Information processing device, sensing control method, and program

Abstract

This allows sensing instructions to be sent to sensing participants based on the information provided by the analytics. [Solution] Information processing operating as a first entity constituting the core network of a mobile communication network. The device receives notification from a second network entity that performs analysis on the mobile communication network, indicating analytics that meet predetermined conditions regarding the mobile communication network. Based on the notified analytics information, it determines the sensing participants and sends sensing instructions to the determined sensing participants.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, a sensing control method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] The 5th Generation Mobile Communication System (also referred to as the 5th generation mobile communication system, 5G, or 5GS) has a function called 5G wireless sensing. 5G wireless sensing (hereinafter simply referred to as sensing) uses NR (New Radio) radio frequency digital signals to provide a function of acquiring information regarding characteristics of the environment and / or objects within the environment (e.g., shape, size, orientation, speed, position, distance between objects, or relative movement, etc.).

Prior Art Documents

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Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an information processing apparatus, a sensing control method, and a program that can transmit a sensing instruction to a sensing participant according to an event.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure is a first network entity that constitutes the core network of a mobile communication network An information processing device that operates as a mobile communication network, and includes a control unit that performs the following: receiving notification of information indicating analytics that satisfy predetermined conditions with respect to the mobile communication network from a second network entity that performs analysis of the mobile communication network; determining sensing participants based on the notified analytics information; and transmitting sensing instructions to the determined sensing participants.

[0006] Another aspect of this disclosure is a first network enterprise that constitutes the core network of a mobile communications network. A sensing control method comprising: an information processing device operating as a device receiving notification of information indicating analytics that satisfy predetermined conditions with respect to the mobile communication network from a second network entity that performs analysis on the mobile communication network; determining sensing participants based on the notified analytics information; and transmitting sensing instructions to the determined sensing participants.

[0007] Another aspect of this disclosure is a first network enterprise that constitutes the core network of a mobile communications network. This program causes an information processing device operating as a computer to perform the following steps: receive notification of information indicating analytics that satisfy predetermined conditions regarding the mobile communication network from a second network entity that performs analysis of the mobile communication network; determine sensing participants based on the notified analytics information; and transmit sensing instructions to the determined sensing participants.

[0008] Another aspect of this disclosure is the core of a mobile network including a first network entity. A terminal capable of communicating with a network, comprising sensing means that perform sensing based on instructions from the first network entity, and transmitting means that transmit information to a second network entity that performs analysis of the mobile communication network, wherein the transmitting means transmits Based on what is believed, the first network entity determines the sensing participant. The terminal is characterized in that, once the terminal is determined to be a sensing participant, the sensing means performs sensing.

[0009] Other aspects of this disclosure may include a computer-readable temporary storage medium storing the aforementioned program, a communication system, and the like. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to this disclosure, sensing instructions can be sent to sensing participants in response to events. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of a communication system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the communication system according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of the configuration of an information processing device (computer). [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a sequence diagram showing a modified example of the operation of the communication system according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] The following describes embodiments of the information processing device, sensing control method, and program based on the drawings. The configurations of the following embodiments are illustrative, and this disclosure is not limited to the configurations of the embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a communication system according to an embodiment. As an example of the communication system, a cellular network 4 (an example of a mobile communication network), which is 5GS, is illustrated, but it is not limited to 5GS. The cellular network 4 consists of a core network 1 (referred to as 5GC) and a RAN (Radio Access Network) 2. The RAN 2 is composed of base stations (referred to as BS, gNB). The base station is wirelessly connected to a user terminal (referred to as a terminal, user equipment, UE (User Equipment)) 3. The UE 3 is connected to the cellular network (core network 1) by connecting to the base station.

[0014] The core network 1 is composed of a set of network entities (also referred to as network nodes) called network functions (NFs). Each NF is implemented in one or more information processing devices (computers) that operate as each NF. In other words, an NF is a function realized by one or more information processing devices (computers) executing a program.

