Sensing method, device, communication system, storage medium and program product

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sensing method, device, communication system, storage medium and program product. The sensing method comprises: a terminal receiving first configuration information sent by an access network device; wherein the first configuration information comprises at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter; based on the first configuration information, performing a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result; and sending the at least one sensing measurement result to a sensing function entity. In this method, the sensing behavior of the terminal is managed by the access network device, which can improve resource utilization, reduce the time delay of the sensing operation, and thus improve the performance of the sensing service.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the field of communication technology, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) technology refers to the integration of sensing capabilities into a communication system to form a fusion network that can simultaneously provide users with sensing and communication services. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In the integrated communication and sensing architecture, the base station is responsible for managing the communication behavior of the terminal, and the sensing function entity is responsible for managing the sensing behavior of the terminal. The sensing operation in this process has a long latency, which will affect the performance of the sensing service.

[0004] This disclosure provides a sensing method, device, communication system, storage medium, and program product.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing method, executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0006] The system receives first configuration information sent by an access network device; wherein the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter.

[0007] Based on the first configuration information, perform a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result;

[0008] Send the at least one sensing measurement result to the sensing functional entity.

[0009] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing method, executed by an access network device, the method comprising:

[0010] Send first configuration information to the terminal; wherein the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter; the first configuration information is used by the terminal to perform sensing operations to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0011] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, wherein the communication device is used to perform the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0012] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system, including a terminal and an access network device, wherein,

[0013] The terminal is configured to implement the method as described in the first aspect;

[0014] The access network device is configured to implement the method as described in the second aspect.

[0015] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions, wherein...

[0016] When the instructions are executed on the communication device, the communication device causes the communication device to perform the method as described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0017] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product, including at least one of a program and instructions, wherein when the program and instructions are executed by a communication device, they implement the method described in the first or second aspect.

[0018] In this embodiment, the terminal performs sensing operations based on the sensing resources and sensing measurement parameters configured by the access network device, and directly reports the sensing measurement results to the sensing function entity. The access network device can manage the terminal's sensing behavior, which can improve resource utilization, reduce the latency of sensing operations, and thus improve the performance of sensing services. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 1A This is an exemplary schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram illustrating a single-station sensing mode and a dual-station sensing mode of a sensing system according to embodiments of this disclosure;

[0022] Figures 2A to 2B This is an exemplary interactive diagram of a perception method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figures 3A to 3E This is an exemplary interactive diagram of a perception method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exemplary interactive diagram of a perception method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an access network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

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

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

[0029] This disclosure provides a sensing method, device, communication system, storage medium, and program product.

[0030] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing method, executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0031] The system receives first configuration information sent by an access network device; wherein the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter.

[0032] Based on the first configuration information, perform a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result;

[0033] Send the at least one sensing measurement result to the sensing functional entity.

[0034] In the above embodiments, the terminal performs sensing operations based on the sensing resources and sensing measurement parameters configured by the access network device, and directly reports the sensing measurement results to the sensing function entity. The access network device can manage the terminal's sensing behavior, which can improve resource utilization, reduce the latency of sensing operations, and thus improve the performance of sensing services.

[0035] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one sensing resource is included in at least one set of sensing resources, and the sensing resources included in the same set of sensing resources have the same parameter portion.

[0036] In the above embodiments, the terminal can learn about at least one set of sensing resources configured by the access network device based on the first configuration information. Some sensing resources with the same parameters are located in the same set of sensing resources, which can save the signaling overhead of the first configuration information.

[0037] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one sensing resource or the at least one set of sensing resources and the at least one sensing measurement parameter satisfy at least one of the following:

[0038] The at least one sensing measurement parameter includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each of the sensing resources, and the sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources may be the same or different;

[0039] Each of the sensing measurement parameters is associated with one or more of the sensing resources, and different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with the same or different sensing resources;

[0040] The at least one sensing measurement parameter includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each of the sensing resource sets, and the sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resource sets may be the same or different;

[0041] Each of the sensing measurement parameters is associated with one or more of the sensing resource sets, and different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with the same or different sensing resource sets;

[0042] The sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources within the same set of sensing resources may be the same or different.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the terminal can learn the correlation between sensing resources and sensing measurement parameters based on the first configuration information, thereby improving the reliability and flexibility of sensing operations.

[0044] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the state of each of the sensing resources is an active state or a deactivated state, and the states of different sensing resources may be the same or different; or

[0045] Each of the sensory resource sets is in an active or deactivated state, and different sensory resource sets may have the same or different states.

[0046] In the above embodiments, the terminal can default that the sensing resources or sets of sensing resources configured in the first configuration information are in an active or deactivated state. The states of different sensing resources or sets of sensing resources are independent, so sensing operations can be performed based on the sensing resources in the active state, which can improve the utilization rate of sensing resources.

[0047] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0048] The system receives a first indication message sent by the access network device. The first indication message is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first resource. The first resource is one or more of the at least one sensing resource, or one or more sets of sensing resources in the at least one sensing resource set.

[0049] In the above embodiments, the terminal can learn whether the sensing resources are activated or deactivated based on the first indication information, and thus can perform sensing operations based on the activated sensing resources, thereby improving the utilization rate of sensing resources.

[0050] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first indication information is further used to indicate a first activation duration; wherein the first resource is in an activated state during the first activation duration and in a deactivated state outside the first activation duration.

[0051] In the above embodiments, the terminal can know the activation duration of the activated sensing resource based on the first indication information, and thus can perform sensing operations based on the activated sensing resource within the activation duration, thereby improving the utilization rate of the sensing resource.

[0052] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0053] The effective time of the first indication information is determined based on the first time offset.

[0054] In the above embodiments, the terminal determines the effective time of the first indication information based on the first time offset, which can ensure that the first indication information takes effect only after the processing of the first indication information is completed, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of the first indication information.

[0055] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the state of the sensing measurement parameter associated with the first resource is an active state.

[0056] In the above embodiments, the terminal determines that the sensing measurement parameters associated with the activated sensing resources are in an active state, without needing to activate the sensing measurement parameters through other signaling, which can improve the execution efficiency of sensing operations and reduce the latency of sensing operations.

[0057] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one sensing measurement parameter is included in at least one group of measurement parameters, each group of measurement parameters includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with a sensing target, each sensing measurement parameter associated with a sensing target includes sensing measurement parameters for each target path in at least one target path associated with the sensing target, and the sensing measurement parameter associated with the same sensing target is included in one or more groups of measurement parameters.

[0058] In the above embodiments, the terminal can learn at least one group of measurement parameters configured by the access network device based on the first configuration information. Each group of measurement parameters may include multiple sensing measurement parameters associated with sensing targets, which can save the signaling overhead of the first configuration information.

[0059] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the state of each of the sensing measurement parameters is an active state or a deactivated state, and the states of different sensing measurement parameters are the same or different;

[0060] Alternatively, each of the measurement parameter groups may be in an active or deactivated state, and different measurement parameter groups may have the same or different states.

[0061] In the above embodiments, the terminal can default that the sensing measurement parameters or measurement parameter groups configured in the first configuration information are in an active or deactivated state. The states of different sensing measurement parameters or measurement parameter groups are independent, so that the sensing measurement parameters in the active state can be measured in the sensing operation, which can improve the efficiency of the sensing operation and the adaptability of the sensing operation in different scenarios.

[0062] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0063] The system receives auxiliary information sent by the access network device, the auxiliary information being used to indicate a set value or set value range associated with each of the sensing measurement parameters or each group of measurement parameters.

[0064] In the above embodiments, the terminal can obtain the expected value associated with the sensing measurement parameters based on auxiliary information, thereby effectively supporting the fusion operation of communication and sensing.

[0065] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0066] The system receives a second indication message sent by the access network device. The second indication message is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first measurement parameter, where the first measurement parameter is one or more of the at least one sensing measurement parameter.

[0067] In the above embodiments, the terminal can learn the activated or deactivated sensing measurement parameters based on the second indication information, thereby measuring the activated sensing measurement parameters in the sensing operation, which can improve the efficiency of the sensing operation and the adaptability of the sensing operation in different scenarios.

[0068] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0069] The effective time of the second indication information is determined based on the second time offset.

[0070] In the above embodiments, the terminal determines the effective time of the second indication information based on the second time offset, which can ensure that the second indication information takes effect only after the processing of the second indication information is completed, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of the second indication information.

[0071] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first configuration information further includes at least one uplink resource; or

[0072] The second indication information is also used to indicate the activation of one or more of the at least one uplink resource;

[0073] The uplink resources support carrying at least one of the following: sensing measurement results associated with one or more activated sensing measurement parameters, and other uplink data.

[0074] In the above embodiments, the terminal can learn about uplink resources based on the first configuration information or the second indication information. The uplink resources can be used to carry the sensing measurement results, so the terminal can flexibly choose whether to report the sensing measurement results based on the uplink resources according to its own needs or resource scheduling strategy.

[0075] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0076] The system receives a third indication message sent by the access network device, the third indication message being used to indicate a non-periodic triggering of a sensing operation associated with one or more of the at least one sensing measurement parameters.

[0077] In the above embodiments, the terminal can learn from the third indication information that the access network device has triggered one or more sensing operations associated with sensing measurement parameters, and execute the sensing operations triggered by the third indication information, which can improve the efficiency of sensing operations and the adaptability of sensing operations in different scenarios.

[0078] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the third indication information is further used to indicate uplink resources, the uplink resources supporting at least one of the following:

[0079] The third indication information indicates the perception measurement result associated with one or more perception measurement parameters;

[0080] Other upward data.

[0081] In the above embodiments, the terminal can learn about uplink resources based on the third indication information. These uplink resources can be used to carry the sensing measurement results, so the terminal can flexibly choose whether to report the sensing measurement results based on the uplink resources according to its own needs or resource scheduling strategies.

[0082] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0083] The system receives second configuration information sent by the access network device. The second configuration information includes at least one uplink resource, which is used to carry the at least one sensing measurement result.

[0084] In the above embodiments, the terminal can learn about the uplink resources configured by the access network device to carry the sensing measurement results based on the second configuration information. Thus, the access network device can manage the terminal's sensing behavior, which can improve resource utilization and reduce the latency of sensing operations.

[0085] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0086] The time-frequency resources associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources;

[0087] The period associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources;

[0088] The transmission configuration indication (TCI) status associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources.

[0089] In the above embodiments, the terminal can obtain the parameters of the uplink resources based on the second configuration information, thereby accurately determining the uplink resources.

[0090] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the state of each of the uplink resources is either active or deactivated, and the states of different uplink resources may be the same or different.

[0091] In the above embodiments, the terminal can default that the uplink resources configured in the second configuration information are in an active or deactivated state. The states of different uplink resources are independent, so the sensing measurement results can be reported based on the active uplink resources, which can improve the utilization rate of uplink resources.

[0092] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0093] The system receives a fourth indication message sent by the access network device. The fourth indication message is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a second resource, where the second resource is one or more uplink resources among the at least one uplink resource.

[0094] In the above embodiments, the terminal can know the activated or deactivated uplink resources based on the fourth indication information, and can report the sensing measurement results based on the activated uplink resources, thereby improving the utilization rate of uplink resources.

[0095] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth indication information is further used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0096] The second activation duration; wherein the second resource is in an activated state during the second activation duration and in a deactivated state outside the second activation duration;

[0097] The number of times the second resource is used;

[0098] The second resource is associated with time-frequency resources;

[0099] The TCI status associated with the second resource.

[0100] In the above embodiments, the terminal can learn the activation duration or usage count of the activated uplink resources based on the fourth indication information, and thus can report the sensing measurement results based on the activated uplink resources within the activation duration or valid usage count, which can improve the utilization rate of uplink resources. Alternatively, the terminal can dynamically learn the time-frequency resources or TCI status of the uplink resources through the fourth indication information, which can improve the flexibility of uplink resources.

[0101] In conjunction with the embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0102] The effective time of the fourth indication information is determined based on the third time offset.

