Information processing methods, apparatus, equipment, and readable storage media

Abstract

This application discloses an information processing method, apparatus, equipment, and a readable storage medium, with the aim of providing accurate and effective analytical information in the field of communications technology. The method includes receiving a first request to subscribe to analytical information transmitted by a second network function, and transmitting analytical information including one or more sets of network parameters to the second network function.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] <Cross-Reference to Related Applications> This application claims the priority of Chinese Patent Application No. 202311249597.9 filed in China on September 26, 2023, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. The present disclosure relates to the field of communication technologies, and in particular, to an information processing method, apparatus, device, and readable recording medium.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] In the related art, with respect to the mechanism of collection / computation / inference of network big data based on the network data analysis function, the currently provided analysis results are only of two types: prediction and statistics.

[0003] Considering that the network data analysis function has more comprehensive and holistic knowledge and perspective, how to provide more accurate and effective analysis information based on the network data analysis function has become a research subject for those skilled in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information processing method, apparatus, device, and readable storage medium, so as to provide accurate and effective analysis information.

[0005] As a first aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information processing method applied to a first network function. The information processing method includes: receiving a first request for subscribing to analysis information sent from a second network function; and transmitting analysis information including one or more sets of network parameters to the second network function.

[0006] Optionally, the analysis information may include policy recommendation analysis information. And / or, the first request includes the service experience expected by the second network function, and the analysis information is determined or obtained based on the expected service experience.

[0007] Optionally, the method may further include receiving user contract information transmitted from the second network function.

[0008] Optionally, transmitting analysis information to the second network function may include determining the analysis information based on the user contract information and transmitting the analysis information to the second network function.

[0009] Optionally, the method may further include acquiring training data, training a model based on the training data, and acquiring an analytical model, where the analytical model is used to determine or acquire the analytical information.

[0010] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of Quality of Service (QoS) parameters, which may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5G QoS Identifier (5QI), and bandwidth.

[0011] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, and the second network function may include a policy control function.

[0012] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing method applicable to a second network function. This information processing method includes sending a first request to a first network function for subscribing to analytical information and receiving analytical information, which includes one or more sets of network parameters, transmitted from the first network function.

[0013] Optionally, the analysis information may include policy recommendation analysis information. And / or, the first request includes the service experience expected by the second network function, and the analysis information is determined or obtained based on the expected service experience.

[0014] The method may optionally further include transmitting user contract information to the first network function.

[0015] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0016] Optionally, the method may further include determining or obtaining first network parameters based on the analysis information.

[0017] Optionally, determining or obtaining the first network parameters based on the analysis information may include determining or obtaining the first network parameters based on the analysis information and / or user contract information, or determining or obtaining the first network parameters based on the analysis information.

[0018] Optionally, the method may further include transmitting the first network parameter to a network function.

[0019] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, and the network function may include one or more of the following: a wireless access network (RAN) device, a terminal, a session management function, and a user plane function.

[0020] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing method applicable to a third network function. This information processing method includes receiving a first network parameter transmitted from a second network function and transmitting the first network parameter to a fourth network function.

[0021] Optionally, the first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0022] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0023] The first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, the third network function may include a session management function, and the fourth network function may include a user plane function.

[0024] Optionally, in a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing method applicable to a fourth network function. This information processing method includes receiving a first network parameter transmitted from a third network function and setting parameters based on the first network parameter. Here, the first network parameter is determined by a second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function and transmitted to the third network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0025] Optionally, the one or more sets of network parameters may include one or more sets of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bit rate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0026] The first network function may include a network data analytics function, the second network function may include a policy control function, the third network function may include a session management function, and the fourth network function may include a user plane function.

[0027] Optionally, as a fifth aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information processing apparatus applied to a first network function. The information processing apparatus includes a first receiving module configured to receive a first request for subscribing to analytics information sent from a second network function, and a first sending module configured to send analytics information including one or more sets of network parameters to the second network function.

[0028] Optionally, the analytics information may include policy recommendation analytics information. And / or, the first request includes a service experience expected by the second network function, and the analytics information is determined or obtained based on the expected service experience.

[0029] Optionally, the apparatus may further include a second receiving module configured to receive user subscription information sent from the second network function.