[0015] The AF (Application Function) shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the core network 1 via a NEF (Network Exposure Function), which is a type of NF. The NEF plays a role of mediating communication between an external network node such as an AF (Application Function) and the control plane NFs constituting the core network 1. to mediate.

[0016] In addition to the NEF, the core network 1 can include the following network entities (NFs). UPF (User Plane Function) AMF (Access and Mobility Management Function) SMF (Session Management Function) PCF (Policy Control Function) AUSF (Authentication Server Function) UDM (Unified Data Management) NWDAF (Network Data Analytics Function)

[0017] The UPF is the only network node for the user plane in the 5GC, and NFs other than the UPF are NFs for the control plane. The UPF performs routing and forwarding of user packets (packets of the user plane transmitted and received by UE3), packet inspection, and QoS processing. The AMF is the accommodation device for UE3 in the core network 1. The AMF accommodates RAN2 (base station) and performs subscriber authentication control, location (mobility) management of UE3, etc. The UDM is a database that holds (stores) subscriber information and contract information, obtains, registers, deletes, and changes the state of UE10, etc.

[0018] The SMF manages the PDU (Protocol Data Unit) session and controls the UPF for the implementation of QoS (Quality of Service) control and policy control. The PDU session is a virtual communication path for data exchange between UE3 and the DN (Data Network). The DN is an external data network (such as the Internet) of the 5GC.

[0019] The PCF performs QoS control, policy control, charging control, etc. under the control of the SMF. In QoS control, control of the quality of communication such as prioritized forwarding of packets is performed. In policy control, communication control such as QoS, packet transfer permission, and charging based on network or subscriber information is performed. The AUSF is a subscriber authentication server that performs subscriber authentication under the control of the AMF. The NWDAF has a function of collecting and analyzing data from each NF, AF, etc., and is an NF that provides network analysis information (information indicating analytics (referred to as analytics information)).

[0020] When UE3 establishes a wireless connection with RAN2 (base station), it transmits predetermined information to AMF via the base station. AMF registers UE3's location information with UDM. If UE3 authentication by AUSF (authentication function) is successful, AMF instructs SMF to establish a PDU session for UE3 to communicate with DN. SMF selects a UPF to transfer UE3's user data and instructs the selected UPF to establish a PDU session. A PDU session is then established between UE3 and the UPF.

[0021] Figure 2 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the communication system shown in Figure 1. The core network 1 has an NF called a sensing function (SF), which is responsible for sensing-related operations (control). The SF may be an NF independent of the existing NF, or it may be an NF established by extending the existing NF. The SF is an example of a "first network entity," and the NWDAF that constitutes the core network 1 is an example of a "second network entity."

[0022] Among the base stations and UE3s, the base stations and UE3s capable of sensing (in the example shown in Figure 1, UE3a and 3b among UE3a, 3b, and 3c) send a message (sensing capability registration) containing information such as sensing capability and conditions under which sensing can be performed. Send to F (Figure 2) <1> The SF stores information about the UE3 and base station that sent the message as potential sensing participants. This registers UE3 and base stations as candidates for sensing participants in the SF. However, the information regarding UE and base stations may be registered in the SF's memory or in the memory of another entity (such as another NF), as long as the SF can access it. For example, UE3-related information may be stored in the UDM.

[0023] In this embodiment, the AF obtains sensing result data, which is processed from sensing data, and provides a predetermined service to the service user. For this purpose, the AF receives a sensing request message via the NEF requesting the provision of sensing results. Send to network 1 (Figure 2) <2> ). However, in cases where AF is Trusted AF, etc., via NEF In some cases, NFs such as SFs may be accessed without prior knowledge. A sensing request includes information for selecting at least one UE3 and at least one base station to perform sensing (e.g., the UE identifier (UE ID), the base station ID, and information indicating the area and time of day to perform sensing).

[0024] The SF compares the information included in the sensing request with the information of candidate sensing participants and selects at least one of at least one UE3 and at least one base station to be a sensing participant (Figure 2). <3> : sensing participant discovery). Senshin Regarding the sensing target, there are three possibilities: the UE3 alone performs the sensing, the base station alone performs it, or both the base station and the UE3 perform it.