[0103] In the above embodiments, the terminal determines the effective time of the fourth indication information based on the third time offset, which can ensure that the fourth indication information takes effect only after the processing of the fourth indication information is completed, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of the fourth indication information.

[0104] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sensing method, executed by an access network device, the method comprising:

[0105] Send first configuration information to the terminal; wherein the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter; the first configuration information is used by the terminal to perform sensing operations to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0106] In the above embodiments, the access network device configures sensing resources and sensing measurement parameters for the terminal, and the access network device manages the terminal's sensing behavior, which can improve resource utilization, reduce the latency of sensing operations, and thus improve the performance of sensing services.

[0107] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one sensing resource is included in at least one set of sensing resources, and the sensing resources included in the same set of sensing resources have the same parameter portion.

[0108] In conjunction with embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one sensing resource or the at least one set of sensing resources and the at least one sensing measurement parameter satisfy at least one of the following:

[0109] The at least one sensing measurement parameter includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each of the sensing resources, and the sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources may be the same or different;

[0110] Each of the sensing measurement parameters is associated with one or more of the sensing resources, and different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with the same or different sensing resources;

[0111] The at least one sensing measurement parameter includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each of the sensing resource sets, and the sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resource sets may be the same or different;

[0112] Each of the sensing measurement parameters is associated with one or more of the sensing resource sets, and different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with the same or different sensing resource sets;

[0113] The sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources within the same set of sensing resources may be the same or different.

[0114] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the state of each of the sensing resources is an active state or a deactivated state, and the states of different sensing resources may be the same or different; or

[0115] Each of the sensory resource sets is in an active or deactivated state, and different sensory resource sets may have the same or different states.

[0116] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0117] Send a first indication message to the terminal. The first indication message is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first resource. The first resource is one or more of the at least one sensing resource, or one or more sets of sensing resources in the at least one sensing resource set.

[0118] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first indication information is further used to indicate a first activation duration; wherein the first resource is in an activated state during the first activation duration and in a deactivated state outside the first activation duration.

[0119] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the effective time of the first indication information is determined based on a first time offset.

[0120] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the state of the sensing measurement parameters associated with the first resource is an active state.

[0121] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one sensing measurement parameter is included in at least one group of measurement parameters, each group of measurement parameters includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with a sensing target, each sensing measurement parameter associated with a sensing target includes sensing measurement parameters for each target path in at least one target path associated with the sensing target, and the sensing measurement parameter associated with the same sensing target is included in one or more groups of measurement parameters.

[0122] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the state of each of the sensing measurement parameters is an active state or a deactivated state, and the states of different sensing measurement parameters are the same or different;

[0123] Alternatively, each of the measurement parameter groups may be in an active or deactivated state, and different measurement parameter groups may have the same or different states.

[0124] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0125] The terminal is sent auxiliary information, which indicates the set value or set range associated with each of the sensing measurement parameters or each group of measurement parameters.

[0126] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0127] Send a second indication message to the terminal, the second indication message being used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first measurement parameter, the first measurement parameter being one or more of the at least one sensing measurement parameter.

[0128] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the effective time of the second indication information is determined based on a second time offset.

[0129] In conjunction with embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first configuration information further includes at least one uplink resource; or

[0130] The second indication information is also used to indicate the activation of one or more of the at least one uplink resource;

[0131] The uplink resources support carrying at least one of the following: sensing measurement results associated with one or more activated sensing measurement parameters, and other uplink data.

[0132] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0133] A third indication message is sent to the terminal, the third indication message being used to indicate a non-periodic triggering of a sensing operation associated with one or more of the at least one sensing measurement parameters.

[0134] In conjunction with embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the third indication information is further used to indicate uplink resources, which support carrying at least one of the following:

[0135] The third indication information indicates the perception measurement result associated with one or more perception measurement parameters;

[0136] Other upward data.

[0137] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0138] Send second configuration information to the terminal, the second configuration information including at least one uplink resource, the at least one uplink resource being used to carry the at least one sensing measurement result.

[0139] In conjunction with embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0140] The time-frequency resources associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources;

[0141] The period associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources;

[0142] The transport configuration associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources indicates the TCI status.

[0143] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the state of each of the uplink resources is either active or deactivated, and the states of different uplink resources may be the same or different.

[0144] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0145] A fourth indication message is sent to the terminal, the fourth indication message being used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a second resource, the second resource being one or more uplink resources among the at least one uplink resource.

[0146] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth indication information is further used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0147] The second activation duration; wherein the second resource is in an activated state during the second activation duration and in a deactivated state outside the second activation duration;

[0148] The number of times the second resource is used;

[0149] The second resource is associated with time-frequency resources;

[0150] The TCI status associated with the second resource.

[0151] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the effective time of the fourth indication information is determined based on a third time offset.

[0152] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes

[0153] The system receives a fifth indication message sent by the sensing function entity, the fifth indication message being used to indicate sensing-related information.

[0154] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, wherein the communication device is used to perform the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0155] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system, including a terminal and an access network device, wherein,

[0156] The terminal is configured to implement the method as described in the first aspect;

[0157] The access network device is configured to implement the method as described in the second aspect.

[0158] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions, wherein...

[0159] When the instructions are executed on the communication device, the communication device causes the communication device to perform the method as described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0160] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product, including at least one of a program and instructions, wherein when the program and instructions are executed by a communication device, they implement the method described in the first or second aspect.

[0161] It is understood that the aforementioned communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, and program product are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0162] This disclosure provides a sensing method, device, communication system, storage medium, and program product. In some embodiments, the terms sensing method, information processing method, and communication method may be used interchangeably.

[0163] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments. In all embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or logically conflicting, the terminology and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0164] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0165] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0166] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0167] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of A or B, at least one of A and B”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0168] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether there is a branch B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether there is a branch A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0169] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether a branch B exists); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether a branch A exists); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0170] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0171] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0172] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0173] In some embodiments, terms such as “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “when…”, “if…”, etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all refer to the device making a corresponding action under certain objective circumstances. They do not necessarily limit the time, nor do they require the device to make a judgment action when implementing it, nor do they mean that there must be other limitations.

[0174] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0175] In some embodiments, devices, etc., may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as “device,” “equipment,” “circuit,” “network element,” “network function,” “network device,” “function,” “node,” “unit,” “section,” “system,” “network,” “chip,” “chip system,” “entity,” and “subject” are interchangeable.

[0176] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0177] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0178] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriberstation, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, and client can be used interchangeably.

[0179] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0180] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0181] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0182] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0183] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0184] Figure 1A This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0185] like Figure 1A As shown, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and network equipment.

[0186] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, for example, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in intelligent driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0187] In some embodiments, the network device may include at least one of the access network device 102 and the core network device.

[0188] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 may be a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved node B (eNB), next generation eNB (ng-eNB), next generation node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), wireless backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0189] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0190] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0191] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device comprising one or more network elements, or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of one or more network elements. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of the evolved packet core (EPC), 5G core network (5GCN), and next-generation core (NGC).

[0192] In some embodiments, the core network device includes a sensing function (SF) entity 103.

[0193] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0194] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to Figure 1A The communication system 100 shown, or a part thereof, but not limited to it. Figure 1A The entities shown are illustrative; a communication system may include... Figure 1A All or part of the main body, or may include Figure 1A Other entities besides the main body, the number and form of each entity are arbitrary, each entity can be physical or virtual, the connection relationship between the entities is illustrative, the entities can be unconnected or connected, and the connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0195] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), Super 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th Generation Mobile Communication System (4G), 5th Generation Mobile Communication System (5G), 5G New Radio (NR), 6th Generation Mobile Communication System (6G), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New Radio Access (NX), Future Generation Radio Access (FX), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, ultra-wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), public land mobile network (PLMN) networks, device-to-device (D2D) systems, machine-to-machine (M2M) systems, internet of things (IoT) systems, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0196] In some implementations, ISAC is a novel technology that integrates sensing capabilities into the design of communication systems, enabling these systems to provide sensing services alongside communication services to users. During the design process, ISAC systems must simultaneously consider the service requirements of both communication and sensing. When sensing targets based on wireless signals, information such as the time delay, angle, and Doppler frequency of the multipath components are obtained by directly measuring the wireless signals reflected from the target, thereby determining the target's location and other parameters. ISAC technology mainly includes two sensing modes: the first is the mono-static sensing mode, where the same node transmits and receives the sensing signal; the second is the bi-static sensing mode, where different nodes transmit and receive the sensing signal.

[0197] like Figure 1B The schematic diagrams of the single-site sensing mode and dual-site sensing mode of the sensing system shown can be further divided into six modes according to the type of sensing transmitter and receiver: base station self-transmission and self-reception (i.e., TRP monostatic); base station A transmits and B receives (i.e., TRP-TRP bistatic); terminal transmits and base station receives (i.e., UE-TRP bistatic); base station transmits and terminal receives (i.e., TRP-UE bistatic); terminal self-transmission and self-reception (i.e., UE monostatic); and terminal A transmits and B receives (i.e., UE-UE bistatic).

[0198] In some implementations, during sensing operations, the sensing information that a single sensing receiver, i.e., a base station or a UE, can obtain is limited, or the sensing receiver may not have the capability to process sensing measurements to obtain the final sensing result. In this case, the sensing receiver can report the sensing measurement results to the SF (Sensing Provider) of the network, and the SF integrates the measurements from multiple sensing receivers to obtain the final measurement result. The SF can be located in the core network (CN) or the radio access network (RAN), and can jointly process the measurement results from multiple sensing receivers to calculate the information of the sensing target.

[0199] In some implementations, during 5G positioning operations, the UE's measurement resources and configuration are directly controlled by the location management function (LMF), and the UE's positioning measurement results are also directly reported to the LMF. During this process, the base station is only responsible for information transmission; related control and reporting information is not visible to the base station.

[0200] In some implementations, in integrated communication and sensing operations, the base station manages the UE's communication behavior, while the SF manages the UE's sensing behavior. In wireless signal-based sensing operations, the SF is responsible for allocating sensing resources to the sensing transmitter and sensing receiver, and configuring the sensing measurements of the sensing receiver. Such an integrated communication and sensing architecture results in relatively long delays in allocating sensing resources and configuring sensing measurements, as well as long delays in reporting sensing measurement results.

[0201] Therefore, how to efficiently handle integrated communication and sensing operations in order to reduce the latency of sensing operations is a problem that needs to be solved.

[0202] Figure 2A This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a sensing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 2A As shown, embodiments of this disclosure relate to a sensing method, which includes:

[0203] In step S2101, the sensing function entity 103 sends the fifth instruction information to the access network device 102.

[0204] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 receives a fifth instruction message sent by the sensing function entity 103.

[0205] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 may be a base station, such as an enhanced NodeB (aNB).

[0206] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information is used to indicate perception-related information.

[0207] Optionally, the perception-related information may include perception measurement information or processed perception measurement information. Perception measurement information refers to the information required by the terminal 101 to perform perception measurement operations, such as perception resources and perception measurement parameters.

[0208] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "bit", and "data" can be used interchangeably.

[0209] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0210] In step S2102, the access network device 102 sends the first configuration information to the terminal 101.

[0211] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives first configuration information sent by access network device 102.

[0212] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends first configuration information to the terminal 101 via RRC signaling.

[0213] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource.

[0214] Optionally, the sensing resource is a resource allocated to the sensing signal, such as a sensing reference signal (RS) resource.

[0215] Optionally, the first configuration information may include one or more sensing resources, with one sensing resource corresponding to one sensing signal.

[0216] Optionally, the first configuration information includes parameters for each of at least one sensing resource, such as including at least one of the following:

[0217] The cycle of each sensing resource refers to the transmission cycle of the sensing signal corresponding to that sensing resource;

[0218] The time offset of each sensing resource refers to the time offset between the timing of the transmission of the sensing signal corresponding to that sensing resource and the timing of that sensing resource.

