Information organization method, information organization device, communication device, and readable storage medium

Abstract

This disclosure provides an information structuring method, an information structuring device, a communication device, and a readable storage medium, and belongs to the field of communication technology. An information structuring method according to an embodiment of this disclosure includes a terminal performing a first operation, the first operation including at least one of receiving first information transmitted from a master node (MN) and receiving second information transmitted from a secondary node (SN). The first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC, and the second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] (Cross - reference to related applications) This application claims the priority of Chinese Patent Application No. 202310735588.4, filed in China on June 20, 2023, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] This disclosure belongs to the field of communication technologies, and particularly relates to an information composition method, an information composition apparatus, a communication device, and a readable storage medium.

Background Art

[0003] In related technologies, subsequent conditional primary cell (PSCell) addition or change (CPAC) of a secondary cell group has been introduced. Subsequent CPAC may include selective activation of a secondary cell group (SCG) within a secondary node (SN) initiated by the SN, selective activation of an inter - SN SCG initiated by the master node (MN), or selective activation of an inter - SN SCG initiated by the SN. Under such circumstances, how to implement the configuration related to subsequent CPAC is an urgently - to - be - solved problem currently.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The objective of the embodiments of this disclosure is to provide an information composition method, an information composition apparatus, a communication device, and a readable storage medium, aiming to solve the problem of how to implement the configuration related to subsequent CPAC.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To solve the technical problems described above, this disclosure is implemented as follows.

[0006] According to the first aspect, an information configuration method applicable to a terminal is provided, and the method is The terminal performs a first operation, which includes at least one of receiving first information transmitted from a master node (MN) and receiving second information transmitted from a secondary node (SN). The first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC, and the second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

[0007] According to a second aspect, an information configuration method applicable to a master node (MN) is provided, and the method is: The master node (MN) performs a second operation, which includes at least one of the following: sending first information to a terminal, receiving second information sent from a secondary node (SN), and sending second information to a terminal. The first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC, and the second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

[0008] According to a third aspect, an information configuration method applicable to a secondary node (SN) is provided, and the method is The secondary node (SN) performs a third operation, which includes at least one of sending second information to a terminal or sending second information to a master node (MN). The second information includes a second configuration for subsequent CPACs.

[0009] According to the fourth aspect, an information configuration device applied to a terminal is provided, and the device is It includes a first execution module configured to perform a first operation, the first operation including at least one of receiving first information transmitted from a master node (MN) and receiving second information transmitted from a secondary node (SN), The first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC, and the second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

[0010] According to the fifth aspect, an information configuration device applied to a master node (MN) is provided, and the device is It includes a second execution module configured to perform a second operation, the second operation including at least one of sending first information to a terminal, receiving second information sent from a secondary node (SN), and sending second information to a terminal. The first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC, and the second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

[0011] According to the sixth aspect, an information configuration device is provided that is applied to a secondary node (SN), and the device is Includes a third execution module configured to perform a third operation, the third operation including at least one of sending second information to a terminal or sending second information to a master node (MN), The second information includes a second configuration for subsequent CPACs.

[0012] According to the seventh aspect, a communication device is provided, the communication device including a processor, memory, and a program or instruction stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the method according to the first aspect, the steps of the method according to the second aspect, or the steps of the method according to the third aspect are realized.

[0013] According to the eighth aspect, a readable storage medium is provided, on which a program or instruction is stored, and when the program or instruction is executed by a processor, the steps of the method according to the first aspect, the steps of the method according to the second aspect, or the steps of the method according to the third aspect are realized.

[0014] In embodiments of the present disclosure, a terminal can receive first information transmitted from an MN and / or second information transmitted from an SN, wherein the first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC, and the second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC. This enables the implementation of the associated configuration for a subsequent CPAC. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the information structuring method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a flowchart of another information structuring method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a flowchart of yet another information structuring method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a subsequent CPAC process according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a second schematic diagram of the subsequent CPAC process according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a third schematic diagram of the subsequent CPAC process according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is the fourth schematic diagram of a subsequent CPAC process according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information configuration device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of another information configuration device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10]FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of yet another information configuration device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0017] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. Such data can be replaced under appropriate circumstances, and it should be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. Also, the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are usually of one type, and do not limit the number of objects. For example, the first object may be one or more. Further, "and / or" in the specification and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects. The character " / " generally indicates that the objects related before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0018] Notably, the technologies described in the embodiments of this disclosure are not limited to Long Term Evolution (LTE) / LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) systems, but can also be used for other wireless communication systems, such as Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), Single-carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access (SC-FDMA), and other systems. The terms “system” and “network” in the embodiments of this disclosure are often used interchangeably, and the technologies described can be used not only for the systems and wireless technologies mentioned above, but also for other systems and wireless technologies, such as New Radio (NR) systems and 6th Generation (6G) communication systems.

[0019] To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure, the following will be explained first.

[0020] In various wireless dual connectivity scenarios (e.g., NR dual connectivity (DC)), there are two different types of nodes: a master node (MN) and a secondary node (SN). The master node (MN) primarily provides control plane connectivity to the core network. The secondary node (SN) does not have control plane connectivity to the core network and is responsible for providing additional wireless resources to terminals, such as user equipment (UE).

[0021] To support dual connectivity scenarios, the relevant technologies define two types of cell groups: Master Cell Groups (MCGs) and Secondary Cell Groups (SCGs). A Master Cell Group (MCG) is a set of service cells associated with a master node, including a Primary cell (PCell) and an optional one or more Secondary Cells (SCells). A Secondary Cell Group (SCG) is a set of service cells associated with a secondary node, including a Primary SCG Cell (PSCell) and an optional one or more SCells.

[0022] In embodiments of this disclosure, the subsequent CPAC is also referred to as cell group selective activation, subsequent conditional PSCell change (CPC), or subsequent conditional PSCell addition or modification (CPA) / CPC, etc.

[0023] Optionally, subsequent CPACs according to the following embodiments of this disclosure include, but are not limited to, SCG selective activation.

[0024] In the following sections, the information configuration method, information configuration device, communication equipment, and readable storage medium according to the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail through specific embodiments and their application scenarios, in conjunction with the drawings.

[0025] Referring to Figure 1, Figure 1 is a flowchart of an information configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a terminal (also called a user device (UE)), and as shown in Figure 1, the method includes the following steps.

[0026] Step 11: The terminal performs a first operation, which includes at least one of receiving first information transmitted from MN and receiving second information transmitted from SN.

[0027] Here, the first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC. The first configuration may include both an MN configuration and an SN configuration. The first configuration is, for example, an inter-SN subsequent CPAC configuration. The second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC, the second configuration being, for example, an intra-SN subsequent CPAC configuration.

[0028] In some embodiments, the terminal can receive only the first information transmitted from the MN.

[0029] In another embodiment, the terminal can receive only the second information transmitted from the SN.

[0030] In yet another embodiment, the terminal can receive first information transmitted from MN and second information transmitted from SN.

[0031] In this way, the relevant configuration of the subsequent CPAC can be obtained from the information transmitted from the MN / SN.

[0032] In some embodiments, if a message between the SN and the UE requires forwarding by the MN, receiving the second information transmitted from the SN may include the terminal receiving the second information transmitted from the SN via the MN and thereby obtaining information for a subsequent CPAC configured by the SN.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first information is A candidate PSCell configuration, which may include, for example, a PSCell identifier ID, execution conditions for Conditional PSCell Change (CPC) and / or Conditional PSCell Addition (CPA), First instruction information, which is used to indicate that the first configuration is for subsequent CPAC so that the terminal can perform subsequent CPAC based on the first configuration. The validity period or validity area of ​​the first configuration, which allows the saved first configuration to be released after the validity period of the first configuration has expired, thereby avoiding the occupation of network resources. The maximum number of subsequent CPACs that can be supported, where the maximum number of times is permitted by the network, and the terminal releases the saved configuration after performing the maximum number of subsequent CPACs. Second instruction information, which indicates whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released. It may further include at least one of the following.

[0034] In some embodiments, the second information is A candidate PSCell configuration, which may include, for example, a PSCell identifier (ID), execution conditions for CPC and / or CPA, Third instruction information, which is used to indicate that the second configuration is for subsequent CPAC so that the terminal can perform subsequent CPAC based on the second configuration. The validity period or validity area of ​​the second configuration, which allows the saved second configuration to be released after the validity period of the second configuration has expired, thereby avoiding the occupation of network resources. The maximum number of subsequent CPACs that can be supported, where the maximum number of times is permitted by the network, and the terminal releases the saved configuration after performing the maximum number of subsequent CPACs. A fourth instruction information, which indicates whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released. It may further include at least one of the following.