[0025] The SF sends sensing indication messages to the UE3 and base station selected as sensing participants (Figure 2). <4> (1) in Figure 1).

[0026] Upon receiving a sensing instruction, the UE / base station collects sensing data (Figure 2). <5> ), transmit the information obtained by sensing (sensing data) to the SF (Figure 2) <6> (Figure 1(2)). Sensing is performed using various sensors such as radar or lidar. Sensors are installed in the UE or base station that performs sensing. Sensing data, for example, when radar or lidar is used, includes the distance to an object (relative distance), the direction in which the object is located, the velocity of the object (relative velocity), and the position of the object obtained from the reflected electromagnetic waves (radio waves or laser pulses) emitted from the sensor. The type of sensor is not limited to the above, and sensors can include cameras (image sensors). In this case, sensing data may include data obtained by image processing of images captured by the camera. The SF performs predetermined processing on the sensing data and processes the sensing data into a format that the AF desires to handle (Figure 2). <7> : sensing data processing). SF uses the sensing results data obtained through processing. Send to AF via NEF (Figure 2) <8> The AF can use the sensing results to provide the desired service. It is also possible that sensing data may be transmitted to the AF along with, or instead of, the sensing results.

[0027] In this embodiment, the SF sends a message “analytics subscription” (referred to as a notification prompt message) to the NF, i.e., the NWDAF, which corresponds to the second network entity, prompting it to send a notification of information indicating analytics that meet predetermined conditions for at least one of a specific network entity, a specific user terminal, or a specific base station (Figure 2). <9> In the example shown in Figure 2, the notification prompt message is sent after the sensing results are sent, but it may also be sent at an appropriate time before the sensing results are sent.

[0028] Notification prompting messages can be sent to the NWDAF corresponding to the second network entity. When an NWDAF receives a notification prompting message, if it obtains analytics information that meets the predetermined conditions (Figure 2) <10> ), and send an "analytics notification" message to the SF that notifies the user of the information indicating the analytics (Figure 2) <11> In this embodiment, the message may include information identifying at least one of the UE3 and the base station, as identified from the notified analytics information. However, the analytics information may be any information relating to the mobile communication network, and is not limited to information relating to the UE and base station analytics.

[0029] Upon receiving notification of information indicating analytics, the SF performs participant processing (Figure 2). <12> ). Participant processing involves sensing participants based on information that shows analytics. This is the process of determining the target. Specifically, participant processing is based on the information showing the notified analytics, as shown in Figure 2. <4> Add / remove participants from the sensing participants in this case. This is the process of deciding what to do. Participant processing involves adding or removing UEs and base stations from sensing participants based on information indicating analytics. For example, SF determines that at least one of UE3 and base station which has been deemed suitable to be selected as a sensing participant by notification of information indicating analytics, as shown in Figure 2. <4> If it is determined that the sensing participant who sent the sensing instruction is not included, then at least one of at least one UE3 and at least one base station, identified, for example from the analytics information, is added as a sensing participant.

[0030] In this case, the SF sends sensing instructions to at least one of the UE3 and the base station, which are additional sensing participants (Figure 2). <13> ). Subsequently, with additional sensing participants and SF, Figure 2 <5> ~ <8> This is a similar process. <14> ~ <17> The following process is performed.

[0031] on the other hand, <12> In participant processing, SF identifies at least one of the UE and base station from the notification of information indicating analytics, as shown in Figure 2 <4> If a UE and base station are included in the selected sensing participants but are no longer suitable as sensing participants due to notification of analytics information, the SF will remove them from the sensing participants. In other words, if at least one of the UE3 and base station identified from the analytics information is as shown in Figure 2 <4> If it is determined that the sensing participant that sent the sensing instruction is included, at least one of the at least one UE3 and at least one base station identified from the analytics information is excluded from the list of candidates for sensing participant.

