherein, the fifth information includes at least one of the following: Data Network Name (DNN), slice information, PDU session type information, and port number.

[0104] It should be noted that in this case, the fifth piece of information corresponds to the first type of traffic, and the fifth piece of information can be used to determine whether the data belongs to the first type of traffic.

[0105] In one scenario, when the target data source is a terminal device, the first connection or the second connection is based on the Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session or bearer corresponding to the terminal device, that is, the PDU session or bearer (a finer-grained channel in the PDU session) as the underlying channel, and supports the logical connection (i.e., the first connection or the second connection) from the terminal to the first network element / second network element.

[0106] In one scenario, when the target data source is an access network device, the first connection or the second connection is based on a channel between the access network device and the first network element or the second network element. This channel is either a user plane channel or a data plane channel. In other words, the data forwarding function from the access network device to the first network element or the first connection to the second network element is based on a transmission path such as the underlying Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), or Quic.

[0107] Optionally, the first network element mentioned in the embodiments of this application may be a core network device, an application layer (service side) device, an access network device, an operation administration and maintenance (OAM) device, etc.

[0108] The first network element can realize functions such as signaling control, data forwarding, data processing, and data storage related to data interaction (such as data acquisition and data sharing). The first network element can be the DCCF, Session Management Function (SMF), Location Management Function (LMF), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) of the 5G core network, or it can be a newly introduced network element such as Data Function (DF), DCF, and Data Plane Function (DPF).

[0109] Optionally, the functions of the first network element mentioned in this application embodiment can be co-located, that is, without obvious decoupling, and one network element can be used to implement more than one function (such as data interaction signaling control, data forwarding, data processing, etc.). In another design, the above functions can also be decoupled, such as the first network element implementing data interaction signaling control, while the second network element (such as MFAF, Data Plane Function User Plane Part (DPF-U)) implements data forwarding, data processing, data storage, and other functions; optionally, in this case, the second network element is controlled by the first network element and is a functional device used to receive and forward data reported by the target data source. In the case of co-location of functions, the interaction information between the two will change from explicit external interaction to implicit internal interaction.

[0110] Optionally, the data signaling described in the embodiments of this application is used to indicate information for at least one of the following processes:

[0111] A11. Data connection management;

[0112] Optionally, the data connection management may include, but is not limited to, connection establishment, connection modification, and connection release.

[0113] A12. Data Acquisition;

[0114] A13, Data Processing;

[0115] A14. Data reporting;

[0116] A15. Auxiliary information configuration;

[0117] Optionally, this auxiliary information may include, for example, the spectrum settings, scheduling information, measurement quantities, and measurement cycles negotiated between the first network element and the RAN for data acquisition.

[0118] After the first network element obtains this auxiliary information from the RAN, it sends it to the data source UE, which then uses the UE to collect data according to the auxiliary information.

[0119] In other words, data signaling is used to exchange control information related to the above process to ensure that the above process can be carried out smoothly between the target data source and the network.

[0120] Optionally, the information corresponding to the second connection mentioned in the embodiments of this application includes at least one of the following:

[0121] A21. The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0122] Optionally, for the first network element, it can be the identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the data forwarding function of the first network element.

[0123] Optionally, the identifier mentioned in this application embodiment may be an instance ID; the address mentioned in this application embodiment may be an IP address, a Media Access Control (MAC) address, a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN), etc.

[0124] A22. The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the second network element;

[0125] Optionally, when the information is allocated by the first network element, the information received by the target data source carries the identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element; when the information is allocated by the second network element, the information received by the target data source carries the identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the second network element.

[0126] A23, The connection identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0127] Optionally, the connection identifier may be a unique identifier assigned by the first network element or the second network element, representing the identifier of the second connection.

[0128] A24. Tunnel endpoint identifier (TEID) corresponding to the second connection;

[0129] A25. Information about the storage space, wherein the storage space is used to store the data reported by the target data source;

[0130] Optionally, the storage space is used to store data reported by the target data source through the first connection or the second connection.

[0131] Optionally, the information about the storage space mentioned in the embodiments of this application includes one or more of the following:

[0132] The device identifier where the storage space is located, the address of the storage space, the event identifier allocated by the storage space for data storage, and the size of the storage space.

[0133] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection mentioned in the embodiments of this application includes at least one of the following:

[0134] A31. The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0135] A32, The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection;

[0136] A33, the tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

[0137] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection can also be called the resource information of the first connection, and the information corresponding to the second connection can also be called the resource information of the second connection. Based on the information corresponding to the connection, the target data source can determine the target of the connection, thereby ensuring the accurate establishment of the connection.

[0138] Alternatively, in one implementation, the method further includes:

[0139] The target data source receives at least one of the following information sent by the first core network device:

[0140] A41. First Quality of Service (QoS) information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0141] A42. First indication information, used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0142] Optionally, the target data source can determine whether to report data via the user plane path or the data plane path based on the first indication information.

[0143] A43. Second indication information, used to indicate the target data source to interact with the first network element based on the user plane path or data plane path;

[0144] Optionally, the target data source can determine whether to use the user plane path or the data plane path to interact with the first network element based on the second indication information; it can be understood that in this case, the target data source needs to establish a first connection first, and then interact with the data signaling through the first connection.

[0145] Optionally, in one implementation, the method further includes:

[0146] The target data source receives a data request message sent by the first network element through the first connection;

[0147] The target data source collects data according to the data request message.

[0148] Optionally, the data request message includes one or more of B101-B110:

[0149] B101. Information on the business type corresponding to the requested data;

[0150] Optionally, this business type information is used to indicate which business type the data to be collected belongs to, such as AI business-related data, perception business-related data, location business-related data, etc.

[0151] B102. Case information corresponding to the requested data;

[0152] Optionally, this use case information is used to indicate which subclass of the business type the data to be collected belongs to, such as case X in the location business, case Y in the AI ​​business, etc.

[0153] B103. Data acquisition method information;

[0154] Optionally, the data acquisition method information includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: data sampling rate, acquisition time, and sampling granularity (e.g., it can be divided into coarse granularity, medium granularity, fine granularity, etc.).

[0155] B104. Data processing method information;

[0156] Optionally, the data processing method information includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: whether it is anonymous (which may further include the anonymization method), and data aggregation information (for example, it may include whether it is aggregated, the aggregation range, the aggregation granularity, etc.).

[0157] B105, Data source type;

[0158] For example, this data source type is used to indicate that the data source is a terminal device, access network device, core network device, etc.

[0159] B106. Data type;

[0160] Optionally, this data type is used to indicate what kind of data needs to be collected. Optionally, an alternative representation of this data type is an event ID; such as event ID for UE location, RAN load, UE RSRP measurement, location measurement, or event ID used to indicate UE location, RAN load, UE RSRP measurement, or location measurement.

[0161] B107, Data Source Identifier;

[0162] For example, the data source identifier can be a terminal identifier, an access network device identifier, a core network device identifier, etc.

[0163] Optionally, the data source identifier can be used to indicate specific data sources or all data sources, for example, all terminals or all access network devices.

[0164] B108, Target Area Information;

[0165] Optionally, the target area information is used to indicate the collection of data related to the target area; for example, the target area can be a region of interest (AOI).

[0166] Optionally, if the data request information does not include a data source identifier but includes target area information, it can be understood as collecting data from all data sources related to the target area.

[0167] B109, Target Time Information;

[0168] B110, Data reporting method information;

[0169] Optionally, the data reporting method information includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following:

[0170] Data encapsulation format, reporting protocol, reporting conditions, and reporting time (such as time point, period, etc.).

[0171] Optionally, in one implementation, the method further includes:

[0172] The target data source sends first information to the first core network device, the first information including at least one of the following:

[0173] B21. Third indication information, the third indication information being used to indicate whether the first connection was successfully established;

[0174] B22. Identification information of the target data source in the first connection;

[0175] B23. Identification information of the target data source in the second connection.

[0176] Optionally, in one implementation, the method further includes:

[0177] The target data source receives at least one of the following information sent by the first network element through the first connection:

[0178] B31. First indication information, wherein the first indication information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0179] Optionally, the target data source may determine whether to report the collected data using the user plane path or the data plane path based on the first indication information.

[0180] B32. Association identifier, the association identifier is used to identify a first object, the first object including the first connection and the second connection;

[0181] Optionally, the target data source can associate the first connection and the second connection based on the association identifier.

[0182] Optionally, the association identifier can be used to indicate that the first connection and the second connection are associated.

[0183] B33. Session identifier, which is used to identify a session process of data acquisition;

[0184] B34. First QoS information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0185] Optionally, the target data source may select or establish a user plane or data plane path based on the first QoS information. The user plane or data plane path uses the QoS parameters represented by the first QoS information and is used to carry the first connection.

[0186] B35. Second QoS information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the second connection;

[0187] The target data source selects or establishes a user plane or data plane path based on the second QoS information. The user plane or data plane path uses the QoS parameters represented by the second QoS information and is used to carry the second connection.

[0188] B36, Fourth indication information, the fourth indication information being used to indicate that the establishment of the second connection is allowed to be delayed;

[0189] Optionally, the target data source may determine the delay in establishing the second connection based on the fourth indication information.

[0190] It should be noted that delaying the establishment of the second connection can be understood as not establishing the second connection immediately upon receiving the information corresponding to the second connection, but waiting until certain conditions are met before establishing the second connection; optionally, the specific conditions may be data acquisition completion, data processing completion, or receipt of data request information, etc.