[0030] Optionally, the first sending module may be further configured to determine the analytics information based on the user subscription information, and send the analytics information to the second network function.

[0031] Optionally, the apparatus may further include a first processing module for acquiring training data and a second processing module for training a model based on the training data and obtaining an analysis model. Here, the analysis model is used to determine or acquire the analysis information.

[0032] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of the following QoS parameters: bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth. The first network function may include a network data analysis function, and the second network function may include a policy control function.

[0033] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing device applied to a second network function. The information processing device comprises a first transmission module for sending a first request to a first network function for subscribing to analytical information, and a first receiving module for receiving analytical information, which includes one or more sets of network parameters, transmitted from the first network function.

[0034] Optionally, the analysis information may include policy recommendation analysis information. And / or, the first request includes the service experience expected by the second network function, and the analysis information is determined or obtained based on the expected service experience.

[0035] The device may optionally further include a second transmission module for transmitting user contract information to the first network function.

[0036] Optionally, one or more sets of QoS parameters may be included. These QoS parameters may include one or more of the following: bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0037] Optionally, the apparatus may further include a first processing module for determining or acquiring first network parameters based on the analysis information.

[0038] Optionally, the first processing module may also be used to determine or acquire the first network parameters based on the analysis information and / or user contract information, or to determine or acquire the first network parameters based on the analysis information.

[0039] The device may optionally include a third transmission module for transmitting the first network parameters to the network function.

[0040] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, and the network function may include one or more of the following: a RAN device, a terminal, a session management function, and a user plane function.

[0041] In a seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing device applied to a third network function. The information processing device comprises a first receiving module for receiving first network parameters transmitted from a second network function, and a first transmitting module for transmitting the first network parameters to a fourth network function. Here, the first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0042] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0043] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, the third network function may include a session management function, and the fourth network function may include a user plane function.

[0044] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing device applicable to a fourth network function. The information processing device comprises a first receiving module for receiving first network parameters transmitted from a third network function, and a first processing module for setting parameters based on the first network parameters. Here, the first network parameters are determined by a second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function and transmitted to the third network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0045] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of the following QoS parameters: bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0046] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, the third network function may include a session management function, and the fourth network function may include a user plane function.

[0047] In a ninth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing device applied to a first network function. The information processing device comprises a processor and a transceiver, the transceiver being used to receive a first request for subscription to analytical information transmitted from a second network function and to transmit analytical information, including one or more sets of network parameters, to the second network function.

[0048] Optionally, the analysis information may include policy recommendation analysis information. And / or, the first request includes the service experience expected by the second network function, and the analysis information is determined or obtained based on the expected service experience.

[0049] Optionally, the transceiver may also be used to receive user contract information transmitted from the second network function.

[0050] Optionally, the transceiver may also be used to determine the analysis information based on the user contract information and to transmit the analysis information to the second network function.

[0051] Optionally, the processor may also be used to acquire training data, train a model based on the training data, and acquire an analytical model. Here, the analytical model is used to determine or acquire the analytical information.

[0052] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0053] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, and the second network function may include a policy control function.

[0054] In a tenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing device applied to a second network function. The information processing device comprises a processor and a transceiver, wherein the transceiver is used to send a first request to a first network function to subscribe to analytical information and to receive analytical information, which includes one or more sets of network parameters, sent from the first network function.

[0055] Optionally, the analysis information may include policy recommendation analysis information. And / or, the first request includes the service experience expected by the second network function, and the analysis information is determined or obtained based on the expected service experience.

[0056] Optionally, the processor may be used to transmit user contract information to the first network function.

[0057] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0058] Optionally, the processor may also be used to determine or acquire the first network parameters based on the analysis information.

[0059] Optionally, the processor may also be used to determine or acquire the first network parameters based on the analysis information and / or user contract information, or to determine or acquire the first network parameters based on the analysis information.

[0060] Optionally, the transceiver may be used to transmit the first network parameters to the network function.

[0061] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, and the network function may include one or more of the following: a RAN device, a terminal, a session management function, and a user plane function.

[0062] In an eleventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing device applied to a third network function. The information processing device comprises a processor and a transceiver, the transceiver being used to receive first network parameters transmitted from a second network function and to transmit the first network parameters to a fourth network function, the first network parameters being determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function, the analysis information including one or more sets of network parameters.