[0032] In this case, SF receives another sensing request from AF (Figure 2) <18> In selecting sensing participants for ), sensing participants are selected from candidates from which at least one of UE3 and base stations identified from the analytics information has been excluded (Figure 2). <19> ), and send sensing instructions to sensing participants (Figure 2) <20> ). The following processing is omitted.

[0033] NWDAF generates (calculates) information that shows the following analytics (NF load information (NF load analytics)) by analyzing the network (NF, base stations, UE3). ) can be done. For example, information showing analytics that meet predetermined conditions may be information indicating that the load of a particular NF has fallen below a threshold, and information indicating that the load of a particular NF has exceeded a threshold. A particular NF is, for example, an AMF, and if the SF determines that the load of the AMF has exceeded a threshold, it may exclude base stations under the AMF (UEs under the base stations) from the list of candidates for sensing participants. Alternatively, if the SF determines that the load of the AMF has fallen below a threshold, it may add base stations under the AMF (UEs under the base stations) to the sensing participants. A particular NF may be something other than an AMF.

[0034] Furthermore, information showing analytics that meet the specified conditions may include, for example, information showing various performance aspects of base stations (network performance information (network performance analytics)). In other words, analytics that meet the specified conditions The information indicating this may include information indicating that a particular base station has recovered from a degraded performance state, and information indicating that a particular base station has entered a degraded performance state. The SF may add a base station or a UE3 under the base station to the sensing participant if it determines that the performance has recovered from a degraded state. Conversely, the SF may exclude a base station or a UE3 under the base station from being candidates for sensing participant if it determines that the performance has entered a degraded state.

[0035] Furthermore, information indicating analytics that meets the specified conditions may include, for example, more detailed location information and direction of movement (orientation) information of a UE3 than the cell information in which a particular UE3 is located (UE mobility information (UE mobility analytics)). SF is analytics If the location and orientation of the UE, as determined from the information indicating this, satisfy / do not satisfy the predetermined conditions, You can add a participant to the sensing process or exclude them from being a candidate for sensing participation.

[0036] For example, the following configuration can be adopted. That is, based on a certain UE3 (terminal) transmitting connection and location information (an example of information prompting the transmission of analytics information) to the core network 1 (5GC), a second network entity, in this case NWDAF, transmits analytics information to the SF, and the SF determines the sensing participant based on the analytics information. The transmission path of information or data for the second network entity to transmit analytics information to the SF, triggered by the reception of information from UE3 to the core network 1, can be set as appropriate. Here, if the UE3 is determined to be a sensing participant, the UE3 performs sensing. At this time, control may be implemented such as adding a flag to the information that the UE3 transmits to the core network 1 (setting the flag value to ON (e.g., "1")) or not adding a flag (setting the flag value to OFF (e.g., "0")). If UE3 sends flagged information, the NWDAF may send analytics information to the SF, and if UE3 sends unflaged information to the core network 1 (or if UE does not send any information at all), the NWDAF may not send analytics information to the SF. If UE3 sends flagged information to the core network 1, the analysis that generates analytics information may include that information, and if UE sends unflaged information, the analysis that generates analytics information may not include that information.

[0037] For example, control may be implemented so that when UE3 enters the first area within a cell, it sends flagged information to the core network 1, and when UE3 enters the second area within the same cell, it sends unflaged information to the core network 1. Entering the first area and the second area are just examples of predetermined conditions. Alternatively, even if UE3 enters a predetermined communication area, control may be implemented so that if the UE's battery level is below a predetermined value, it sends unflaged information to the core network 1, and if the UE3's battery level exceeds a predetermined value, it sends flagged information to the core network 1. Entering the first area and the second area are just examples of predetermined conditions. Thus, a configuration may be adopted that controls whether or not UE3 sends information indicating analytics for updating sensing participants to the NWDAF. By adopting the above configuration, UE3 can be suitably added or removed as a sensing participant. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which UE3 sends information indicating analytics directly to the SF without going through the NWDAF.