[0035] In some embodiments, when a terminal receives a first configuration and a second configuration, the terminal can simultaneously evaluate the execution conditions of candidate PSCells included in the first configuration and the second configuration, and access candidate PSCells that satisfy the execution conditions based on the evaluation results.

[0036] In some embodiments, if a candidate PSCell that satisfies the execution conditions is a PSCell between SNs, i.e., if the candidate PSCell that satisfies the execution conditions is not a cell in the same SN as the current service PSCell, the terminal can release the saved second configuration, i.e., release the saved second configuration for subsequent CPACs within the SN.

[0037] In some embodiments, if no service SN or source SN PSCell exists among the candidate PSCells included in the first configuration, the terminal can release a saved second configuration, i.e., it can release a saved second configuration for subsequent CPACs within the SN. The service SN or source SN is referred to as the current SN.

[0038] In some embodiments, if a service SN or source SN PSCell exists among the candidate PSCells included in the first configuration, the terminal can save the second configuration, that is, it continues to save the second configuration for subsequent CPACs within the SN, but in this case, the terminal stops evaluating the candidate PSCells included in the second configuration until it returns to the service SN or source SN. The service SN or source SN is referred to as the current SN.

[0039] In some embodiments, if a candidate PSCell that satisfies the execution conditions is a PSCell within a SN, the terminal can save a first configuration and a second configuration, i.e., a second configuration for subsequent CPACs between SNs and a second configuration for subsequent CPACs within a SN, and continue evaluating the candidate PSCell in subsequent processes.

[0040] In some embodiments, if multiple candidate PSCells simultaneously satisfy the corresponding execution conditions, the terminal can preferentially select and / or access a PSCell from among the multiple candidate PSCells that belongs to the SN, i.e., a PSCell belonging to the current SN, a service SN, or a source SN.

[0041] In some embodiments, a terminal can transmit assistance information to the MN and / or SN so that the MN and / or SN can be aware of the terminal's status, the assistance information instructing at least one of the following: entering a power-saving mode, pausing subsequent CPAC processes (e.g., pausing subsequent CPAC processes within and / or between SNs), continuing to maintain a first configuration for subsequent CPAC, or continuing to maintain a second configuration for subsequent CPAC. For example, a terminal can transmit assistance information to the MN and / or SN through UE assistance information.

[0042] In some embodiments, when a terminal recovers from a power-saving mode, i.e., recovers from a power-saving mode to a normal mode, the terminal may transmit fifth instruction information to the MN and / or SN, which is used to instruct the terminal to continue executing the subsequent CPAC process, so that the MN and / or SN know that the terminal is continuing to execute the subsequent CPAC process, thereby ensuring network and terminal consistency.

[0043] In some embodiments, the terminal can receive sixth instruction information transmitted from MN and / or SN, and the sixth instruction information is This refers to terminating subsequent CPAC processes, for example, terminating subsequent CPAC processes within and / or between SNs. Releases the first configuration for the saved subsequent CPAC. This releases a second configuration for the saved subsequent CPAC. Specify at least one of the following.

[0044] In some embodiments, the terminal can transmit a seventh instruction to the MN and / or SN, which is used to indicate that the subsequent CPAC process has finished, so that the MN and / or SN know that the terminal's subsequent CPAC process has finished.

[0045] In some embodiments, if subsequent intra-SN CPAC processes initiated by an SN, subsequent inter-SN CPAC processes initiated by an MN, and subsequent inter-SN CPAC processes initiated by an SN use the same reference configuration, the terminal can receive an eighth instruction information transmitted from the MN and / or SN, which instructs the terminal to store only one set of reference configurations and to execute subsequent CPAC processes based on that reference configuration.

[0046] Referring to Figure 2, Figure 2 is a flowchart of an information configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a master node (MN), and as shown in Figure 2, the method includes the following steps.

[0047] Step 21: The master node (MN) performs a second operation, which includes at least one of the following: sending first information to a terminal, receiving second information sent from the SN, and sending second information to a terminal.

[0048] Here, the first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC. The first configuration may include both an MN configuration and an SN configuration. The first configuration is, for example, an inter-SN subsequent CPAC configuration. The second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC, the second configuration being, for example, an intra-SN subsequent CPAC configuration.

[0049] In some embodiments, the MN can directly transmit the first information to the terminal.

[0050] In another embodiment, after receiving the second information transmitted from the SN, the MN can transfer the second information to the terminal.

[0051] In this way, the relevant configuration of the subsequent CPAC can be obtained from the information transmitted from the MN / SN.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first information is A candidate PSCell configuration, which may include, for example, a PSCell ID, execution conditions for CPC and / or CPA, First instruction information, which is used to indicate that the first configuration is for subsequent CPAC so that the terminal can perform subsequent CPAC based on the first configuration. The validity period or validity area of ​​the first configuration, which allows the saved first configuration to be released after the validity period of the first configuration has expired, thereby avoiding the occupation of network resources. The maximum number of subsequent CPACs that can be supported, where the maximum number of times is permitted by the network, and the terminal releases the saved configuration after performing the maximum number of subsequent CPACs. Second instruction information, which indicates whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released. It may further include at least one of the following.

[0053] In some embodiments, the second information is A candidate PSCell configuration, which may include, for example, a PSCell ID, execution conditions for CPC and / or CPA, Third instruction information, which is used to indicate that the second configuration is for subsequent CPAC so that the terminal can perform subsequent CPAC based on the second configuration. The validity period or validity area of ​​the second configuration, which allows the saved second configuration to be released after the validity period of the second configuration has expired, thereby avoiding the occupation of network resources. The maximum number of subsequent CPACs that can be supported, where the maximum number of times is permitted by the network, and the terminal releases the saved configuration after performing the maximum number of subsequent CPACs. A fourth instruction information, which indicates whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released. It may further include at least one of the following.

[0054] The subsequent CPAC includes the following three instances (cases):

[0055] Case 1: SN-initiated intra-SN SCG selective activation. For example, SN-initiated intra-SN SCG selective activation.

[0056] Case 2: MN-initiated inter-SN subsequent CPAC. For example, MN-initiated inter-SN SCG selective activation.

[0057] Case 3: SN-initiated inter-SN SCG selective activation. For example, SN-initiated inter-SN SCG selective activation.

[0058] As options, the three cases described above can either not coexist or can coexist.

[0059] If the above three cases cannot coexist, that is, if Case 1, Case 2, and Case 3 cannot coexist, then only one of the three cases will be configured in the terminal each time.

[0060] 1) In the case of Case 1, under these circumstances, the MN is unaware that the SN has started a subsequent CPAC process in intra-SN, so the SN needs to notify the MN that it has started a subsequent CPAC process in intra-SN. For example, by adding an indication or notifying the MN through a new message, the MN can prevent the terminal from configuring any further inter-SN subsequent CPAC processes that the MN starts.

[0061] 2) In the case of Case 2, under these circumstances, the MN sends additional messages only to other target SNs, and the source SN is unaware that the MN has started this process, so the MN needs to notify the SN that the MN has started a subsequent CPAC process in intra-SN. For example, by adding an indication or notifying the SN through a new message, the SN can prevent the terminal from configuring any further intra-SN or inter-SN subsequent CPAC processes initiated by the SN. Alternatively, if the SN triggers an inter-SN subsequent CPAC process, the MN can reject the SN's trigger and add an indication as a reject cause indicating that the terminal has an inter-SN subsequent CPAC initiated by the MN. Alternatively, the MN can instruct the SN whether or not to allow it to trigger an intra-SN or inter-SN subsequent CPAC process. For example, if the MN triggers an inter-SN subsequent CPAC, it can instruct the SN not to allow it to trigger an intra-SN or inter-SN subsequent CPAC process.

[0062] 3) When Case 3 is configured, under these circumstances, the SN needs to send a message to other target SNs through the MN, so the MN can sense that the SN has triggered an inter-SN subsequent CPAC process and will not configure any further inter-SN subsequent CPAC processes initiated by the MN for the terminal.