[0191] For example, the establishment of the first connection can be specifically delayed until: the data source receives the data request information before the connection is established, or until the data collection and processing are completed before the connection is established.

[0192] Optionally, in one implementation, the method further includes:

[0193] The first network element receives a first message sent by the data consumer, the first message being used to request data from the data source;

[0194] The first message includes one or more of B201-B211:

[0195] B201. Information on the business type corresponding to the requested data;

[0196] B202. Use case information corresponding to the requested data;

[0197] B203, Data Acquisition Method Information;

[0198] B204, Data processing method information;

[0199] B205, Data source type;

[0200] B206, Data Type;

[0201] B207, Data Source Identifier;

[0202] B208, Target Area Information;

[0203] B209, Target Time Information;

[0204] B210, Information on data reporting methods;

[0205] B211, Data feedback address information.

[0206] Optionally, the first message may further include a seventh indication, which is used to instruct the first network element to obtain data from the data source based on a user plane path or a data plane path.

[0207] Optionally, in order to ensure that the data consumer can accurately send the first message, the data consumer needs to query the information of the first network element from the fourth network element, that is, the information of the first network element is sent to the data consumer by the fourth network element.

[0208] The first network element supports at least one of the following capabilities:

[0209] The first network element or the second network element supports obtaining data from the data source via the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0210] The first network element or the second network element supports obtaining data from terminal devices and / or access network devices;

[0211] The first network element or the second network element allows the information of the target object to be opened to the data.

[0212] Optionally, the fourth network element mentioned in the embodiments of this application may be a Network Repository Function (NRF) or other network elements with information storage functions.

[0213] Optionally, the information of the first network element determined by the fourth network element is obtained based on the capability reporting of the first network element, that is, the first network element needs to report capability information to the fourth network element, and the capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0214] The first network element or the second network element supports obtaining data from the data source through the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0215] The first network element or the second network element supports obtaining data from terminal devices and / or access network devices;

[0216] The first network element or the second network element allows the information of the target object to be opened to the data.

[0217] Optionally, the target object mentioned in the embodiments of this application refers to the type of data consumer (such as application function type (AF type), perception function type (SF type), etc.), specific identifier, specific address, etc.

[0218] Optionally, in one implementation, the method further includes:

[0219] The first network element determines the target data source based on the information of the first capability of the data source:

[0220] The first capability includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on user plane path or data plane path; the ability to support data collection based on first network element request (which can also be understood as the ability to support data collection based on network request); the ability to support data opening based on first network element request (which can also be understood as the ability to support data opening based on network request); the ability to exchange data signaling with first network element based on user plane path or data plane path (which can also be understood as the ability to exchange data signaling with network based on user plane path or data plane path); and the ability to support service non-access stratum (NAS).

[0221] Optionally, the capability of business NAS refers to the ability of the target data source to interact with the first network element for business information without having to go through AMF forwarding.

[0222] Optionally, in this case, the target data source may report information about the first capability to the first core network device.

[0223] Alternatively, in another implementation, the first network element may also determine the target data source based on at least one of the information in C11-C14:

[0224] C11, User intention information from the data source;

[0225] It should be noted that user consent is required for data acquisition from the data source. If the user has consented to the network (such as the first network element) acquiring user-related data from the terminal or access network device, then the first network element can designate that data source as the target data source.

[0226] Optionally, the first network element can obtain user intention information from AMF and UDM.

[0227] C12, Device status information of the data source;

[0228] Optionally, the device status information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: device load, energy consumption status, power status, etc.

[0229] Optionally, the first network element obtains the device status information from the AMF (from the data source itself).

[0230] C13, Security authentication information of the data source;

[0231] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the data source that can provide data is a secure device that needs to be authenticated by the network, that is, the data source cannot provide fake data; the first network element can determine the data source that has passed security authentication as the target data source.

[0232] Optionally, the first network element may obtain the security authentication information from the AMF, UDM, or a security function (such as the Authentication Server Function (AUSF)).

[0233] C14, Information on the primary capabilities of the data source.

[0234] By using the above methods, it can be ensured that the first network element can accurately identify the target data source, thereby ensuring that the data provided by the data source meets the data collection requirements and is efficient.

[0235] Optionally, in one implementation, the method further includes:

[0236] The first network element determines the data signaling interaction with the target data source based on at least one of the following:

[0237] C21. Does the target data source possess the first capability?

[0238] C22. Does the first access network device have the second capability, which includes the ability to support the forwarding of service NAS messages?

[0239] C24. Load information of the first core network equipment;

[0240] Optionally, the load information can be understood as the number of devices connected to the first core network device. For example, if the data of the devices connected to the AMF is large, it may not be able to support the data signaling interaction of the control plane path. In this case, it is determined to perform data signaling interaction with the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0241] It should be noted that the process of determining the information corresponding to the first connection is performed only after the first network element is determined to interact with the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path. This allows the first connection to be established based on the requirements, ensuring communication reliability.

[0242] Optionally, the first network element obtains information from the first core network device regarding whether the target data source possesses the first capability.

[0243] Further optionally, in one implementation, whether the first network element has a first capability when obtaining information from the first core network device about the target data source includes:

[0244] Step S21: The first network element sends the second information to the first core network device;

[0245] The second information includes one or more of D11-D14:

[0246] D11, Target area information, wherein the target area information is used to indicate the information of the data source fed back by the first core network device in the area indicated by the target area information;

[0247] D12, Data source identifier;

[0248] D13, Capability Acquisition Indication Information, used to query whether the data source has the first capability or to acquire information about the first capability of the data source;

[0249] D14, Capability Limitation Instruction Information, used to instruct the first core network device to only return information from data sources that possess the first capability.

[0250] Step S22: The first network element obtains third information from the first core network device;

[0251] The third piece of information includes at least one of D21-D23:

[0252] D21. Information about the data source within the area indicated by the target area information;

[0253] D22, Information about the first capability of the data source;

[0254] D23. Information about a data source that possesses the first capability.

[0255] Step S23: The first network element obtains whether the target data source has the first capability based on the third information;

[0256] For example, when the first network element obtains the data source identifier from the data consumer, the first network element can send D13 to the first core network device, and the first core network device can only send D22 back to the first network element. The first network element can then determine which data sources have the first capability based on D22. Alternatively, the first network element can send D12 and D13 to the first core network device, and the first core network device can send D22 or D23 back to the first network element. The first network element can then determine which data sources have the first capability based on D22 or D23. Or, the first network element can send D12 and D14 to the first core network device, and the first core network device can send D23 back to the first network element. The first network element can then determine which data sources have the first capability based on D23. If the first network element obtains target area information from the data consumer but does not obtain the data source identifier, the first network element can send D11 and D13 to the first core network device. The first core network device can then send back D21 and D22 to the first network element. The first network element can determine which data sources possess the first capability based on D21 or D22. Alternatively, the first network element can send D11 and D14 to the first core network device. The first core network device can then send back D23 to the first network element. The first network element can then determine which data sources possess the first capability based on D23. It should be noted that the above is merely an example of the combination of the second and third information and does not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of this application. Any combination of the second and third information falls within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0257] Optionally, in order to ensure that the first core network device can obtain the capability information of the data source, the data source needs to send the first capability information to the first core network device.

[0258] Optionally, in one implementation, the method further includes:

[0259] The first network element determines whether to obtain data from the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0260] Optionally, the first network element may determine whether to obtain data from the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path before determining the information corresponding to the second connection. That is, the first network element first determines whether to obtain data from the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path. Only if it is determined that data needs to be obtained from the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path will the process of determining the information corresponding to the second connection continue.

[0261] Optionally, the first network element determines the specific implementation of obtaining data from the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path, including:

[0262] The first network element determines whether to obtain data from the target data source based on at least one of the information from E11-E13, either via a user plane path or a data plane path.

[0263] E11, the seventh instruction in the first message;

[0264] E12. Does the target data source possess the first capability?

[0265] E13, Load information of the first core network device;

[0266] Optionally, the load information can be understood as the number of devices connected to the first core network device. For example, if the data of the devices connected to the AMF is large, it may not be able to support the data acquisition of the control plane path. In this case, it is determined to obtain data from the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0267] It should be noted that the process of determining the resource information corresponding to the first connection is executed only after the first network element determines that it needs to obtain data from the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path. This allows data to be obtained based on the requirements, ensuring communication reliability.

[0268] Optionally, the first network element can determine the information corresponding to the second connection itself, or it can obtain the information corresponding to the second connection from the second network element.

[0269] Optionally, in the case where the second network element determines the information corresponding to the second connection, in one implementation, the first network element sends a first request message to the second network element (which may be included in a resource allocation request message or in other types of messages, and this message is used to request the second network element to allocate resources or to instruct the second network element to perform data forwarding). The first request message is used to request the second network element to allocate resources corresponding to the first connection. The second network element determines the information corresponding to the first connection based on the received first request message and sends the information corresponding to the first connection to the first network element.

[0270] Optionally, when the second network element allocates resources, the second network element needs to send a second request message to the third network element. The second request message is used to request storage space for the acquired data; the second network element receives the storage space information determined by the third network element.

[0271] Optionally, the third network element mentioned in the embodiments of this application can be a database device, for example, an Analytical Data Repository Function (ADRF).

