Data rights management method, communication device, and storage medium

Abstract

The present invention provides a data rights management method, a communication device, and a storage medium. The data rights management method includes the steps of determining the data rights of a second network element, wherein the data rights of the second network element are used to characterize the rights of the second network element relating to data it generates, and transmitting first data rights information to the second network element, wherein the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of the second network element.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] (Cross-reference to Related Applications) This application claims priority based on a Chinese patent application with application number 202310940231.X filed on July 27, 2023 as the basic application, and all of its disclosure content is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] This disclosure relates to the field of communication network technologies, and particularly to a data rights management method, a communication device, and a storage medium.

Background Art

[0003] Under the current network architecture, the rights and interests of entities towards data are always in an unclear area. For example, network equipment vendors and end users do not have the right to participate in and provide guidance on network planning and maintenance optimization. Therefore, operators can only use technologies such as self-organized networks (SON), minimization of drive tests (MDT), and network data analysis function (NWDAF) to perform long-term measurements and big data collection on specific end users or network elements.

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] In one aspect, a data rights management method applied to a first network element is provided. The data rights management method includes execution a step of determining the data rights of a second network element, where the data rights of the second network element are used to characterize the rights and interests related to the data generated by the second network element itself, and The steps include transmitting first data rights information to a second network element, wherein the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of the second network element.

[0005] In another embodiment, the second network element execution The data rights management method is provided. A step of receiving first data rights information transmitted by a first network element, wherein the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of a second network element, and the data rights are used to characterize the rights of the second network element relating to data it generates. The process includes the step of acquiring data rights to a second network element in accordance with first data rights information.

[0006] In another embodiment, the third network element execution The data rights management method is provided. The step of receiving first data rights information transmitted by a first network element, wherein the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of a second network element, and the data rights of the second network element are used to characterize the rights of the second network element relating to data it generates.

[0007] In yet another embodiment, the first Network elements to execution The data rights management device is provided. A decision module for determining the data rights of a second network element, wherein the data rights of the second network element are determined by a decision module used to characterize the rights of the second network element related to the data it generates, A transmission module for transmitting first data rights information to a second network element, wherein the first data rights information includes a transmission module containing data rights-related information of the second network element.

[0008] In yet another embodiment, the second Network elements to execution The data rights management device is provided. A receiving module that receives first data rights information transmitted by a first network element, wherein the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of a second network element, and the data rights are used to characterize the rights of the second network element relating to data it generates, It includes an acquisition module that acquires data rights to a second network element according to first data rights information.

[0009] In yet another embodiment, the third Network elements to execution The data rights management device is provided. A receiving module that receives first data rights information transmitted by a first network element, wherein the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of a second network element, and the data rights of the second network element include a receiving module used to characterize the rights of the second network element relating to data it generates.

[0010] In yet another embodiment, a communication device is provided, the communication device including memory and a processor, the memory and processor being coupled, the memory being used to store computer programs, and the processor implementing the data rights management method described in any of the embodiments described above when executing computer programs.

[0011] In yet another embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which computer program instructions are stored, and when these computer program instructions are executed by a processor, the data rights management method described in any of the above embodiments is realized.

[0012] In yet another aspect, a computer program product is provided, which includes computer program instructions. When the computer program instructions are executed by a processor, the data rights management method described in any of the foregoing aspects is implemented.

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present disclosure, the following briefly describes the drawings required in some embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only the drawings of some embodiments of the present disclosure, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings from these drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0014] [Figure 1] It is a diagram showing a network architecture according to some embodiments. [Figure 2] It is a diagram showing another network architecture according to some embodiments. [Figure 3] It is a flowchart of a data rights management method according to some embodiments. [Figure 4] It is a flowchart of another data rights management method according to some embodiments. [Figure 5] It is a flowchart of yet another data rights management method according to some embodiments. [Figure 6] It is a flowchart of yet another data rights management method according to some embodiments. [Figure 7] It is a diagram showing the configuration of a data rights management device according to some embodiments. [Figure 8] It is a diagram showing the configuration of another data rights management device according to some embodiments. [Figure 9] It is a diagram showing the configuration of yet another data rights management device according to some embodiments. [Figure 10] It is a diagram showing the configuration of a communication device according to some embodiments.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the drawings in the present disclosure will be referred to hereinafter to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the present disclosure. Of course, it is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts also belong to the scope protected by the present disclosure.

[0016] In addition, in the present disclosure, expressions such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used for the purpose of examples, illustrations, or explanations. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the present disclosure should not be construed as being more preferable or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. To be exact, the use of expressions such as "exemplary" and "for example" aims to present related concepts in a specific way.

[0017] Hereinafter, terms such as "first" and "second" are used only for the purpose of explanation, and should not be understood as explicitly or implicitly indicating relative importance or indicating the number of technical features. Therefore, features limited by "first", "second", etc. can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0018] In the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, " / " means "or". For example, A / B can mean A or B. The "and / or" in this application only explains the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can mean only A, only B, or A and B. Also, "at least one" means one or more, and "a plurality" means two or more.

[0019] In the prior art, there is a problem that data rights and interests are not clear, which results in low enthusiasm among each participant in the network, difficulty in opening data assets, and inefficiency in data transactions.

[0020] To address the technical challenges described above, embodiments of this disclosure provide a data rights management method. The idea is to manage data rights generated in a network by defining standardized first data rights information, clarifying data rights of network elements for various types of data, and improving the value of each type of data in the network.

[0021] Regarding data rights, it is understood that it is necessary to determine who has the rights to the data and the content of those rights, that is, who enjoys what rights with respect to the data. Throughout the entire lifecycle of data, from its creation to its destruction, four main roles are involved: data owner, data producer, data user, and data controller. Different types of data assets may have different owners, producers, users, and controllers. In other words, managing data rights involves different actions by different roles.

[0022] Interests encompass two parts: rights and benefits, and broadly refer to roles, statuses, rights, and benefits allocated to and owned by specific entities. Through operations such as allocation, modification, and trading of interests, it is possible to access a larger value creation space. In wireless systems, some network rights include the right to participate in network planning and construction, the right to assist in network maintenance and optimization, the right to take the lead in business operations, and the right to digital asset ownership. Interaction processes between network entities are carried out by network elements. Network elements may include equipment, functions, entities, nodes, protocol layers, or components. When network data is involved in commercial activity or transactions, the data interests of network elements correspond to the data interests of commercial entities in the commercial dimension. Common commercial entities include operators, equipment vendors, terminal manufacturers, individual consumers, corporate and government customers, application providers, content providers, holders of special network element nodes (e.g., property managers), and super end-users. For example, an operator belongs to a commercial entity, and core network equipment owned by an operator belongs to a network entity.

[0023] To guarantee the data rights of each network entity, the embodiments of this disclosure first determine the role of each network entity, and then manage the rights of each network entity, including rights assurance and profit sharing. Rights assurance refers to clearly defining each entity's ownership rights, knowledge rights, participation rights, control rights, management rights, proposal rights, processing rights, etc., over the data. Rights management also includes defining commercial practices and business models such as incentives (e.g., incentives received by data producers for generating data), trading rules, billing methods, trading methods, and profit sharing policies.

[0024] Referring to Figure 1, this figure shows a network architecture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the network architecture includes a core network (CN), a radio access network (RAN), user equipment (UE), and a data network (DN).

[0025] The core network has multiple network functions (NFs), and each NF can be accessed via a service interface. Specific examples of the main NFs in the core network include:

[0026] The user plane function (UPF), as the user plane access NF of the network, is primarily responsible for functions such as packet routing and forwarding of user plane data, policy enforcement, traffic reporting, and quality of service (QoS) processing.

[0027] The UPFs are connected via the User Plane Interface N9 interface, which is used to transmit uplink and downlink user data flows between UPFs.

[0028] The Network Repository (NRF) function is primarily responsible for registering and managing various Network Functions (NFs) within the network.

[0029] Unified Data Management (UDM) is responsible for the integrated management of user data, such as user contract information and security information, as well as related functions such as user identification, access authentication, and mobility management.

[0030] The authentication server function (AUSF) acts as the network's authentication center, primarily providing authentication and access authentication to users, and can also perform authentication for external applications and B2B clients.

[0031] Application functions (AF) serve as control plane interactions for applications, or as transmission of application QoS requests or parameters.

[0032] The Network Exposure Function (NEF) supports third-party applications (AF) interacting with each network element within the core network via the NEF.

[0033] The session management function (SMF) is primarily responsible for functions such as tunnel maintenance, Internet Protocol (IP) address allocation and management, user plane (UP) management, policy enforcement, QoS control, billing data collection, and roaming.

[0034] SMF can further derive a QoS profile (QoS configuration file) and generate a QoS flow (QoS flow) according to policy control and charging (PCC) rules. SMF can further send the QoS profile to the RAN, send packet detection rules (PDRs) to the UPF, and bind PCC rules to the QoS flow. SMF can further select a UPF based on UE or session granularity, assign IP addresses, collect charging data, and connect to the billing center.

[0035] The policy control function (PCF) is a network element of the policy and billing control architecture. It can provide policy rules for the control plane function, formulate PCC rules, and authorize them to the service data flow (SMF) on a per-service data flow (SDF) basis.