[0219] The bandwidth of each sensing resource refers to the frequency domain bandwidth of the sensing signal corresponding to that sensing resource;

[0220] Each sensed resource has a resource element (RE) pattern, which can be a symbol pattern in the time domain or a subcarrier pattern in the frequency domain.

[0221] Optionally, the parameter configuration for each sensing resource in the first configuration information can be configured separately, and the parameters of each sensing resource are independent of each other. The number or value of parameters of different sensing resources can be the same or different.

[0222] In some embodiments, at least one sensing resource is included in at least one set of sensing resources, and the sensing resources included in the same set of sensing resources have the same parameter portion.

[0223] Optionally, the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource set, each sensing resource set may include one or more sensing resources, and different sensing resource sets may include the same or different numbers of sensing resources. For example, access network device 102 configures at least one sensing RS resource set via RRC signaling, and each sensing resource set may include one or more sensing RS resources.

[0224] Optionally, if all sensing resources in the same sensing resource set include the same partial parameters and the parameter values ​​of the same partial parameters are also the same, the first configuration information can configure the same partial parameters as common parameters of the sensing resource set, which can save the resource overhead of the first configuration information.

[0225] In one example, all sensing resources in a sensing resource set have the same period and bandwidth. The first configuration information can configure the period and bandwidth as common parameters of the sensing resource set. The first configuration information includes the period and bandwidth of the sensing resource set, without the need to configure the period and bandwidth of each sensing resource in the sensing resource set separately.

[0226] In some embodiments, the state of each sensing resource is either active or deactivated, and the states of different sensing resources may be the same or different; or the state of each set of sensing resources is either active or deactivated, and the states of different sets of sensing resources may be the same or different.

[0227] Optionally, if the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource, for each sensing resource, it may be in an active state by default, and the terminal 101 may directly perform sensing operations based on the sensing resource. Alternatively, it may be in an inactive state by default, and the terminal 101 may only perform sensing operations based on the sensing resource after receiving an activation instruction or activation indication for the sensing resource.

[0228] Optionally, among the at least one sensing resource included in the first configuration information, the default states of different sensing resources can be the same, for example, at least one sensing resource is either in an active state or in an inactive state by default; the default states of different sensing resources can also be different, for example, some sensing resources are in an active state by default, while other sensing resources are in an inactive state by default.

[0229] Optionally, if the first configuration information includes at least one set of sensing resources, for each set of sensing resources, it can be assumed that all sensing resources included in the set are active, and the terminal 101 can directly perform sensing operations based on the sensing resources in the set. Alternatively, it can be assumed that all sensing resources included in the set are deactivated, and the terminal 101 can only perform sensing operations based on the sensing resources in the set after receiving an activation instruction or activation indication for the set.

[0230] Optionally, the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource set, and the default state of different sensing resource sets can be the same, for example, at least one sensing resource set is either in an active state or in an inactive state by default; the default state of different sensing resource sets can also be different, for example, some sensing resource sets are in an active state by default, while other sensing resources are in an inactive state by default.

[0231] In some embodiments, the first configuration information includes at least one sensing measurement parameter.

[0232] Optionally, the sensing measurement parameters include at least the measurement quantities that need to be sensed, such as time delay, Doppler frequency, angle, distance, position, speed, power, and confidence probability.

[0233] Alternatively, the sensing measurement parameter can also be referred to as the sensing measurement quantity.

[0234] In some embodiments, at least one sensing measurement parameter is included in at least one group of measurement parameters, each group of measurement parameters includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with a sensing target, each sensing measurement parameter associated with a sensing target includes sensing measurement parameters for each of at least one target path associated with the sensing target, and sensing measurement parameters associated with the same sensing target are included in one or more groups of measurement parameters.

[0235] Optionally, a sensing target may include one or more target paths for sensing, and the sensing measurement parameters of each target path may include, for example, the time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle of the target path.

[0236] Optionally, the sensing measurement parameters associated with a sensing target include the sensing measurement parameters for each of all target paths associated with that sensing target.

[0237] Optionally, the first configuration information includes at least one group of measurement parameters, each group of measurement parameters including one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with the sensing target, and the sensing measurement parameters included in different groups of measurement parameters may be the same or different.

[0238] Optionally, each measurement parameter group may include all or part of the sensing measurement parameters associated with a sensing target. That is, all sensing measurement parameters associated with the same sensing target may be included in one measurement parameter group or in multiple measurement parameter groups.

[0239] In some embodiments, the state of each sensing measurement parameter is either active or deactivated, and the states of different sensing measurement parameters may be the same or different; or the state of each measurement parameter group is either active or deactivated, and the states of different measurement parameter groups may be the same or different.

[0240] Optionally, if the first configuration information includes at least one sensing measurement parameter, for each sensing measurement parameter, it can be in an active state by default, and the terminal 101 can directly sense and measure the measurement of the sensing measurement parameter. Alternatively, it can be in an inactive state by default, and the terminal 101 can only sense and measure the measurement of the sensing measurement parameter after receiving an activation command or activation indication for the sensing measurement parameter.

[0241] Optionally, among the at least one sensing measurement parameter included in the first configuration information, the default states of different sensing measurement parameters can be the same, for example, at least one sensing measurement parameter is either all in an active state or all in an inactive state by default; the default states of different sensing measurement parameters can also be different, for example, some sensing measurement parameters are in an active state by default, while other sensing measurement parameters are in an inactive state by default.

[0242] Optionally, if the first configuration information includes at least one group of measurement parameters, for each group of measurement parameters, all sensing measurement parameters included in the group can be assumed to be active, and the terminal 101 can directly perform sensing operations based on the sensing measurement parameters in the group of measurement parameters. Alternatively, all sensing measurement parameters included in the group of measurement parameters can be assumed to be deactivated, and the terminal 101 can only perform sensing operations based on the sensing measurement parameters in the group of measurement parameters after receiving an activation instruction or activation indication for the group of measurement parameters.

[0243] Optionally, in the first configuration information, the default states of different measurement parameter groups can be the same, for example, at least one measurement parameter group is either all in an active state or all in an inactive state by default; the default states of different measurement parameter groups can also be different, for example, some measurement parameter groups are in an active state by default, while other measurement parameter groups are inactive by default.

[0244] In some embodiments, at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter satisfy at least one of the following:

[0245] At least one sensing measurement parameter includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each sensing resource, and the sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources may be the same or different;

[0246] Each sensing measurement parameter is associated with one or more sensing resources, and different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with the same or different sensing resources.

[0247] The sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources within the same sensing resource set may be the same or different.

[0248] Optionally, the first configuration information can configure sensing measurement parameters for each sensing resource. The first configuration information includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each sensing resource, that is, the sensing resource is used to sense and measure one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with it.

[0249] Optionally, one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources can be the same or different, for example, completely the same or partially the same or completely different. That is, different sensing resources can be used to sense and measure different sensing measurement parameters, or they can be used to sense and measure the same sensing measurement parameters.

[0250] Optionally, the first configuration information can configure sensing resources for each sensing measurement parameter. The first configuration information includes one or more sensing resources associated with each sensing measurement parameter, that is, the terminal 101 can use its associated one or more sensing resources for measurement to sense and measure the sensing measurement parameter.

[0251] Optionally, different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with one or more sensing resources that are the same or different, such as being completely the same, partially the same, or completely different. That is, different sensing measurement parameters may be used to perform sensing measurements using the same sensing resources or different sensing resources.

[0252] Optionally, when the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource set, one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources included in the same sensing resource set can be the same, that is, all sensing resources included in the same sensing resource set can be used to sense and measure the same sensing measurement parameter; or, one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources included in the same sensing resource set can be different, that is, different sensing resources included in the same sensing resource set can be used to sense and measure different sensing measurement parameters. For example, a sensing resource set is associated with two sensing measurement parameters, some sensing resources in the sensing resource set are used to sense and measure one sensing measurement parameter, and the remaining sensing resources are used to measure the other sensing measurement parameter.

[0253] Optionally, the sensing measurement parameters in this embodiment can be replaced with measurement parameter groups, that is: at least one measurement parameter group includes one or more measurement parameter groups associated with each sensing resource, and the measurement parameter groups associated with different sensing resources are the same or different; each measurement parameter group is associated with one or more sensing resources, and the sensing resources associated with different measurement parameter groups are the same or different.

[0254] In some embodiments, at least one sensing resource set and at least one sensing measurement parameter satisfy at least one of the following:

[0255] At least one sensing measurement parameter includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each sensing resource set, and the sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resource sets may be the same or different;

[0256] Each sensing measurement parameter is associated with one or more sensing resource sets, and different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with the same or different sensing resource sets;

[0257] The sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources within the same sensing resource set may be the same or different.

[0258] Optionally, the first configuration information can configure sensing measurement parameters for each sensing resource set. The first configuration information includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each sensing resource set, that is, all sensing resources included in the sensing resource set can be used to sense and measure one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with them.

[0259] Optionally, one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resource sets can be the same or different, for example, completely the same or partially the same or completely different. That is, different sensing resource sets can be used to sense and measure different sensing measurement parameters, or they can be used to sense and measure the same sensing measurement parameters.

[0260] Optionally, the first configuration information can configure a sensing resource set for each sensing measurement parameter. The first configuration information includes one or more sensing resource sets associated with each sensing measurement parameter. That is, the terminal 101 can use any sensing resource included in one or more sensing resource sets associated with it for measurement to sense and measure the sensing measurement parameter.

[0261] Optionally, different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with one or more sets of sensing resources that are the same or different, such as being completely the same, partially the same, or completely different. That is, different sensing measurement parameters may be used to perform sensing measurements using the same set of sensing resources or different sets of sensing resources.

[0262] Optionally, the sensing measurement parameters in this embodiment can be replaced with measurement parameter groups, that is: at least one measurement parameter group includes one or more measurement parameter groups associated with each sensing resource set, and the one or more measurement parameter groups associated with different sensing resource sets are the same or different; each measurement parameter group is associated with one or more sensing resource sets, and the one or more sensing resource sets associated with different measurement parameter groups are the same or different; the one or more measurement parameter groups associated with different sensing resources included in the same sensing resource set are the same or different.

[0263] In some embodiments, at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter may be included in the same configuration information and sent through the same RRC signaling; or they may be included in different configuration information and sent through different RRC signaling.

[0264] In some embodiments, the first configuration information does not need to include uplink resources at the same time, wherein the uplink resources support carrying the sensing measurement results associated with the sensing measurement parameters.

[0265] Optionally, the uplink resource can be a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) resource.

[0266] In some embodiments, the first configuration information further includes at least one uplink resource; wherein the uplink resource supports carrying at least one of the following: sensing measurement results associated with one or more activated sensing measurement parameters, and other uplink data.

[0267] Optionally, for one or more activated sensing measurement parameters, the terminal 101 performs sensing measurement based on its associated sensing resources to obtain the measurement quantity of each sensing measurement parameter, that is, to obtain the sensing measurement result associated with one or more sensing measurement parameters.

[0268] Optionally, uplink resources can be dedicated to terminal 101 transmitting sensing measurement results.

[0269] Optionally, based on protocol stack processing and scheduling strategies, uplink resources can be used solely to carry sensing measurement results; or solely to carry other uplink data; or simultaneously to carry sensing measurement results and other uplink data. The other uplink data can be uplink data from communication-related processing, such as measurement results of communication reference signals.

[0270] Optionally, the first configuration information includes uplink resources supporting the carrying of sensing measurement results, and the terminal 101 can choose whether to use the uplink resources to carry the sensing measurement results according to its own needs.

[0271] Optionally, the first configuration information may include at least one uplink resource, as can be seen in step S2104, and will not be repeated here.

[0272] Optionally, step S2104 can be omitted in this embodiment.

[0273] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain", "preset", "default", "set", "indicated", "a certain", "any", and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A", "preset A", "default A", "set A", "indicated A", "a certain A", "any A", and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0274] In step S2103, the access network device 102 sends auxiliary information to the terminal 101.

[0275] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives auxiliary information sent by access network device 102.

[0276] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends auxiliary information to the terminal 101 via RRC signaling.