[0063] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0064] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, the third network function may include a session management function, and the fourth network function may include a user plane function.

[0065] In a twelfth aspect, an information processing device applied to a fourth network function is provided. The information processing device comprises a processor and a transceiver. Here, the transceiver is used to receive the first network parameters transmitted from the third network function, and the processor is used to set parameters based on the first network parameters. Here, the first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function and transmitted to the third network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0066] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0067] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, the third network function may include a session management function, and the fourth network function may include a user plane function.

[0068] In a thirteenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a communication device, which includes memory, a processor, and a program stored in memory and executable on the processor. The processor, when executing the program, implements the steps in the information processing method described above.

[0069] In a fourteenth aspect, this embodiment further provides a readable storage medium. The storage medium has a program recorded on it, and the program, when executed by the processing device, realizes the steps in the information processing method described above.

[0070] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first network function provides analytical information to the second network function based on a first request from the second network function. This analytical information includes one or more sets of network parameters. This enables the first network function to provide accurate and effective analytical information to the second network function. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0071] [Figure 1] This is flowchart 1 of the information processing method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 2] This is the second flowchart of the information processing method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 3]This is flowchart number 3 of the information processing method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 4] This is flowchart number 4 of the information processing method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 5] This is flowchart number 5 of the information processing method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram of the processing process provided by the embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 7] This is the first structural diagram of the information processing device provided in the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 8] This is a second structural diagram of the information processing device provided in the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 9] This is the third structural diagram of the information processing device provided in the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 10] This is the fourth structural diagram of the information processing device provided in the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 11] This is the fifth structural diagram of the information processing device provided in the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 12] This is the sixth structural diagram of the information processing device provided in the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 13] This is diagram number 7 of the structure of the information processing device provided in the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 14] This is the eighth structural diagram of the information processing device provided in the embodiment of this disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0072] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the terms "and / or" describe the relationship between related subjects and indicate that three relationships may exist. For example, "A and / or B" describes three situations: when only A exists, when A and B exist simultaneously, and when only B exists. The symbol " / " generally indicates that the related subjects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0073] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the term "plural" refers to two or more, and the same applies to other classifiers.

[0074] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of this specification. Note that the embodiments described are only a selection of those embodiments of this specification and do not represent all embodiments. All other embodiments that can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort based on the embodiments of this specification are included within the scope of this specification.

[0075] Referring to Figure 1, Figure 1 is a flowchart of an information processing method provided by an embodiment of this specification, which is applied to a first network function. Here, the first network function includes a network data analysis function. For example, this includes a Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) or other devices or entities having network analysis functions. As shown in Figure 1, it includes the following steps.

[0076] In step 101, the first request sent from the second network function is received. Here, the first request is used to subscribe to analytical information.

[0077] Optionally, the analysis information may include information such as policy recommendation analysis information. The policy recommendation analysis includes, but is not limited to, recommendations or suggestions for policy control at the granularity level, such as terminals and slices. This embodiment does not limit the specific implementation form of the first request.

[0078] Optionally, the first request may include the service experience expected by the second network function (e.g., Mean Opinion Score (MOS) value), and the analytical information may be determined or obtained based on the expected service experience. For example, the first network function may determine or obtain the analytical information by referring to the expected service experience. This would make the analytical information provided by the first network function more suitable to the requirements of the second network function.

[0079] In step 102, analysis information is transmitted to the second network function. Here, the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0080] In specific applications, the first network function can perform analysis based on collected data and obtain the analysis information. Here, the collected data may be obtained from multiple network elements or devices, such as a RAN, a Session Management Function (SMF), Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM), etc. Optionally, the first network function can obtain training data, train a model based on this training data, and obtain an analysis model. Here, the analysis model is used to determine or obtain analysis information. Here, the training data can be obtained from multiple network elements or devices, such as a RAN, SMF, OAM, etc. That is, the first network function can obtain analysis information based on the analysis model. In the embodiments of this specification, the analysis model can be implemented in various forms, such as a neural network model. Optionally, when determining analysis information, the first network function can also perform analytical inference by combining real-time data collected from each network element or device.