[0036] The Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), acting as the user control plane access NF, is primarily responsible for functions such as user registration management, connection management, reachability management, security management, and mobility management.

[0037] Exemplary, the AMF provides a session management message transmission channel to the UE and SMF, provides authentication and authorization functions during user access, and is a wireless access network, core network control plane access point. Exemplary, as shown in Figure 2, the AMF can forward QoS profiles from the SMF to the RAN and QoS rules from the SMF to the UE.

[0038] The Unified Data Repository (UDR) function is responsible for storing structured user data, such as user contract data, policy data, capability exposure data, and application data.

[0039] The unstructured data storage function (UDSF) is responsible for storing unstructured data, such as UE context data.

[0040] NWDAF is responsible for data collection, transmission, storage, and data analysis.

[0041] Edge nodes (for example, mobile edge computing (MEC)) are nodes deployed at the edge of the core network that handle large-scale computing tasks.

[0042] In some implementations, for maintenance purposes, the core network incorporates a management data analytic function (MDAF) (not shown in Figure 1) to manage network deployment data. Through the coordinated operation of the MDAF, the CN, the NF, and the RAN, the core network achieves basic data service capabilities.

[0043] UE is an important concept in mobile communications, and UE can include mobile phones, smart devices, multimedia devices, streaming devices, etc.

[0044] The UE and AMF are connected via the signaling plane interface N1.

[0045] A RAN is a type of access network (AN). A RAN refers to the implementation of part or all of an access network AN over a wireless transmission medium to provide fixed terminal services and / or mobile terminal services to users.

[0046] The RAN and AMF are connected via the signaling plane interface N2. The RAN and UPF are connected via N3, which is used to transmit uplink and downlink user plane data.

[0047] For example, a RAN is ground-based infrastructure. For instance, a RAN could be a base station (BS).

[0048] A data network (DN) corresponds to carrier services, internet access, or third-party services, etc. For example, a third-party application (App) may be deployed to a DN.

[0049] The DN and UPF are connected via an N6 interface, which is used to transmit uplink and downlink user data flows between the UPF and DN.

[0050] The network architectures and application scenarios described in the embodiments of this disclosure are intended to provide a clearer explanation of the technical solutions of the embodiments and do not constitute limitations on the technical solutions provided by the embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that, as network architectures evolve and new business scenarios emerge, the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may also be applicable to similar technical problems.

[0051] The data rights management method provided by the embodiments of this disclosure is described below.

[0052] As shown in Figure 3, the data rights management method provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following S101 to S103.

[0053] S101, the first network element determines the data rights of the second network element.

[0054] In the embodiments of this disclosure, "network element" refers to a network element. For example, a network element may be a function, entity, node, protocol layer, or unit, and the embodiments of this disclosure are not limited to these.

[0055] In some embodiments, the first network element includes at least one of the following: a core network, a wireless access network, a commercial entity, terminal equipment, a network management center, a network control center, a network data asset management network element, an interest management network element, an interest management center, an interest management layer, an interest management entity, an interest management function, an interest management unit, and an interest management agent.

[0056] Exemplary, the above core network includes at least one of the following: PCF, AMF, SMF, UDM, UDR, UPF, and NEF.

[0057] The above-mentioned wireless access network includes at least one of the following: a centralized unit (CU), a distributed unit (DU), a service data adaptation protocol (SDAP), a packet data convergence protocol (PDCP), radio link control (RLC), medium access control (MAC), and a RAN capability exposure function.

[0058] The above-mentioned rights management network element includes at least one of a dedicated rights network element or a rights enhancement network element formed by adding rights management functions to an existing network element.

[0059] In some embodiments, the second network element includes at least one of terminal equipment, base stations, radio access networks, commercial entities, core networks, third-party applications, capability exposure nodes, and edge nodes.

[0060] Exemplary, the above core network includes at least one of the following: PCF, AMF, SMF, UDM, UDR, UPF, and NEF.

[0061] The above wireless access network includes at least one of CU, DU, SDAP, PDCP, RLC, and MAC.

[0062] The above edge nodes include MEC.

[0063] The above capability exposure node includes at least one of the following: NEF, RAN capability exposure network element.

[0064] In some embodiments, the data interests of the second network element are used to characterize the interests of the second network element relating to data it generates itself.

[0065] Exemplary, the above data rights include at least one of the following: data usage scope, data privacy level, data computing capacity, data ownership rights, data processing rights, data usage rights, data maintenance rights, data management rights, data privacy security protection rights, data profit-sharing policy, data rights term, data rights lifecycle, data rights type, data rights billing method, data rights trading method, and incentives obtained by the second network element through data generation.

[0066] Exemplary, a data right type refers to the correspondence between different data and different data rights. For example, different data rights may be defined for structured data and unstructured data. For example, different data rights may be defined for data for network optimization and data for artificial intelligence (AI) model training. Therefore, the first data right information described above may include multiple right information, and different right information may be assigned to different types of data.

[0067] For example, data computing power refers to the computing power used in the data generation process. For instance, a data rights request message that a base station sends to the core network includes the base station's computing power, and the core network determines the data rights information to grant to the base station according to the computing power reported by the base station.

[0068] The core network is understood to include multiple Network Functions (NFs), and embodiments of this disclosure may add interest management functions to these NFs and transmit interest information by calling service interfaces. For example, a first network element (e.g., a PCF, SMF, UPF, or AMF in the core network) is used for centralized interest management, and a second network element (e.g., a RAN node or terminal) reports interest capacity, after which the first network element allocates the interest.

[0069] For example, if the first network element is a PCF and the second network element is a different entity, the determination of the data rights of the second network element by the first network element includes the PCF determining the data rights of a user terminal, the PCF determining the data rights of a base station, the PCF determining the data rights of an MEC, the PCF determining the data rights of a third-party application, the PCF determining the data rights of a network participant data subject, and so on.

[0070] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4, S101 can be implemented as S1011 to S1012 below.

[0071] S1011, the second network element sends a first data rights request message to the first network element. In response, the first network element receives the first data rights request message sent by the second network element.

[0072] First Data Rights Claim Message Ji isat least one of the following: capability information relating to the data rights of the second network element and the desired data rights of the second network element. tsu To be attached to.

[0073] For example, capability information relating to the data rights of a second network element may include tasks related to the data rights that the second network element can perform, such as data collection tasks or model training tasks.

[0074] In some embodiments, S1011 is implemented such that a second network element sends a capability report message to a first network element, the capability report message being accompanied by a data rights request message.

[0075] In some embodiments, S1011 is implemented such that the second network element sends a connection establishment request message to the first network element, and the connection establishment request message is accompanied by a data rights request message.

[0076] In some embodiments, S1011 is implemented such that a second network element sends a registration request message to a first network element, and the registration request message is accompanied by a data rights request message.

[0077] In some embodiments, S1011 is implemented such that a second network element sends a rights information request message to a first network element, and the rights information request message is accompanied by a data rights request message.

[0078] In some embodiments, S1011 is implemented such that, in response to receiving an authentication request message sent by the first network element, the second network element sends a response message to the first network element for the authentication request message, the response message for the authentication request message is accompanied by a data rights request message.

[0079] In some embodiments, S1011 is implemented such that a second network element sends an authentication request message to a first network element, and the authentication request message is accompanied by a data rights request message.

[0080] S1012, the first network element determines the data rights of the second network element according to the first data rights request message it received.

[0081] For example, if a first data right request message includes capability information relating to the data right of a second network element, the first network element determines the data right of the second network element according to the capability information relating to the data right of the second network element. For instance, assuming that the second network element can perform a data collection task, the first network element may determine the data right of the second network element according to the data content, data type, and / or data volume that the second network element can collect.

[0082] For example, if a first data rights request message includes a desired data rights of a second network element, the first network element determines the data rights of the second network element according to the desired data rights of the second network element. For instance, assuming that the second network element desires to acquire the right to use data A, the first network element may determine the data rights of the second network element by determining whether the second network element is eligible to be granted the right to use data A.

[0083] For example, if the first data rights request message includes capability information of the second network element and the second network element's desired data rights, the first network element determines the second network element's data rights according to the capability information and the second network element's desired data rights. For example, assuming that the second network element is capable of performing the task of collecting data A and the second network element desires to perform the task of collecting data A and obtain the right to use data A, the first network element will , the The data rights of the two network elements may be determined.

[0084] S102, the first network element transmits the first data rights information to the second network element. In response, the second network element receives the first data rights information transmitted by the first network element.

[0085] The first data rights information includes data rights-related information for the second network element.

[0086] For example, the above-mentioned data rights information is: Information on data rights allocation, Information on changes in data rights, Information regarding the termination of data rights at least Includes one.

[0087] For example, data rights allocation information includes the content of data rights that can be granted to the second network element, the arrangement of data rights-related parameters, etc. For instance, data rights allocation information may include granting the second network element knowledge rights and usage rights to data A. For instance, data rights allocation information may include the allocation ratio after profit acquisition from commercial activities for data B to the second network element.