[0277] Optionally, the auxiliary information and the first configuration information can be located in the same RRC signaling or in different RRC signaling.

[0278] In some embodiments, auxiliary information is used to indicate the set value or set range associated with each sensing measurement parameter or each group of measurement parameters.

[0279] Optionally, the auxiliary information may indicate the associated set value or set range for each sensing measurement parameter; or it may indicate the associated set value or set range for each measurement parameter group. That is, the set value or set range associated with the sensing measurement parameter in a measurement parameter group is the set value or set range associated with the measurement parameter group in which it belongs.

[0280] Optionally, the set value is the expected value expected by the access network device 102, and the set value range is the expected value range of the access network device 102, such as the expected value or expected value range of sensing measurement parameters such as delay, Doppler frequency, angle, position and / or speed.

[0281] Optionally, the access network device 102 configures auxiliary information for the terminal 101, which can effectively support the converged operation of communication and sensing.

[0282] In some embodiments, the auxiliary information may also be configured by the sensing function entity 103 or defined by a protocol such as the 3GPP protocol, in which case step S2103 may be omitted.

[0283] In step S2104, the access network device 102 sends the second configuration information to the terminal 101.

[0284] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives second configuration information sent by access network device 102.

[0285] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends second configuration information to the terminal 101 via RRC signaling.

[0286] Optionally, the second configuration information and the first configuration information can be included in different RRC signaling or in the same RRC signaling.

[0287] In some embodiments, the second configuration information includes at least one uplink resource, which is used to carry at least one sensing measurement result.

[0288] Optionally, the sensing measurement result is the measurement quantity of the sensing measurement parameters associated with the sensing resources obtained by the terminal 101 based on the sensing resources to perform sensing measurement on the sensing signals.

[0289] Optionally, all measurements of a sensing resource can be considered as a sensing measurement result, or the measurement of a sensing parameter can be considered as a sensing measurement result, or the measurement of a sensing parameter of a sensing resource can be considered as a sensing measurement result.

[0290] Optionally, the uplink resource can be a PUSCH resource. At least one uplink resource can be used to carry all the sensing measurement results and is a resource allocated to the terminal 101 to send the sensing measurement results.

[0291] Optionally, uplink resources can be dedicated to terminal 101 transmitting sensing measurement results.

[0292] Optionally, based on the processing and scheduling strategies of the protocol stack, uplink resources may be used only to carry sensing measurement results; or only to carry other uplink data; or simultaneously to carry sensing measurement results and other uplink data.

[0293] Optionally, an uplink resource can be configured periodically or for a single or limited number of sensing measurement result transmissions.

[0294] In some embodiments, the second configuration information includes at least one of the following:

[0295] The time-frequency resources associated with each uplink resource;

[0296] The cycle associated with each upstream resource;

[0297] The TCI status associated with each uplink resource.

[0298] Optionally, the second configuration information includes parameters for each uplink resource in at least one uplink resource, such as time-frequency resources, period, TCI status, etc.

[0299] Optionally, time-frequency resources include time-domain resources and frequency-domain resources.

[0300] Optionally, for each uplink resource, if the uplink resource is not periodically configured, the second configuration information may include the number of transmissions associated with the uplink resource.

[0301] Optionally, the second configuration information may include time-frequency resources, period, and TCI status simultaneously.

[0302] Optionally, the second configuration information may only include the period, time-frequency resources, and TCI status, which can be dynamically indicated by the DCI.

[0303] In some embodiments, each uplink resource is in an active or deactivated state, and different uplink resources may have the same or different states.

[0304] Optionally, for each uplink resource, it can be in an active state by default, and the terminal 101 can directly send the sensing measurement results on the uplink resource. Alternatively, it can be in an inactive state by default, and the terminal 101 can only send the sensing measurement results on the uplink resource after receiving the activation command or activation indication for the uplink resource.

[0305] Optionally, among the at least one uplink resource included in the second configuration information, the default states of different uplink resources can be the same, for example, at least one uplink resource is either in an active state or in an inactive state by default; the default states of different uplink resources can also be different, for example, some uplink resources are in an active state by default, while other uplink resources are in an inactive state by default.

[0306] In some embodiments, if the first configuration information further includes at least one uplink resource, step S2104 may be omitted.

[0307] In step S2105, the access network device 102 sends the first instruction information to the terminal 101.

[0308] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives first indication information sent by access network device 102.

[0309] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a first indication message to the terminal 101 via MAC CE or DCI.

[0310] In some embodiments, the first indication information is used to activate or deactivate the sensing resources included in the first configuration information.

[0311] In some embodiments, the first indication information is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first resource, wherein the first resource is one or more of at least one sensing resource, or one or more sets of sensing resources in at least one set of sensing resources.

[0312] Optionally, if the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource, the first resource is one or more sensing resources among the at least one sensing resource. For example, the first resource may be one sensing resource included in the first configuration information, or some sensing resources included in the first configuration information, or all sensing resources included in the first configuration information.

[0313] Optionally, if the first configuration information includes at least one set of sensing resources, the first resource is one or more sets of sensing resources in the at least one set of sensing resources. For example, the first resource may be one set of sensing resources included in the first configuration information, a portion of the set of sensing resources included in the first configuration information, or all the set of sensing resources included in the first configuration information.

[0314] Optionally, the first indication information is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first resource, where the first resource is all the sensing resources included in the first configuration information. The first indication information includes at least one bit, each bit corresponding to a sensing resource or set of sensing resources. The value of the bit is a first value used to indicate the activation of the sensing resource or set of sensing resources corresponding to that bit, and the value of the bit is a second value used to indicate the deactivation of the sensing resource or set of sensing resources corresponding to that bit. The first value and the second value are different; for example, the first value is 1 and the second value is 0.

[0315] Optionally, each sensing resource or set of sensing resources included in the first configuration information has a unique identifier, and the first indication information includes the identifiers of the sensing resources or sets of sensing resources within the first resource. The first indication information may also include a bit for indicating activation or deactivation, where a first value indicates activation of the first resource, and a second value indicates deactivation of the first resource. Alternatively, the first indication information may default to activating or deactivating the first resource.

[0316] Optionally, terminal 101 can perform sensing operations based on activated sensing resources. If terminal 101 performs a sensing operation based on activated sensing resource 1, and access network device 102 activates a new sensing resource 2 through the first indication information, terminal 101 can jointly perform sensing operations based on sensing resource 1 and the newly activated sensing resource 2, thereby improving the performance of sensing operations. If the activated sensing resource is no longer suitable for the current sensing operation, or if the sensing performance of terminal 101 is good enough to reduce the overhead of sensing operations, then access network device 102 can indicate the activation of the sensing resource through the first indication information, and the UE will no longer perform sensing operations based on the deactivated sensing resource.

[0317] Optionally, all the sensing resources included in the first configuration information are in an active state by default, and steps S2105 and S2106 can be omitted.

[0318] In some embodiments, the first indication information is further used to indicate a first activation duration; wherein the first resource is in an activated state during the first activation duration and in a deactivated state outside the first activation duration.

[0319] Optionally, when the first indication information is used to indicate the activation of the first resource, the first indication information is also used to indicate the first activation duration.

[0320] Optionally, the first activation duration refers to the period during which the activation state is maintained. The first resource is in an activated state during the first activation duration, and will be deactivated again outside the first activation duration.

[0321] In some embodiments, the first indication information is further used to indicate a first deactivation duration; wherein the first resource is in a deactivated state during the first deactivation duration and in an activated state outside the first deactivation duration.

[0322] Optionally, when the first instruction information is used to instruct the deactivation of the first resource, the first instruction information is also used to instruct the first deactivation duration.

[0323] Optionally, the first deactivation duration refers to the period during which the deactivation state is maintained. The first resource is in a deactivation state during the first deactivation duration, and will be reactivated outside the first deactivation duration.

[0324] In some embodiments, the state of the sensing measurement parameters associated with the first resource is an active state.

[0325] Optionally, the first indication information is used to indicate that when the first resource is activated, the state of the sensing measurement parameters associated with the first resource is activated by default.

[0326] Optionally, there is a correlation between the state of the sensing resource and the state of the sensing measurement parameter. The sensing measurement parameter associated with the sensing resource in the active state is in the active state by default. In this case, steps S2107 and S2108 can be omitted.

[0327] In some embodiments, there is no correlation between the state of the sensed resource and the state of the sensed measurement parameters.

[0328] Optionally, the access network device 102 configures sensing resources through the first configuration information, or activates or deactivates the first resource through the first indication information, without changing the state of the sensing measurement parameters. For example, if the sensing measurement parameters associated with a certain sensing resource are in a deactivated state, and the first indication information indicates that the sensing resource is activated, the sensing measurement parameters associated with the sensing resource will still be in a deactivated state. The sensing measurement parameters associated with the sensing resource can only be measured based on the sensing resource after receiving the activation instruction for the sensing measurement parameters.

[0329] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a first indication information to the terminal 101 via DCI. The first indication information is used to indicate the activation of the first resource, and the first indication information is also used to indicate the adjustment of the quasi co-location (QCL) information or TCI status of the first resource.

[0330] Optionally, the first indication information is used to indicate the QCL information or TCI status after the first resource adjustment, or to indicate the adjustment amount of the QCL information or TCI status.

[0331] Optionally, after receiving the first indication information, the terminal 101 may adjust the receiving filter parameters and / or receiving beam settings, etc., based on the adjusted QCL information or TCI status, when receiving the first resource or the sensing signal corresponding to the first resource.

[0332] In some embodiments, the terms “duration”, “segment”, “time window”, “window”, and “time” can be used interchangeably.

[0333] In step S2106, terminal 101 determines the effective time of the first indication information based on the first time offset.

[0334] In some embodiments, the first time offset may be the processing time of the first indication information by the terminal 101.

[0335] In some embodiments, the unit of the first time offset can be a time-domain unit such as a slot, symbol, second, or millisecond.

[0336] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a first indication information through the MAC CE. The first time offset can be the time offset between the effective time of the first indication information and the time slot where the hybrid automatic repeat request acknowledgment (HARQ-ACK) feedback of the physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) where the MAC CE is located.

[0337] For example, if the HARQ-ACK feedback of the PDSCH where the MAC CE is located is in time slot n, and the first time offset is Xms, then the first indication information takes effect after Xms from time slot n, where X can be equal to 3.

[0338] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a first indication information via DCI, and the first time offset can be the time offset between the effective time of the first indication information and the time slot where the DCI is located.

[0339] For example, if the DCI is located in time slot m and the first time offset is Xms, then the first indication information takes effect after Xms from time slot m, where X can be equal to 3.

[0340] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a first indication information via DCI. The first time offset can be the time offset between the effective time of the first indication information and the last orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbol of the physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) where the DCI is located.

[0341] For example, if the symbol index of the last OFDM symbol in the PDCCH where DCI is located is k, and the first time offset is Y OFDM symbols, then the first indication information takes effect after Y OFDM symbols from symbol k, where Y is a positive integer and can be equal to 2.

[0342] In step S2107, the access network device 102 sends a second instruction message to the terminal 101.

[0343] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives second indication information sent by access network device 102.

[0344] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a second instruction message to the terminal 101 via MAC CE or DCI.

[0345] In some embodiments, the second indication information is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first measurement parameter, wherein the first measurement parameter is one or more of at least one sensing measurement parameter.

[0346] Optionally, if the first configuration information includes at least one sensing measurement parameter, the first measurement parameter is one or more sensing measurement parameters among the at least one sensing measurement parameter. For example, the first measurement parameter may be one sensing measurement parameter included in the first configuration information, or some sensing measurement parameters included in the first configuration information, or all sensing measurement parameters included in the first configuration information.

[0347] Optionally, if the first configuration information includes at least one group of measurement parameters, the first measurement parameter is one or more of the at least one group of measurement parameters. For example, the first measurement parameter may be one group of measurement parameters included in the first configuration information, a portion of the group of measurement parameters included in the first configuration information, or all of the group of measurement parameters included in the first configuration information.