[0081] Optionally, the first network function may also receive user contract information (e.g., different user types such as gold / silver / bronze) transmitted from the second network function. Based on this, the first network function determines analytical information and transmits it to the second network function. Optionally, the first network function may also obtain analytical information based on the analytical model and the user contract information.

[0082] Here, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters, which may include one or more of the following: bit rate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth (e.g., Total Maximum Bit Rate (MBR), Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR)).

[0083] Here, the parameters of the 5QI may include updated values ​​for the parameters corresponding to the 5QI, and / or customized 5QI.

[0084] Here, the updated parameter values ​​corresponding to 5QI refer to the updated parameter values ​​of the standard 5QI values ​​(for example, the standardized 5QI defined in the standard).

[0085] A customized 5QI refers to a redefinition of specific 5QI values. For example, if the standard parameter range is 1-9, this can be redefined to 10-255.

[0086] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the second network function may be a Policy Control Function (PCF), or a device or entity having a policy control function.

[0087] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first network function provides analytical information to the second network function based on a first request from the second network function. This analytical information includes one or more sets of network parameters. This enables the first network function to provide accurate and effective analytical information to the second network function.

[0088] Referring to Figure 2, Figure 2 is a flowchart of an information processing method provided by the embodiments of this specification, which is applied to a second network function. Here, the second network function includes a policy control function, which may include, for example, a PCF, or other devices or entities having a policy control function. As shown in Figure 2, it includes the following steps.

[0089] In step 201, a first request is sent to the first network function. Here, the first request is used to subscribe to analytical information. For the interpretation and meaning of the first request and the analysis information, please refer to the description of the embodiment of the method described above.

[0090] In step 202, analysis information transmitted from the first network function is received. Here, the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0091] Here, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of the following: bit rate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth (e.g., Total Maximum Bit Rate (MBR), Guaranteed Bit Rate (GBR)).

[0092] Here, the updated parameter values ​​corresponding to 5QI refer to the updated parameter values ​​of the standard 5QI values ​​(for example, the standardized 5QI defined in the standard).

[0093] A customized 5QI refers to a redefinition of specific 5QI values. For example, if the standard parameter range is 1-9, this can be redefined to 10-255.

[0094] Optionally, embodiments of the present disclosure may further include determining or obtaining first network parameters based on the analytical information.

[0095] Optionally, the second network function may transmit user contract information (e.g., different user types such as Gold / Silver / Bronze) to the first network function. In this case, the analysis information may be determined or obtained by referring to the user contract information. Accordingly, the second network function may determine (determine) or obtain (derive, get, acquire, obtain, etc.) the first network parameters based on the analysis information. The first network parameters are selected from the set or more of the aforementioned network parameters.

[0096] If the second network function does not optionally transmit user contract information to the first network function, the second network function may determine or obtain the first network parameters based on the analysis information and / or user contract information. For example, the second network function may make a local decision based on the analysis information and user contract information to determine the first network parameters.

[0097] Optionally, if the analysis information includes a set of network parameters, the second network function may use that set of network parameters directly as the first network parameters.

[0098] In the embodiments of this specification, the first network function provides analytical information to the second network function based on a first request from the second network function. This analytical information includes one or more sets of network parameters. This enables the first network function to provide accurate and effective analytical information to the second network function.

[0099] Optionally, the second network function may also transmit the first network parameters to the network function. This facilitates parameter setting by the network function. Here, the network function may include one or more of the following: a RAN device, a terminal, a session management function (e.g., SMF), or a user plane function (e.g., a User Plane Function (UPF)).

[0100] Referring to Figure 3, Figure 3 is a flowchart of an information processing method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a third network function. Here, the third network function includes a session management function, and includes, for example, an SMF, or other device or entity having a session management function. As shown in Figure 3, it includes the following steps. In step 301, the first network parameters transmitted from the second network function are received. In step 302, the first network parameters are transmitted to the fourth network function.

[0101] Here, the first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0102] Furthermore, the interpretation and meaning of the analysis information, one or more sets of network parameters, and the methods described above can be referenced. The fourth network function may be a user plane function such as a UPF, or a device or entity having a user plane function.

[0103] The third network function may perform parameter settings, etc., based on the first network parameters.