[0272] Optionally, when the first network element determines the information corresponding to the second connection, the first network element needs to send a third request message to the third network element. The third request message is used to request storage space for the acquired data; the first network element receives the storage space information determined by the third network element.

[0273] Optionally, in one implementation, the method further includes:

[0274] The first network element receives data sent by the target data source through the first connection;

[0275] The first network element sends the data to the destination address.

[0276] Optionally, the destination address mentioned in the embodiments of this application includes at least one of the following:

[0277] The data feedback address specified by the data consumer;

[0278] The address of the third network element.

[0279] In one implementation, when the destination address is the address of the third network element, the method further includes:

[0280] The first network element sends a data storage request message to the third network element;

[0281] The first network element obtains the storage space information sent by the third network element.

[0282] Optionally, in one implementation where the second network element receives data sent by the target data source or forwards data sent by the target data source, the method further includes:

[0283] The first network element sends a fourth message to the second network element. The fourth message is used to instruct the data reported by the target data source to be sent to the target address. The fourth message can be determined based on the first message.

[0284] Optionally, the fourth information may include part or all of the content of the first message described above.

[0285] Optionally, when the second network element receives data sent by the target data source or forwards data sent by the target data source, the method further includes:

[0286] The first network element receives an eighth indication message sent by the second network element. The eighth indication message is used to indicate that the first connection has been established, or to indicate that the second network element has obtained the data sent by the target data source.

[0287] Optionally, upon receiving information corresponding to the first connection and information corresponding to the second connection, the target data source needs to establish a second connection with the first network element and establish a first connection with either the first or second network element. Furthermore, the target data source also needs to perform at least one of the following:

[0288] The target data source performs data collection based on the data request information;

[0289] The target data source processes the collected data according to the data request information;

[0290] The target data source determines whether to use the user plane path or the data plane path to report the collected data based on the first instruction information.

[0291] Optionally, the target data source can establish a second connection first, and then perform data collection, processing, and other processes; or, the target data source can also perform data collection, processing, and other processes first, and then establish a second connection.

[0292] In one scenario, after receiving data from the target data source, the first network element sends the data to the target address; in another scenario, after receiving data from the target data source through the first connection, the second network element sends the data to the target address.

[0293] It should also be noted that when the data consumer (service consumer) is an external network function (such as a third-party AF), the corresponding information and data exchange can be carried out through a proxy network element (such as NEF).

[0294] The following example illustrates the embodiments of this application, using the data consumer as an external network function and the first core network device as an AMF.

[0295] Application Scenario 1: The target data source is the terminal device (represented by UE in the diagram).

[0296] like Figure 3 As shown, the specific implementation includes:

[0297] Step 301: The first network element sends a service message to the AMF, which carries information corresponding to the first connection;

[0298] Specifically, the AMF can obtain this information through operator configuration or by obtaining it from the first network element or NRF. In one embodiment, the AMF obtains the information during the initial power-on interaction with the first network element or NRF. In another embodiment, the AMF can request information corresponding to the first connection from the first network element or NRF when receiving NAS messages from the UE (such as registration requests, mobility registration requests, service requests, etc.).

[0299] It should be noted that this step is optional.

[0300] Step 302: The AMF sends a downlink non-access stratum message to the terminal device, which carries information corresponding to the first connection.

[0301] Optionally, the terminal device may obtain information corresponding to the first connection from the first core network device during the interaction of NAS messages with the first core network device. For example, during the process of the terminal initiating initial registration, mobility registration, service request, etc., the first core network device sends the information corresponding to the first connection to the terminal device through downlink non-access stratum messages.

[0302] Step 303: The terminal device establishes a first connection with the first network element.

[0303] Specifically, the terminal device can send a connection establishment request to the destination address, port number, etc. indicated in the information corresponding to the first connection, which carries its own source address, port number, first connection identifier (used to uniquely identify the first connection), etc.

[0304] Optionally, the terminal device may send a notification message to the AMF, which may include third indication information (indicating whether the first connection was successfully established) and the IP address (and port number) of the terminal device corresponding to the terminal device in the first connection. Further, the AMF may send the above content in the notification message to the first network element.

[0305] Optionally, before step 303, the AMF may also acquire the UE's first capability and determine whether to perform data signaling interaction based on the data plane or user plane path based on the first capability.

[0306] Step 304: The data consumer sends a first message to the agent network element to request data from the UE.

[0307] Optionally, the first message can be a data request message.

[0308] The content included in the first message can be found in the description above, and will not be repeated here.

[0309] Step 305: The agent network element performs identity verification and authentication for the data consumer;

[0310] It should be noted that when the service consumer is an external network function (such as a third-party AF), the corresponding information and data exchange can be conducted through a proxy network element (for example, a NEF). The proxy network element needs to perform a security authorization or authentication process for the third-party function.

[0311] Step 306: After the data consumer's identity verification and authentication are successful, forward the first message to the first network element.

[0312] For example, previously, agent network elements could find the first network element by interacting with the NRF.

[0313] Step 307: The first network element sends the second information to the AMF;

[0314] Optionally, the information carried in the second information can be found in the above description, and will not be repeated here.

[0315] Step 308, AMF sends the third information to the first network element;

[0316] Step 309: The first network element obtains whether the target data source has the first capability based on the third information;

[0317] Optionally, the first network element determines the user consent information for the relevant UE.

[0318] In one aspect, when the target data source is a target terminal device, the first network element determines whether the target terminal device allows data acquisition. If not, the first network element does not initiate subsequent data acquisition procedures for that target terminal device.

[0319] Step 310: The first network element determines whether to obtain data from the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0320] Optionally, the first network element determines whether to obtain data from the target data source based on a user plane path or a data plane path based on at least one of the following information:

[0321] The seventh instruction in the first message;

[0322] Does the target data source possess the first capability?

[0323] AMF load information.

[0324] Optionally, if step 310 determines that obtaining data from the target data source based on the user plane path or data plane path does not require whether the target data source has the first capability, steps 307-309 may not be executed.

[0325] Step 311: The first network element sends a data collection request message through the first connection, which carries information corresponding to the second connection;

[0326] Step 312: The terminal device establishes a second connection;

[0327] Optionally, step 312 can be performed after step 314.

[0328] Step 313: The terminal device determines to use the second connection to report data;

[0329] It should be noted that the terminal device may decide whether to report the requested data based on the second connection, based on one or more of the information corresponding to the second connection, connection indication, or UE Route Selection Policy (URSP) information (obtained in advance from the PCF).

[0330] Step 314: The terminal device performs data acquisition and / or processes the acquired data;

[0331] Step 315: The terminal device reports data through the second connection.

[0332] Application Scenario 2: The target data source is access network equipment (represented by NG-RAN in the diagram).

[0333] like Figure 4 As shown, the specific implementation includes:

[0334] Step 401: The first network element sends a service message to the AMF, which carries information corresponding to the first connection;

[0335] Specifically, the AMF can obtain this information through operator configuration or by obtaining it from the first network element or NRF. In one embodiment, the AMF obtains the information during the initial power-on interaction with the first network element or NRF. In another embodiment, the AMF can request the resource information corresponding to the first connection from the first network element or NRF when receiving RAN messages (such as power-on requests, connection establishment requests, UE context establishment / modification related messages, etc.).

[0336] It should be noted that this step is optional.

[0337] Step 402: The AMF sends a downlink N2 interface message to the access network device, which carries information corresponding to the first connection.

[0338] It should be noted that the N2 interface in this embodiment is based on the interface name in 5G, and the interface may use other names in 6G.

[0339] Optionally, when the access network device powers on and interacts with the AMF, the AMF may send the information corresponding to the first connection to the access network device. Alternatively, when the access network device sends a request message to the AMF to indicate a request to establish / modify a connection, the AMF may send the information corresponding to the first connection to the RAN in a connection establishment / modification response message. Or, if the first connection is at the terminal level, during the process of the access network device establishing or modifying the context for the terminal (e.g., when the terminal enters the connected state from the idle state), the AMF may send the information of the first connection to the access network device through a UE initial context establishment message / UE context modification message.

[0340] Step 403: The access network device establishes a first connection with the first network element.

[0341] Specifically, the access network device can send a connection establishment request to the destination address, port number, etc. indicated in the information corresponding to the first connection, which carries its own source address, port number, first connection identifier (used to uniquely identify the first connection), etc.

[0342] Optionally, the access network device may send a notification message to the AMF, which may include third indication information (indicating whether the first connection was successfully established) and the IP address (and port number) of the access network device corresponding to the first connection. Further, the AMF may send the above-mentioned content in the notification message to the first network element.

[0343] Optionally, before step 403, the AMF may also acquire the UE's first capability and determine whether to perform data signaling interaction based on the data plane or user plane path based on the first capability.

[0344] Step 404: The data consumer sends a first message to the agent network element to request data from the UE.

[0345] Optionally, the first message can be a data request message.

[0346] The content included in the first message can be found in the description above, and will not be repeated here.

[0347] Step 405: The agent network element performs identity verification and authentication for the data consumer;

[0348] It should be noted that when the service consumer is an external network function (such as a third-party AF), the corresponding information and data exchange can be conducted through a proxy network element (for example, a NEF). The proxy network element needs to perform a security authorization or authentication process for the third-party function.

[0349] Step 406: After the data consumer's identity verification and authentication are successful, forward the first message to the first network element.

[0350] For example, previously, agent network elements could find the first network element by interacting with the NRF.