[0348] Optionally, the second indication information is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of the first measurement parameter, which is all the sensing measurement parameters included in the first configuration information. The second indication information includes at least one bit, each bit corresponding to a sensing measurement parameter or group of measurement parameters. The value of the bit is a third value used to indicate the activation of the sensing measurement parameter or group of measurement parameters corresponding to that bit, and the value of the bit is a fourth value used to indicate the deactivation of the sensing measurement parameter or group of measurement parameters corresponding to that bit. The third and fourth values ​​are different; for example, the third value is 1 and the fourth value is 0.

[0349] Optionally, each sensing measurement parameter or group of measurement parameters included in the first configuration information has a unique identifier, and the second indication information includes the identifier of the measurement parameter or group of measurement parameters in the first measurement parameters. The second indication information may also include a bit for indicating activation or deactivation, where a third value indicates activation of the first measurement parameter, and a fourth value indicates deactivation of the first measurement parameter. Alternatively, the second indication information may default to activating or deactivating the first measurement parameter.

[0350] Optionally, steps S2107 and S2108 can be omitted if all the sensing measurement parameters included in the first configuration information are in an active state by default, or if the state of the sensing measurement parameters is related to the state of the sensing resources.

[0351] In some embodiments, the second indication information does not need to activate uplink resources simultaneously, wherein the uplink resources support carrying sensing measurement results associated with sensing measurement parameters.

[0352] In some embodiments, the second indication information is further used to indicate the activation of one or more uplink resources in at least one uplink resource; wherein the uplink resource supports carrying at least one of the following: sensing measurement results associated with one or more activated sensing measurement parameters, and other uplink data.

[0353] Optionally, the uplink resource associated with the activated sensing measurement parameter indicated by the second indication information is in an active state by default, in which case steps S2109 and S2110 can be omitted.

[0354] Optionally, the method of indicating the activation of one or more uplink resources among at least one uplink resource via the second indication information can be found in step S2109, and will not be repeated here.

[0355] In step S2108, terminal 101 determines the effective time of the second indication information based on the second time offset.

[0356] In some embodiments, the second time offset may be the processing time of the second indication information by the terminal 101.

[0357] In some embodiments, the unit of the second time offset may be a time-domain unit such as a time slot, symbol, second, or millisecond.

[0358] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a second indication information through the MAC CE. The second time offset can be the time offset between the effective time of the second indication information and the time slot where the HARQ-ACK feedback of the PDSCH where the MAC CE is located is located.

[0359] For example, if the time slot where the HARQ-ACK feedback of the PDSCH where the MAC CE is located is time slot n, and the second time offset is Xms, then the effective time of the second indication information is delayed by Xms compared to time slot n, where X can be equal to 3.

[0360] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a second indication information via DCI, and the second time offset can be the time offset between the effective time of the second indication information and the time slot where the DCI is located.

[0361] For example, if the DCI is located in time slot m and the second time offset is Xms, then the second indication information takes effect after Xms from time slot m, where X can be equal to 3.

[0362] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a second indication information via DCI, and the second time offset can be the time offset between the effective time of the second indication information and the last OFDM symbol of the PDCCH where the DCI is located.

[0363] For example, if the symbol index of the last OFDM symbol in the PDCCH where DCI is located is k, and the second time offset is Y OFDM symbols, then the effective time of the second indication information is delayed by Y OFDM symbols compared to symbol k, where Y is a positive integer and can be equal to 2.

[0364] In step S2109, the access network device 102 sends the fourth instruction information to the terminal 101.

[0365] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives fourth indication information sent by access network device 102.

[0366] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a fourth indication message to the terminal 101 via MAC CE or DCI.

[0367] In some embodiments, the fourth indication information is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a second resource, the second resource being one or more uplink resources among at least one uplink resource.

[0368] Optionally, if the terminal 101 is configured with at least one uplink resource, the second resource is one or more uplink resources among the at least one uplink resource. For example, the second resource may be a sensing resource among the at least one uplink resource, or a portion of the at least one uplink resource, or all of the at least one uplink resource.

[0369] Optionally, the fourth indication information is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of the second resource, which is all uplink resources of at least one uplink resource. The fourth indication information includes at least one bit, each bit corresponding to one uplink resource. The value of the bit is a fifth value used to indicate the activation of the uplink resource corresponding to that bit, and the value of the bit is a sixth value used to indicate the deactivation of the uplink resource corresponding to that bit. The fifth and sixth values ​​are different; for example, the fifth value is 1 and the sixth value is 0.

[0370] Optionally, each uplink resource in at least one of the uplink resources configured in terminal 101 has a unique identifier, and the fourth indication information includes the identifier of the uplink resource in the second resource. The fourth indication information may also include a bit for indicating activation or deactivation, where a fifth value indicates activation of the second resource, and a sixth value indicates deactivation of the second resource. Alternatively, the fourth indication information may default to activating or deactivating the second resource.

[0371] Optionally, all uplink resources configured in terminal 101 are in an active state by default, and steps S2109 and S2110 can be omitted.

[0372] In some embodiments, the fourth indication information is also used to indicate at least one of the following:

[0373] The second activation period; wherein the second resource is in an activated state during the second activation period and in a deactivated state outside the second activation period;

[0374] The number of times the second resource is used;

[0375] The second resource is associated with time-frequency resources;

[0376] The TCI status associated with the second resource.

[0377] Optionally, when the fourth instruction information is used to indicate the activation of the second resource, the fourth instruction information is also used to indicate the second activation duration.

[0378] Optionally, the second activation duration refers to the period during which the activation state is maintained. The second resource is in an activated state during the second activation duration, and will be deactivated again outside the second activation duration.

[0379] Optionally, the fourth indication information is used to indicate the activation of the second resource, and the fourth indication information is also used to indicate the number of times the second resource is used. If the number of times the second resource is used to send perception measurement results does not exceed the number of times it is used, the second resource is in an activated state; if the number of times the second resource is used to send perception measurement results exceeds the number of times it is used, the second resource is in a deactivated state.

[0380] Optionally, when the fourth indication information is sent via DCI, the second configuration information only includes the period of the uplink resources, and the fourth indication information is also used to dynamically indicate the time-frequency resources and / or TCI status of the uplink resources.

[0381] In step S2110, terminal 101 determines the effective time of the fourth indication information based on the third time offset.

[0382] In some embodiments, the third time offset may be the processing time of the fourth indication information by the terminal 101.

[0383] In some embodiments, the unit of the third time offset can be a time-domain unit such as a time slot, symbol, second, or millisecond.

[0384] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a fourth indication information through the MAC CE. The third time offset can be the time offset between the effective time of the fourth indication information and the time slot where the HARQ-ACK feedback of the PDSCH where the MAC CE is located is located.

[0385] For example, if the HARQ-ACK feedback of the PDSCH where the MAC CE is located is in time slot n, and the third time offset is Xms, then the fourth indication information takes effect after Xms from time slot n, where X can be equal to 3.

[0386] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a fourth indication information via DCI, and the third time offset can be the time offset between the effective time of the fourth indication information and the time slot where the DCI is located.

[0387] For example, if the DCI is located in time slot m and the third time offset is Xms, then the fourth indication information takes effect after time slot m by Xms, where X can be equal to 3.

[0388] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends a fourth indication information via DCI, and the third time offset can be the time offset between the effective time of the fourth indication information and the last OFDM symbol of the PDCCH where the DCI is located.

[0389] For example, if the symbol index of the last OFDM symbol in the PDCCH where DCI is located is k, and the third time offset is Y OFDM symbols, then the fourth indication information takes effect after Y OFDM symbols from symbol k, where Y is a positive integer and can be equal to 2.

[0390] In step S2111, terminal 101 performs a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0391] In some embodiments, a sensing operation refers to measuring sensing parameters of a sensing signal on a sensing resource to obtain a measurement quantity of the sensing parameters.

[0392] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 measures the activation sensing measurement parameters of the sensing signal on the activated sensing resources to obtain the measurement quantity of the sensing measurement parameters.

[0393] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 performs a sensing operation based on the first configuration information to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0394] Optionally, the state of the sensing resources included in the first configuration information is active by default, and the state of the sensing measurement parameters included in the first configuration information is also active by default.

[0395] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 performs a sensing operation based on the first indication information and the second indication information to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0396] Optionally, the first indication information is used to indicate the activated sensing resource, and the second indication information is used to indicate the activated sensing measurement parameters.

[0397] In step S2112, terminal 101 sends at least one sensing measurement result to sensing function entity 103.

[0398] In some embodiments, terminal 101 sends at least one sensing measurement result to sensing function entity 103 on activated uplink resources.

[0399] Optionally, at least one sensing measurement result is included in the sensing measurement report, and the terminal 101 sends the sensing measurement report to the sensing function entity 103 on the activated uplink resource.

[0400] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 sends at least one sensing measurement result to the sensing function entity 103 based on the second configuration information.

[0401] Optionally, the status of the uplink resources included in the second configuration information is active by default.

[0402] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 sends at least one sensing measurement result to the sensing functional entity 103 based on the second or fourth indication information.

[0403] Optionally, the second or fourth indication information is used to indicate the activated uplink resource.

[0404] In some embodiments, after receiving at least one sensing measurement result, the sensing functional entity 103 can calculate parameters such as the position and velocity of the sensing target.

[0405] In some embodiments, at least one sensing measurement result may be transparent or visible to the access network device 102.

[0406] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 can also allocate communication resources to the terminal 101 and control the terminal 101 to perform communication-related behaviors. In this way, the access network device 102 can jointly process sensing and communication, quickly manage the resource allocation of sensing signals and communication signals, and quickly manage the terminal 101's processing of sensing measurement and communication signals, thereby improving resource utilization, reducing the latency of sensing and communication, and improving the performance of sensing and communication.

[0407] The sensing method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2112. For example, steps S2102, S2111, and S2112 may be implemented as independent embodiments, as may steps S2102, S2104, S2111, and S2112, as may steps S2102, S2105, S2111, and S2112, as may steps S2102, S2107, S2111, and S2112, as may steps S2102, S2104, S2109, S2111, and S2112, but are not limited thereto.

[0408] In some embodiments, steps S2102, S2103, and S2104 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously, and steps S2105 and S2106, S2107 and S2108, S2109 and S2110 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0409] In some embodiments, steps S2101 and S2103 to S2110 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0410] In some embodiments, steps S2101, S2103, and S2105 to S2110 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0411] In some embodiments, steps S2101, S2103, S2104, and S2106 to S2110 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0412] In some embodiments, steps S2101, S2103 to S2106, and S2108 to S2110 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0413] In some embodiments, steps S2101, S2103, S2105 to S2108, and S2110 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0414] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0415] Figure 2B This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a sensing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 2B As shown, embodiments of this disclosure relate to a sensing method, which includes:

[0416] In step S2201, the sensing function entity 103 sends the fifth instruction information to the access network device 102.

[0417] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S2201 may refer to Figure 2A The implementation method of step S2101 will not be described in detail here.

[0418] In step S2202, the access network device 102 sends the first configuration information to the terminal 101.

[0419] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S2202 may refer to Figure 2A The implementation method of step S2102 will not be described in detail here.

[0420] In step S2203, the access network device 102 sends auxiliary information to the terminal 101.

[0421] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S2203 may refer to Figure 2A The implementation method of step S2103 will not be described in detail here.

[0422] In step S2204, the access network device 102 sends the second configuration information to the terminal 101.

[0423] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S2204 may refer to Figure 2A The implementation method of step S2104 will not be described in detail here.

[0424] In step S2205, the access network device 102 sends the first instruction information to the terminal 101.

[0425] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S2205 may refer to Figure 2A The implementation method of step S2105 will not be described in detail here.

[0426] In step S2206, terminal 101 determines the effective time of the first indication information based on the first time offset.

[0427] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S2206 may refer to Figure 2A The implementation method of step S2106 will not be described in detail here.

[0428] In step S2207, the access network device 102 sends a third instruction message to the terminal 101.

[0429] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives third indication information sent by access network device 102.