[0038] Furthermore, information indicating analytics that meets predetermined conditions may include information indicating abnormal behavior of the UE (Abnormal behavior related network data analytics). For example, the information indicating analytics may include information indicating that a particular UE3 has recovered from an abnormal operating state and information indicating that a particular UE3 has entered an abnormal operating state. If the information indicating analytics determines that a UE3 has recovered from an abnormal operating state, it may be added as an additional sensing participant. Conversely, if the information indicating analytics determines that a UE3 has entered an abnormal operating state, it may be excluded from the list of candidates for sensing participants. The predetermined conditions may also include conditions related to the type of UE3 (e.g., whether the UE is a vehicle or something other than a vehicle (such as a smartphone)).

[0039] In the communication system of the embodiment, as a result of the above-described operation, in response to the notification of information indicating analytics, at least the user terminal and base station identified from the notification The other party can be suitably added as a sensing participant. Furthermore, UE3 and base stations that are deemed unsuitable as sensing participants based on the notification of analytics information will be excluded from candidates for future sensing requests. This allows for obtaining suitable sensing data and sensing results.

[0040] Note that the operation example shown in Figure 2 assumes that one sensing instruction is issued in response to one sensing request from the AF, and the sensing result corresponding to this instruction is returned to the AF. In contrast, if a configuration is adopted in which sensing data is collected two or more times (periodically) in response to a single sensing request, the selection of sensing participants to whom sensing instructions are sent from the second time onward can be made by adding at least one of a specific UE3 and a specific base station as sensing participants, or by excluding at least one of a specific UE3 and a specific base station from the list of candidates for sensing participants. In other words, it becomes possible to send sensing instructions to sensing participants that correspond to the information indicating analytics.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, upon receiving a sensing request, the SF immediately processes the sensing participant discovery (Figure 2). <3> ) is performed, but SF may start the sensing participant discovery process after the UE3 specified in the sensing request has become a potential candidate in SF due to the occurrence of an event.

[0042] Figure 3 shows an example configuration of an information processing device (computer) in which NFs such as SF are implemented. In Figure 3, the information processing device 100 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1 The system comprises 01, main memory 102, external memory 103, and communication device 104. CPU 101 is an example of a processor. CPU 101 is not limited to a single processor and may be a multi-processor configuration. In addition, a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Digital Signal Processor (DSP), etc. may be provided instead of or in addition to CPU 101. Furthermore, CPU 101 may be a Field Programmable Gate Array (F It may also be integrated with an FPGA or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). This may be done by an integrated circuit.

[0043] The CPU 101 operates the information processing device as the desired information processing device by executing a computer program that has been loaded into the main memory 102 in an executable format. The main memory 102 stores the computer program executed by the CPU 101, the data processed by the CPU 101, and so on. The main memory 102 is also used as a program loading area, a work area, a buffer area for communication data, and so on.

[0044] The main memory 102 is, for example, Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), etc. The internal storage device 103 is used, for example, as a storage area that assists the main memory 102, and stores computer programs executed by the CPU 101, data processed by the CPU 101, etc. The external storage device 103 is a hard disk drive, a solid state drive (SSD), etc. These include EEPROM, flash memory, etc. The CPU 101 is an example of a "control unit".

[0045] The communication device 104 is, for example, a network interface card or an optical communication module. The communication device 104 may also include a wireless communication module conforming to a predetermined wireless communication standard. The communication device 104 is an example of a "communication unit" or "transceiver unit." The AF shown in Figure 2 may be implemented in the information processing device 100 shown in Figure 4. Furthermore, the UE3 and base station also include a configuration similar to the information processing device 100, and can operate or perform functions as a UE3 or base station through program execution.

[0046] As an example, the UE may also adopt a configuration comprising a CPU 101, main memory 102, external memory 103, and communication device 104 as shown in Figure 3. The communication device 104 of the UE includes a wireless communication module that performs wireless communication with a base station. The CPU 101 that constitutes the UE is an example of a "control unit" or "sensing means". The communication device 104 that constitutes the UE is an example of a "communication unit," "transmitting / receiving unit," or "transmitting means".