[0351] Step 407: The first network element sends the second information to the AMF;

[0352] Optionally, the information carried in the second information can be found in the above description, and will not be repeated here.

[0353] Step 408, AMF sends the third information to the first network element;

[0354] Step 409: The first network element obtains whether the target data source has the first capability based on the third information;

[0355] Optionally, the first network element determines the user consent information for the relevant UE.

[0356] On one hand, when the target data source is the target access network device, but the target data is data for the UE (such as obtaining positioning measurements of the UE on the access network device), the first network element also needs to determine whether the UE allows the acquisition of the corresponding data. If not, the first network element will not initiate data acquisition for the UE from the target access network device.

[0357] Step 410: The first network element determines whether to obtain data from the target data source based on the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0358] Optionally, the first network element determines whether to obtain data from the target data source based on a user plane path or a data plane path based on at least one of the following information:

[0359] The seventh instruction in the first message;

[0360] Does the target data source possess the first capability?

[0361] AMF load information.

[0362] Optionally, if step 410 determines that obtaining data from the target data source based on the user plane path or data plane path does not require whether the target data source has the first capability, then steps 407-409 may not be executed.

[0363] Step 411: The first network element sends a data collection request message through the first connection, which carries information corresponding to the second connection;

[0364] Step 412: The access network device establishes a second connection;

[0365] Optionally, step 412 can be performed after step 414.

[0366] Step 413: The access network device determines to use the second connection to report data;

[0367] It should be noted that the terminal device may decide whether to report the requested data based on the second connection, according to one or more of the information corresponding to the second connection, connection indication, or URSP information (obtained in advance from the PCF).

[0368] Step 414: The access network device performs data acquisition and / or processes the acquired data;

[0369] Step 415: The access network device reports data through the second connection.

[0370] It should be noted that the embodiments of this application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0371] 1. Based on the unified data framework deployed by the operator, it realizes the collection and opening of UE / RAN data related to the operator network, and connects with various services to achieve unified collaborative scheduling without the need for individual definition, thus simplifying the architecture and related processes.

[0372] 2. Data acquisition signaling interaction, data reporting and openness are realized based on the connection corresponding to the user plane path or data plane path, which helps to transmit large amounts of data, improves data interaction efficiency, and can also realize QoS differentiated processing.

[0373] like Figure 5 As shown in the figure, this application provides an information transmission method, including:

[0374] Step 501: The first core network device obtains information corresponding to the first connection. The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path. The first connection is at least used for data signaling interaction between the target data source and the first network element.

[0375] Step 502: The first core network device sends the information corresponding to the first connection to the target data source.

[0376] Optionally, the first core network device sends the information corresponding to the first connection to the target data source, including:

[0377] The first core network device receives a non-access stratum NAS service request message sent by the target data source;

[0378] The first core network device sends a NAS service response message to the target data source, and the NAS service response message contains information corresponding to the first connection.

[0379] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0380] The first core network device sends at least one of the following information to the target data source:

[0381] First Quality of Service (QoS) information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0382] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0383] The second instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to interact with the first network element based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0384] Optionally, the first core network device obtains information corresponding to the first connection, including at least one of the following:

[0385] The first core network device obtains the information corresponding to the first connection from the first network element;

[0386] The first core network device obtains the information corresponding to the first connection from the third network element;

[0387] The first core network device obtains the information corresponding to the first connection from the data consumer.

[0388] Optionally, the first core network device obtains information corresponding to the first connection from the third network element, including:

[0389] The first core network device sends a network element information acquisition request message to the third network element;

[0390] The first core network device receives information corresponding to the first connection sent by the third network element;

[0391] The network element information acquisition request message contains at least one of the following information:

[0392] The type information of the target data source;

[0393] The identification information of the target data source;

[0394] Target area information;

[0395] The sixth instruction is used to indicate whether data is collected based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0396] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0397] The first core network device receives the first information sent by the target data source;

[0398] The first core network device sends the first information to the first network element;

[0399] The first information includes at least one of the following:

[0400] The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established.

[0401] The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection;

[0402] The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

[0403] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0404] The first core network device obtains information about a first capability reported by the data source. The first capability includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on a user plane path or a data plane path; the ability to support data collection based on a request from a first network element; the ability to support data opening based on a request from a first network element; the ability to support data signaling interaction with a first network element based on a user plane path or a data plane path; and the ability to support service non-access stratum (NAS).

[0405] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0406] The first core network device determines the target data source based on the information from the first capability.

[0407] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following:

[0408] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0409] The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection;

[0410] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

[0411] It should be noted that all descriptions of the first core network device side in the above embodiments are applicable to the embodiments of the information transmission method applied to the first core network device side, and can achieve the same technical effect, so they will not be repeated here.

[0412] like Figure 6 As shown in the figure, this application provides an information transmission method, including:

[0413] Step 601: The first network element establishes a first connection with the target data source;

[0414] The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is used at least for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0415] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0416] The first network element sends a data request message to the target data source through the first connection.

[0417] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0418] The first network element receives data sent by the target data source through the first connection.

[0419] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0420] The first network element sends the information corresponding to the second connection to the target data source through the first connection;

[0421] The second connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the second connection is used to report data to the target data source.

[0422] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0423] The first network element receives data sent by the target data source through the second connection.

[0424] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0425] The first network element determines the information corresponding to the second connection.

[0426] Optionally, the first network element determines the information corresponding to the second connection, including:

[0427] The first network element receives information corresponding to the second connection from the second network element.

[0428] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0429] The first network element sends a second message to the second network element, the second message being used to instruct the second network element to send the data reported by the target data source to the target address.

[0430] Optionally, the information corresponding to the second connection includes at least one of the following:

[0431] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0432] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the second network element;

[0433] The connection identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0434] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0435] Information about the storage space, which is used to store the data reported by the target data source.

[0436] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0437] The first network element sends at least one of the following information to the target data source through the first connection:

[0438] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0439] An association identifier is used to identify a first object, which includes the first connection and the second connection.

[0440] A session identifier, which is used to identify a session process of data acquisition;

[0441] The first QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0442] The second QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the second connection;

[0443] The fourth indication information is used to indicate that the establishment of the second connection is allowed to be delayed.

[0444] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0445] The first network element sends the data reported by the target data source to the target address.

[0446] Optionally, the target address includes at least one of the following:

[0447] The data feedback address specified by the data consumer;

[0448] The address of the third network element.

[0449] Optionally, if the target address is the address of the third network element, the method further includes:

[0450] The first network element sends a data storage request message to the third network element;

[0451] The first network element obtains the storage space information sent by the third network element;

[0452] The information of the storage space includes at least one of the following: the device identifier where the storage space is located, the address of the storage space, the event identifier allocated by the storage space for data storage, and the size of the storage space.

[0453] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following:

[0454] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0455] The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection;

[0456] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

[0457] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0458] The first network element receives the first information sent by the first core network device;

[0459] The first information includes at least one of the following:

[0460] The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established.

[0461] The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection;

[0462] The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

[0463] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0464] The first network element obtains information about the first capability of the data source, the first capability including at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on user plane path or data plane path, the ability to support data collection based on the request of the first network element, the ability to support data opening based on the request of the first network element, the ability to support data signaling interaction with the first network element based on user plane path or data plane path, and the ability to support service non-access layer NAS.

[0465] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0466] The first network element determines the target data source based on the information from the first capability.

[0467] It should be noted that all descriptions of the first network element side in the above embodiments are applicable to the embodiments of the information transmission method applied to the first network element side, and can achieve the same technical effect, so they will not be repeated here.

[0468] The information transmission method provided in this application can be executed by an information transmission device. This application uses an information transmission device executing the information transmission method as an example to illustrate the information transmission device provided in this application.

[0469] This application provides an information transmission device. As an example, the information transmission device may be a communication device or a component within a communication device, such as a chip. The communication device may be a terminal, a network-side device, or a server, etc. Exemplarily, the terminal may include, but is not limited to, the type of terminal 11 listed above, and the network-side device may include, but is not limited to, the type of network-side device 12 listed above. This application does not impose specific limitations.

[0470] The information transmission device includes a receiving module, a transmitting module, and a processing module. These modules can be implemented in software or hardware. When implemented in hardware, the processing module can be implemented by a processor. For example, the processor can include general-purpose processors, special-purpose processors, etc., such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), microprocessor, Digital Signal Processor (DSP), Artificial Intelligence (AI) processor, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), Network Processor (NP), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, gate circuits, transistors, discrete hardware components, etc. The receiving and transmitting modules can be implemented by a communication interface, which can include one or more of the following: transceiver, pins, circuits, bus, radio frequency unit, etc.

[0471] For details, see Figure 7 When the information transmission device is a target data source or a component within the target data source, the information transmission device 700 includes:

[0472] The first receiving module 701 is used to receive information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device. The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path. The first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0473] The first processing module 702 is used to establish a first connection with the first network element based on the information corresponding to the first connection.

[0474] Optionally, the first receiving module 701 is configured to:

[0475] Send a non-access stratum NAS service request message to the first core network device;

[0476] The system receives a NAS service response message from the first core network device, the NAS service response message containing information corresponding to the first connection.

[0477] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0478] The second receiving module is configured to receive at least one of the following information sent by the first core network device:

[0479] First Quality of Service (QoS) information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0480] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0481] The second instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to interact with the first network element based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0482] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0483] The third receiving module is used to receive a data request message sent by the first network element through the first connection;

[0484] The fourth processing module is used to collect data based on the data request message.