[0430] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends third instruction information to the terminal 101 via DCI.

[0431] In some embodiments, the third indication information is used to indicate a non-periodic triggering of a sensing operation associated with one or more of the sensing measurement parameters among at least one sensing measurement parameter.

[0432] Optionally, for at least one sensing measurement parameter included in the first configuration information, the third indication information may trigger a sensing operation associated with one of the sensing measurement parameters aperiodically, or may trigger a sensing operation associated with some of the sensing measurement parameters aperiodically, or may trigger a sensing operation associated with all of the sensing measurement parameters aperiodically.

[0433] Optionally, the third indication information includes an identifier of the sensing measurement parameter that needs to be triggered.

[0434] Optionally, for a sensing operation triggered by the third indication information, the uplink resources used to carry the sensing measurement results corresponding to the sensing operation may not be limited, and the terminal 101 may report its corresponding sensing measurement results once or multiple times.

[0435] In some embodiments, the third indication information does not need to simultaneously indicate uplink resources, wherein the uplink resources support the carrying of sensing measurement results associated with sensing measurement parameters.

[0436] In some embodiments, the third indication information is further used to indicate uplink resources, which support carrying at least one of the following:

[0437] The third indication information indicates the perception measurement result associated with one or more perception measurement parameters;

[0438] Other upward data.

[0439] Optionally, the third indication information may also indicate uplink resources.

[0440] Optionally, the uplink resources indicated by the third indication information can be used to carry the sensing measurement results. The terminal 101 can choose whether to use the uplink resources to carry the sensing measurement results according to its own needs.

[0441] Optionally, the uplink resources can be entirely indicated by the third indication information without needing to be configured via RRC signaling or the second configuration information; in this case, step S2204 can be omitted.

[0442] In step S2208, the access network device 102 sends the fourth instruction information to the terminal 101.

[0443] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S2208 may refer to Figure 2A The implementation method of step S2109 will not be described in detail here.

[0444] In step S2209, terminal 101 determines the effective time of the fourth indication information based on the third time offset.

[0445] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S2209 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2A The implementation method of step S2110 will not be described in detail here.

[0446] In step S2210, terminal 101 performs a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0447] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S2210 may refer to Figure 2AThe implementation method of step S2111 will not be described in detail here.

[0448] In step S2211, terminal 101 sends at least one sensing measurement result to sensing function entity 103.

[0449] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S2211 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2A The implementation method of step S2112 will not be described in detail here.

[0450] The sensing method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2201 to S2211. For example, steps S2202, S2210, and S2211 may be implemented as independent embodiments, as may steps S2202, S2204, S2210, and S2211, as may steps S2202, S2205, S2210, and S2211, as may steps S2202, S2207, S2210, and S2211, as may steps S2202, S2204, S2208, S2210, and S2211, but are not limited thereto.

[0451] In some embodiments, steps S2202, S2203, and S2204 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously, and steps S2205, S2206, S2207, S2208, and S2209 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0452] In some embodiments, steps S2201 and S2203 to S2209 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0453] In some embodiments, steps S2201, S2203, and S2205 to S2209 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0454] In some embodiments, steps S2201, S2203, S2204, and S2206 to S2209 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0455] In some embodiments, steps S2201, S2203 to S2206, S2208, and S2209 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0456] In some embodiments, steps S2201, S2203, S2205 to S2207, and S2209 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0457] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0458] Figure 3A This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a sensing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3A As shown, embodiments of this disclosure relate to a sensing method, which includes:

[0459] Step S3101: Access network device 102 sends first configuration information to terminal 101.

[0460] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3101 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2A intermediate step S2102 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2202 is not described in detail here.

[0461] In step S3102, terminal 101 performs a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0462] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3102 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2111 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2210 is not described in detail here.

[0463] In step S3103, terminal 101 sends at least one sensing measurement result to sensing function entity 103.

[0464] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3103 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2112 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2211 is not described in detail here.

[0465] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0466] Figure 3B This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a sensing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3B As shown, embodiments of this disclosure relate to a sensing method, which includes:

[0467] In step S3201, the access network device 102 sends the first configuration information to the terminal 101.

[0468] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3201 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2A intermediate step S2102 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2202 is not described in detail here.

[0469] In step S3202, the access network device 102 sends the second configuration information to the terminal 101.

[0470] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3202 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2104 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2204 is not described in detail here.

[0471] In step S3203, terminal 101 performs a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0472] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3203 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2111 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2210 is not described in detail here.

[0473] In step S3204, terminal 101 sends at least one sensing measurement result to sensing function entity 103.

[0474] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3204 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2A intermediate step S2112 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2211 is not described in detail here.

[0475] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0476] Figure 3C This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a sensing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3C As shown, embodiments of this disclosure relate to a sensing method, which includes:

[0477] Step S3301: Access network device 102 sends first configuration information to terminal 101.

[0478] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3301 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2A intermediate step S2102 or Figure 2BThe implementation method of step S2202 is not described in detail here.

[0479] In step S3302, the access network device 102 sends the first instruction information to the terminal 101.

[0480] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3302 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2A intermediate step S2105 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2205 is not described in detail here.

[0481] In step S3303, terminal 101 performs a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0482] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3303 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2111 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2210 is not described in detail here.

[0483] In step S3304, terminal 101 sends at least one sensing measurement result to sensing function entity 103.

[0484] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3304 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2112 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2211 is not described in detail here.

[0485] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0486] Figure 3D This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a sensing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3D As shown, embodiments of this disclosure relate to a sensing method, which includes:

[0487] Step S3401: Access network device 102 sends first configuration information to terminal 101.

[0488] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3401 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2A intermediate step S2102 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2202 is not described in detail here.

[0489] In step S3402, the access network device 102 sends a second instruction message or a third instruction message to the terminal 101.

[0490] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3402 may refer to Figure 2A In step S2107 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2207 is not described in detail here.

[0491] In step S3403, terminal 101 performs a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0492] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3403 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2111 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2210 is not described in detail here.

[0493] In step S3404, terminal 101 sends at least one sensing measurement result to sensing function entity 103.

[0494] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3404 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2112 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2211 is not described in detail here.

[0495] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0496] Figure 3E This is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a sensing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For example... Figure 3E As shown, embodiments of this disclosure relate to a sensing method, which includes:

[0497] Step S3501: Access network device 102 sends first configuration information to terminal 101.

[0498] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3501 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2A intermediate step S2102 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2202 is not described in detail here.

[0499] In step S3502, the access network device 102 sends the second configuration information to the terminal 101.

[0500] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3502 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2104 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2204 is not described in detail here.

[0501] In step S3503, the access network device 102 sends the fourth instruction information to the terminal 101.

[0502] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3502 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2109 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2208 is not described in detail here.

[0503] In step S3504, terminal 101 performs a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0504] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3504 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2111 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2210 is not described in detail here.

[0505] In step S3505, terminal 101 sends at least one sensing measurement result to sensing function entity 103.

[0506] In some embodiments, the implementation of step S3505 may refer to Figure 2A intermediate step S2112 or Figure 2B The implementation method of step S2211 is not described in detail here.

[0507] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0508] This disclosure provides a sensing method, such as... Figure 4 The flowchart shown below illustrates the process by which SF and base stations handle sensing and communication services, including the following steps:

[0509] In step S4101, SF sends sensing-related information to the base station.

[0510] For example, the perception-related information may include some UE perception measurement information or processed UE perception measurement information, etc.

[0511] Among them, perception measurement information refers to the information required by the UE to perform perception measurement operations, such as perception resources and perception measurement parameters.

[0512] The base station can also be referred to as an aNB.

[0513] In step S4102, the base station performs sensing and communication processing.

[0514] The base station can jointly process sensing and communication, including sensing resource allocation (allocating sensing resources to the UE), sensing resource control (controlling the UE to process sensing measurements), and communication-related processing (allocating communication resources to the UE and controlling the UE to process other communication behaviors).

[0515] The base station is responsible for controlling the UE's sensing and communication behavior, which can improve resource utilization and reduce the latency of sensing and communication.

[0516] Step S4103, the UE performs sensing measurements.

[0517] For sensing operations, the UE can perform sensing operations according to the indicated sensing resources and measurement control information.

[0518] In step S4104, the UE sends a perception measurement report to the SF.

[0519] The UE reports the perception measurement results to the SF through the perception measurement report.

[0520] The reporting of UE perception measurement results can be transparent to the base station.

[0521] Step S4105: SF calculates parameters such as the position and velocity of the perceived target.

[0522] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the UE's perception measurement results are directly reported to the SF, and the base station jointly processes perception and communication, which can quickly manage the resource allocation of perception signals and communication signals, as well as quickly manage the processing of the UE's perception measurement and communication signals, thereby improving the performance of perception and communication.

[0523] To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure, some embodiments are listed below:

[0524] In some embodiments, the base station can configure one or more sensing signals, such as sensing RS resources, via RRC signaling (corresponding to the first configuration information in the foregoing embodiments). The period, time offset, bandwidth, and RE pattern of each sensing RS resource can be configured separately. Alternatively, the base station can configure one or more sensing RS resource sets via RRC signaling (corresponding to the first configuration information in the foregoing embodiments). A sensing RS resource set may include one or more sensing RS resources. Some parameters of the multiple sensing RS resources in a sensing RS resource set may be the same, such as period or bandwidth.

[0525] In some embodiments, for each sensing RS resource, sensing measurement parameters can be further configured via RRC signaling (corresponding to the first configuration information in the foregoing embodiments). The sensing measurement parameters include at least the measurement quantity to be sensed. One sensing RS resource can be used to measure one or more sensing measurement parameters. One sensing measurement parameter can configure one or more sensing RS resources for measurement. Multiple sensing RS resources within a sensing RS resource set can be used to measure the same or different sensing measurement parameters. Alternatively, sensing measurement parameters can be configured for each sensing RS resource set via RRC signaling. One sensing RS resource set can be used to measure one or more sensing measurement parameters. One sensing measurement parameter can configure one or more sensing RS resource sets for measurement.

[0526] In some embodiments, for sensing measurement resources:

[0527] The sensing RS resources or resource sets configured via RRC signaling can be activated by default, meaning the UE can use these resources to perform sensing operations. Alternatively, the sensing RS resources or resource sets configured via RRC signaling can be deactivated by default, and can only be used for sensing operations after the base station sends an activation command. The base station can activate one sensing RS resource or resource set at a time, or a portion of the sensing RS resources or resource sets, or all of them. The default activation or deactivation status of multiple sensing RS resources or resource sets configured via RRC signaling can be the same or different.

[0528] The base station can activate a sensing RS resource or resource set, a portion of sensing RS resources or resource sets, or all sensing RS resources or resource sets using MAC CE (corresponding to the first indication information in the aforementioned embodiments). Alternatively, the base station can activate a sensing RS resource or resource set, a portion of sensing RS resources or resource sets, or all sensing RS resources or resource sets using DCI (corresponding to the first indication information in the aforementioned embodiments). Alternatively, the base station can activate a sensing RS resource or resource set, a portion of sensing RS resources or resource sets, or all sensing RS resources or resource sets using DCI and maintain the activation for a period of time (corresponding to the first activation duration in the aforementioned embodiments). After the activation time expires, the sensing RS resource or resource set activated by the DCI is deactivated again. For example, assuming the UE is already performing sensing operations according to the sensing measurement configuration, after the base station activates a new sensing RS resource, the UE can combine the existing sensing RS resource and the newly activated sensing RS resource to complete the measurement operation for the sensing measurement parameters supported by the newly activated sensing RS resource, thereby improving the performance of sensing measurement. When activating a sensed RS resource or resource set using the DCI, the quasi-co-address (QCL) information or TCI state of the activated sensed RS resource or resource set can be adjusted simultaneously. Based on the QCL or TCI state, the UE can adjust the receive filtering parameters and / or receive beam settings when receiving the activated sensed RS resource or resource set.