[0104] In the embodiments of this specification, the first network function provides analytical information to the second network function based on a first request from the second network function. Here, the analytical information includes one or more sets of network parameters. This enables the first network function to provide accurate and effective analytical information to the second network function.

[0105] Referring to Figure 4, Figure 4 is a flowchart of an information processing method provided by the embodiments of this specification, which is applied to a fourth network function. Here, the fourth network function includes a user plane function, which may include, for example, a UPF, or a device or entity having other user plane functions. As shown in Figure 4, it includes the following steps.

[0106] In step 401, the first network parameters transmitted from the third network function are received.

[0107] In step 402, parameter settings are performed based on the first network parameters.

[0108] Here, the first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function and transmitted to the third network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0109] For the analysis information, one or more sets of network parameters, and the interpretation and meaning of the analysis information, please refer to the description of the embodiment of the method described above.

[0110] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first network function provides analytical information to the second network function based on a first request from the second network function. This analytical information includes one or more sets of network parameters. This enables the first network function to provide accurate and effective analytical information to the second network function.

[0111] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the first network function is NWDAF, the second network function is PCF, the third network function is SMF, and the fourth network function is UPF, as an example. In the embodiments of this disclosure, the analytical information that NWDAF provides to PCF may include policy recommendation analytical information.

[0112] Considering that NWDAF possesses a more comprehensive knowledge and perspective, this embodiment allows for the addition of analysis results based on policy control recommendations. That is, NWDAF becomes more accurate and effective by making policy control recommendations or suggestions at a granularity such as terminals and slices based on more comprehensive information, which are then translated into specific QoS parameters by PCF and executed end-to-end.

[0113] When NWDAF provides policy control recommendations / suggestions (i.e., policy recommendation analysis information), using service experience-oriented QoS parameter settings as an example, as shown in Figure 5, the process includes the following steps:

[0114] In step 501, NWDAF collects data from various data sources and trains its model. For example, NWDAF can collect data from terminals, RAN, SMF, Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM), etc.

[0115] In step 502, the NWDAF (for example, the Model Training Logic Function (MTLF)) trains a policy recommendation-related model, and the Analytic Logic Function (AnLF) of the NWDAF obtains the analytical model.

[0116] In step 503, using service experience-oriented QoS parameter settings as an example, PCF subscribes to NWDAF for Policy Recommendation Analytics that includes the expected service experience (e.g., MOS value).

[0117] In step 503a, the PCF transmits user contract information (e.g., different user types such as Gold / Silver / Bronze) to the NWDAF. This step is optional.

[0118] In step 504, NWDAF collects real-time data from each data source, performs analytical inference using the analytical model, and obtains Policy Recommendation Analytics information.

[0119] In step 505, NWDAF provides PCF with Policy Recommendation Analytics information, accompanied by one or more sets of QoS parameters, based on the expected quality of service.

[0120] Here, QoS parameters include bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth (e.g., MBR, GBR).

[0121] Regarding 5QI parameters, there are two different methods: 1) a method that provides parameter updates for standard 5QI values, and 2) a method that provides customized 5QI values, which requires defining new specific 5QI values.

[0122] If step 503a is performed, i.e., PCF sends user contract information (e.g., user type such as Gold / Silver / Bronze) to NWDAF, NWDAF comprehensively considers the user's contract information during analytical inference and then issues policy recommendations / suggestions (e.g., Policy Recommendation Analytics information) to PCF. In step 506, the PCF generates a set of QoS parameters.

[0123] If step 503a is not performed, the PCF combines the user's contract information with the analysis information provided by the NWDAF to make a decision and obtain a set of QoS parameters. If step 503a is performed, the PCF makes a local decision based on the analysis information provided by the NWDAF and obtains a set of QoS parameters.

[0124] In step 507, the PCF notifies the RAN and User Equipment (UE) through the Authentication Management Function (AMF) to set relevant QoS parameters (bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, bandwidth (e.g., MBR, GBR), etc.).

[0125] In step 508, the PCF notifies the SMF to configure the relevant QoS parameters (bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, bandwidth (e.g., MBR, GBR)).

[0126] In step 509, the SMF notifies the UPF to configure the relevant QoS parameters (bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, bandwidth (e.g., MBR, GBR)).