[0485] Optionally, the first connection is further used to report data to the target data source, and the apparatus further includes:

[0486] The second sending module is used to report the collected data to the first network element through the first connection.

[0487] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0488] The fourth receiving module is used to receive information corresponding to the second connection sent by the first network element through the first connection. The second connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path. The second connection is used to report data to the target data source.

[0489] The fifth processing module is used to establish the second connection with the first network element or the second network element based on the information corresponding to the second connection.

[0490] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0491] The third sending module is used to report the collected data to the first network element or the second network element through the second connection.

[0492] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0493] The fourth sending module is used to send first information to the first core network device, the first information including at least one of the following:

[0494] The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established.

[0495] The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection;

[0496] The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

[0497] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following:

[0498] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0499] The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection;

[0500] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

[0501] Optionally, the information corresponding to the second connection includes at least one of the following:

[0502] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0503] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the second network element;

[0504] The connection identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0505] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0506] Information about the storage space, which is used to store the data reported by the target data source.

[0507] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0508] The fifth receiving module is configured to receive at least one of the following information sent by the first network element via the first connection:

[0509] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0510] An association identifier is used to identify a first object, which includes the first connection and the second connection.

[0511] A session identifier, which is used to identify a session process of data acquisition;

[0512] The first QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0513] The second QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the second connection;

[0514] The fourth indication information is used to indicate that the establishment of the second connection is allowed to be delayed.

[0515] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0516] The sixth processing module is used to determine the delay in establishing the second connection based on the fourth indication information.

[0517] Optionally, the device further includes one of the following:

[0518] The seventh processing module is used to select or establish a user plane or data plane path based on the first QoS information. The user plane or data plane path uses the QoS parameters represented by the first QoS information and is used to carry the first connection.

[0519] The eighth processing module is used to select or establish a user plane or data plane path based on the second QoS information. The user plane or data plane path uses the QoS parameters represented by the second QoS information and is used to carry the second connection.

[0520] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0521] The fifth sending module is used to report information about a first capability to the first core network device. The first capability includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on a user plane path or a data plane path; the ability to support data collection based on a request from a first network element; the ability to support data opening based on a request from a first network element; the ability to interact with data signaling with a first network element based on a user plane path or a data plane path; and the ability to support Service Non-Access Stratum (NAS).

[0522] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0523] The ninth processing module is used to add fifth indication information to the data packet header in the data, the fifth indication information being used to indicate that the data belongs to the first type of traffic, the first type of traffic including data acquisition type traffic.

[0524] Optionally, the data signaling is used to indicate information for at least one of the following processes:

[0525] Data connection management;

[0526] Data collection;

[0527] Data processing;

[0528] Data reporting;

[0529] Auxiliary information configuration.

[0530] The information transmission device provided in this application embodiment can achieve... Figure 2 The various processes implemented in the method embodiments achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0531] See Figure 8 When the information transmission device is a first core network device or a component of the first core network device, the information transmission device 800 includes:

[0532] The second processing module 801 is used to obtain information corresponding to the first connection, wherein the first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is at least used for data signaling interaction between the target data source and the first network element.

[0533] The first sending module 802 is used to send the information corresponding to the first connection to the target data source.

[0534] Optionally, the first transmitting module 802 is configured to:

[0535] Receive the non-access stratum NAS service request message sent by the target data source;

[0536] A NAS service response message is sent to the target data source, and the NAS service response message contains information corresponding to the first connection.

[0537] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0538] The sixth sending module is used to send at least one of the following information to the target data source:

[0539] First Quality of Service (QoS) information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0540] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0541] The second instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to interact with the first network element based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0542] Optionally, the second processing module 801 is configured to implement at least one of the following:

[0543] Obtain the information corresponding to the first connection from the first network element;

[0544] Obtain the information corresponding to the first connection from the third network element;

[0545] Obtain the information corresponding to the first connection from the data consumer.

[0546] Optionally, the specific implementation of the first core network device obtaining the information corresponding to the first connection from the third network element includes:

[0547] Send a network element information acquisition request message to the third network element;

[0548] Receive information corresponding to the first connection sent by the third network element;

[0549] The network element information acquisition request message contains at least one of the following information:

[0550] The type information of the target data source;

[0551] The identification information of the target data source;

[0552] Target area information;

[0553] The sixth instruction is used to indicate whether data is collected based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0554] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0555] The sixth receiving module is used to receive the first information sent by the target data source;

[0556] The seventh sending module is used to send the first information to the first network element;

[0557] The first information includes at least one of the following:

[0558] The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established.

[0559] The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection;

[0560] The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

[0561] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0562] The tenth processing module is used to obtain information about the first capability reported by the data source. The first capability includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on the user plane path or the data plane path; the ability to support data collection based on the request of the first network element; the ability to support data opening based on the request of the first network element; the ability to support data signaling interaction with the first network element based on the user plane path or the data plane path; and the ability to support service non-access stratum (NAS).

[0563] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0564] The eleventh processing module is used to determine the target data source based on the information from the first capability.

[0565] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following:

[0566] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0567] The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection;

[0568] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

[0569] The information transmission device provided in this application embodiment can achieve... Figure 5 The various processes implemented in the method embodiments achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0570] See Figure 9 When the information transmission device is a first network element or a component within the first network element, the information transmission device 900 includes:

[0571] The third processing module 901 is used to establish a first connection with the target data source;

[0572] The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is used at least for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0573] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0574] The eighth sending module is used to send a data request message to the target data source through the first connection.

[0575] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0576] The seventh receiving module is used to receive data sent by the target data source through the first connection.

[0577] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0578] The ninth sending module is used to send information corresponding to the second connection to the target data source through the first connection;

[0579] The second connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the second connection is used to report data to the target data source.

[0580] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0581] The eighth receiving module is used to receive data sent by the target data source through the second connection.

[0582] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0583] The twelfth processing module is used to determine the information corresponding to the second connection.

[0584] Optionally, the twelfth processing module is used for:

[0585] Receive information corresponding to the second connection from the second network element.

[0586] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0587] The tenth sending module is used to send second information to the second network element, the second information being used to instruct the second network element to send the data reported by the target data source to the target address.

[0588] Optionally, the information corresponding to the second connection includes at least one of the following:

[0589] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0590] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the second network element;

[0591] The connection identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0592] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0593] Information about the storage space, which is used to store the data reported by the target data source.

[0594] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0595] The eleventh sending module is configured to send at least one of the following information to the target data source via the first connection:

[0596] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0597] An association identifier is used to identify a first object, which includes the first connection and the second connection.

[0598] A session identifier, which is used to identify a session process of data acquisition;

[0599] The first QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0600] The second QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the second connection;

[0601] The fourth indication information is used to indicate that the establishment of the second connection is allowed to be delayed.

[0602] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0603] The twelfth sending module is used to send the data reported by the target data source to the target address.

[0604] Optionally, the target address includes at least one of the following:

[0605] The data feedback address specified by the data consumer;

[0606] The address of the third network element.

[0607] Optionally, if the target address is the address of the third network element, the apparatus further includes:

[0608] The thirteenth sending module is used to send a data storage request message to the third network element;

[0609] The ninth receiving module is used to obtain the storage space information sent by the third network element;

[0610] The information of the storage space includes at least one of the following: the device identifier where the storage space is located, the address of the storage space, the event identifier allocated by the storage space for data storage, and the size of the storage space.

[0611] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following:

[0612] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0613] The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection;

[0614] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

[0615] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0616] The tenth receiving module is used to receive the first information sent by the first core network device;

[0617] The first information includes at least one of the following:

[0618] The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established.

[0619] The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection;

[0620] The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

[0621] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0622] The thirteenth processing module is used to obtain information about the first capability of the data source. The first capability includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on user plane path or data plane path, the ability to support data collection based on first network element request, the ability to support data opening based on first network element request, the ability to support data signaling interaction with first network element based on user plane path or data plane path, and the ability to support service non-access layer NAS.

[0623] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0624] The fourteenth processing module is used to determine the target data source based on the information from the first capability.

[0625] The information transmission device provided in this application embodiment can achieve... Figure 6 The various processes implemented in the method embodiments achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0626] Optional, such as Figure 10As shown in the illustration, this application also provides a communication device 1000, including a processor 1001 and a memory 1002. The memory 1002 stores programs or instructions that can run on the processor 1001. For example, when the communication device 1000 is a target data source, the program or instructions executed by the processor 1001 implement the various steps of the above-described information transmission method embodiment and achieve the same technical effect. When the communication device 1000 is a first core network device, the program or instructions executed by the processor 1001 implement the various steps of the above-described information transmission method embodiment and achieve the same technical effect. When the communication device 1000 is a first network element, the program or instructions executed by the processor 1001 implement the various steps of the above-described information transmission method embodiment and achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, further details are omitted here.

[0627] This application embodiment also provides an information transmission device, including a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is coupled to the processor, and the processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement, for example... Figure 2 The steps in the method embodiment shown are illustrated. This information transmission device embodiment corresponds to the above-described target data source side method embodiment. All implementation processes and methods of the above method embodiments can be applied to the information transmission device embodiment and achieve the same technical effect. The information transmission device can be... Figure 7 The information transmission device shown is, for example, a terminal. Specifically, Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a terminal to implement an embodiment of this application.