[0063] If the above three cases can coexist, it is possible to configure Case 1 and Case 2 simultaneously, Case 1 and Case 3 simultaneously, Case 2 and Case 3 simultaneously, or Case 1, Case 2, and Case 3 simultaneously, and this depends on the network's decision. In this case, if a terminal receives configurations for inter-SN and intra-SN, the terminal can simultaneously evaluate the execution conditions for candidate PSCells in intra-SN and inter-SN. If the inter-SN PSCell satisfies the execution conditions, the terminal must release the saved intra-SN subsequent CPAC configuration. If multiple candidate PSCells simultaneously satisfy the execution conditions, the terminal preferentially selects / accesses the candidate PSCell in intra-SN. Under conditions where the above three cases can coexist, the MN can pre-send a reference configuration to the source SN, and this reference configuration is used to perform the delta configuration of candidate PSCells, i.e., Case 1, Case 2, and Case 3 can use the same set of reference configurations. In this case, an indication can be added to instruct the terminal to save only one set of reference configurations. Furthermore, different reference configurations can be used for each case, with the terminal saving different reference configurations and determining which one the node initiating the subsequent CPAC process will use.

[0064] Optionally, if a subsequent CPAC initiated by SN and a subsequent CPAC initiated by MN cannot coexist, MN may perform at least one of the following 1) through 7):

[0065] 1) The MN receives the ninth instruction information transmitted from the SN. The ninth instruction information indicates that the SN has started a subsequent CPAC process. For example, the ninth instruction information indicates that the SN has started a subsequent CPAC process within the SN. This prevents the MN from configuring (setting up) any further inter-SN subsequent CPAC processes initiated by the MN for the terminal, thus avoiding conflicts.

[0066] 2) The MN receives the tenth instruction information transmitted from the SN. The tenth instruction information indicates that the subsequent CPAC process initiated by the SN has finished. For example, the tenth instruction information indicates that the subsequent CPAC process within the SN initiated by the SN has finished. This allows the MN to understand that the subsequent CPAC process initiated by the SN has finished.

[0067] 3) The MN transmits 11th instruction information to the SN. The 11th instruction information indicates that the MN has started a subsequent CPAC process. For example, the 11th instruction information indicates that the MN has started a subsequent CPAC process between SNs. This prevents the SN from configuring any further intra-SN or inter-SN subsequent CPAC processes initiated by the SN for the terminal, thus avoiding conflicts.

[0068] 4) The MN transmits a 12th instruction to the SN. The 12th instruction indicates that the subsequent CPAC process initiated by the MN has finished. For example, the 12th instruction indicates that the subsequent CPAC process between the MN and the SN has finished.

[0069] 5) The MN transmits a 13th instruction to the SN. The 13th instruction indicates whether or not to allow the SN to start a subsequent CPAC process. For example, the 13th instruction indicates whether or not to allow the SN to start a subsequent CPAC process within and / or between SNs.

[0070] 6) When an SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, for example, an inter-SN subsequent CPAC process, the MN sends third information to the SN. The third information is used to refuse the SN from initiating the subsequent CPAC process. For example, the third information may include a reason for refusal, such as the MN initiating the subsequent CPAC process.

[0071] 7) When an SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, for example, when initiating an inter-SN subsequent CPAC process, the MN transmits a 14th instruction to the SN. The 14th instruction indicates to the terminal that the subsequent CPAC initiated by the MN is configured (also called "set up"). For example, the 14th instruction indicates to the terminal that the inter-SN subsequent CPAC initiated by the MN is set up.

[0072] In some embodiments, when the MN receives second information transmitted from the SN, i.e., when a message between the SN and the terminal requires forwarding by the MN, the above information configuration method may further include at least one of the following (1) to (4).

[0073] (1) The MN transmits fourth information to the SN. The fourth information includes the maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be set in the subsequent CPAC initiated by the SN.

[0074] (2) The MN receives the 15th instruction information transmitted from the SN. The 15th instruction information instructs the MN to terminate the subsequent CPAC process.

[0075] (3) The MN receives fifth information transmitted from the SN and transmits the fifth information to the terminal. The fifth information includes sixth instruction information, which instructs at least one of the following: termination of the subsequent CPAC process and release of the saved second configuration.

[0076] (4) The MN receives the seventh instruction information transmitted from the terminal. The seventh instruction information is used to indicate that the subsequent CPAC process has finished, so that the MN can understand that the subsequent CPAC process of the terminal has finished.

[0077] In some embodiments, when the MN transmits first information to a terminal, i.e., when the MN constitutes a subsequent CPAC, the above information configuration method may further include at least one of the following (a) to (e).

[0078] (a) The MN sends an additional request message to the target SN. The additional request message includes a sixth instruction, which indicates that the additional request message is for a subsequent CPAC.

[0079] (b) The MN transmits sixth instruction information to the terminal, which instructs at least one of the following: to terminate the subsequent CPAC process, or to release the saved first configuration.

[0080] (c) The MN receives seventh instruction information transmitted from the terminal. The seventh instruction information is used to indicate that the subsequent CPAC process has finished, thereby enabling the MN to understand that the subsequent CPAC process on the terminal has finished.

[0081] (d) The MN transmits the 17th instruction information to the target SN. The 17th instruction information indicates that the subsequent CPAC process has finished.

[0082] (e) The MN receives an SN change request message transmitted from the source SN. The SN change request message includes 18th instruction information, which indicates that the SN change request is for a subsequent CPAC, or that the 18th instruction information indicates that the subsequent CPAC should be terminated.

[0083] In some embodiments, the MN can receive auxiliary information transmitted from the terminal, which indicates at least one of the following: that the terminal enters a power-saving mode; that it pauses subsequent CPAC processes (e.g., that it pauses subsequent CPAC processes within and / or between SNs); that it continues to maintain a first configuration for subsequent CPAC; or that it continues to maintain a second configuration for subsequent CPAC. This allows the MN to have a timely understanding of the terminal's status.

[0084] In some embodiments, when a terminal returns from power-saving mode, i.e., returns from power-saving mode to normal mode, the MN can receive fifth instruction information transmitted from the terminal, which is used to instruct the terminal to continue executing the subsequent CPAC process, thereby enabling the MN to know in a timely manner that the terminal is continuing to execute the subsequent CPAC process.

[0085] Referring to Figure 3, Figure 3 is a flowchart of an information configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a secondary node (SN), and as shown in Figure 3, the method includes the following steps.

[0086] Step 31: The secondary node (SN) performs a third operation, which includes at least one of sending the second information to the terminal or sending the second information to the MN.

[0087] Here, the second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC, which is, for example, a configuration for a subsequent CPAC within or between SNs.

[0088] In some embodiments, the SN can directly transmit the second information to the terminal.

[0089] In another embodiment, SN first transmits second information to MN, and MN then forwards the received second information to the terminal.

[0090] In this way, the information transmitted from the SN allows for the acquisition of the relevant configuration of the subsequent CPAC.

[0091] In some embodiments, the second information is A candidate PSCell configuration, which may include, for example, a PSCell ID, execution conditions for CPC and / or CPA, A third instruction information, which is used to indicate that the second configuration is for subsequent CPAC, enabling the terminal to perform subsequent CPAC based on the second configuration. The validity period or validity area of ​​the second configuration, which allows the saved second configuration to be released after the validity period of the second configuration has expired, thereby avoiding the occupation of network resources. The maximum number of subsequent CPACs that can be supported, where the maximum number of times is permitted by the network, and the terminal releases the saved configuration after performing the maximum number of subsequent CPACs. A fourth instruction information, which indicates whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released. It may further include at least one of the following.

[0092] As an option, the above information configuration method is: The SN transmits a ninth instruction to the MN, the ninth instruction indicating that the SN has started the subsequent CPAC process. The SN transmits a tenth instruction to the MN, the tenth instruction indicating that the subsequent CPAC process initiated by the SN has finished. It may further include at least one of the following.

[0093] As an option, the above information configuration method is: The SN receives 11th instruction information transmitted from the MN, the 11th instruction information indicating that the MN has started a subsequent CPAC process. The SN receives a 12th instruction information transmitted from the MN, the 12th instruction information indicating that a subsequent CPAC process initiated by the MN has finished. The SN receives a 13th instruction information transmitted from the MN, which instructs whether or not to allow the SN to start the subsequent CPAC process. If the SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, the SN receives third information transmitted from the MN, the third information being used to refuse the SN to initiate the subsequent CPAC process. When the SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, the SN receives a 14th instruction information transmitted from the MN, the 14th instruction information instructing the terminal that the subsequent CPAC initiated by the MN is configured. It may further include at least one of the following.

[0094] In some embodiments, after receiving the 11th instruction information transmitted from the MN, the SN does not initiate the subsequent CPAC process.