[0047] <Variation> The embodiments described above can be modified as follows. Figure 4 is a sequence diagram showing a modified example of the operation of the communication system according to the embodiment. The timing of sending the message prompting the sending of notification of analytics information (event subscription) is not limited to the example in Figure 2 and can be set as appropriate. For example, as shown in Figure 4<1A>, it may be immediately after the registration of the UE and base station to the SF, or it may be before the registration of the UE and base station to the SF. Furthermore, the timing of this transmission is shown in Figure 4 <4> and Figure 4 <6> It may be between the above, as shown in Figure 4. <6> and Figure 4 <8> It is fine between them.

[0048] Furthermore, the timing of receiving information indicating analytics in SF is the transmission of sensing instructions (Figure 4). <4> This can be done at any time after that, and may even be done before receiving sensing data.

[0049] Furthermore, if the modified SF receives notification of analytics information, it may perform the following participant processing (Figure 4<12A>). That is, as participant processing, the SF may add at least one of at least one UE and at least one base station related to the analytics information as sensing participants, depending on the content of the analytics information identified from the notification of analytics information, and send sensing instructions to the additional sensing participants, or to all sensing participants (Figure 4 <13> Alternatively, as part of participant processing, the SF may exclude at least one of at least one UE and at least one base station from the list of sensing participants (list of sensing participants) depending on the content of the information indicating analytics, and send sensing instructions to each of the remaining sensing participants (Figure 4). <13> Thus, a configuration may be adopted in which the SF transmits sensing instructions to the desired sensing participants in response to information indicating analytics, without waiting for the next sensing request.

[0050] In the communication system according to this embodiment, the information processing device 100, which operates as a first network entity (SF) constituting the core network 1 of the mobile communication network (cellular network 4), performs the following: It is equipped with a control unit (CPU101) for operation. • The system receives notification from a second network entity (NWDAF) that performs analysis on the mobile communication network (cellular network 4) of • Determine sensing participants based on the information provided in the analytics report. • Send sensing instructions to the selected sensing participants.

[0051] The control unit (CPU 101) may, in its decision-making process, decide to add at least one of at least one user terminal (UE) and at least one base station to the sensing participants that were performing sensing. Alternatively, the control unit (CPU 101) may, in its decision-making process, decide to remove at least one of at least one user terminal and at least one base station from the sensing participants that were performing sensing. In this way, sensing instructions can be sent to sensing participants in response to events. These methods allow for the selection of UEs or base stations suitable for sensing as sensing participants.

[0052] As shown in the embodiment, the control unit (CPU101) may send a message to a second network entity (such as NWDAF) prompting it to send analytics information when an event related to the mobile communication network (cellular network 4) occurs. The source of the message may be other than SF.

[0053] Furthermore, the embodiment includes a mobile communication network (cell) that includes a first network entity (SF). The present invention discloses a terminal (UE3) capable of communicating with the core network 1 (5GC) of the cellular network 4). The terminal (UE3) includes sensing means (CPU 101) that performs sensing based on instructions from a first network entity (SF), and transmitting means (communication device 104) that transmits information to a second network entity (NWDAF) that performs analysis related to the mobile communication network (cellular network 4). Based on the information transmitted by the transmitting means (communication device 104), the first The network entity (SF) determines the sensing participant, and if the terminal (UE3) is determined to be a sensing participant, the sensing means (CPU101) performs sensing. This allows the terminal (UE3) to provide the first network entity (SF) with an opportunity to determine the sensing participant.

[0054] Furthermore, the processes and means described in this disclosure can be freely combined and implemented, provided that no technical inconsistencies arise. Also, processes described as being performed by a single device may be divided and executed by multiple devices. Conversely, processes described as being performed by different devices may be executed by a single device. In a computer system, the hardware configuration (server configuration) used to implement each function can be flexibly changed.