[0088] For example, the data rights change information includes the data rights of the second network element that need to be changed, and the details of the change. For instance, assuming that the second network element has a usage right for data A and the usage period is 3 months, the data rights change information may be a change in the period of the usage right of the second network element, and the details of the change may include extending the usage right of the second network element for data A to 6 months.

[0089] For example, information regarding changes in data rights may include changes in the right of a second network element to participate in network planning. For instance, if the second network element is a super terminal or a special network element node, the second network element may, after consulting with and obtaining authorization from the operator, function as a legitimate service or relay node, and may also receive certain value feedback or incentives based on the rights allocation change process and the actual amount of network planning coverage contribution.

[0090] For example, information on changes in data rights may include the right of a second network element to assist in network maintenance optimization. For instance, if the second network element is a super terminal or a special network element node, the second network element may, after consulting with and obtaining authorization from the operator, resolve network maintenance optimization issues locally based on endogenous intelligence, provide the operator with reference opinions and data materials, and receive certain value feedback or incentives based on the rights allocation change process and the actual amount of network assistance optimization contribution.

[0091] Exemplary, information regarding a change in data rights includes a change in the second network element's leadership over business operations. For example, if the second network element is a super terminal or a special network element node, it may, after consulting with and obtaining authorization from the operator, voluntarily request and specify its desired resource policies and RRC configurations for certain special business scenarios.

[0092] For example, the data rights termination information includes data rights that need to be terminated in the data rights of the second network element. For instance, assuming that the second network element has knowledge rights over data A, the data rights termination information may include the termination of the second network element's knowledge rights over data A.

[0093] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented such that the first network element sends a second data rights request message to the second network element, and the second data rights request message includes first data rights information.

[0094] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented such that the first network element receives a first data rights request message transmitted by the second network element and transmits a response message of the first data rights request message to the second network element, the response message of the first data rights request message being accompanied by first data rights information.

[0095] In some embodiments, step S102 is implemented such that the first network element receives a data service registration message transmitted by the second network element and sends a response message for the data service registration message to the second network element, the response message for the data service registration message includes first data rights information.

[0096] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented such that the first network element receives a service inquiry message transmitted by the second network element and sends a response message of the service inquiry message to the second network element, the response message of the service inquiry message includes first data rights information.

[0097] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented such that the first network element sends a connection request message to the second network element, and the connection request message includes first data rights information.

[0098] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented such that the first network element receives a connection request message sent by the second network element and sends a response message of the connection request message to the second network element, the response message of the connection request message being accompanied by first data rights information.

[0099] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented such that the first network element transmits a broadcast message, the broadcast message includes first data rights information.

[0100] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented such that the first network element transmits a system placement message, the system placement message includes first data rights information.

[0101] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented such that the first network element transmits Quality of Service (QoS) information, and transmits first data rights information in or in conjunction with the QoS information. Exemplaryly, the QoS information includes at least one of QoS feature parameters, QoS profile, QoS rule, and service-level agreement (SLA) contract information.

[0102] For example, as shown in Figure 2, if the second network element is a UE, the first network element sends a QoS rule to the second network element, and the QoS rule includes the first data rights information (i.e., the first data rights information can function as a parameter of the QoS rule). If the second network element is a RAN, the first network element sends a QoS profile to the second network element, and the QoS profile includes the first data rights information (i.e., the first data rights information can function as a parameter of the QoS profile).

[0103] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented so that the first network element transmits a data packet, and the header of the data packet includes first data rights information.

[0104] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented so that the first network element transmits a data packet, and the data area of ​​the data packet is accompanied by first data rights information.

[0105] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented such that the first network element sends an authentication message to the second network element, and the authentication message includes first data rights information.

[0106] In some embodiments, S102 is implemented such that a first network element transmits a signaling message to a second network element, the signaling message including first data rights information, wherein the signaling message includes at least one of a non-access stratum (NAS) message, a radio resource control (RRC) message, a system information (SI) message, and a QoS control message.

[0107] In some embodiments, if the first network element and the second network element cannot communicate directly, S102 is implemented to transmit the first data rights information to the second network element via the third network element. In response, the second network element receives the first data rights information transmitted by the first network element via the third network element.

[0108] For example, transmitting first data interest information to a second network element via a third network element may include the following a1-a2.

[0109] a1. The first network element transmits the first data rights information to the third network element. In response, the third network element receives the first data rights information transmitted by the first network element.

[0110] a2. The third network element transmits the first data rights information to the second network element. In response, the second network element receives the first data rights information transmitted by the third network element.

[0111] Exemplary, the third network element includes at least one of the following: an AMF network element, an NEF network element, an access network capability exposure network element, a relay network element, terminal equipment, a base station, a radio access network, a commercial entity, a third-party application, a capability exposure node, and an edge node.

[0112] For example, the first network element is a core network (e.g., a PCF network element or SMF network element within the core network), and the second network element is a wireless access network. device (For example, if it is a base station, then S102 above is, The core network directly transmits the first data rights information to the base station, or The core network via AMF wireless Transmit the first data rights information to the access network equipment, or The core network is configured to transmit a QoS profile, including primary data rights information, to access network devices.

[0113] For example, if the first network element is a core network (e.g., a PCF or SMF within the core network) and the second network element is a terminal device, then S102 above is: The core network directly transmits the first data rights information to the terminal device, or The core network transmits primary data rights information to terminal devices via AMF, or The core network transmits a QoS profile containing primary data rights information to terminal devices, or The AMF is implemented to send a NAS message containing primary data rights information to the terminal device.

[0114] For example, if the first network element is a core network (e.g., a PCF or SMF within the core network), the second network element is a third-party application (e.g., an MEC), and the third network element is an NEF, then S102 may be implemented such that the PCF transmits first data rights information to the MEC via the NEF.

[0115] S103, the second network element acquires the data rights of the second network element in accordance with the first data rights information.

[0116] For example, if the first data rights information includes data rights placement information, the second network element acquires the data rights of the second network element that are granted according to the data rights placement information.

[0117] For example, if the first data rights information includes information about changes to data rights, the second network element will acquire the data rights in its data rights that need to be changed in accordance with the information about changes to data rights.

[0118] For example, if the first data rights information includes data rights termination information, the second network element will acquire the data rights in its data rights that need to be terminated in accordance with the data rights termination information.

[0119] To address the technical challenges described above, embodiments of this disclosure provide a data rights management method. By defining standardized first data rights information, it is possible to manage data rights generated in a network, clarify data rights of network elements within the network for various types of data, and enhance the value of each type of data in the network.

[0120] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 5, the method further includes the following S201 prior to S103.

[0121] S201, the second network element sends a response message of first data rights information to the first network element. In response, the first network element receives the response message of first data rights information sent by the second network element.

[0122] The response message for the first data rights information is: A rights feedback message including a feedback response from the second network element regarding whether to accept the content indicated by the first data rights information, A request for consultation regarding the interests of the second network element, including a request to revise the first data interest information, The second network element is second data rights information, which is rights auxiliary information that assists the first network element in determining the first data rights information, The second network element includes at least one of the following: an effect feedback message, which includes a report feedback on the effectiveness of the task execution corresponding to the first data rights information.

[0123] If the first data rights information does not satisfy the requirements of the second network element, the second network element may assist the first network element in determining the first data rights information by generating the second data rights information. For example, the second data rights information may include the second network element's recommended values ​​for the first data rights information.

[0124] In some embodiments, the second network element transmits a response message of first data rights information to the first network element via the third network element.

[0125] For example, if the first network element is a core network (e.g., a PCF or SMF within the core network) and the second network element is a radio access network device (e.g., a base station), the base station sends a response message of first data rights information to the SMF (in an example where the core network is the SMF) via the AMF.

[0126] For example, if the first network element is a core network (e.g., a PCF or SMF within the core network) and the second network element is a terminal device, the terminal device sends a response message of first data rights information to the SMF via the AMF.

[0127] For example, if the first network element is a core network (e.g., a PCF network element or SMF network element within the core network) and the second network element is a third-party application (e.g., MEC), the MEC sends a response message of first data rights information to the SMF via the NEF network element.

[0128] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 6, the above method further includes the following:

[0129] S301, the first network element transmits the first data rights information to the third network element. In response, the third network element receives the first data rights information.

[0130] S302, the third network element determines the data rights of the third network element in accordance with the first data rights information.

[0131] For example, the third network element determines the data rights of the second network element according to the first data rights information, infers the data rights of the third network element according to the data rights of the second network element, and furthermore, the third network element determines the third Network elements You may apply for data rights to this.

[0132] In some embodiments, when the second and third network elements belong to the same type of network element, the third network element is the second network element. data Based on the rights, the data rights of the third network element may be used. For example, suppose the first network element is the core network, the second network element is UE1, and the third network element is UE2. If the data rights of UE1 determined by the core network include rights related to the AI ​​model, then UE2 will use UE1's data rights to access UE1's AI model. Related interests You may use it.

[0133] The data rights management methods provided by the embodiments of this disclosure are understood to clarify data rights by enabling interaction of data rights information between network elements, thereby improving the value of each type of data in the network.