[0529] The base station can use MAC CE (corresponding to the first indication information in the aforementioned embodiments) to activate a sensing RS resource or resource set, or a portion of sensing RS resources or resource sets, or all sensing RS resources or resource sets. Alternatively, the base station can use DCI (corresponding to the first indication information in the aforementioned embodiments) to activate a sensing RS resource or resource set, or a portion of sensing RS resources or resource sets, or all sensing RS resources or resource sets. For example, when a certain sensing RS resource is no longer suitable for the current sensing operation, or when the UE's sensing performance is good enough to reduce sensing RS overhead, the base station can deactivate a sensing RS resource. Accordingly, for the sensing measurement parameters supported by the deactivated sensing RS resource, the UE will no longer perform sensing measurement operations based on the deactivated sensing RS resource.

[0530] The activation or deactivation of sensing RS resources or resource sets based on MAC CE can take effect after a certain processing time (corresponding to the first time offset in the aforementioned embodiments). For example, assuming the HARQ-ACK feedback of the PDSCH where the MAC CE is located is in time slot n, the effective time can be delayed by X ms compared to time slot n, where X can be equal to 3. The activation or deactivation of sensing RS resources or resource sets based on DCI can also take effect after a certain processing time. For example, if the DCI is located in time slot n, the effective time can be delayed by X ms compared to time slot n, where X can be equal to 3. Alternatively, if the last OFDM symbol index of the PDCCH where the DCI is located is m, the effective time can be delayed by Y OFDM symbols compared to OFDM symbol m, where Y is a positive integer.

[0531] After a base station configures a sensing RS resource or resource set using RRC, or activates a sensing RS resource or resource set using MAC CE or DCI, the activation / deactivation status of the UE's sensing measurement parameters may not be changed. If the sensing measurement parameters associated with a sensing RS resource or resource set are currently not activated, the UE will only measure the sensing RS resource or resource set after the associated sensing measurement parameters are activated. Alternatively, after a base station configures a sensing RS resource or resource set using RRC, or activates a sensing RS resource or resource set using MAC CE or DCI, the associated sensing measurement parameters of the sensing RS resource or resource set are activated by default.

[0532] In some embodiments, for sensing measurement control:

[0533] The sensing measurement parameters configured via RRC signaling can be activated by default, meaning the UE can perform sensing operations using the associated activated sensing RS resources or resource sets of the sensing measurement parameters. If all sensing RS resources or resource sets associated with a sensing measurement parameter are deactivated, the UE does not measure the sensing quantity of that sensing measurement parameter. Alternatively, the sensing measurement parameters configured via RRC signaling can be deactivated by default, and the UE can only perform sensing operations using the associated activated sensing RS resources or resource sets of the measurement parameters after the base station sends an activation command. The base station can activate one, some, or all of the multiple sensing measurement parameters at once. The default activation or deactivation status of multiple sensing measurement parameters configured via RRC signaling can be the same or different.

[0534] The sensing measurement parameters configured via RRC signaling (corresponding to the first configuration information in the aforementioned embodiments) can be further divided into multiple groups. Each group includes sensing measurement parameters for one or more sensing targets. Each sensing target can have one or more target paths. For each target path, the configured sensing measurement parameters may include the target path's time delay, Doppler frequency, and angle, etc. Information about the same sensing target can be included in one or more groups. The default activation or deactivation behavior of each group of sensing measurement parameters configured via RRC signaling can be the same or different.

[0535] Base stations can configure sensing auxiliary information via RRC signaling to effectively support the fusion of communication and sensing operations. For example, this could include expected values ​​or expected ranges of parameters such as target latency, Doppler frequency, angle, position, and / or velocity. Sensing auxiliary information can be configured for each sensing measurement parameter of the UE. Alternatively, assuming multiple sets of sensing measurement parameters are configured for the UE, sensing auxiliary information can be configured separately for each set of parameters.

[0536] The base station can activate one, some, or all of the multiple sensing measurement parameters using MAC CE (corresponding to the second indication information in the aforementioned embodiments). Alternatively, the base station can activate one, some, or all of the multiple sensing measurement parameters using DCI (corresponding to the second indication information in the aforementioned embodiments). Alternatively, the base station can periodically trigger one, some, or all of the multiple sensing measurement parameters using DCI (corresponding to the third indication information in the aforementioned embodiments). For periodic reporting, the UE can report the measurement results of the sensing measurement parameters triggered once or multiple times.

[0537] The base station can use MAC CE (corresponding to the second indication information in the aforementioned embodiment) to activate one, some, or all of the multiple sensing measurement parameters. Alternatively, the base station can use DCI (corresponding to the second indication information in the aforementioned embodiment) to activate one, some, or all of the multiple sensing measurement parameters.

[0538] The activation or deactivation of sensing measurements based on the MAC CE can take effect only after a certain processing time (corresponding to the second time offset in the aforementioned embodiments). For example, assuming the HARQ-ACK feedback of the PDSCH where the MAC CE is located is in time slot n, the activation time can be delayed by X ms compared to time slot n, where X can be equal to 3. The activation or deactivation of sensing measurements based on the DCI can also take effect only after a certain processing time. For example, if the DCI is located in time slot n, the activation time can be delayed by X ms compared to time slot n, where X can be equal to 3. Alternatively, if the index of the last OFDM symbol in the PDCCH where the DCI is located is m, the activation time can be delayed by Y OFDM symbols compared to OFDM symbol m, where Y is a positive integer.

[0539] After the base station configures the sensing measurement parameters using RRC information, or activates the sensing measurement parameters using MAC CE or DCI, or triggers aperiodic sensing measurement using DCI, the UE measures the sensing measurement quantity of the sensing measurement parameters based on the currently activated sensing RS resources or resource set.

[0540] When a base station configures sensing measurement parameters using RRC signaling, the RRC signaling does not necessarily need to simultaneously configure PUSCH resources that can be used to carry sensing measurement reports. Alternatively, when activating sensing measurement parameters using MAC CE or DCI, the MAC CE or DCI does not necessarily need to simultaneously activate PUSCH resources that can be used to carry sensing measurement reports. Or, when triggering aperiodic sensing measurements using DCI, the DCI does not necessarily need to simultaneously indicate PUSCH resources that can be used to carry sensing measurement reports.

[0541] Alternatively, when the base station configures sensing measurement parameters using RRC signaling, the RRC signaling can simultaneously configure PUSCH resources that can be used to carry sensing measurement reports. Alternatively, when activating sensing measurement parameters using MAC CE or DCI, the MAC CE or DCI can simultaneously activate PUSCH resources that can be used to carry sensing measurement reports. Alternatively, when triggering aperiodic sensing measurements using DCI, the DCI can simultaneously indicate PUSCH resources that can be used to carry sensing measurement reports.

[0542] In this embodiment, the UE's perception measurement results are directly reported to the SF. The specific transmission time of the perception measurement report depends on the protocol stack processing, the allocation of uplink PUSCH resources, and the scheduling strategy. Activating a perception measurement report does not strictly limit the timing of the PUSCH where the UE reports the perception measurement results.

[0543] In some embodiments, for the resource carrying the perception report:

[0544] The base station can configure one or more PUSCH resources that can be used to carry the UE's perception measurement results using RRC signaling (corresponding to the second configuration information in the aforementioned embodiments). Each PUSCH resource can be configured periodically, or it can be configured for only one transmission or a limited number of transmissions. The configuration information of each PUSCH resource can include information such as the time-frequency resources and allocation period of a single PUSCH, or the configuration information of each PUSCH resource can only include information such as the allocation period, while the occupied time-frequency resources and TCI status can be dynamically indicated by DCI.

[0545] PUSCH resources configured via RRC signaling can be activated by default, meaning the UE can use the configured PUSCH resources to transmit uplink data. Alternatively, PUSCH resources configured via RRC signaling can be deactivated by default, and can only be used to carry uplink data transmission after the base station sends an activation command. The base station can activate one PUSCH resource, a portion of the PUSCH resources, or all of the PUSCH resources at a time. The default activation or deactivation status of multiple PUSCH resources configured via RRC signaling can be the same or different.

[0546] The PUSCH resource configured in the RRC signaling can be dedicated to reporting sensing measurement results. Alternatively, depending on the processing and scheduling strategies of the protocol stack, the UE can carry only the reporting of sensing measurement results and only other uplink data on the PUSCH resource, or carry both sensing measurement results and other uplink data simultaneously.

[0547] The base station can activate one, a portion of, or all of the PUSCH resources using MAC CE (corresponding to the fourth indication information in the aforementioned embodiments). Alternatively, the base station can activate one, a portion of, or all of the PUSCH resources using DCI (corresponding to the fourth indication information in the aforementioned embodiments). Alternatively, the base station can activate one, a portion of, or all of the PUSCH resources using DCI and maintain the activation for a period of time (corresponding to the second activation duration in the aforementioned embodiments), or it can be used to perform one or more uplink data transmissions (corresponding to the number of times the activated uplink resources are used in the aforementioned embodiments). When activating the PUSCH resources, DCI can also dynamically indicate information such as the time-frequency resources occupied by the PUSCH and the TCI status, while parameters such as the repetition period of the allocated PUSCH resources are set according to the RRC configuration.

[0548] For base stations that periodically trigger sensing measurements using DCI, the DCI can simultaneously indicate PUSCH resources that can be used to carry sensing measurement reports. These PUSCH resources can be entirely allocated by the DCI without requiring configuration via RRC signaling. The PUSCH resources indicated by the DCI can be dedicated to reporting sensing measurement results. Alternatively, depending on protocol stack processing and scheduling strategies, the UE can carry only sensing measurement result reports and only other uplink data on the PUSCH resources, or carry both sensing measurement results and other uplink data simultaneously.

[0549] The base station can use MAC CE (corresponding to the fourth indication information in the aforementioned embodiments) to activate one, a portion, or all of the PUSCH resources. Alternatively, the base station can use DCI (corresponding to the fourth indication information in the aforementioned embodiments) to activate one, a portion, or all of the PUSCH resources.

[0550] The activation or deactivation of the PUSCH resource based on the MAC CE can take effect after a certain processing time (corresponding to the third time offset in the aforementioned embodiments). For example, assuming the HARQ-ACK feedback of the PDSCH where the MAC CE is located is in time slot n, the activation time can be delayed by X ms compared to time slot n, where X can be equal to 3. The activation or deactivation of the PUSCH resource based on the DCI can also take effect after a certain processing time. For example, if the DCI is located in time slot n, the activation time can be delayed by X ms compared to time slot n, where X can be equal to 3. Alternatively, if the last OFDM symbol index of the PDCCH where the DCI is located is m, the activation time can be delayed by Y OFDM symbols compared to OFDM symbol m, where Y is a positive integer.

[0551] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0552] This disclosure also proposes an apparatus (also referred to as a communication device, etc.) for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Furthermore, another apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, a sensing functional entity, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0553] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through a configuration file, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0554] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), or a deep learning processing unit (DPU).

[0555] Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Terminal 5100 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 5A As shown, terminal 5100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 5101, a processing module 5102, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5101 is configured to receive first configuration information sent by an access network device; wherein the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter; and send the at least one sensing measurement result to a sensing function entity. In some embodiments, the processing module 5102 is configured to perform a sensing operation based on the first configuration information to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0556] Optionally, the transceiver module 5101 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module 5102 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0557] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of an access network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The access network device 5200 is used to perform any of the above methods. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 5B As shown, the access network device 5200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 5201, a processing module 5202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5201 is used to send first configuration information to a terminal; wherein, the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter; the first configuration information is used by the terminal to perform a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

[0558] Optionally, the transceiver module 5201 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the access network device 102 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module 5202 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the access network device 102 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0559] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0560] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module.

[0561] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0562] Figure 6A This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 6100 shown in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 6100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, sensing function entity, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 6100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0563] like Figure 6AAs shown, the communication device 6100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. The processor 6101 may be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit may be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 6100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 6101 are used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 6100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0564] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6102. When the communication device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6102, the transceiver 6102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method, and the processor 6101 performs at least one of the other steps. In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0565] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6103 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, one or more processors 6101 are used to invoke instructions stored in the memory 6103 to cause the communication device 6100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, all or part of the memory 6103 may also be located outside the communication device 6100. In an optional embodiment, the communication device 6100 may include one or more interface circuits 6104. Optionally, the interface circuit 6104 is connected to the memory 6103 and can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memory 6103 or other devices, and can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memory 6103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6104 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memory 6103 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 6101.