[0055] The present disclosure can also be realized by supplying a computer program implementing the functions described in the embodiments above to a computer, and having one or more processors in the computer read and execute the program. Such a computer program may be provided to the computer by a non-temporary computer-readable storage medium that can be connected to the computer's system bus, or it may be provided to the computer via a network. The non-temporary computer-readable storage medium includes any type of disk, such as magnetic disks (floppy disks, hard disk drives (HDDs), etc.), optical disks (CD-ROMs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, etc.), read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), EPROM, EEPROM, magnetic cards, flash memory, or optical cards, and any other type of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0056] 1. Core network, 2. RAN, 3. User terminal (UE), 100. Information processing device, 101. CPU, 102. Main memory, 103. External memory, 104. Communication device

Claims

1. An information processing system operating as the first network entity that constitutes the core network of a mobile communication network. It is a device for processing, Receiving notification from a second network entity that performs analysis on the mobile communication network of information indicating analytics that satisfy predetermined conditions with respect to the mobile communication network, The sensing participants will be determined based on the information showing the analytics that was notified, To send sensing instructions to the aforementioned sensing participants. An information processing device including a control unit that performs the following actions.

2. The aforementioned decision is characterized by the decision to add at least one of at least one user terminal and at least one base station to the sensing participants who were performing sensing. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned decision is characterized by the decision to exclude at least one of at least one user terminal and at least one base station from the sensing participants that were performing sensing. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

4. Further, send a message to the second network entity prompting it to send the notification. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

5. The analytics information mentioned above indicates that the load on a particular network entity has fallen below a threshold. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2.

6. The analytics information mentioned above indicates that the load on a specific network entity has exceeded a threshold. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3.

7. The analytics information mentioned above indicates that the performance of a particular base station has recovered from a degraded state. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2.

8. The analytics information mentioned above indicates that the performance of a particular base station has deteriorated. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3.

9. The analytics information indicates the location and direction of travel of a specific user terminal. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 or 3.

10. The analytics information refers to information indicating that a specific user terminal has recovered from an abnormal operating state or information indicating that a specific user terminal has entered an abnormal operating state. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

11. An information processing system operating as the first network entity that constitutes the core network of a mobile communication network. The apparatus, Receiving notification from a second network entity that performs analysis on the mobile communication network of information indicating analytics that satisfy predetermined conditions with respect to the mobile communication network, The sensing participants will be determined based on the information showing the analytics that was notified, To send sensing instructions to the aforementioned sensing participants, A sensing control method including

12. The sensing control method according to claim 11, wherein the decision made to add at least one of at least one user terminal and at least one base station to the sensing participants who were performing sensing.

13. In the aforementioned decision, it is determined that at least one of at least one user terminal and at least one base station will be excluded from the sensing participants that were performing sensing. The sensing control method according to claim 11.

14. The analytics information mentioned above indicates that the load on a particular network entity has fallen below a threshold. The sensing control method according to claim 12.

15. The analytics information mentioned above indicates that the load on a specific network entity has exceeded a threshold. The sensing control method according to claim 13.

16. The analytics information mentioned above indicates that the performance of a particular base station has recovered from a degraded state. The sensing control method according to claim 12.

17. The analytics information mentioned above indicates that the performance of a particular base station has deteriorated. The sensing control method according to claim 13.

18. The analytics information indicates the location and direction of travel of a specific user terminal. The sensing control method according to claim 12 or 13.

19. An information processing system operating as the first network entity that constitutes the core network of a mobile communication network. In the apparatus, The steps include receiving notification from a second network entity that performs analysis on the mobile communication network of information indicating analytics that satisfy predetermined conditions with respect to the mobile communication network, The steps include determining sensing participants based on the information showing the analytics notified, The steps include sending sensing instructions to the aforementioned determined sensing participants, A program that executes the command.

20. A terminal capable of communicating with the core network of a mobile communication network, which includes a first network entity. 、 Sensing means that perform sensing based on instructions from the first network entity, It includes a transmission means for transmitting information to a second network entity that performs analysis of the mobile communication network, Based on the transmission of information by the transmission means, the first network enterprise A terminal characterized in that the terminal determines the sensing participant, and the sensing means performs sensing when the terminal is determined to be a sensing participant.

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