[0134] To facilitate understanding, the following examples illustrate the data rights management provided by the embodiments of this disclosure, using different scenarios as illustrations. method I will explain this.

[0135] In Scene 1, the first network element is the core network (for example, a PCF network element or SMF network element within the core network), the second network element is the UE, and the third network element is the AMF.

[0136] For example, in Scene 1, the data rights management method provided by the embodiment of this disclosure may be implemented as follows: b1 to b4.

[0137] b1, the UE sends a first data rights claim message to the core network.

[0138] For example, the first data rights claim message includes information on capability related to the UE's data rights and at least one of the UE's desired data rights.

[0139] For example, the UE may use a NAS message to send a first data right claim message to the core network. That is, the UE sends a NAS message to the core network and attaches a first data right claim message to the NAS message.

[0140] b2. The core network determines the data rights of the UE in accordance with the first data rights claim message sent by the UE.

[0141] b3. The core network generates data rights information for the UE in accordance with the UE's data rights and transmits the UE's data rights information to the UE.

[0142] For example, b3 may be implemented such that the core network sends a QoS rule to the UE via the AMF, and the QoS rule is accompanied by the UE's data rights information (i.e., the UE's data rights information may be a parameter of the QoS rule).

[0143] For example, b3 may further be implemented so that the core network sends a signaling message to the UE, with the signaling message accompanied by data rights information of the UE.

[0144] b4. The UE acquires the UE's data rights in accordance with the UE's data rights information.

[0145] In Scene 2, the first network element is the core network (for example, a PCF network element or SMF network element within the core network), the second network element is the base station, and the third network element is the AMF.

[0146] For example, in Scene 2, the data rights management method provided by the embodiment of this disclosure may be implemented as follows:

[0147] c1, the base station sends a first data rights claim message to the core network.

[0148] For example, the first data rights request message includes at least one of the capability information relating to the base station's data rights and the base station's desired data rights.

[0149] For example, a base station sends a first data rights claim message to the core network via the AMF.

[0150] c2, the core network determines the base station's data rights in accordance with the first data rights request message transmitted by the base station.

[0151] c3, The core network generates base station data rights information according to the base station's data rights and transmits the base station's data rights information to the base station.

[0152] For example, c3 may be implemented such that the core network transmits a QoS profile to the UE via the AMF to the base station, with the base station's data rights information attached to the QoS profile (i.e., the base station's data rights information may be parameters of the QoS profile).

[0153] For example, c3 may further be implemented so that the core network sends signaling messages to base stations, with the signaling messages accompanied by data rights information of the base stations.

[0154] c4, The base station acquires the base station's data rights in accordance with the base station's data rights information.

[0155] In Scene 3, the first network element is the core network (for example, a PCF network element or SMF network element within the core network), the second network element is a third-party application, and the third network element is an NEF.

[0156] For example, in Scene 3, the data rights management method provided by the embodiment of this disclosure may be implemented as follows:

[0157] d1, a third-party application sends a first data rights claim message to the core network.

[0158] For example, the first data rights request message includes at least one of the capability information relating to the data rights of the third-party application and the desired data rights of the third-party application.

[0159] For example, if a third-party application is deployed on an edge node MEC, the third-party application may send a first data rights claim message to the core network via an NEF network element.

[0160] For example, a third-party application may send a capability report message to the core network via the NEF, and the capability report message may include a first data rights claim message.

[0161] d2, the core network determines the data rights of the third-party application in accordance with the first data rights claim message sent by the third-party application.

[0162] For example, assuming a third-party application has the capability to perform data analysis and AI inference using network data, and optimize network performance, the core network would determine the data rights of the third-party application according to this capability and ensure that the network is open to the third-party application in a secure manner. This would incentivize the third-party application to voluntarily support network optimization.

[0163] d3, the core network generates data rights information for third-party applications according to the data rights of third-party applications and transmits the data rights information for third-party applications to the third-party applications.

[0164] For example, if a third-party application is deployed on an edge node MEC, the core network may transmit the third-party application's data rights information to the third-party application via the NEF.

[0165] For example, the core network may transmit data rights information of a third-party application to a third-party application via the RAN capability exposure function. For instance, a third-party application sends a request message for the RAN capability exposure function to the core network, and in response, the core network receives the request message and sends a response message for the RAN capability exposure function request message to the third-party application, attaching the data rights information of the third-party application to the response message for the RAN capability exposure function request message, and attaching to the data rights information of the third-party application the capability that the RAN opens up to the third-party application and the data rights held by the third-party application (for example, the third-party application has the right to process the data opened up by the RAN, but not the right to own it).

[0166] d4. The third-party application acquires the data rights of the third-party application in accordance with the data rights information of the third-party application.

[0167] In Scene 4, the first network element is the core network (for example, a PCF network element or SMF network element within the core network), the second network element is network entity A, and the third network element is AMF.

[0168] For example, in Scene 4, the data rights management method provided by the embodiment of this disclosure may be implemented as follows: e1 to e4.

[0169] e1, Network entity A sends a first data rights claim message to the core network.

[0170] For example, network entity A could be a base station, terminal, third-party application, intelligent network node, integrated access backhaul (IAB) node, satellite network node, etc.

[0171] For example, the first data rights claim message includes at least one of the capability information relating to network entity A's data rights and the data rights desired by network entity A.

[0172] For example, network entity A sends a first data rights claim message to the core network via an AMF network element. Alternatively, network entity A sends an authentication request message to the core network via AMF, and the authentication request message includes the first data rights claim message, or network entity A sends a response message to the core network via AMF for the authentication request message sent to the core network, and the response message includes the first data rights claim message.

[0173] e2, the core network determines the data rights of network entity A in accordance with the first data rights claim message transmitted by network entity A.

[0174] e3. The core network generates data rights information for network entity A in accordance with the data rights of network entity A, and transmits the data rights information for network entity A to network entity A.

[0175] For example, the core network may transmit data rights information of network entity A to network entity A via the AMF.

[0176] For example, the core network may send a broadcast message, which may contain data rights information of network entity A.

[0177] e4. Network entity A acquires data rights in accordance with the data rights information of network entity A.

[0178] In some other embodiments, for example, network entity A registers data rights-related service capabilities with the core network, and furthermore, the core network registers data rights-related by network entity A. service The data rights of network entity A may be determined according to their capabilities. When network entity B invokes network entity A's data services, the core network may notify network entity B of network entity A's data rights by transmitting network entity B data rights information.

[0179] Scene 5, the first network element is a base station, and the second Network elements This is UE.

[0180] For example, in Scene 5, the data rights management method provided by the embodiment of this disclosure may be implemented as follows: f1 to f4.

[0181] f1, UE, sends a first data rights request message to the base station.

[0182] For example, the first data rights claim message includes information on capability related to the UE's data rights and at least one of the UE's desired data rights.

[0183] For example, the UE sends a first data rights claim message to the base station via air interface signaling. For instance, the UE sends a measurement report message to the base station, and attaches the first data rights claim message to the measurement report message.

[0184] f2, the base station determines the UE's data rights in accordance with the first data rights claim message transmitted by the UE.

[0185] In some embodiments, when the power to determine data rights rests with the core network, the base station, after receiving a first data rights request message from the UE, transmits the first data rights request message to the core network, and the core network determines the UE's data rights. The core network then transmits the UE's data rights to the base station.

[0186] f3, the base station generates data rights information for the UE in accordance with the UE's data rights and transmits the UE's data rights information to the UE.

[0187] For example, a base station sends a signaling message to the UE, attaching data rights information of the UE to the signaling message. The signaling message may be an RRC message, such as an RRC placement message or an RRC relocation message.

[0188] For example, a base station transmits a broadcast message, attaching UE data rights information to the broadcast message. The broadcast message may be an SI or broadcast channel, etc.

[0189] For example, a base station may send a broadcast message to solicit UEs that can voluntarily perform measurements or data collection. To encourage participation, the broadcast message may include data rights information for the UEs, which includes data rights that can be obtained by the UE performing the measurement reporting task or data collection task (for example, the measurement reports or collected data belong to the base station, but the UE performing the data task such as measurement reporting or data collection can receive some incentives).

[0190] After receiving the UE's data rights information, the UE may send a response message to the base station, which may include whether the UE accepts the data rights information and whether it negotiates modifications. If the UE accepts the data rights information transmitted by the base station, the UE must provide the corresponding data services and perform data rights classification and profit distribution in accordance with the data rights information. If the UE does not accept the data rights instruction transmitted by the base station, the UE may further issue a rights negotiation request to the base station, proposing modifications to the base station regarding the data rights classification method, the scope of rights, and profit distribution.

[0191] The UE sends a connection request message to the base station, attaching a response message containing the UE's data rights information to the connection request message. If the response message contains a rights negotiation request, the base station may send a response message to the UE to the connection request message, attaching the determined data rights information to the response message to the connection request message.

[0192] For example, in SON or MDT, a base station sends a broadcast message to issue a measurement task, attaching UE data rights information to the broadcast message. The UE data rights information may include a rights distribution policy, clarifying that the data belongs to the operator, but that the UE performing the measurement task is incentivized. A terminal receiving the rights distribution policy sends a response message indicating that it accepts the data collection task.