[0095] As an option, the above information configuration method is: The SN receives fourth information transmitted from the MN, wherein the fourth information includes the maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be set in a subsequent CPAC initiated by the SN. The SN transmits a 19th instruction to the MN, the 19th instruction indicating that the terminal is performing a subsequent CPAC. The SN transmits a 15th instruction to the MN, the 15th instruction instructing the MN to terminate the subsequent CPAC process. The SN transmits sixth instruction information to the terminal, the sixth instruction information instructing at least one of the following: termination of the subsequent CPAC process and release of the saved second configuration. The SN transmits fifth information to the MN so that the MN transmits fifth information to the terminal, wherein the fifth information includes sixth instruction information indicating at least one of the termination of a subsequent CPAC process and the release of the saved second configuration. The SN receives a seventh instruction information transmitted from the terminal, the seventh instruction information indicating that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed. It may further include at least one of the following.

[0096] Optionally, if the aforementioned SN is the source SN and a subsequent CPAC process is initiated, the above information configuration method further: The process includes the source SN sending an SN change request to the MN, the SN change request including 18 instruction information, which indicates that the SN change request is for a subsequent CPAC or to terminate a subsequent CPAC.

[0097] Optionally, if the aforementioned SN is the target SN and a subsequent CPAC process is initiated, the above information configuration method is: The target SN receives an additional request message transmitted from the MN, the additional request message includes a sixth instruction information, the sixth instruction information indicates that the additional request message is for a subsequent CPAC. The target SN receives a 17th instruction information transmitted from the MN, the 17th instruction information indicating that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed. It may further include at least one of the following.

[0098] In some embodiments, the SN can receive auxiliary information transmitted from the terminal, which indicates at least one of the following: that the terminal enters a power-saving mode; that it pauses subsequent CPAC processes (e.g., that it pauses subsequent CPAC processes within and / or between SNs); that it continues to maintain a first configuration for subsequent CPAC; or that it continues to maintain a second configuration for subsequent CPAC. This allows the SN to have a timely understanding of the terminal's status.

[0099] In some embodiments, when a terminal returns from power-saving mode, i.e., returns from power-saving mode to normal mode, the SN can receive fifth instruction information transmitted from the terminal, which is used to instruct the terminal to continue executing the subsequent CPAC process, thereby enabling the SN to know in a timely manner that the terminal is continuing to execute the subsequent CPAC process.

[0100] The subsequent CPAC process in this disclosure will be described below in conjunction with specific instances.

[0101] Instance 1 In Instance 1, the SN-initiated intra-SN selective activation of a cell group (for example, SN-initiated intra-SN selective activation of a cell group) does not involve the MN, and the SN can transmit the configuration to the terminal using the Signaling Radio Bearer 3 (SRB3). As shown in Figure 4, the specific subsequent CPAC process includes the following steps.

[0102] Step 0 (Optional): The MN sends a message to the SN. This message may include the maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be set in the subsequent CPAC in intra-SN and / or inter-SN that the SN will perform, and / or a 13th instruction. This 13th instruction indicates whether or not to allow the SN to start the intra-SN and / or inter-SN subsequent CPAC process. Furthermore, the protocol may agree on the maximum number of candidate PSCells.

[0103] Step 1: The SN sends a Radio Resource Control (RRC) reconfiguration message to the UE. This message includes a second configuration for the subsequent CPAC (e.g., candidate PSCell ID, corresponding configuration, execution conditions, etc.) and third instruction information, the third instruction information indicating that these configurations / this process are for the subsequent CPAC. The configuration here may be a delta configuration, and the SN includes a separate reference configuration and an indication in the RRC reconfiguration message indicating that this configuration is a delta configuration. Furthermore, the SN may provide fourth instruction information to indicate the validity period or area of ​​the second configuration, the maximum number of times it will support subsequent CPACs, and whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated.

[0104] Step 2: The UE saves the second configuration sent from the SN and sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the SN.

[0105] Step 2a (optional, not limited to the sequence of Steps 1 and 2): The SN sends a ninth instruction to the MN. The ninth instruction indicates that the SN has started the subsequent CPAC process on intra-SN. The SN may also send the MN a reference configuration, a candidate PSCell list, and corresponding configurations, etc.

[0106] Step 3: The UE evaluates the execution conditions of the candidate PSCell.

[0107] Step 4: If the execution conditions for a specific candidate PSCell are met, the UE disconnects from the source PSCell and randomly accesses that candidate PSCell using the configuration corresponding to that candidate PSCell.

[0108] Step 5: The UE saves the second configuration sent from the SN in Step 1 and performs the corresponding deletion or release according to the SN's instructions. For example, if the SN instructs that the selected PSCell can no longer be accessed, the UE deletes the corresponding configuration.

[0109] Steps 3 through 5 are repeated until the SN stops the subsequent CPAC process, releases the corresponding configuration, or the conditions for terminating the subsequent CPAC process configured in step 1 are met, and the subsequent CPAC process is terminated / stopped.

[0110] In some embodiments, the UE can send a message to the SN (e.g., UE assistance information) which may include information such as the UE entering power-saving mode, pausing the subsequent CPAC process, or continuing to retain the configuration. Upon receiving such a message, the SN may first release / deactivate the candidate PSCell configuration. When the UE returns from power-saving mode to normal mode, it may instruct the SN to continue the subsequent CPAC, and the SN re-reserves / activates the previous candidate PSCell configuration.

[0111] Step 6 (Optional): The SN instructs the UE to terminate the subsequent CPAC process / subsequent PSCell change process, or to release the saved configuration. This instruction can be communicated, for example, through an RRC reconfiguration message or MAC CE.

[0112] Step 7: If the SN has already specified in Step 1 the conditions for terminating subsequent CPAC processes, such as the configuration validity period or the maximum number of runs, the UE may send an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the SN to confirm that the subsequent CPAC processes have been completed after the execution conditions have been met. When the UE receives the SN's instructions in Step 6, it returns a response confirming that the subsequent CPAC processes have been completed. For example, the RRC reconfiguration complete message may include an acknowledgment (ACK).

[0113] Step 7a (Optional): SN instructs MN that the subsequent CPAC process has finished.

[0114] Instance 2 In Instance 2, the MN is involved in subsequent intra-SN CPAC initiated by the SN (e.g., SN-initiated intra-SN selective activation of cell group). The main difference from Instance 1 is that there is no SRB3 between the SN and the UE, and messages between the SN and the UE are forwarded through the MN. As shown in Figure 5, the specific subsequent CPAC process includes the following steps.

[0115] Step 0 (Optional): The MN sends a message to the SN. This message may include the maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be configured in subsequent CPACs performed by the SN in intra-SN and / or inter-SN. Furthermore, the protocol may agree on the maximum number of candidate PSCells.

[0116] Step 1: The SN sends a modification required message to the MN. This message includes the SN's RRC reconfiguration message and an indication that these configurations / this process are for a subsequent CPAC.

[0117] Step 2: The MN sends an RRC reconfiguration message from the SN to the UE. This message includes a second configuration for the subsequent CPAC (e.g., candidate PSCell ID, corresponding configuration, execution conditions, etc.) and third directive information, the third directive information indicating that these configurations / this process are for the subsequent CPAC. The configuration here may be a delta configuration, and the SN includes a separate reference configuration and an indication in the RRC reconfiguration message indicating that it is a delta configuration. Furthermore, the SN may provide fourth directive information to indicate the validity period of the second configuration, the maximum number of times it will support subsequent CPACs, and whether the selected PSCell can continue to be evaluated.

[0118] Step 3: The UE saves the second configuration sent from the SN and sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the MN.

[0119] Step 4: After the MN receives the RRC reconfiguration complete message sent from the UE, it sends the SN modification confirm message contained within it to the SN.

[0120] Step 5: The UE evaluates the execution conditions of the candidate PSCell.

[0121] Step 6: If the execution conditions for a specific candidate PSCell are met, the UE disconnects from the source PSCell and randomly accesses the candidate PSCell using the configuration corresponding to that candidate PSCell.

[0122] Step 7: The UE performs the corresponding deletion or release according to the SN's instructions. For example, if the SN instructs that a selected PSCell can no longer be accessed, the UE deletes the corresponding configuration.

[0123] Steps 5 through 7 are repeated until the SN stops the subsequent CPAC process, releases the corresponding configuration, or the conditions for terminating the configured subsequent CPAC process are met, and the subsequent CPAC process is terminated / stopped.