[0628] The terminal 1100 includes, but is not limited to, at least some of the following components: radio frequency unit 1101, network module 1102, audio output unit 1103, input unit 1104, sensor 1105, display unit 1106, user input unit 1107, interface unit 1108, memory 1109, and processor 1110.

[0629] Those skilled in the art will understand that the terminal 1100 may also include a power supply (such as a battery) for supplying power to various components. The power supply may be logically connected to the processor 1110 through a power management system, thereby enabling functions such as managing charging, discharging, and power consumption through the power management system. Figure 11 The terminal structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the terminal. The terminal may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements, which will not be elaborated here.

[0630] It should be understood that, in this embodiment, the input unit 1104 may include a graphics processor 11041 and a microphone 11042. The graphics processor 11041 processes image data of still images or videos obtained by an image capture device (such as a camera) in video capture mode or image capture mode. The display unit 1106 may include a display panel 11061, which may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, or the like. The user input unit 1107 includes at least one of a touch panel 11071 and other input devices 11072. The touch panel 11071 is also called a touch screen. The touch panel 11071 may include a touch detection device and a touch controller. Other input devices 11072 may include, but are not limited to, physical keyboards, function keys (such as volume control buttons, power buttons, etc.), trackballs, mice, and joysticks, which will not be described in detail here.

[0631] In this embodiment, after receiving downlink data from the network-side device, the radio frequency unit 1101 can transmit it to the processor 1110 for processing; in addition, the radio frequency unit 1101 can send uplink data to the network-side device. Typically, the radio frequency unit 1101 includes, but is not limited to, antennas, amplifiers, transceivers, couplers, low-noise amplifiers, duplexers, etc.

[0632] The memory 1109 can be used to store software programs or instructions, as well as various data. The memory 1109 may primarily include a first storage area for storing programs or instructions and a second storage area for storing data. The first storage area may store the operating system, application programs or instructions required for at least one function (such as sound playback, image playback, etc.). Furthermore, the memory 1109 may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory may be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDRSDRAM), enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), synchronous link dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and direct memory bus RAM (DRRAM). The memory 1109 in this embodiment includes, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0633] Processor 1110 may include one or more processing units; optionally, processor 1110 integrates an application processor and a modem processor, wherein the application processor mainly handles operations involving the operating system, user interface, and applications, and the modem processor mainly handles wireless communication signals, such as a baseband processor. It is understood that the aforementioned modem processor may also not be integrated into processor 1110.

[0634] In this embodiment, the terminal 1100 is used as the target data source for illustration.

[0635] The radio frequency unit 1101 is used for:

[0636] Receive information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device, wherein the first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling;

[0637] The processor 1110 is configured to: establish a first connection with the first network element based on the information corresponding to the first connection.

[0638] Optionally, the radio frequency unit 1101 is used for:

[0639] Send a non-access stratum NAS service request message to the first core network device;

[0640] The system receives a NAS service response message from the first core network device, the NAS service response message containing information corresponding to the first connection.

[0641] Optionally, the radio frequency unit 1101 is further configured to:

[0642] Receive at least one of the following information sent by the first core network device:

[0643] First Quality of Service (QoS) information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0644] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0645] The second instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to interact with the first network element based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0646] Optionally, the radio frequency unit 1101 is further configured to:

[0647] Receive the data request message sent by the first network element through the first connection;

[0648] The processor 1110 is used to collect data according to the data request message.

[0649] Optionally, the first connection is further used to report data to the target data source, and the radio frequency unit 1101 is further used for:

[0650] The collected data is reported to the first network element through the first connection.

[0651] Optionally, the radio frequency unit 1101 is further configured to:

[0652] The first connection receives information corresponding to the second connection sent by the first network element. The second connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path. The second connection is used to report data to the target data source.

[0653] The processor 1110 is further configured to establish the second connection with the first network element or the second network element based on the information corresponding to the second connection.

[0654] Optionally, the radio frequency unit 1101 is further configured to:

[0655] The collected data is reported to the first network element or the second network element through the second connection.

[0656] Optionally, the radio frequency unit 1101 is further configured to:

[0657] Send first information to the first core network device, the first information including at least one of the following:

[0658] The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established.

[0659] The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection;

[0660] The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

[0661] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following:

[0662] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0663] The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection;

[0664] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

[0665] Optionally, the information corresponding to the second connection includes at least one of the following:

[0666] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0667] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the second network element;

[0668] The connection identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0669] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0670] Information about the storage space, which is used to store the data reported by the target data source.

[0671] Optionally, the radio frequency unit 1101 is further configured to:

[0672] Receive at least one of the following information sent by the first network element through the first connection:

[0673] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0674] An association identifier is used to identify a first object, which includes the first connection and the second connection.

[0675] A session identifier, which is used to identify a session process of data acquisition;

[0676] The first QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0677] The second QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the second connection;

[0678] The fourth indication information is used to indicate that the establishment of the second connection is allowed to be delayed.

[0679] Optionally, the processor 1110 is further configured to:

[0680] The delay in establishing the second connection is determined based on the fourth indication information.

[0681] Optionally, the processor 1110 is further configured to implement one of the following:

[0682] A user plane or data plane path is selected or established based on the first QoS information. The user plane or data plane path uses the QoS parameters represented by the first QoS information and is used to carry the first connection.

[0683] The user plane or data plane path is selected or established based on the second QoS information. The user plane or data plane path uses the QoS parameters represented by the second QoS information and is used to carry the second connection.

[0684] Optionally, the radio frequency unit 1101 is further configured to:

[0685] The first core network device reports information about a first capability, which includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on a user plane path or a data plane path; the ability to support data collection based on a request from a first network element; the ability to support data opening based on a request from a first network element; the ability to support data signaling interaction with a first network element based on a user plane path or a data plane path; and the ability to support service non-access stratum (NAS).

[0686] Optionally, the processor 1110 is further configured to:

[0687] A fifth indication is added to the header of the data packets in the data. The fifth indication is used to indicate that the data belongs to the first type of traffic, which includes data collection type traffic.

[0688] Optionally, the data signaling is used to indicate information for at least one of the following processes:

[0689] Data connection management;

[0690] Data collection;

[0691] Data processing;

[0692] Data reporting;

[0693] Auxiliary information configuration.

[0694] The information transmission device provided in this application embodiment can achieve... Figure 2 The various processes implemented in the method embodiments achieve the same technical effect, and will not be described again here to avoid repetition.

[0695] Specifically, embodiments of this application also provide an information transmission device, which can be... Figure 7 The information transmission device shown is an example of an access network device. Figure 12 As shown, the access network device 1200 includes: an antenna 1201, a radio frequency (RF) device 1202, a baseband device 1203, a processor 1204, and a memory 1205. The antenna 1201 is connected to the RF device 1202. In the uplink direction, the RF device 1202 receives information through the antenna 1201 and transmits the received information to the baseband device 1203 for processing. In the downlink direction, the baseband device 1203 processes the information to be transmitted and sends it to the RF device 1202. The RF device 1202 processes the received information and transmits it through the antenna 1201.

[0696] The method executed by the reader in the above embodiments can be implemented in the baseband device 1203, which includes a baseband processor.

[0697] The baseband device 1203 may include, for example, at least one baseband board on which multiple chips are disposed, such as... Figure 12 As shown, one of the chips is, for example, a baseband processor, which is connected to the memory 1205 via a bus interface to call the program or instructions in the memory 1205 to execute the network-side device operation shown in the above method embodiment.

[0698] The reader may also include a network interface 1206, such as a Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI).

[0699] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned access network device is used as the target data source for illustration.

[0700] The radio frequency device 1202 is used for:

[0701] Receive information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device, wherein the first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling;

[0702] The processor 1204 is configured to: establish a first connection with the first network element based on the information corresponding to the first connection.

[0703] Optionally, the radio frequency device 1202 is used for:

[0704] Send a non-access stratum NAS service request message to the first core network device;

[0705] The system receives a NAS service response message from the first core network device, the NAS service response message containing information corresponding to the first connection.

[0706] Optionally, the radio frequency device 1202 is further configured to:

[0707] Receive at least one of the following information sent by the first core network device:

[0708] First Quality of Service (QoS) information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0709] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0710] The second instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to interact with the first network element based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0711] Optionally, the radio frequency device 1202 is further configured to:

[0712] Receive the data request message sent by the first network element through the first connection;

[0713] The processor 1204 is used to collect data according to the data request message.

[0714] Optionally, the first connection is further used to report data to the target data source, and the radio frequency unit 1101 is further used for:

[0715] The collected data is reported to the first network element through the first connection.

[0716] Optionally, the radio frequency device 1202 is further configured to:

[0717] The first connection receives information corresponding to the second connection sent by the first network element. The second connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path. The second connection is used to report data to the target data source.

[0718] The processor 1204 is further configured to establish the second connection with the first network element or the second network element based on the information corresponding to the second connection.

[0719] Optionally, the radio frequency device 1202 is further configured to:

[0720] The collected data is reported to the first network element or the second network element through the second connection.

[0721] Optionally, the radio frequency device 1202 is further configured to:

[0722] Send first information to the first core network device, the first information including at least one of the following:

[0723] The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established.

[0724] The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection;

[0725] The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

[0726] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following:

[0727] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0728] The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection;

[0729] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

[0730] Optionally, the information corresponding to the second connection includes at least one of the following:

[0731] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0732] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the second network element;

[0733] The connection identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0734] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0735] Information about the storage space, which is used to store the data reported by the target data source.