[0193] f4, UE acquires UE's data rights according to UE's data rights information.

[0194] Scene 6: Management of rights to data services.

[0195] In recent years, the discovery and application of the value of vast amounts of data on networks has attracted increasing attention. With the development of technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and the convergence of communications and sensing, data is exhibiting characteristics such as multidimensionality, ubiquitousness, time-series nature, and relevance. 6G networks need to provide data service capabilities that enable distributed cooperation, facilitate value realization, and prioritize security and privacy. Data services are provided by various data entities within the network, and entities directly related to data include third-party applications, core networks, wireless access networks, terminals, transmission networks, and digital platforms.

[0196] Therefore, when providing data services, 6G networks can manage data rights by transmitting data rights information.

[0197] In some embodiments, data rights information may be included in the data service registration message during the network service registration stage. For example, Network elements to the core network (for example, NRF network elements within the core network), second Network elementsLet's describe this as a base station. The base station may send a data service registration message to the core network (the base station registers its data service capabilities with the core network via the data service registration message), and attaches a data rights claim message to the data service registration message. Here, the data rights claim message includes information such as the billing mode for the use of the data service, the rights to newly generated data in the data service process (e.g., ownership rights, processing rights, usage rights, etc.), and profit sharing from providing the data service. The core network determines its rights to the base station's data service and registers the rights information corresponding to that data service in the data service registration. Message The response message is sent to the base station. Upon receiving the data service registration message, the core network can acquire and store data rights corresponding to each registered data service.

[0198] In several other embodiments, unauthorized or malicious calls to data services can be prevented by authorizing data services during network operation. For example, network entity B, which provides data services, attaches data rights information to data service registration messages. When a terminal wants to call the network entity's data services, the network (e.g., the core network or network management center) must determine whether the terminal meets the authorization policy based on the data rights information for network entity B's data services attached to the received data service registration message. For terminals that meet the authorization policy, access is granted and the use of network entity B's data services is authorized, while terminals that do not meet the authorization policy are not permitted to call network entity B's data services.

[0199] In some embodiments, data rights information may be attached to the data service request message during the network service discovery phase. Exemplarily, a third-party application sends a data service request message to the core network via the NEF. The core network queries the data services and their data rights stored in the core network and sends data rights information relating to those data services (for example, the core network may send a response message to the third-party application for the data service request message, and this response message may include the data rights information for the data service). After the third-party application receives the data rights information for the data service sent by the core network, it pays the service provider the associated costs when using the data rights, and the service provider distributes profits with the data service provider in accordance with the data profit-sharing policy.

[0200] In some other embodiments, data rights information may be transmitted during the data service authentication phase in accordance with a data service authentication message (e.g., an authentication message). For example, the terminal may include a data rights claim for the security and privacy protection of the terminal in the authentication request message. In response, the core network may include data rights information for the terminal in the authentication message.

[0201] In some other embodiments, before data collection, the data management center needs to obtain data rights information for the collection device (e.g., a sensor), which clarifies rights such as data ownership rights, data processing rights, and data usage rights. Exemplarily, in a sensor sensing scenario, the data management center may first obtain the sensor's data rights by a dedicated rights message or confirmation message, and then proceed with data collection. The method by which the data management center obtains the sensor's data rights includes obtaining them from a rights management network element (e.g., a rights agreement database) and the data management center sending a request message or a placement message for data rights information to the sensor and receiving a response message from the sensor, with the sensor's data rights information attached to the response message.

[0202] The above data management center includes at least one of the following: NWDAF, MDAF, new network element, data plane network element, and 6G new data management entity. The rights management network element includes at least one of the following: data management center, NRF, UDM, core network network element, new network element, data plane network element, or 6G new data management entity.

[0203] In several other embodiments, feature datasets and data models are generated during the data analysis and model training process of the data analysis network elements. These datasets and data models also require rights management. That is, the network elements of the rights management center not only transmit data rights information of the data collection network elements to the data analysis network elements, but also need to negotiate the data rights of the data analysis network elements.

[0204] For example, after a data analysis network element receives data rights information corresponding to a data collection network element transmitted by a rights management center network element, it transmits data rights request information for the data analysis network element (which includes requests for rights such as ownership rights, profit sharing policies, and transaction settlement methods for feature datasets and / or data models generated during the data analysis process) to the rights management center network element. In response, the rights management center network element determines the data rights of the data analysis network element according to the data rights request information of the data analysis network element and transmits data rights information for the data analysis network element to the data analysis network element (for example, the rights management center network element sends a broadcast message that includes the data rights information of the data analysis network element).

[0205] The network elements of the above-mentioned rights management center include at least one of the core network elements (e.g., PCF, SMF, UDM, UPF, UDR, etc.) and new network elements (e.g., data plane management network elements). The data analytics network elements include at least one of the core network elements (e.g., NWDAF network elements) and new network elements (e.g., data plane analytics network elements).

[0206] Scene 7: Introduction of the rights management network element, and rights management by the rights management network element.

[0207] In some embodiments, a network entity may perform data rights management by interacting rights management network elements with data rights-related information.

[0208] Exemplary, an interest management network element may be an interest-related function, entity, node, protocol layer, or component. For example, an interest management network element is an interest management function, an interest management entity, an interest management node, an interest management layer, or an interest management unit. For example, an interest management network element includes at least one of the following: a task manager, a network controller, a core network function, a wireless access network, a new network management entity, a new protocol layer, and a new unit. In terms of type, an interest management network element includes, but is not limited to, dedicated interest network elements (e.g., interest execution network elements, interest acquisition network elements, interest reporting network elements, interest request network elements) and enhanced network elements formed by adding interest management functionality to existing network elements.

[0209] Exemplary, the rights management network element may be a new network function of the core network. Alternatively, the rights management network element may be configured as part of the network function of the core network. Alternatively, the rights management network element may be deployed in conjunction with the network function of the core network. For example, the rights management network element may be deployed in the CU, DU, PDCP layer, RLC layer, MAC layer, or configured as an independent functional protocol layer.

[0210] To illustrate with an example from the perspective of network hierarchy, a rights management network element may be a centralized rights management network element. Alternatively, a rights management network element may be a multi-stage, multi-layered management network element. For example, the core network functions as a centralized rights management network element. Alternatively, for example, the core network may act as a first-level rights management network element responsible for managing rights across the entire network, the base station may act as a second-level rights management network element, managing rights on the wireless side under authorization from the core network, and the terminal may act as a third-level rights management network element, negotiating rights and interacting with other terminals under authorization from the core network and / or the base station.

[0211] For example, a rights management network element may be a decentralized rights management network element. Each network element has some ability to formulate, negotiate, and trade rights. For instance, each terminal has a certain data rights, and data rights are traded among terminals.

[0212] For example, a rights management network element may also be an extended network element. For instance, a rights management unit can be added to a CU to form a CU extended network element with rights management capabilities.

[0213] Scene 8: Lifecycle management of data rights.

[0214] Data rights can change during the process of data creation and destruction. The validity period and lifecycle of data rights may be independent of the data lifecycle. In other words, lifecycle management of data rights includes lifecycle management from the creation of the rights to their extinction. Data rights may be extinguished even while the data exists, and data rights may still exist when the data is destroyed. For example, a terminal provides measurement data to a network management center, and the network management center grants the terminal a one-month profit-sharing right regarding the measurement data. After one month, the network management center terminates the terminal's profit-sharing right to the measurement data and provides the data to other network entities free of charge. For example, a business operator provides data to a third-party AI model training platform, which uses the data to train and generate an AI model. Exemplarily, the third-party AI model training platform first sends data rights request information (requesting the acquisition of the corresponding data usage rights for AI model training) to the business operator. Accordingly, the service provider determines the data rights of the third-party AI model training platform in accordance with the data rights claim information transmitted by the third-party AI model training platform, and transmits the data rights information of the third-party AI model training platform. The data rights information stipulates that the service provider provides data to the third-party AI model training platform, and the third-party AI model training platform has the right to use said data, but the ownership rights of the data belong to the telecommunications carrier; and that the AI ​​model generated by the third-party AI model training platform using said data belongs to the third-party AI model training platform, but the service provider has the right to share profits with the AI ​​model for a certain period. From the contents stipulated in the data rights information, it can be seen that even if the data provided by the service provider is no longer used, the data rights may still exist for a certain period (for example, the service provider has the right to share profits with the AI ​​model for a certain period).

[0215] Scene 9: Management of rights related to new network elements.

[0216] As technology advances, various new network elements will emerge in the future, and these new network elements will bring new value and revenue to networks. For example, intelligent super terminals can provide important wireless network coverage, relay services, and collaborative work in local area scenarios. Exemplarily, determining the rights of an intelligent super terminal is the first step for the network or operator to decide whether to use an intelligent network. Supermarket Based on capability information reported by the terminal, the data rights of the intelligent super terminal are determined, and further, the data rights information belonging to the intelligent super terminal is intelligent Supermarket It may be implemented to transmit to the terminal. In this way, the intelligent super terminal can provide auxiliary network services to facilitate and enable the maximum utilization of terminal resources, and at the same time, the intelligent super terminal can also obtain a certain value feedback revenue by receiving data rights information.