[0124] In some embodiments, the UE may send an Uplink (UL) information transfer (MRDC) message to the MN, which may include UE assistance information. The MN sends the received UE assistance information to the SN, which may include auxiliary information indicating that the UE is entering power-saving mode, pausing the subsequent CPAC process, or continuing to retain the configuration. After receiving the message, the SN may first release / deactivate the candidate PSCell configuration. If the UE returns from power-saving mode to normal mode, it may instruct the SN to continue the subsequent CPAC, and the SN re-reserves / activates the previous candidate PSCell configuration.

[0125] Step 8a (Optional): The SN sends a modification required message to the MN, which includes a message for the SN's RRC reconfiguration and an indication to the UE to terminate the subsequent CPAC process / subsequent PSCell modification process.

[0126] Step 8b (Optional): The MN sends an RRC reconfiguration message to the UE for the SN, which includes an indication to terminate the subsequent CPAC process / subsequent PSCell change process or to release the saved configuration.

[0127] Step 9: If the SN's RRC reconfiguration message in Step 2 specifies conditions for terminating subsequent CPAC processes, such as the configuration's validity period or the maximum number of runs, after the execution conditions are met, the UE sends a UL Information Transfer MRDC message to the MN, which includes an RRC reconfiguration complete message and an indication that the subsequent CPAC processes have been terminated. If the UE receives the SN's instructions in Step 8a / 8b, it returns a response confirming that the subsequent CPAC processes have been terminated.

[0128] Step 10: The MN sends an RRC reconstruction complete message to the SN.

[0129] Instance 3 In instance 3, the specific subsequent CPAC process for MN-initiated inter-SN selective activation of a cell group (for example, MN-initiated inter-SN selective activation of a cell group) includes the following steps, as shown in Figure 6.

[0130] Step 1-2: The MN sends an SN addition request message to the target SN (T-SN). The SN addition request message includes indications that the request is for subsequent CPAC, a separate reference configuration for the delta configuration, the source PSCell / SCG configuration, etc. It also receives an addition request confirmation message sent from the target SN. In related technologies, the source PSCell / SCG configuration is used as the reference configuration for the delta configuration, but it should be noted that a separate reference configuration is introduced here, and the source PSCell / SCG configuration can also be provided to the target SN as a reference.

[0131] Steps 3-4: The MN encapsulates the candidate PSCell configuration in an RRC reconfiguration message and sends it to the UE. The UE then saves the received configuration and sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the MN. Optionally, the RRC reconfiguration message may include a first configuration for subsequent CPACs (e.g., including candidate PSCell ID, corresponding configuration, execution conditions, etc.) and third instruction information, the third instruction information indicating that these configurations / this process are for subsequent CPACs. The MN may include a separate reference configuration in the RRC reconfiguration message and an indication that this is a delta configuration. Furthermore, the MN may provide fourth instruction information to indicate the validity period or validity area of ​​the first configuration, the maximum number of times it will support subsequent CPACs, and whether the selected PSCells are still evaluable.

[0132] Steps 5 and 7: The UE evaluates the execution conditions for a candidate PSCell. If the execution conditions for a particular candidate PSCell are met, the UE sends an RRC reconstruction complete message to the MN, which includes information about the target SN.

[0133] Steps 6a and 6b: MN requests release from source SN, and source SN replies with release confirmation.

[0134] Step 7a: The MN forwards the SN reconstruction complete message to the target SN.

[0135] Step 8: The UE accesses the target PSCell using a pre-configured PSCell configuration.

[0136] UE continues to evaluate candidate PSCells and repeats steps 5 through 8.

[0137] Step 9: Perform the data transfer process between the MN, source SN, and target SN. The specific process is the same as in related technologies and will not be explained here.

[0138] Step 10 (Optional): The MN sends an RRC reconfiguration message to the UE, which includes instructions to terminate the subsequent CPAC process.

[0139] Step 11: If the MN's RRC reconfiguration message in Step 3 specifies conditions for terminating subsequent CPAC processes, such as the configuration's validity period or the maximum number of runs, after the execution conditions are met, the UE may send an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the MN, which includes an indication that the subsequent CPAC processes have been completed. If the UE receives the MN's instructions in Step 9, it returns a response confirming that the subsequent CPAC processes have been completed.

[0140] Step 12: The MN sends an SN release or UE context release message to all candidate target SNs, indicating that the subsequent CPAC process has finished.

[0141] Instance 4 In instance 4, the subsequent inter-SN selective activation of a cell group (e.g., SN-initiated inter-SN selective activation of a cell group) initiated by the SN includes the following steps, as shown in Figure 7.

[0142] Step 1: The source SN (S-SN) sends an SN change request message to the MN. The SN change request message includes an indication that this request message is for a subsequent CPAC.

[0143] Step 2-3: The MN sends an SN addition request message to the target SN (T-SN). The SN addition request message includes indications that this request is for a subsequent CPAC, a separate reference configuration for the delta configuration, the source PSCell / SCG configuration, etc. It also receives an addition request confirmation message sent from the target SN. Note that in related technologies, the source PSCell / SCG configuration is used as the reference configuration for the delta configuration, but here a separate reference configuration is introduced, and the source PSCell / SCG configuration can also be provided to the target SN as a reference.

[0144] Steps 4-5: The MN encapsulates the candidate PSCell configuration in an RRC reconfiguration message and sends it to the UE. The UE then saves the received configuration and sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the MN. Optionally, the RRC reconfiguration message may include a first configuration for subsequent CPACs (e.g., including candidate PSCell ID, corresponding configuration, execution conditions, etc.) and third instruction information, the third instruction information indicating that these configurations / this process are for subsequent CPACs. The MN may include a separate reference configuration in the RRC reconfiguration message and an indication that this is a delta configuration. Furthermore, the MN may provide fourth instruction information to indicate the validity period or validity area of ​​the first configuration, the maximum number of times it will support subsequent CPACs, and whether the selected PSCells are still evaluable.

[0145] Steps 6 and 8: The UE evaluates the execution conditions for a candidate PSCell. If the execution conditions for a particular candidate PSCell are met, the UE sends an RRC reconstruction complete message to the MN, which includes information about the target SN.

[0146] Steps 7a and 7b: MN requests release from source SN, and source SN replies with release confirmation.

[0147] Step 8a: The MN forwards the SN reconstruction complete message to the target SN.

[0148] Step 9: The UE accesses the target PSCell using a pre-configured PSCell configuration.

[0149] UE continues to evaluate candidate PSCells and repeats steps 6 through 9.

[0150] Step 10: Perform the data transfer process between the MN, source SN, and target SN. The specific process is the same as in related technologies and will not be explained here.

[0151] Step 11 (Optional): The source SN sends a change required message to the MN, which includes instructions to terminate the subsequent CPAC process.

[0152] Step 12 (Optional): The MN sends an RRC reconfiguration message to the UE, which includes instructions to terminate the subsequent CPAC process.

[0153] Step 13: If the MN's RRC reconfiguration message in Step 3 specifies conditions for terminating subsequent CPAC processes, such as the configuration's validity period or the maximum number of runs, after the execution conditions are met, the UE may send an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the MN, which includes an indication that the subsequent CPAC processes have been terminated. If the UE receives the MN's instructions in Step 11, it returns a response confirming that the subsequent CPAC processes have been terminated.

[0154] Step 14: The MN sends an SN release or UE context release message to all candidate target SNs, indicating that the subsequent CPAC process has finished.

[0155] It should be noted that the information structuring method according to the embodiments of this disclosure may be implemented by an information structuring device or a control module for executing the information structuring method within said information structuring device. In the embodiments of this disclosure, an information structuring device according to the embodiments of this disclosure will be described as an example of an information structuring method implemented by an information structuring device.

[0156] Referring to Figure 8, Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information configuration device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and the device is applied to a terminal, and as shown in Figure 8, the information configuration device 80 includes a first execution module 81.

[0157] The first execution module 81 is configured to perform a first operation. The first operation includes at least one of receiving first information transmitted from a master node (MN) and receiving second information transmitted from a secondary node (SN).

[0158] Here, the first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC. The second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

[0159] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is configured to receive second information transmitted from the SN via the MN.