[0736] Optionally, the radio frequency device 1202 is further configured to:

[0737] Receive at least one of the following information sent by the first network element through the first connection:

[0738] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0739] An association identifier is used to identify a first object, which includes the first connection and the second connection.

[0740] A session identifier, which is used to identify a session process of data acquisition;

[0741] The first QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0742] The second QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the second connection;

[0743] The fourth indication information is used to indicate that the establishment of the second connection is allowed to be delayed.

[0744] Optionally, the processor 1204 is further configured to:

[0745] The delay in establishing the second connection is determined based on the fourth indication information.

[0746] Optionally, the processor 1204 is further configured to implement one of the following:

[0747] A user plane or data plane path is selected or established based on the first QoS information. The user plane or data plane path uses the QoS parameters represented by the first QoS information and is used to carry the first connection.

[0748] The user plane or data plane path is selected or established based on the second QoS information. The user plane or data plane path uses the QoS parameters represented by the second QoS information and is used to carry the second connection.

[0749] Optionally, the radio frequency device 1202 is further configured to:

[0750] The first core network device reports information about a first capability, which includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on a user plane path or a data plane path; the ability to support data collection based on a request from a first network element; the ability to support data opening based on a request from a first network element; the ability to support data signaling interaction with a first network element based on a user plane path or a data plane path; and the ability to support service non-access stratum (NAS).

[0751] Optionally, the processor 1204 is further configured to:

[0752] A fifth indication is added to the header of the data packets in the data. The fifth indication is used to indicate that the data belongs to the first type of traffic, which includes data collection type traffic.

[0753] Optionally, the data signaling is used to indicate information for at least one of the following processes:

[0754] Data connection management;

[0755] Data collection;

[0756] Data processing;

[0757] Data reporting;

[0758] Auxiliary information configuration.

[0759] Furthermore, the access network device 1200 in this embodiment of the application also includes: a program or instructions stored in a memory 1205 and executable on a processor 1204, wherein the processor 1204 calls the program or instructions in the memory 1205 to execute. Figure 7 The methods executed by each module shown achieve the same technical effect, and to avoid repetition, they will not be described in detail here.

[0760] Specifically, this application also provides an information transmission device. Taking the information transmission device as a core network device as an example, such as... Figure 13 As shown, the core network device 1300 includes: a processor 1301, a network interface 1302, and a memory 1303. This core network device can be... Figure 8 , Figure 9 The information transmission device shown. The network interface 1302 is, for example, a common public radio interface (CPRI).

[0761] Specifically, the core network device 1300 in this embodiment further includes: instructions or programs stored in memory 1303 and executable on processor 1301, wherein processor 1301 calls the instructions or programs in memory 1303 to execute. Figure 8 , Figure 9 The methods executed by each module shown achieve the same technical effect, and to avoid repetition, they will not be described in detail here.

[0762] In this embodiment, the core network device 1300 is used as the first core network device for illustration.

[0763] The processor 1301 is used for:

[0764] Obtain information corresponding to the first connection, wherein the first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is at least used for data signaling interaction between the target data source and the first network element;

[0765] The network interface 1302 is used to send the information corresponding to the first connection to the target data source.

[0766] Optionally, the first transmitting module 802 is configured to:

[0767] Receive the non-access stratum NAS service request message sent by the target data source;

[0768] A NAS service response message is sent to the target data source, and the NAS service response message contains information corresponding to the first connection.

[0769] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is further used for:

[0770] Send at least one of the following messages to the target data source:

[0771] First Quality of Service (QoS) information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0772] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path;

[0773] The second instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to interact with the first network element based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0774] Optionally, the processor 1301 is configured to implement at least one of the following:

[0775] Obtain the information corresponding to the first connection from the first network element;

[0776] Obtain the information corresponding to the first connection from the third network element;

[0777] Obtain the information corresponding to the first connection from the data consumer.

[0778] Optionally, the specific implementation of the first core network device obtaining the information corresponding to the first connection from the third network element includes:

[0779] Send a network element information acquisition request message to the third network element;

[0780] Receive information corresponding to the first connection sent by the third network element;

[0781] The network element information acquisition request message contains at least one of the following information:

[0782] The type information of the target data source;

[0783] The identification information of the target data source;

[0784] Target area information;

[0785] The sixth instruction is used to indicate whether data is collected based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0786] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is further used for:

[0787] Receive the first information sent by the target data source;

[0788] Send the first information to the first network element;

[0789] The first information includes at least one of the following:

[0790] The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established.

[0791] The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection;

[0792] The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

[0793] Optionally, the processor 1301 is further configured to:

[0794] The information obtained includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on user plane path or data plane path, the ability to support data collection based on first network element request, the ability to support data opening based on first network element request, the ability to support data signaling interaction with first network element based on user plane path or data plane path, and the ability to support service non-access layer NAS.

[0795] Optionally, the processor 1301 is further configured to:

[0796] The target data source is determined based on the information from the first capability.

[0797] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following:

[0798] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0799] The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection;

[0800] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

[0801] In this embodiment, the core network device 1300 is used as the first network element for illustration.

[0802] The processor 1301 is used for:

[0803] Used to establish the first connection with the target data source;

[0804] The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is used at least for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

[0805] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is further used for:

[0806] A data request message is sent to the target data source through the first connection.

[0807] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is further used for:

[0808] The data sent by the target data source is received through the first connection.

[0809] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is further used for:

[0810] Through the first connection, information corresponding to the second connection is sent to the target data source;

[0811] The second connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the second connection is used to report data to the target data source.

[0812] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is further used for:

[0813] The data sent by the target data source is received through the second connection.

[0814] Optionally, the processor 1301 is further configured to:

[0815] Determine the information corresponding to the second connection.

[0816] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is used for:

[0817] Receive information corresponding to the second connection from the second network element.

[0818] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is further used for:

[0819] Send a second message to the second network element, the second message being used to instruct the second network element to send the data reported by the target data source to the target address.

[0820] Optionally, the information corresponding to the second connection includes at least one of the following:

[0821] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0822] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the second network element;

[0823] The connection identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0824] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the second connection;

[0825] Information about the storage space, which is used to store the data reported by the target data source.

[0826] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is further used for:

[0827] Through the first connection, at least one of the following information is sent to the target data source:

[0828] The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

[0829] An association identifier is used to identify a first object, which includes the first connection and the second connection.

[0830] A session identifier, which is used to identify a session process of data acquisition;

[0831] The first QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection;

[0832] The second QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the second connection;

[0833] The fourth indication information is used to indicate that the establishment of the second connection is allowed to be delayed.

[0834] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is further used for:

[0835] Send the data reported by the target data source to the target address.

[0836] Optionally, the target address includes at least one of the following:

[0837] The data feedback address specified by the data consumer;

[0838] The address of the third network element.

[0839] Optionally, if the target address is the address of the third network element, the network interface 1302 is further configured to:

[0840] Send a data storage request message to the third network element;

[0841] Obtain the storage space information sent by the third network element;

[0842] The information of the storage space includes at least one of the following: the device identifier where the storage space is located, the address of the storage space, the event identifier allocated by the storage space for data storage, and the size of the storage space.

[0843] Optionally, the information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following:

[0844] The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element;

[0845] The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection;

[0846] The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

[0847] Optionally, the network interface 1302 is further used for:

[0848] Receive the first information sent by the first core network device;

[0849] The first information includes at least one of the following:

[0850] The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established.

[0851] The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection;

[0852] The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

[0853] Optionally, the processor 1301 is further configured to:

[0854] Information on the first capability of the data source is obtained. The first capability includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on user plane path or data plane path, the ability to support data collection based on first network element request, the ability to support data opening based on first network element request, the ability to support data signaling interaction with first network element based on user plane path or data plane path, and the ability to support service non-access layer NAS.

[0855] Optionally, the processor 1301 is further configured to:

[0856] The target data source is determined based on the information from the first capability.

[0857] This application also provides a readable storage medium storing a program or instructions. When the program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the various processes of the above-described information transmission method embodiments and achieve the same technical effects. To avoid repetition, they will not be described again here.

[0858] The processor mentioned above is either the processor in the AIoT device or the processor in the reader described in the above embodiments. The readable storage medium includes computer-readable storage media, such as computer read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk, or optical disk. In some examples, the readable storage medium may be a non-transient readable storage medium.

[0859] This application embodiment also provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface. The communication interface is coupled to the processor. The processor is used to run programs or instructions to implement the various processes of the above-described information transmission method embodiments and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0860] It should be understood that the chip mentioned in the embodiments of this application may also be referred to as a system-on-a-chip, system chip, chip system, or system-on-a-chip, etc.

[0861] This application also provides a computer program / program product, which is stored in a storage medium and executed by at least one processor to implement the various processes of the above-described information transmission method embodiments, and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, it will not be described again here.

[0862] This application also provides a communication system, including: a target data source, a first core network device, and a first network element. The target data source can be used to perform the steps of the above-described information transmission method, the first core network device can be used to perform the steps of the above-described information transmission method, and the first network element can be used to perform the steps of the above-described information transmission method.

[0863] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0864] From the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of computer software products plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, they can also be implemented by hardware. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM, RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc.), and the computer software product includes several instructions to cause the terminal or network-side device to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of this application.