[0217] In some embodiments, the self-deployment of new network element nodes can alleviate deployment difficulties for operators. For example, new network element nodes may include at least one of the following: a reconfigurable intelligence surface (RIS), a residential or corporate base station, and roadside equipment. Exemplaryly, an operator may grant data rights to a building management company to encourage the company to affix RIS patches to the glass exterior walls of buildings. An operator may negotiate with a home or business to grant them data rights to their own base stations to encourage them to build small base stations (with jurisdiction over them) that they can flexibly deploy themselves, thereby improving their network coverage capabilities. Rights management, through the process of data entitlement and communication of data rights information for the above-mentioned new network elements, and the acquisition of data rights by the new network elements, fully realizes the value of network participants and reduces the network construction procurement costs and the pressure on the telecommunications operator to plan, build, maintain, and optimize the overall network.

[0218] Scene 10: Data rights information trading.

[0219] With the future integrated air, sky, and ground deployment, ground communications operators can utilize satellite antenna resources from satellite operators to achieve wireless coverage in remote and specialized areas, and satellite operators can share and utilize surplus computing resources from ground operators. When data interacts between different operators, it is necessary to transmit data rights information. This information allows operators to understand data rights trading rules, billing methods, and data trading methods, and to conduct commercial transactions based on this information.

[0220] The above describes the embodiments of the present disclosure primarily from a methodological standpoint. It is understood that, in order for a data rights management device to perform the above functions, it includes at least one corresponding hardware structure and software module for performing each function. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize, by combining the units and algorithmic steps of each example described in the embodiments disclosed herein, that the embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented in hardware or in combination of hardware and computer software. Whether a particular function is performed by hardware or by hardware driven by computer software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. A person skilled in the art may use different methods to implement the functions described for each specific application, but such implementations should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0221] It is understood that, in order for a data rights management device to perform the functions described above, it includes corresponding hardware structures and software modules for performing each function. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize, by combining the units and algorithmic steps of each example described in the embodiments disclosed herein, that the embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented in hardware or in a combination of hardware and computer software. Whether a particular function is performed by hardware or by hardware driven by computer software depends on the specific application of the technical solution and the constraints of the design. While experts in the art may use different methods to implement the functions described for each specific application, such implementations should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0222] The embodiments of this disclosure may implement functional module division for a data rights management device in accordance with the embodiments of the above method. For example, each functional module may be divided according to each function, or two or more functions may be integrated into one functional module. The integrated module may be implemented using hardware or using software functional modules. Note that the module division in the embodiments of this disclosure is illustrative and represents a logical functional division, and other division methods may be possible in actual application. Below, a method of dividing each functional module according to each function will be described as an example.

[0223] Figure 7 shows the configuration of a data rights management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The data rights management device has a first network element. execution The data rights management device 400 is used to implement the data rights management method provided in the embodiments of the above method. As shown in Figure 7, the data rights management device 400 includes a determination module 401 and a transmission module 402. In some other embodiments, the data rights management device 400 may further include a receiving module 403.

[0224] The decision module 401 determines the data interests of the second network element, and these data interests are used to characterize the interests of the second network element related to the data it generates.

[0225] The transmission module 402 transmits first data rights information to the second network element, and the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of the second network element.

[0226] In some embodiments, a data right includes at least one of the following: data usage scope, data privacy level, data computing capability, data ownership rights, data processing rights, data usage rights, data maintenance rights, data management rights, data privacy security protection rights, data profit-sharing policy, data right term, data right lifecycle, data right type, data right billing method, data right trading method, and incentives obtained by a second network element through data generation.

[0227] In some embodiments, the first data rights information is Information on data rights allocation, Information on changes in data rights, Information regarding the termination of data rights at least Includes one.

[0228] In some embodiments, the decision module 401 is used to receive a first data rights request message transmitted by a second network element, the first data rights request message containing capability information relating to the data rights of the second network element and at least one of the desired data rights of the second network element. tsu The decision module 401 is used to determine the data rights of the second network element in accordance with the first data rights request message.

[0229] In some embodiments, a receiving module 403 is used to receive a response message of first data rights information transmitted by a second network element, the response message of first data rights information comprising at least one of the following: a rights feedback message from the second network element, which includes a feedback response on whether it accepts the content indicated by the first data rights information; a rights consultation request from the second network element, which includes a request to modify the first data rights information; second data rights information, which is rights auxiliary information that the second network element uses to assist the first network element in determining the first data rights information; and an effect feedback message from the second network element, which includes reporting feedback on the effect of performing a task corresponding to the first data rights information.

[0230] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 402 is used to transmit a second data rights request message to a second network element, the second data rights request message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 is used to receive a first data rights request message transmitted by the second network element and to transmit a response message for the first data rights request message to the second network element, the response message for the first data rights request message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 is used to receive a data service registration message transmitted by the second network element and to transmit a response message for the data service registration message to the second network element, the response message for the data service registration message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 is used to receive a data service registration message transmitted by the second network element Ta Sa Upon receiving the service inquiry message, the second network element ni saIt is used to send a response message to a service inquiry message, and the response message to the service inquiry message is accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 is used to send a connection request message to a second network element, and the connection request message is accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 is used to receive a connection request message sent by a second network element and to send a response message to the connection request message to the second network element, and the response message to the connection request message is accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 is used to send a broadcast message, and the broadcast message is accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 is used to send a system placement message, and the system placement message is accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 is used to send quality of service (QoS) information, and the QoS information is accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 is used to send a data packet, and the header of the data packet is accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 may be used to transmit a data packet, the data area of ​​which may contain first data rights information. Alternatively, the transmitting module 402 may be used to transmit an authentication message to a second network element, the authentication message may contain first data rights information.

[0231] In some embodiments, the QoS information includes at least one of the following: QoS feature parameters, QoS profile, QoS rule, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) contract information.

[0232] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 402 is used to transmit a signaling message to a second network element, the signaling message being accompanied by first data rights information, wherein the signaling message includes at least one of the following: an Access Layer (NAS) message, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message, a System Information (SI) message, and a QoS control message.

[0233] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 402 transmits first data rights information to the second network element via the third network element.

[0234] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 402 transmits first data rights information to a third network element, so that the third data rights information determines the data rights of the third network element according to the first data rights information.

[0235] Exemplary, the third network element includes at least one of the following: an Access and Mobility Management (AMF) network element, a Network Exposure Function (NEF) network element, an Access Network Capability Exposure Network element, a Relay Network element, terminal equipment, a base station, a radio access network, a commercial entity, a third-party application, a capability exposure node, and an edge node.

[0236] In some embodiments, the first network element includes at least one of the following: a core network, a wireless access network, a commercial entity, terminal equipment, a network management center, a network control center, a network data asset management network element, an interest management network element, an interest management center, an interest management layer, an interest management entity, an interest management function, an interest management unit, and an interest management agent.

[0237] In some embodiments, the core network includes at least one of the following: Policy Control Function (PCF), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), Unified Data Management (UDM), Unified Data Repository Function (UDR), User Plane Function (UPF), and Network Exposure Function (NEF). The wireless access network includes at least one of the following: Centralized Unit (CU), Distributed Unit (DU), Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP), Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP), Radio Link Control Protocol (RLC), and Media Access Control (MAC). The rights management network element includes at least one of a dedicated rights network element or a rights extension network element formed by adding rights management functions to an existing network element.

[0238] In some embodiments, the second network element includes at least one of the following: terminal equipment, base stations, radio access networks, commercial entities, core networks, third-party applications, capability exposure nodes, and edge nodes.

[0239] In some embodiments, the core network includes at least one of PCF, AMF, SMF, UDM, UDR, UPF, and NEF. The wireless access network includes at least one of CU, DU, SDAP, PDCP, RLC, and MAC. The edge node includes a mobile edge computing MEC. The capability exposure node includes at least one of NEF and RAN capability exposure network elements.

[0240] Figure 8 shows the configuration of a data rights management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The data rights management device is applied to a second network element and is used to perform the data rights management method provided in the embodiment of the method described above. As shown in Figure 8, the data rights management device 500 includes a receiving module 501 and an acquisition module 502. In some embodiments, the data rights management device 500 may further include a transmitting module 503.

[0241] The receiving module 501 is used to receive first data rights information transmitted by the first network element, the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of the second network element, and the data rights are used to characterize the rights of the second network element relating to data it generates.

[0242] The acquisition module 502 acquires the data rights of the second network element according to the first data rights information.

[0243] In some embodiments, the content of the data rights includes the scope of data use, the degree of data privacy, data computing power, data ownership rights, data processing rights, data usage rights, data maintenance rights, data management rights, data privacy security protection rights, data benefit sharing policy, and the duration of the data rights. Data rights lifecycle The second network element includes at least one of the following: a data rights type, a data rights billing method, a data rights trading method, and an incentive obtained by generating data.

[0244] In some embodiments, the first data rights information is Information on data rights allocation, Information on changes in data rights, This includes at least one of the following: information regarding the termination of data rights.