[0566] The communication device 6100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 6100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 6100 may vary. Figure 6AThe limitations. The communication device may be a standalone device or part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally including storage components for storing data, programs and / or instructions; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0567] Figure 6B This is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 6200 shown in an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 6100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to... Figure 6B The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure of chip 6200, but it is not limited to this.

[0568] Chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201. Chip 6200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0569] In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more interface circuits 6202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more memories 6203 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6203 may be located outside of chip 6200. Optionally, interface circuit 6202 is connected to memory 6203, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from memory 6203 or other devices, and interface circuit 6202 can be used to send data and / or instructions to memory 6203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 6202 can read data and / or instructions stored in memory 6203 and send the data and / or instructions to processor 6201.

[0570] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 performs at least one of the communication steps, such as sending and / or receiving, in the above-described method. For example, the interface circuit 6202 performing the communication steps, such as sending and / or receiving, in the above-described method means that the interface circuit 6202 performs data and / or instruction interaction between the processor 6201, the chip 6200, the memory 6203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 6201 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0571] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0572] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0573] This disclosure also proposes a program product, including a program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product. Optionally, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0574] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0575] Industrial applicability

[0576] The terminal performs sensing operations based on the sensing resources and sensing measurement parameters configured by the access network equipment, and directly reports the sensing measurement results to the sensing function entity. The access network equipment can manage the terminal's sensing behavior, which can improve resource utilization, reduce the latency of sensing operations, and thus improve the performance of sensing services.

Claims

1. A sensing method, executed by a terminal, the method comprising: The system receives first configuration information sent by an access network device; wherein the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter. Based on the first configuration information, perform a sensing operation to obtain at least one sensing measurement result; Send the at least one sensing measurement result to the sensing functional entity.

2. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The at least one sensing resource is contained in at least one set of sensing resources, and the sensing resources included in the same set of sensing resources have the same parameter portion.

3. The method as described in claim 2, wherein, The at least one sensing resource or the at least one set of sensing resources and the at least one sensing measurement parameter satisfy at least one of the following: The at least one sensing measurement parameter includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each of the sensing resources, and the sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources may be the same or different; Each of the sensing measurement parameters is associated with one or more of the sensing resources, and different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with the same or different sensing resources; The at least one sensing measurement parameter includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each of the sensing resource sets, and the sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resource sets may be the same or different; Each of the sensing measurement parameters is associated with one or more of the sensing resource sets, and different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with the same or different sensing resource sets; The sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources included in the same set of sensing resources may be the same or different.

4. The method as described in claim 2 or 3, wherein, Each of the sensing resources is in an active or deactivated state, and different sensing resources may have the same or different states; or Each of the sensory resource sets is in an active or deactivated state, and different sensory resource sets may have the same or different states.

5. The method as described in any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein, The method further includes: The system receives a first indication message sent by the access network device. The first indication message is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first resource. The first resource is one or more of the at least one sensing resource, or one or more sets of sensing resources in the at least one sensing resource set.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein, The first indication information is also used to indicate a first activation duration; wherein the first resource is in an activated state during the first activation duration and in a deactivated state outside the first activation duration.

7. The method of claim 5 or 6, wherein, The method further includes: The effective time of the first indication information is determined based on the first time offset.

8. The method as described in any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein, The state of the sensing measurement parameters associated with the first resource is active.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The at least one sensing measurement parameter is included in at least one group of measurement parameters, each group of measurement parameters includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with a sensing target, each sensing measurement parameter associated with a sensing target includes the sensing measurement parameter of each target path in at least one target path associated with the sensing target, and the sensing measurement parameter associated with the same sensing target is included in one or more groups of measurement parameters.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein, Each of the sensing measurement parameters is in an active or deactivated state, and the states of different sensing measurement parameters may be the same or different. Alternatively, each of the measurement parameter groups may be in an active or deactivated state, and different measurement parameter groups may have the same or different states.

11. The method of claim 9 or 10, wherein, The method further includes: The system receives auxiliary information sent by the access network device, the auxiliary information being used to indicate a set value or set value range associated with each of the sensing measurement parameters or each group of measurement parameters.

12. The method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The method further includes: The system receives a second indication message sent by the access network device. The second indication message is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first measurement parameter, where the first measurement parameter is one or more of the at least one sensing measurement parameter.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein, The method further includes: The effective time of the second indication information is determined based on the second time offset.

14. The method of claim 12 or 13, wherein; The first configuration information also includes at least one uplink resource; or The second indication information is also used to indicate the activation of one or more of the at least one uplink resource; in, The uplink resources support carrying at least one of the following: sensing measurement results associated with one or more activated sensing measurement parameters, and other uplink data.

15. The method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The method further includes: The system receives a third indication message sent by the access network device, the third indication message being used to indicate a non-periodic triggering of a sensing operation associated with one or more of the at least one sensing measurement parameters.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein, The third indication information is also used to indicate uplink resources, which support carrying at least one of the following: The third indication information indicates the perception measurement result associated with one or more perception measurement parameters; Other upward data.

17. The method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein, The method further includes: The system receives second configuration information sent by the access network device. The second configuration information includes at least one uplink resource, which is used to carry the at least one sensing measurement result.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein, The second configuration information includes at least one of the following: The time-frequency resources associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources; The period associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources; The transport configuration associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources indicates the TCI status.

19. The method of claim 17 or 18, wherein, Each of the aforementioned uplink resources is either in an active or deactivated state, and the states of different uplink resources may be the same or different.

20. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein, The method further includes: The system receives a fourth indication message sent by the access network device. The fourth indication message is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a second resource, where the second resource is one or more uplink resources among the at least one uplink resource.

21. The method of claim 20, wherein, The fourth indication information is also used to indicate at least one of the following: The second activation duration; wherein the second resource is in an activated state during the second activation duration and in a deactivated state outside the second activation duration; The number of times the second resource is used; The second resource is associated with time-frequency resources; The TCI status associated with the second resource.

22. The method of claim 20 or 21, wherein, The method further includes: The effective time of the fourth indication information is determined based on the third time offset.

23. A sensing method, performed by an access network device, the method comprising: Send first configuration information to the terminal; wherein the first configuration information includes at least one sensing resource and at least one sensing measurement parameter; the first configuration information is used by the terminal to perform sensing operations to obtain at least one sensing measurement result.

24. The method of claim 23, wherein, The at least one sensing resource is contained in at least one set of sensing resources, and the sensing resources included in the same set of sensing resources have the same parameter portion.

25. The method of claim 24, wherein, The at least one sensing resource or the at least one set of sensing resources and the at least one sensing measurement parameter satisfy at least one of the following: The at least one sensing measurement parameter includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each of the sensing resources, and the sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources may be the same or different; Each of the sensing measurement parameters is associated with one or more of the sensing resources, and different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with the same or different sensing resources; The at least one sensing measurement parameter includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with each of the sensing resource sets, and the sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resource sets may be the same or different; Each of the sensing measurement parameters is associated with one or more of the sensing resource sets, and different sensing measurement parameters may be associated with the same or different sensing resource sets; The sensing measurement parameters associated with different sensing resources included in the same set of sensing resources may be the same or different.

26. The method of claim 24 or 25, wherein, Each of the sensing resources is in an active or deactivated state, and different sensing resources may have the same or different states; or Each of the sensory resource sets is in an active or deactivated state, and different sensory resource sets may have the same or different states.

27. The method as claimed in any one of claims 24 to 26, wherein, The method further includes: Send a first indication message to the terminal. The first indication message is used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first resource. The first resource is one or more of the at least one sensing resource, or one or more sets of sensing resources in the at least one sensing resource set.

28. The method of claim 27, wherein, The first indication information is also used to indicate a first activation duration; wherein the first resource is in an activated state during the first activation duration and in a deactivated state outside the first activation duration.

29. The method of claim 27 or 28, wherein, The effective time of the first indication information is determined based on the first time offset.

30. The method according to any one of claims 27 to 29, wherein, The state of the sensing measurement parameters associated with the first resource is active.

31. The method according to any one of claims 23 to 30, wherein, The at least one sensing measurement parameter is included in at least one group of measurement parameters, each group of measurement parameters includes one or more sensing measurement parameters associated with a sensing target, each sensing measurement parameter associated with a sensing target includes the sensing measurement parameter of each target path in at least one target path associated with the sensing target, and the sensing measurement parameter associated with the same sensing target is included in one or more groups of measurement parameters.

32. The method of claim 31, wherein, Each of the sensing measurement parameters is in an active or deactivated state, and the states of different sensing measurement parameters may be the same or different. Alternatively, each of the measurement parameter groups may be in an active or deactivated state, and different measurement parameter groups may have the same or different states.

33. The method of claim 31 or 32, wherein, The method further includes: The terminal is sent auxiliary information, which is used to indicate the set value or set value range associated with each of the sensing measurement parameters or each group of measurement parameters.

34. The method according to any one of claims 23 to 33, wherein, The method further includes: Send a second indication message to the terminal, the second indication message being used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a first measurement parameter, the first measurement parameter being one or more of the at least one sensing measurement parameter.

35. The method of claim 34, wherein, The effective time of the second indication information is determined based on the second time offset.

36. The method of claim 34 or 35, wherein; The first configuration information also includes at least one uplink resource; or The second indication information is also used to indicate the activation of one or more of the at least one uplink resource; in, The uplink resources support carrying at least one of the following: sensing measurement results associated with one or more activated sensing measurement parameters, and other uplink data.

37. The method according to any one of claims 23 to 33, wherein, The method further includes: A third indication message is sent to the terminal, the third indication message being used to indicate a non-periodic triggering of a sensing operation associated with one or more of the at least one sensing measurement parameters.

38. The method of claim 37, wherein, The third indication information is also used to indicate uplink resources, which support carrying at least one of the following: The third indication information indicates the perception measurement result associated with one or more perception measurement parameters; Other upward data.

39. The method according to any one of claims 23 to 38, wherein, The method further includes: Send second configuration information to the terminal, the second configuration information including at least one uplink resource, the at least one uplink resource being used to carry the at least one sensing measurement result.

40. The method of claim 39, wherein, The second configuration information includes at least one of the following: The time-frequency resources associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources; The period associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources; The transport configuration associated with each of the aforementioned uplink resources indicates the TCI status.

41. The method of claim 39 or 40, wherein, Each of the aforementioned uplink resources is either in an active or deactivated state, and the states of different uplink resources may be the same or different.

42. The method according to any one of claims 39 to 41, wherein, The method further includes: A fourth indication message is sent to the terminal, the fourth indication message being used to indicate the activation or deactivation of a second resource, the second resource being one or more uplink resources among the at least one uplink resource.

43. The method of claim 42, wherein, The fourth indication information is also used to indicate at least one of the following: The second activation duration; wherein the second resource is in an activated state during the second activation duration and in a deactivated state outside the second activation duration; The number of times the second resource is used; The second resource is associated with time-frequency resources; The TCI status associated with the second resource.

44. The method of claim 42 or 43, wherein, The effective time of the fourth indication information is determined based on the third time offset.

45. The method of any one of claims 23 to 44, wherein, The method also includes The system receives a fifth indication message sent by the sensing function entity, the fifth indication message being used to indicate sensing-related information.

46. ​​A communication device, wherein, The communication device is used to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 22 or any one of claims 23 to 45.

47. A communication system comprising a terminal and an access network device, wherein, The terminal is configured to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 22; The access network device is configured to implement the method as described in any one of claims 23 to 45.

48. A storage medium storing instructions, wherein, When the instructions are executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 22 or any one of claims 23 to 45.

49. A program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, wherein, When at least one of the programs or instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 22 or any one of claims 23 to 45.

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