[0865] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other implementations under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these implementations are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An information transmission method, characterized in that, include: The target data source receives information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device. The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path. The first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling. The target data source establishes a first connection with the first network element based on the information corresponding to the first connection.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target data source receives information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device, including: The target data source sends a non-access stratum NAS service request message to the first core network device; The target data source receives a NAS service response message sent by the first core network device, and the NAS service response message contains information corresponding to the first connection.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Also includes: The target data source receives at least one of the following information sent by the first core network device: First Quality of Service (QoS) information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection; The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path; The second instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to interact with the first network element based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: The target data source receives a data request message sent by the first network element through the first connection; The target data source collects data according to the data request message.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first connection is also used to report data from the target data source, and the method further includes: The target data source reports the collected data to the first network element through the first connection.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Also includes: The target data source receives information corresponding to the second connection sent by the first network element through the first connection. The second connection is a connection based on the user plane path or the data plane path. The second connection is used for the target data source to report data. The target data source establishes the second connection with the first network element or the second network element based on the information corresponding to the second connection.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The target data source reports the collected data to the first network element or the second network element through the second connection.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Also includes: The target data source sends first information to the first core network device, the first information including at least one of the following: The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established. The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection; The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following: The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element; The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection; The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

10. The method according to any one of claims 6-9, characterized in that, The information corresponding to the second connection includes at least one of the following: The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element; The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the second network element; The connection identifier corresponding to the second connection; The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the second connection; Information about the storage space, which is used to store the data reported by the target data source.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, Also includes: The target data source receives at least one of the following information sent by the first network element through the first connection: The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path. An association identifier is used to identify a first object, which includes the first connection and the second connection. A session identifier, which is used to identify a session process of data acquisition; The first QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection; The second QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the second connection; The fourth indication information is used to indicate that the establishment of the second connection is allowed to be delayed.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, Also includes: The target data source determines the delay in establishing the second connection based on the fourth indication information.

13. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, It also includes the following: The target data source selects or establishes a user plane or data plane path based on the first QoS information. The user plane or data plane path uses the QoS parameters represented by the first QoS information and is used to carry the first connection. The target data source selects or establishes a user plane or data plane path based on the second QoS information. The user plane or data plane path uses the QoS parameters represented by the second QoS information and is used to carry the second connection.

14. The method according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, Also includes: The target data source reports information about a first capability to the first core network device. The first capability includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on a user plane path or a data plane path; the ability to support data collection based on a request from a first network element; the ability to support data opening based on a request from a first network element; the ability to support data signaling interaction with a first network element based on a user plane path or a data plane path; and the ability to support service non-access stratum (NAS).

15. The method according to claim 5 or 7, characterized in that, Also includes: The target data source adds a fifth indication information to the data packet header of the data. The fifth indication information is used to indicate that the data belongs to the first type of traffic, which includes data collection type traffic.

16. The method according to any one of claims 1-15, characterized in that, The data signaling is used to instruct information for at least one of the following processes: Data connection management; Data collection; Data processing; Data reporting; Auxiliary information configuration.

17. An information transmission method, characterized in that, include: The first core network device obtains information corresponding to the first connection, wherein the first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling. The first core network device sends the information corresponding to the first connection to the target data source.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that, The first core network device sends the information corresponding to the first connection to the target data source, including: The first core network device receives a non-access stratum NAS service request message sent by the target data source; The first core network device sends a NAS service response message to the target data source, and the NAS service response message contains information corresponding to the first connection.

19. The method according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that, Also includes: The first core network device sends at least one of the following information to the target data source: First Quality of Service (QoS) information, used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection; The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path; The second instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to interact with the first network element based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

20. The method according to any one of claims 17-19, characterized in that, The first core network device obtains information corresponding to the first connection, including at least one of the following: The first core network device obtains the information corresponding to the first connection from the first network element; The first core network device obtains the information corresponding to the first connection from the third network element; The first core network device obtains the information corresponding to the first connection from the data consumer.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The first core network device obtains information corresponding to the first connection from the third network element, including: The first core network device sends a network element information acquisition request message to the third network element; The first core network device receives information corresponding to the first connection sent by the third network element; The network element information acquisition request message contains at least one of the following information: The type information of the target data source; The identification information of the target data source; Target area information; The sixth instruction is used to indicate whether data is collected based on the user plane path or the data plane path.

22. The method according to any one of claims 17-21, characterized in that, Also includes: The first core network device receives the first information sent by the target data source; The first core network device sends the first information to the first network element; The first information includes at least one of the following: The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established. The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection; The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

23. The method according to any one of claims 17-22, characterized in that, Also includes: The first core network device obtains information about a first capability reported by the data source. The first capability includes at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on a user plane path or a data plane path; the ability to support data collection based on a request from a first network element; the ability to support data opening based on a request from a first network element; the ability to interact with data signaling with a first network element based on a user plane path or a data plane path; and the ability to support service non-access stratum (NAS).

24. The method according to claim 23, characterized in that, Also includes: The first core network device determines the target data source based on the information from the first capability.

25. The method according to any one of claims 17-24, characterized in that, The information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following: The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element; The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection; The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

26. An information transmission method, characterized in that, include: The first network element establishes a first connection with the target data source; The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is used at least for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

27. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element sends a data request message to the target data source through the first connection.

28. The method according to claim 26 or 27, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element receives data sent by the target data source through the first connection.

29. The method according to claim 26 or 27, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element sends the information corresponding to the second connection to the target data source through the first connection; The second connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the second connection is used to report data to the target data source.

30. The method according to claim 29, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element receives data sent by the target data source through the second connection.

31. The method according to claim 29 or 30, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element determines the information corresponding to the second connection.

32. The method according to claim 31, characterized in that, The first network element determines the information corresponding to the second connection, including: The first network element receives information corresponding to the second connection from the second network element.

33. The method according to any one of claims 29-32, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element sends a second message to the second network element, the second message being used to instruct the second network element to send the data reported by the target data source to the target address.

34. The method according to any one of claims 29-33, characterized in that, The information corresponding to the second connection includes at least one of the following: The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element; The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the second network element; The connection identifier corresponding to the second connection; The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the second connection; Information about the storage space, which is used to store the data reported by the target data source.

35. The method according to any one of claims 26-34, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element sends at least one of the following information to the target data source through the first connection: The first instruction information is used to instruct the target data source to report data based on the user plane path or the data plane path. An association identifier is used to identify a first object, which includes the first connection and the second connection. A session identifier, which is used to identify a session process of data acquisition; The first QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the first connection; The second QoS information is used to indicate the QoS parameters of the communication service corresponding to the second connection; The fourth indication information is used to indicate that the establishment of the second connection is allowed to be delayed.

36. The method according to claim 28 or 30, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element sends the data reported by the target data source to the target address.

37. The method according to claim 33 or 36, characterized in that, The target address includes at least one of the following: The data feedback address specified by the data consumer; The address of the third network element.

38. The method according to claim 37, characterized in that, When the target address is the address of the third network element, the method further includes: The first network element sends a data storage request message to the third network element; The first network element obtains the storage space information sent by the third network element; The information of the storage space includes at least one of the following: the device identifier where the storage space is located, the address of the storage space, the event identifier allocated by the storage space for data storage, and the size of the storage space.

39. The method according to any one of claims 26-38, characterized in that, The information corresponding to the first connection includes at least one of the following: The identifier, address, or port number corresponding to the first network element; The connection identifier corresponding to the first connection; The tunnel endpoint identifier corresponding to the first connection.

40. The method according to any one of claims 26-39, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element receives the first information sent by the first core network device; The first information includes at least one of the following: The third indication information is used to indicate whether the first connection has been successfully established. The identifier information corresponding to the target data source in the first connection; The target data source has the corresponding identification information in the second connection.

41. The method according to any one of claims 26-40, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element obtains information about the first capability of the data source, the first capability including at least one of the following: the ability to support data reporting based on user plane path or data plane path, the ability to support data collection based on the request of the first network element, the ability to support data opening based on the request of the first network element, the ability to support data signaling interaction with the first network element based on user plane path or data plane path, and the ability to support service non-access layer NAS.

42. The method according to claim 41, characterized in that, Also includes: The first network element determines the target data source based on the information from the first capability.

43. An information transmission device applied to a target data source, characterized in that, include: The first receiving module is used to receive information corresponding to the first connection sent by the first core network device. The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path. The first connection is at least used for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling. The first processing module is used to establish a first connection with the first network element based on the information corresponding to the first connection.

44. An information transmission device, applied to a first core network device, characterized in that, include: The second processing module is used to obtain information corresponding to the first connection, wherein the first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is at least used for data signaling interaction between the target data source and the first network element. The first sending module is used to send the information corresponding to the first connection to the target data source.

45. An information transmission device, applied to a first network element, characterized in that, include: The third processing module is used to establish a first connection with the target data source; The first connection is a connection based on a user plane path or a data plane path, and the first connection is used at least for the target data source to interact with the first network element for data signaling.

46. ​​An information transmission device, characterized in that, It includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a program or instructions that can run on the processor, the program or instructions being executed by the processor to implement the steps of the information transmission method as described in any one of claims 1 to 42.

47. A readable storage medium, characterized in that, The readable storage medium stores a program or instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the information transmission method as described in any one of claims 1 to 42.

48. A computer program product, characterized in that, Includes computer instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 42.

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