[0245] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 503 is used to transmit a first data rights request message to a first network element, the first data rights request message comprising at least one of capability information relating to the data rights of the second network element and the desired data rights of the second network element.

[0246] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 503 is used to transmit a capability report message to a first network element, the capability report message including a data rights request message. Alternatively, the transmitting module 503 is used to transmit a connection establishment request message to a first network element, the connection establishment request message including a data rights request message. Alternatively, the transmitting module 503 is used to transmit a registration request message to a first network element, the registration request message including a first data rights request message. Alternatively, the transmitting module 503 is used to transmit an authentication request message to a first network element, the authentication request message including a first data rights request message. Alternatively, the transmitting module 503 is used to transmit a response message to the first network element for an authentication request message transmitted by the first network element, the response message for the authentication request message including a first data rights request message.

[0247] In some embodiments, the receiving module 501 is used to receive a second data rights request message transmitted by a first network element, the second data rights request message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the receiving module 501 is used to receive a response message to a first data rights request message transmitted by a first network element, the response message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the receiving module 501 is used to receive a response message to a service registration message transmitted by a first network element, the response message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the receiving module 501 is used to receive a response message to a service inquiry message transmitted by a first network element, the response message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the receiving module 501 is used to receive a connection request message transmitted by a first network element, the connection request message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the receiving module 501 may be used to receive a response message to a connection request message transmitted by a first network element, the response message to the connection request message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the receiving module 501 may be used to receive a broadcast message transmitted by a first network element, the broadcast message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the receiving module 501 may be used to receive a system placement message transmitted by a first network element, the system placement message being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the receiving module 501 may be used to receive QoS information transmitted by a first network element, the QoS information being accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the receiving module 501 may be used to receive a data packet transmitted by a first network element, the header of the data packet being accompanied by first data rights information.Alternatively, the receiving module 501 is used to receive data packets transmitted by the first network element, and the data area of ​​the data packets is accompanied by first data rights information. Alternatively, the receiving module 501 is used to receive authentication messages transmitted by the first network element, and the authentication messages are accompanied by first data rights information. 。

[0248] In some embodiments, the QoS information includes at least one of the following: QoS feature parameters, QoS profile, QoS rule, and SLA contract information.

[0249] In some embodiments, a receiving module 501 is used to receive a signaling message transmitted by a first network element, the signaling message being accompanied by first data rights information, wherein the signaling message includes at least one of a NAS message, an RRC message, a system information SI message, and a QoS control message.

[0250] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 503 is used to transmit a response message of first data rights information to a first network element, the response message of first data rights information comprising at least one of the following: a rights feedback message including a feedback response from the second network element on whether it accepts the content indicated by the first data rights information; a rights consultation request from the second network element including a request to modify the first data rights information; second data rights information which is rights auxiliary information that the second network element uses to assist the first network element in determining the first data rights information; and an effect feedback message from the second network element including reporting feedback on the effect of performing a task corresponding to the first data rights information.

[0251] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 503 is used to receive first data rights information transmitted by the first network element via the third network element.

[0252] In some embodiments, the third network element includes at least one of the following: an Access and Mobility Management (AMF) network element, a Network Exposure Function (NEF) network element, an Access Network Capability Exposure Network element, a Relay Network element, terminal equipment, a base station, a radio access network, a commercial entity, a third-party application, a capability exposure node, and an edge node.

[0253] In some embodiments, the first network element includes at least one of the following: a core network, a wireless access network, a commercial entity, terminal equipment, a network management center, a network control center, a network data asset management network element, an interest management network element, an interest management center, an interest management layer, an interest management entity, an interest management function, an interest management unit, and an interest management agent.

[0254] In some embodiments, the second network element includes at least one of the following: terminal equipment, base stations, radio access networks, commercial entities, core networks, third-party applications, capability exposure nodes, and edge nodes.

[0255] Figure 9 shows the configuration of a data rights management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The data rights management device is connected to a third network element. execution The data rights management device 600 is used to implement the data rights management method provided in the embodiments of the above method. As shown in Figure 9, the data rights management device 600 includes a receiving module 601. In some embodiments, the data rights management device 600 may further include a transmitting module 602 and a determination module 603.

[0256] The receiving module 601 is used to receive first data rights information transmitted by the first network element, the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of the second network element, and the data rights of the second network element are used to characterize the rights of the second network element relating to data it generates.

[0257] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 602 transmits first data rights information to a second network element.

[0258] In some embodiments, the decision module 603 is used to determine the data rights of a third network element based on first data rights information.

[0259] When the functions of the above-described integrated module are to be implemented in hardware form, the embodiments of this disclosure provide a configuration of a communication device according to the above embodiments. As shown in Figure 10, this communication device 700 includes a memory 701, a processor 702, a communication interface 703, and a bus 704.

[0260] The memory 701 may be a read-only memory (ROM) or another type of static storage device capable of storing static information and instructions; or a random access memory (RAM) or another type of dynamic storage device capable of storing information and instructions; or an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a magnetic disk storage medium or other magnetic storage device; or any other medium that accompanies or stores desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and is accessible by a computer, but is not limited to these.

[0261] The processor 702 can implement or run various exemplary logic blocks, modules, and circuits as described in embodiments of the present disclosure. The processor 702 may be a central processing unit, a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor, an application-specific integrated circuit, a field-programmable gate array, or other programmable logic devices, transistor logic devices, hardware components, or any combination thereof. The processor 702 may be a combination of components that implement computing functions, such as a combination of one or more microprocessors, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, and so on.

[0262] The communication interface 703 is used to connect to other components via a communication network. This communication network may be Ethernet®, a wireless access network, a wireless local area network (WLAN), or the like.

[0263] In some embodiments, the memory 701 may exist independently of the processor 702, or it may be connected to the processor 702 via a bus 704 and used to store instructions or program code. When the processor 702 calls and executes instructions or program code stored in the memory 701, the data rights management method provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can be realized.

[0264] In some embodiments, the memory 701 may be integrated with the processor 702.

[0265] The bus 704 may be, for example, an Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus. The bus 704 is divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. For the sake of illustration, in FIG. 10, it is represented by a single thick line, but it does not mean that it is only a single bus or one type of bus.

[0266] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a computer-readable storage medium (e.g., a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium). Computer program instructions are stored in this computer-readable storage medium, and when the computer program instructions are executed on a computer, the computer is caused to execute the data rights management method in any of the above embodiments.

[0267] Exemplarily, the above computer-readable storage medium includes, but is not limited to, a magnetic storage device (e.g., a hard disk, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, a magnetic tape, etc.), an optical disk (e.g., a compact disk (CD), a digital versatile disk (DVD), etc.), a smart card, a flash memory device (e.g., an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), a card, a stick, a key drive, etc.). The various computer-readable storage media described in the present disclosure can represent one or more devices and / or other machine-readable storage media for storing information. The term "machine-readable storage medium" includes, but is not limited to, a wireless channel and various other media capable of storing, containing, and / or transporting instructions and / or data.

[0268] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program product including instructions. When this computer program product is executed on a computer, it causes the computer to execute the codebook generation method described in any of the embodiments described above.

[0269] The foregoing are merely specific embodiments of the Disclosure, and the scope of protection of the Disclosure is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions within the technical scope described in the Disclosure shall be included within the scope of protection of the Disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of protection of the Disclosure shall be governed by the scope of protection described in the claims.

Claims

1. A data rights management method applied to a first network element, wherein the method is: A step of determining the data rights of a second network element, wherein the data rights of the second network element are used to characterize the rights of the second network element relating to data it generates itself. A step of transmitting first data rights information to the second network element, wherein the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of the second network element, method.

2. The aforementioned data interest includes at least one of the following: data usage scope, data privacy level, data computing capacity, data ownership rights, data processing rights, data usage rights, data maintenance rights, data management rights, data privacy security protection rights, data profit-sharing policy, data interest validity period, data interest lifecycle, data interest type, data interest billing method, data interest trading method, and incentives obtained by the second network element through data generation. The method according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned first data rights information is, Information on data rights allocation, Information on changes in data rights, Including any one of the following: information on the termination of data rights, The method according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The step of determining the data rights of the second network element is: A step of receiving a first data rights request message transmitted by the second network element, wherein the first data rights request message includes at least one piece of information which includes capability information relating to the data rights of the second network element and a desired data rights of the second network element. The steps include determining the data rights of the second network element in accordance with the first data rights request message, The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. After transmitting the first data rights information to the second network element, the method The step of receiving a response message of the first data rights information transmitted by the second network element, wherein the response message of the first data rights information is: A rights feedback message including a feedback response from the second network element regarding whether to accept the content indicated by the first data rights information, A rights consultation request of the second network element, which includes a request to modify the first data rights information, The second network element is second data rights information which is rights auxiliary information that assists the determination of first data rights information by the first network element, The step further includes at least one of the following: the second network element, an effect feedback message including a report feedback on the effectiveness of the task execution corresponding to the first data rights information; The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. The step of transmitting the first data rights information to the second network element is: A step of sending a second data rights request message to the second network element, wherein the second data rights request message includes the first data rights information, or The steps include receiving a first data rights request message transmitted by the second network element and transmitting a response message for the first data rights request message to the second network element, wherein the response message for the first data rights request message includes the first data rights information, or The step of receiving a data service registration message transmitted by the second network element and sending a response message for the data service registration message to the second network element, wherein the response message for the data service registration message includes the first data rights information, or The steps include receiving a service inquiry message transmitted by the second network element and sending a response message of the service inquiry message to the second network element, wherein the response message of the service inquiry message includes the first data rights information, or A step of sending a connection request message to the second network element, wherein the connection request message includes the first data rights information, or The steps include receiving a connection request message transmitted by the second network element and transmitting a response message for the connection request message to the second network element, wherein the response message for the connection request message includes the first data rights information, or A step of sending a broadcast message, wherein the broadcast message includes the first data rights information, or A step of sending a system deployment message, wherein the system deployment message includes the first data rights information, or A step of transmitting service quality QoS information, wherein the QoS information is accompanied by the data rights information, or, A step of transmitting a data packet, wherein the header of the data packet includes the first data rights information, or A step of transmitting a data packet, wherein the data area of ​​the data packet is annotated with the first data rights information, or A step of sending an authentication message to the second network element, wherein the authentication message includes the first data rights information. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

7. The QoS information includes at least one of the following: QoS feature parameters, QoS profile, QoS rule, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) contract information. The method according to claim 6.