[0160] Optionally, the first information described above is: Candidate PSCell configuration, First instruction information indicating that the first configuration is for a subsequent CPAC, The effective period or effective area of ​​the above-mentioned first configuration, The maximum number of times to support subsequent CPACs, It further includes at least one of the following: second directive information indicating whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released. and / or, The second piece of information mentioned above is: Candidate PSCell configuration, Third instruction information indicating that the second configuration is for subsequent CPAC, The effective period or effective area of ​​the above-mentioned second configuration, The maximum number of times to support subsequent CPACs, The system further includes at least one of the following: a fourth directive indicating whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released.

[0161] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further configured to simultaneously evaluate the execution conditions of candidate PSCells included in the first and second configurations when the terminal receives the first and second configurations.

[0162] Optionally, the first execution module 81 further releases the saved second configuration if the candidate PSCell that satisfies the execution conditions is a PSCell between SNs. Alternatively, if no service SN or source SN PSCell exists among the candidate PSCells included in the first configuration, the saved second configuration is released. Alternatively, if a service SN or source SN PSCell exists among the candidate PSCells included in the first configuration, the second configuration is configured to be saved.

[0163] Optionally, if the terminal saves the second configuration, the terminal stops evaluating the candidate PSCells included in the second configuration and does not resume evaluation until the terminal returns to the service SN or source SN.

[0164] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further configured to save the first and second configurations if a candidate PSCell that satisfies the execution conditions is a PSCell in SN.

[0165] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further configured to preferentially select and / or access a PSCell in SN from among the multiple candidate PSCells if the corresponding execution conditions are met simultaneously.

[0166] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further configured to send auxiliary information to the MN and / or SN, which instructs at least one of the following: the terminal to enter a power-saving mode, to pause subsequent CPAC processes, to continue the first configuration, or to continue the second configuration.

[0167] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further configured to send a fifth instruction to the MN and / or SN when the terminal returns from power-saving mode, the fifth instruction instructing the terminal to continue executing the subsequent CPAC process.

[0168] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further configured to receive sixth instruction information transmitted from MN and / or SN, the sixth instruction information is: To terminate the subsequent CPAC process, To release the saved first configuration, To release the saved second configuration, Specify at least one of the following.

[0169] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further configured to send a seventh instruction to the MN and / or SN, the seventh instruction indicating that the subsequent CPAC process has finished.

[0170] Optionally, the first execution module 81 is further configured to receive an eighth instruction information sent from the MN and / or the SN when subsequent intra-SN CPAC processes initiated by the SN, subsequent inter-SN CPAC processes initiated by the MN, and subsequent inter-SN CPAC processes initiated by the SN use the same reference configuration, the eighth instruction information instructing the terminal to store only one set of reference configurations.

[0171] The information configuration device 80 according to the embodiment of this disclosure can implement each process of the method embodiment shown in Figure 1 above and achieve the same technical effects, so repeated explanations are omitted.

[0172] Referring to Figure 9, Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information configuration device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a master node (MN), and as shown in Figure 9, the information configuration device 90 includes a second execution module 91.

[0173] The second execution module 91 is configured to perform a second operation, the second operation including at least one of sending first information to a terminal, receiving second information sent from a secondary node (SN), and sending second information to a terminal.

[0174] Here, the first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC. The second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

[0175] Optionally, the first information described above is: Candidate PSCell configuration, First instruction information indicating that the first configuration is for a subsequent CPAC, The effective period or effective area of ​​the above-mentioned first configuration, The maximum number of times to support subsequent CPACs, It further includes at least one of the following: second directive information indicating whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released. and / or, The second piece of information mentioned above is: Candidate PSCell configuration, Third instruction information indicating that the second configuration is for subsequent CPAC, The effective period or effective area of ​​the above-mentioned second configuration, The maximum number of times to support subsequent CPACs, The system further includes at least one of the following: a fourth directive indicating whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released.

[0176] As an option, the second execution module 91 further: Receiving a ninth instruction information transmitted from the SN, wherein the ninth instruction information indicates that the SN has started a subsequent CPAC process. Receiving a tenth instruction information transmitted from the SN, wherein the tenth instruction information indicates that the subsequent CPAC process initiated by the SN has finished. It is configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0177] As an option, the second execution module 91 further: Transmitting 11th instruction information to SN, wherein the 11th instruction information indicates that MN has started the subsequent CPAC process. Transmitting a 12th instruction to the SN, wherein the 12th instruction indicates that the subsequent CPAC process initiated by the MN has finished. Transmitting a 13th instruction to the SN, wherein the 13th instruction indicates whether or not to allow the SN to start the subsequent CPAC process. If SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, a third piece of information is transmitted to the SN, the third piece of information being used to refuse the SN from initiating the subsequent CPAC process. When SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, a 14th instruction is transmitted to the SN, the 14th instruction being an instruction to the terminal that the subsequent CPAC initiated by MN is configured. It is configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0178] As an option, the second execution module 91 further: The fourth information is transmitted to the SN, wherein the fourth information includes the maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be set in a subsequent CPAC initiated by the SN. Receiving a 15th instruction information transmitted from the SN, wherein the 15th instruction information instructs to terminate the subsequent CPAC process. Receiving fifth information transmitted from the SN and transmitting the fifth information to the terminal, wherein the fifth information includes sixth instruction information, and the sixth instruction information instructs at least one of the following: termination of the subsequent CPAC process and release of the saved second configuration. Receiving a seventh instruction information transmitted from the terminal, wherein the seventh instruction information indicates that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed. It is configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0179] As an option, the second execution module 91 further: Sending an additional request message to a target SN, wherein the additional request message includes a sixth instruction information, and the sixth instruction information indicates that the additional request message is for a subsequent CPAC. Transmitting a sixth instruction to the terminal, wherein the sixth instruction instructs at least one of the following: to terminate the subsequent CPAC process, or to release the saved first configuration. Receiving a seventh instruction information transmitted from the terminal, wherein the seventh instruction information indicates that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed. The 17th instruction information is transmitted to the target SN, the 17th instruction information indicating that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed. Receiving an SN change request message transmitted from a source SN, wherein the SN change request message includes 18th instruction information, which indicates that the SN change request is for a subsequent CPAC, or that the subsequent CPAC should be terminated. It is configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0180] Optionally, the second execution module 91 is further configured to receive auxiliary information transmitted from a terminal, wherein the auxiliary information instructs the terminal to enter a power-saving mode, to pause subsequent CPAC processes, to continue maintaining the first configuration, or to continue maintaining the second configuration.

[0181] Optionally, the second execution module 91 is further configured to receive a fifth instruction information transmitted from the terminal when the terminal returns from power-saving mode, the fifth instruction information instructing the terminal to continue executing the subsequent CPAC process.

[0182] The information configuration device 90 according to the embodiments of this disclosure can implement each process of the method embodiment shown in Figure 2 above and achieve the same technical effects; therefore, repeated explanations are omitted.

[0183] Referring to Figure 10, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of an information configuration device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the device is applied to a secondary node (SN), and as shown in Figure 10, the information configuration device 100 includes a third execution module 101.

[0184] The third execution module 101 is configured to perform a third operation, which includes at least one of sending second information to a terminal or sending second information to a master node (MN).

[0185] Here, the second information includes a second configuration for the subsequent CPAC.

[0186] As an option, the second information is Candidate PSCell configuration, A third instruction information, wherein the third instruction information indicates that the second configuration is for a subsequent CPAC. The effective period or effective area of ​​the above-mentioned second configuration, The maximum number of times to support subsequent CPACs, A fourth instruction information, wherein the fourth instruction information indicates whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated, or whether the selected PSCell should be released. It further includes at least one of the following.

[0187] As an option, the third execution module 101 further: Transmitting a ninth instruction to the MN, wherein the ninth instruction indicates that the SN has started the subsequent CPAC process. Transmitting a tenth instruction to the MN, wherein the tenth instruction indicates that the subsequent CPAC process initiated by the SN has finished. It is configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0188] As an option, the third execution module 101 further: Receiving 11th instruction information transmitted from MN, wherein the 11th instruction information indicates that MN has started a subsequent CPAC process. Receiving a 12th instruction information transmitted from the MN, wherein the 12th instruction information indicates that a subsequent CPAC process initiated by the MN has ended. Receiving a 13th instruction information transmitted from the MN, wherein the 13th instruction information indicates whether or not to allow the SN to start the subsequent CPAC process. When SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, it receives third information transmitted from MN, which is used to refuse to initiate the subsequent CPAC process. When SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, it receives a 14th instruction from MN, the 14th instruction instructs the terminal that the subsequent CPAC initiated by MN is configured. It is configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0189] Optionally, after receiving the 11th instruction information transmitted from the MN, the SN does not initiate the subsequent CPAC process.