[0127] In step 510, the UPF performs user plane processing based on the newly configured QoS parameters.

[0128] Referring to Figure 6, which is a schematic diagram of an exemplary scenario of an embodiment of the present disclosure, the NWDAF collects data from each data source. This data includes, for example, Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP), Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ), and Signal-to-noise and Interference Ratio (SINR). The NWDAF uses this data to train and acquire a model. Based on the expected service experience (MOS≧4) provided by the PCF, the NWDAF performs analytical inference using the model and collected real-time data to determine recommended bitrates and delays, and transmits them to the PCF. The PCF notifies the SMF of the bitrates and delays determined based on the recommended bitrates and delays, and the SMF notifies the UPF. The SMF and UPF set the relevant parameters.

[0129] Referring to Figure 7, which is a structural diagram of an information processing device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, is applied to a first network function. As shown in Figure 7, the information processing device comprises a first receiving module 701 for receiving a first request for subscribing to analysis information transmitted from a second network function, and a first transmitting module 702 for transmitting analysis information including one or more sets of network parameters to the second network function.

[0130] Optionally, the analysis information may include policy recommendation analysis information. And / or, the first request includes the service experience expected by the second network function, and the analysis information is determined or obtained based on the expected service experience.

[0131] Optionally, the device may further include a second receiving module for receiving user contract information transmitted from a second network function.

[0132] Optionally, the first transmission module may be used to determine the analysis information based on the user contract information and to transmit the analysis information to the second network function.

[0133] Optionally, the apparatus may further include a first processing module for acquiring training data and a second processing module for training a model based on the training data and obtaining an analysis model. Here, the analysis model is used to determine or acquire the analysis information.

[0134] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters, which may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0135] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, and the second network function may include a policy control function.

[0136] The apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can carry out embodiments of the above method, and its implementation principle and technical effects are similar; therefore, these embodiments will not be described in further detail.

[0137] Referring to Figure 8, which is a structural diagram of an information processing device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, is applied to a second network function. As shown in Figure 8, the information processing device comprises a first transmission module 801 for sending a first request to subscribe to analysis information to a first network function, and a first receiving module 802 for receiving analysis information including one or more sets of network parameters transmitted from the first network function.

[0138] Optionally, the analysis information may include policy recommendation analysis information. And / or, the first request includes the service experience expected by the second network function, and the analysis information is determined or obtained based on the expected service experience.

[0139] Optionally, the device may further include a second transmission module for transmitting user contract information to the first network function.

[0140] Optionally, one or more sets of QoS parameters may be included. These QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0141] Optionally, the apparatus may further include a first processing module for determining or acquiring first network parameters based on the analysis information.

[0142] Optionally, the first processing module may also be used to determine or acquire the first network parameters based on the analysis information and / or user contract information, or to determine or acquire the first network parameters based on the analysis information.

[0143] Optionally, the device may further include a third transmission module for transmitting the first network parameters to the network function.

[0144] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, and the network function may include one or more of the following: a RAN device, a terminal, a session management function, and a user plane function.

[0145] The apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can carry out embodiments of the above method, and its implementation principle and technical effects are similar; therefore, these embodiments will not be described in further detail.

[0146] Referring to Figure 9, Figure 9 is a structural diagram of the information processing device provided in this embodiment, which is applied to the third network function. As shown in Figure 9, the information processing device comprises a first receiving module 901 for receiving first network parameters transmitted from the second network function, and a first transmitting module 902 for transmitting the first network parameters to the fourth network function. Here, the first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0147] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters, which may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0148] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, the third network function may include a session management function, and the fourth network function may include a user plane function.

[0149] The apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can carry out embodiments of the above method, and its implementation principle and technical effects are similar; therefore, these embodiments will not be described in further detail.

[0150] Referring to Figure 10, which is a structural diagram of an information processing device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, is applied to a fourth network function. As shown in Figure 10, the information processing device comprises a first receiving module 1001 for receiving first network parameters transmitted from a third network function, and a first processing module 1002 for setting parameters based on the first network parameters. Here, the first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function and transmitted to the third network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0151] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters, which may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0152] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, the third network function may include a session management function, and the fourth network function may include a user plane function.

[0153] The apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can carry out embodiments of the above method, and its implementation principle and technical effects are similar; therefore, these embodiments will not be described in further detail.