8. The step of transmitting the first data rights information to the second network element is: A step of transmitting a signaling message to the second network element, wherein the signaling message includes the first data rights information, and the signaling message includes at least one of the following: an access layer NAS message, a wireless resource control RRC message, a system information SI message, and a QoS control message. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

9. The step of transmitting the first data rights information to the second network element is: The step includes transmitting first data rights information to the second network element via a third network element, The method according to claim 1.

10. The aforementioned method, By transmitting the first data rights information to the third network element, the third data rights information further includes the step of determining the data rights of the third network element in accordance with the first data rights information. The method according to claim 1.

11. The third network element includes at least one of the following: an access and mobility management function AMF network element, a network exposure function NEF network element, an access network capability exposure network element, a relay network element, terminal equipment, a base station, a radio access network, a commercial entity, a third-party application, a capability exposure node, and an edge node. The method according to claim 9 or 10.

12. The first network element includes at least one of the following: a core network, a wireless access network, a commercial entity, terminal equipment, a network management center, a network control center, a network data asset management network element, an interest management network element, an interest management center, an interest management layer, an interest management entity, an interest management function, an interest management unit, and an interest management agent. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

13. The core network includes at least one of the following: policy control function PCF, access and mobility management function AMF, session management function SMF, integrated data management UDM, integrated data repository function UDR, user plane function UPF, and network exposure function NEF. The wireless access network includes at least one of the following: a centralized unit (CU), a distributed unit (DU), a service data adaptation protocol (SDAP), a packet data convergence protocol (PDCP), a wireless link control protocol (RLC), and a media access control (MAC). The aforementioned interest management network element includes at least one of a dedicated interest network element and an interest extension network element formed by adding interest management functions to an existing network element. The method according to claim 12.

14. The second network element includes at least one of the following: terminal equipment, base stations, wireless access networks, commercial entities, core networks, third-party applications, capability exposure nodes, and edge nodes. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

15. The core network includes at least one of PCF, AMF, SMF, UDM, UDR, UPF, and NEF, The aforementioned wireless access network includes at least one of CU, DU, SDAP, PDCP, RLC, and MAC, The edge node includes a mobile edge computing MEC, The aforementioned capability exposure node includes at least one of the following: NEF, RAN capability exposure network elements. The method according to claim 14.

16. A data rights management method applicable to a second network element, wherein the method is: A step of receiving first data rights information transmitted by a first network element, wherein the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of the second network element, and the data rights are used to characterize the rights of the second network element relating to data it generates. The step of acquiring the data rights of the second network element in accordance with the first data rights information includes, method.

17. The content of the aforementioned data rights includes at least one of the following: scope of data use, degree of data privacy, data computing power, data ownership rights, data processing rights, data usage rights, data maintenance rights, data management rights, data privacy security protection rights, data profit sharing policy, data rights validity period, data rights lifecycle, data rights type, data rights billing method, data rights trading method, and incentives obtained by the second network element through data generation. The method according to claim 16.

18. The aforementioned first data rights information is, Information on data rights allocation, Information on changes in data rights, Including at least one of the following: information on the termination of data rights, The method according to claim 16 or 17.

19. The aforementioned method, A step of sending a first data rights request message to the first network element, the first data rights request message comprising at least one of capability information relating to the data rights of the second network element and a desired data rights of the second network element, The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18.

20. The step of sending a first data rights request message to the first network element is: A step of sending a capability report message to the first network element, wherein the capability report message includes the data rights request message, or A step of sending a connection establishment request message to the first network element, wherein the connection establishment request message includes the data rights request message, or A step of sending a registration request message to the first network element, wherein the registration request message includes the first data rights request message, or A step of sending an authentication request message to the first network element, wherein the authentication request message includes the first data rights request message, or The step of sending a response message to the first network element for an authentication request message sent by the first network element, wherein the response message for the authentication request message includes a first data rights request message. The method according to claim 19.

21. The step of receiving first data rights information transmitted by the first network element is: A step of receiving a second data rights request message transmitted by the first network element, wherein the second data rights request message includes the first data rights information, or A step of receiving a response message to a first data rights request message transmitted by the first network element, wherein the response message to the first data rights request message includes first data rights information, or A step of receiving a response message to a service registration message transmitted by the first network element, wherein the response message to the service registration message includes first data rights information, or A step of receiving a response message to a service inquiry message transmitted by the first network element, wherein the response message to the service inquiry message includes first data rights information, or A step of receiving a connection request message transmitted by the first network element, wherein the connection request message is accompanied by the first data rights information, or A step of receiving a response message to a connection request message transmitted by the first network element, wherein the response message to the connection request message includes the first data rights information, or A step of receiving a broadcast message transmitted by the first network element, wherein the broadcast message is accompanied by the first data rights information, or A step of receiving a system placement message transmitted by the first network element, wherein the system placement message includes the first data rights information, or A step of receiving QoS information transmitted by the first network element, wherein the QoS information is accompanied by the first data rights information, or A step of receiving a data packet transmitted by the first network element, wherein the header of the data packet includes the first data rights information, or A step of receiving a data packet transmitted by the first network element, wherein the data area of ​​the data packet is accompanied by the first data rights information, or The step of receiving an authentication message transmitted by the first network element, wherein the authentication message includes the first data rights information, The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18.

22. The QoS information includes at least one of the following: QoS feature parameters, QoS profile, QoS rule, and SLA contract information. The method according to claim 21.

23. The step of receiving first data rights information transmitted by the first network element is: The step of receiving a signaling message transmitted by the first network element, wherein the signaling message is accompanied by the first data rights information, and the signaling message includes at least one of a NAS message, an RRC message, a system information SI message, and a QoS control message. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18.

24. The aforementioned method, A step of sending a response message of the first data rights information to the first network element, wherein the response message of the first data rights information is: A rights feedback message including a feedback response from the second network element regarding whether to accept the content indicated by the first data rights information, A rights consultation request of the second network element, which includes a request to modify the first data rights information, The second network element is second data rights information, which is rights auxiliary information that assists the first network element in determining the first data rights information, The step further includes at least one of the following: the second network element, an effect feedback message including a report feedback on the effectiveness of the task execution corresponding to the first data rights information; The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18.

25. The step of receiving first data rights information transmitted by the first network element is: The step of receiving the first data rights information transmitted by the first network element via the third network element, The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18.

26. The third network element includes at least one of the following: an access and mobility management function AMF network element, a network exposure function NEF network element, an access network capability exposure network element, a relay network element, terminal equipment, a base station, a radio access network, a commercial entity, a third-party application, a capability exposure node, and an edge node. The method according to claim 25.

27. The first network element includes at least one of the following: a core network, a wireless access network, a commercial entity, terminal equipment, a network management center, a network control center, a network data asset management network element, an interest management network element, an interest management center, an interest management layer, an interest management entity, an interest management function, an interest management unit, and an interest management agent. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18.

28. The second network element includes at least one of the following: terminal equipment, base stations, wireless access networks, commercial entities, core networks, third-party applications, capability exposure nodes, and edge nodes. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18.

29. A data rights management method applicable to a third network element, wherein the method is: A step of receiving first data rights information transmitted by a first network element, wherein the first data rights information includes data rights-related information of a second network element, and the data rights of the second network element are used to characterize the rights of the second network element relating to data it generates itself. method.

30. The aforementioned method, The step further includes transmitting the first data rights information to the second network element, The method according to claim 29.

31. The aforementioned method, The step further includes determining the data rights of the third network element based on the first data rights information, The method according to claim 29.

32. A communication device comprising a processor and a memory for storing instructions executable by the processor, The processor is configured to execute the instructions and causes the communication device to execute the data rights management method described in any one of claims 1 to 31. Communication device.

33. A computer-readable storage medium, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions, and when the computer instructions are executed by the electronic device, the data rights management method described in any one of claims 1 to 31 is implemented in the electronic device. Computer-readable storage medium.

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