[0190] As an option, the third execution module 101 further: Receiving fourth information transmitted from MN, wherein the fourth information includes the maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be set in a subsequent CPAC initiated by SN. Transmitting a 19th instruction to the MN, wherein the 19th instruction indicates that the terminal is performing a subsequent CPAC. Sending a 15th instruction to the MN, wherein the 15th instruction instructs the MN to terminate the subsequent CPAC process. The method involves transmitting a sixth instruction to the terminal, wherein the sixth instruction instructs at least one of the following: termination of the subsequent CPAC process and release of the saved second configuration. The fifth information is transmitted to the MN, and the MN transmits the fifth information to the terminal. The fifth information includes sixth instruction information, which instructs at least one of the following: termination of the subsequent CPAC process and release of the saved second configuration. Receiving a seventh instruction information transmitted from the terminal, wherein the seventh instruction information indicates that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed. It is configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0191] Optionally, if the SN is a source SN and a subsequent CPAC process is to be initiated, the third execution module 101 is further configured to send an SN change request to the MN, the SN change request including 18th instruction information, which indicates that the SN change request is for a subsequent CPAC, or that the 18th instruction information indicates to terminate the subsequent CPAC.

[0192] Optionally, if the SN is the target SN and a subsequent CPAC process is initiated, the third execution module 101 further: Receiving an additional request message transmitted from the MN, wherein the additional request message includes a sixth instruction information, and the sixth instruction information indicates that the additional request message is for a subsequent CPAC. Receiving a 17th instruction information transmitted from MN, wherein the 17th instruction information indicates that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed. It is configured to perform at least one of the following:

[0193] Optionally, the third execution module 101 is further configured to receive auxiliary information transmitted from the terminal, which instructs the terminal to enter a power-saving mode, to pause subsequent CPAC processes, to continue maintaining a first configuration for subsequent CPACs, or to continue maintaining a second configuration.

[0194] Optionally, the third execution module 101 is further configured to receive a fifth instruction information transmitted from the terminal when the terminal returns from power-saving mode, the fifth instruction information instructing the terminal to continue executing the subsequent CPAC process.

[0195] The information configuration device 100 according to the embodiments of this disclosure can implement each process of the method embodiment shown in Figure 3 above and achieve the same technical effects; therefore, repeated explanations are omitted.

[0196] Optionally, as shown in Figure 11, embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a communication device 110 which includes a processor 111, a memory 112, and a program or instruction stored in the memory 112 and executable on the processor 111, and when this program or instruction is executed by the processor 111, each process of the above-described embodiment of the information configuration method is realized and the same technical effects are achieved, so a repeated explanation is omitted. The communication device 110 may optionally be a terminal, a master node (MN), or a secondary node (SN).

[0197] Embodiments of this disclosure further provide a readable storage medium on which a program or instruction is stored, and when the program or instruction is executed by a processor, each process of the method embodiment shown in the above information configuration is realized and the same technical effects are achieved, so a repetitive explanation is omitted.

[0198] Computer-readable media include persistent and non-persistent, mobile and immobile media, and can be implemented by any method or technique to achieve information storage. Information may be computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase-change memory (PRAM), static random-access memory (SRAM), dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), other types of random-access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technologies, compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital video discs (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassette tapes, magnetic tapes, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or other non-transferable media that can be used to store information accessible by a computing device. As defined herein, computer-readable media does not include transient computer-readable media such as modulated data signals or carriers.

[0199] In this specification, the terms “include,” “incorporate,” or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, thereby enabling a process, method, article, or apparatus containing a set of elements to include not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements specific to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element limited by the phrase “includes one…” does not preclude additional identical elements from being present in the process, method, article, or apparatus containing that element.

[0200] The sequence numbers in the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and do not indicate any superiority or inferiority among the embodiments.

[0201] Through the description of the embodiments above, those skilled in the art will clearly understand that the above method embodiments can be implemented via software and a necessary general-purpose hardware platform. Of course, they can also be implemented via hardware, but in many cases the former is a more preferred embodiment. Based on this understanding, the essential or existing technology-contributing portions of the technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored on a storage medium (e.g., ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) and includes several instructions for a service classification device (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, air conditioner, or network device, etc.) to perform the methods described in each embodiment of this disclosure.

[0202] The foregoing are merely preferred embodiments of the Disclosure, and those skilled in the art can make several improvements and embellishments, provided they do not deviate from the principles of the Disclosure, and these improvements and embellishments should also be considered within the scope of the Disclosure.

Claims

1. A method for organizing information, The terminal performs a first operation, the first operation including at least one of receiving first information transmitted from a master node (MN) and receiving second information transmitted from a secondary node (SN), Information configuration method wherein the first information includes a first configuration for adding or modifying (CPAC) subsequent conditional primary cells (PSCell) of a secondary cell group, and the second information includes a second configuration for subsequent CPACs.

2. Receiving the second information transmitted from the SN includes the terminal receiving the second information transmitted from the SN via the MN. The method according to claim 1.

3. The first piece of information mentioned above is, Candidate PSCell configuration, First instruction information indicating that the first configuration is for a subsequent CPAC, The effective period or effective area of ​​the first configuration, The maximum number of times to support subsequent CPACs. It further includes at least one of the following: second instruction information indicating whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released, and / or, The second information mentioned above is, Candidate PSCell configuration, Third instruction information indicating that the second configuration is for subsequent CPAC, The effective period or effective area of ​​the second configuration described above, The maximum number of times to support subsequent CPACs. The system further includes at least one of the following: a fourth instruction that indicates whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released. The method according to claim 1.

4. When the terminal receives the first configuration and the second configuration, the method further: The terminal includes simultaneously evaluating the execution conditions of candidate PSCell included in the first configuration and the second configuration. The method according to claim 1.

5. The above method further, If the candidate PSCell that satisfies the execution conditions is a PSCell between SNs, the terminal releases the second configuration that has been saved. or If no PSCell of service SN or source SN exists among the candidate PSCells included in the first configuration, the terminal releases the saved second configuration. or If a PSCell of a service SN or source SN exists among the candidate PSCells included in the first configuration, the terminal saves the second configuration. The method according to claim 4.

6. When the terminal saves the second configuration, the terminal stops evaluating the candidate PSCell included in the second configuration until the terminal is again assigned to the service SN or source SN. The method according to claim 5.

7. If a candidate PSCell that satisfies the execution conditions is a PSCell within SN, the method further: The terminal includes storing the first configuration and the second configuration, The method according to claim 4.

8. If multiple candidate PSCells simultaneously satisfy the corresponding execution conditions, the method further: The terminal includes preferentially selecting and / or accessing a PSCell within the SN from among the multiple candidate PSCells. The method according to claim 4.

9. The above method further, The terminal transmits auxiliary information to the MN and / or the SN, the auxiliary information instructing the terminal to enter a power-saving mode, to pause subsequent CPAC processes, to continue maintaining the first configuration, or to continue maintaining the second configuration. The method according to claim 1.

10. When the terminal returns from power saving mode, the method further: The terminal transmits a fifth instruction to the MN and / or the SN, the fifth instruction instructing the terminal to continue executing the subsequent CPAC process. The method according to claim 9.

11. The above method further, The terminal includes receiving sixth instruction information transmitted from the MN and / or the SN, the sixth instruction information instructing at least one of the following: to terminate the subsequent CPAC process, to release the saved first configuration, or to release the saved second configuration. The method according to claim 1.

12. The above method further, The terminal transmits a seventh instruction to the MN and / or the SN, the seventh instruction indicating that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed. The method according to claim 1.

13. The above method further, If subsequent intra-SN CPAC processes initiated by the SN, subsequent inter-SN CPAC processes initiated by the MN, and subsequent inter-SN CPAC processes initiated by the SN use the same reference configuration, the terminal receives eighth instruction information transmitted from the MN and / or the SN, the eighth instruction information instructs the terminal to save only one set of reference configurations. The method according to claim 1.

14. A method for organizing information, The master node (MN) performs a second operation, which includes at least one of transmitting first information to a terminal, receiving second information transmitted from a secondary node (SN), and transmitting second information to a terminal. An information structuring method wherein the first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC, and the second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

15. The first piece of information mentioned above is, Candidate PSCell configuration, First instruction information indicating that the first configuration is for a subsequent CPAC, The effective period or effective area of ​​the first configuration, The maximum number of times to support subsequent CPACs. It further includes at least one of the following: second instruction information indicating whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released, and / or, The second information mentioned above is, Candidate PSCell configuration, Third instruction information indicating that the second configuration is for subsequent CPAC, The effective period or effective area of ​​the second configuration described above, The maximum number of times to support subsequent CPACs. The system further includes at least one of the following: a fourth instruction that indicates whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released. The method according to claim 14.

16. The above method further, The MN receives a ninth instruction information transmitted from the SN, the ninth instruction information indicating that the SN has started a subsequent CPAC process. The MN receives a tenth instruction information transmitted from the SN, the tenth instruction information indicating that a subsequent CPAC process initiated by the SN has ended, and includes at least one of these: The method according to claim 14.

17. The above method further, The MN transmits 11th instruction information to the SN, wherein the 11th instruction information indicates that the MN has started a subsequent CPAC process. The MN transmits a 12th instruction to the SN, the 12th instruction indicating that the subsequent CPAC process initiated by the MN has finished. The MN transmits a 13th instruction to the SN, the 13th instruction instructing whether or not to allow the SN to start the subsequent CPAC process. If SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, MN transmits third information to SN, which is used to refuse SN to initiate a subsequent CPAC process. When SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, the MN transmits a 14th instruction to SN, the 14th instruction includes at least one of the following: instructing the terminal that the subsequent CPAC initiated by MN is configured. The method according to claim 14.

18. When receiving the second information transmitted from the aforementioned SN, the method further: The MN transmits fourth information to the SN, wherein the fourth information includes the maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be set in a subsequent CPAC initiated by the SN. The MN receives a 15th instruction information transmitted from the SN, wherein the 15th instruction information instructs to terminate the subsequent CPAC process. The MN receives fifth information transmitted from the SN and transmits the fifth information to the terminal, wherein the fifth information includes sixth instruction information for indicating at least one of the termination of a subsequent CPAC process and the release of the saved second configuration. The MN receives a seventh instruction information transmitted from the terminal, the seventh instruction information indicating that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed, and at least one of these is included. The method according to claim 14.

19. When transmitting the first information to the terminal, the method further: The MN sends an additional request message to the target SN, the additional request message includes a sixth instruction information indicating that the additional request message is for a subsequent CPAC. The MN transmits a sixth instruction to the terminal, the sixth instruction instructing at least one of the following: termination of the subsequent CPAC process and release of the saved first configuration. The MN receives a seventh instruction information transmitted from the terminal, the seventh instruction information indicating that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed. The MN transmits a 17th instruction to the target SN, wherein the 17th instruction indicates that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed. The MN receives an SN change request message transmitted from a source SN, and the SN change request message includes at least one of the following: indicating that the SN change request is for a subsequent CPAC, or indicating that a subsequent CPAC should be terminated. The method according to claim 14.

20. The above method further, The MN receives auxiliary information transmitted from the terminal, the auxiliary information instructing the terminal to enter a power-saving mode, to temporarily suspend the subsequent CPAC process, to continue maintaining the first configuration, or to continue maintaining the second configuration. The method according to claim 14.

21. When the terminal returns from power saving mode, the method further: The MN receives a fifth instruction information transmitted from the terminal, wherein the fifth instruction information instructs the terminal to continue executing the subsequent CPAC process. The method according to claim 20.

22. A method for organizing information, The secondary node (SN) performs a third operation, the third operation including at least one of transmitting second information to a terminal or transmitting second information to a master node (MN), The second information is an information structuring method, which includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

23. The second information mentioned above is, Candidate PSCell configuration, Third instruction information indicating that the second configuration is for subsequent CPAC, The effective period or effective area of ​​the second configuration described above, The maximum number of times to support subsequent CPACs. The system further includes at least one of the following: a fourth instruction that indicates whether the selected PSCell can be continuously evaluated or whether the selected PSCell should be released. The method according to claim 22.

24. The above method further, The SN transmits a ninth instruction to the MN, the ninth instruction indicating that the SN has started a subsequent CPAC process. The SN transmits a tenth instruction to the MN, the tenth instruction being an instruction indicating that a subsequent CPAC process initiated by the SN has ended, and includes at least one of these: The method according to claim 22.

25. The above method further, The SN receives 11th instruction information transmitted from the MN, wherein the 11th instruction information indicates that the MN has started a subsequent CPAC process. The SN receives a 12th instruction information transmitted from the MN, wherein the 12th instruction information indicates that a subsequent CPAC process initiated by the MN has finished. The SN receives a 13th instruction information transmitted from the MN, the 13th instruction information instructing whether or not to allow the SN to start the subsequent CPAC process. If the SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, the SN receives third information transmitted from the MN, the third information being used to refuse the SN from initiating the subsequent CPAC process. When the SN initiates a subsequent CPAC process, the SN receives a 14th instruction information transmitted from the MN, the 14th instruction information instructing the terminal that the subsequent CPAC initiated by the MN is configured, and at least one of these is included. The method according to claim 22.

26. After receiving the 11th instruction information transmitted from the MN, the SN does not start the subsequent CPAC process. The method according to claim 25.

27. When performing the third operation described above, the method further: The SN receives fourth information transmitted from the MN, wherein the fourth information includes the maximum number of candidate PSCells that can be set in a subsequent CPAC initiated by the SN. The SN transmits a 19th instruction to the MN, the 19th instruction indicating that the terminal is performing a subsequent CPAC. The SN transmits a 15th instruction to the MN, the 15th instruction being an instruction to terminate the subsequent CPAC process. The SN transmits a sixth instruction to the terminal, the sixth instruction instructing at least one of the following: termination of the subsequent CPAC process, or release of the saved second configuration. The SN transmits fifth information to the MN so that the MN transmits fifth information to the terminal, wherein the fifth information includes sixth instruction information indicating at least one of the following: termination of a subsequent CPAC process or release of the saved second configuration. The SN receives a seventh instruction information transmitted from the terminal, and the seventh instruction information indicates that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed, which includes at least one of these: The method according to claim 22.

28. If the aforementioned SN is a source SN and a subsequent CPAC process is initiated, the method further: The source SN transmits an SN change request to the MN, the SN change request includes 18 instruction information indicating that the SN change request is for a subsequent CPAC or to terminate a subsequent CPAC. The method according to claim 22.

29. If the aforementioned SN is a target SN and a subsequent CPAC process is initiated, the method further: The target SN receives an additional request message transmitted from the MN, wherein the additional request message includes a sixth instruction information indicating that the additional request message is for a subsequent CPAC. The target SN receives a 17th instruction information transmitted from the MN, the 17th instruction information indicating that the subsequent CPAC process has been completed, and includes at least one of these: The method according to claim 22.

30. The above method further, The SN includes receiving auxiliary information transmitted from the terminal, the auxiliary information instructing the terminal to enter a power-saving mode, to pause the subsequent CPAC process, to continue maintaining a first configuration for subsequent CPAC, or to continue maintaining a second configuration. The method according to claim 22.

31. When the terminal returns from power saving mode, the method further: The SN includes receiving a fifth instruction information transmitted from the terminal, the fifth instruction information instructing the terminal to continue executing the subsequent CPAC process.

32. An information configuration device, It includes a first execution module configured to perform a first operation, the first operation including at least one of receiving first information transmitted from a master node (MN) and receiving second information transmitted from a secondary node (SN), An information configuration device wherein the first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC, and the second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

33. An information configuration device, It includes a second execution module configured to perform a second operation, the second operation including at least one of transmitting first information to a terminal, receiving second information transmitted from a secondary node (SN), and transmitting second information to a terminal. An information configuration device wherein the first information includes a first configuration for a subsequent CPAC, and the second information includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

34. An information configuration device, Includes a third execution module configured to perform a third operation, the third operation including at least one of sending second information to a terminal or sending second information to a master node (MN), The second information is an information configuration device, which includes a second configuration for a subsequent CPAC.

35. It is a communication device, A communication device comprising a processor, memory, and a program or instruction stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the information structuring method described in any one of claims 1 to 13, or the steps of the information structuring method described in any one of claims 14 to 21, or the steps of the information structuring method described in any one of claims 22 to 31 are realized.

36. A readable storage medium on which a program or instruction is stored, and which, when the program or instruction is executed by a processor, realizes the steps of the information structuring method described in any one of claims 1 to 13, or the steps of the information structuring method described in any one of claims 14 to 21, or the steps of the information structuring method described in any one of claims 22 to 31.

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