[0154] Referring to Figure 11, Figure 11 is a structural diagram of an information processing device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a first network function. As shown in Figure 11, the information processing device comprises a processor 1101 and a transceiver 1102.

[0155] Here, the transceiver 1102 is used to receive a first request for subscription to analysis information transmitted from the second network function, and to transmit analysis information including one or more sets of network parameters to the second network function.

[0156] Optionally, the analysis information may include policy recommendation analysis information. And / or, the first request includes the service experience expected by the second network function, and the analysis information is determined or obtained based on the expected service experience.

[0157] Optionally, the transceiver 1102 may also be used to receive user contract information transmitted from the second network function.

[0158] Optionally, the transceiver 1102 may also be used to determine the analysis information based on the user contract information and to transmit the analysis information to the second network function.

[0159] Optionally, the processor 1101 may also be used to acquire training data, train a model based on the training data, and acquire an analysis model. Here, the analysis model is used to determine or acquire the analysis information.

[0160] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0161] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, and the second network function may include a policy control function.

[0162] The apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can carry out embodiments of the above method, and its implementation principle and technical effects are similar; therefore, these embodiments will not be described in further detail.

[0163] Referring to Figure 12, which is a structural diagram of an information processing device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, is applied to a second network function. As shown in Figure 12, the information processing device comprises a processor 1201 and a transceiver 1202.

[0164] Here, the transceiver 1202 is used to send a first request to the first network function to subscribe to analysis information and to receive analysis information, including one or more sets of network parameters, sent from the first network function.

[0165] Optionally, the analysis information may include policy recommendation analysis information. And / or, the first request includes the service experience expected by the second network function, and the analysis information is determined or obtained based on the expected service experience.

[0166] Optionally, the processor 1201 may also be used to transmit user contract information to the first network function.

[0167] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0168] Optionally, the processor 1201 may also be used to determine or acquire a network parameter based on the analysis information.

[0169] Optionally, the processor 1201 may also be used to determine or acquire the first network parameters based on the analysis information and / or user contract information, or to determine or acquire the first network parameters based on the analysis information.

[0170] Optionally, the transceiver 1202 may also be used to transmit the first network parameters to the network function.

[0171] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, and the network function may include one or more of the following: a RAN device, a terminal, a session management function, and a user plane function.

[0172] The apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can carry out embodiments of the above method, and its implementation principle and technical effects are similar; therefore, these embodiments will not be described in further detail.

[0173] Referring to Figure 13, Figure 13 is a structural diagram of an information processing device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to a third network function. As shown in Figure 13, the information processing device comprises a processor 1301 and a transceiver 1302.

[0174] Here, the transceiver 1302 is used to receive the first network parameters transmitted by the second network function and to transmit the first network parameters to the fourth network function.

[0175] Here, the first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0176] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0177] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, the third network function may include a session management function, and the fourth network function may include a user plane function.

[0178] The apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can carry out embodiments of the above method, and its implementation principle and technical effects are similar; therefore, these embodiments will not be described in further detail.

[0179] Referring to Figure 14, Figure 14 is a structural diagram of an information processing device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is applied to the fourth network function. As shown in Figure 14, the information processing device comprises a processor 1401 and a transceiver 1402.

[0180] Here, the transceiver 1402 is used to receive the first network parameters transmitted by the third network function.

[0181] The processor 1401 is used to set parameters based on the first network parameters.

[0182] Here, the first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function and transmitted to the third network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters.

[0183] Optionally, the set or more of network parameters may include one or more of QoS parameters. The QoS parameters may include one or more of bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth.

[0184] Optionally, the first network function may include a network data analysis function, the second network function may include a policy control function, the third network function may include a session management function, and the fourth network function may include a user plane function.

[0185] The apparatus provided in the embodiments of this disclosure can carry out embodiments of the above method, and its implementation principle and technical effects are similar; therefore, these embodiments will not be described in further detail.

[0186] It should be noted that the unit classifications in the embodiments described herein are general in nature and merely represent logical functional classifications. In actual implementation, other classification methods may be adopted. Furthermore, each functional unit in each embodiment described herein may be aggregated into a single processing unit, each unit may exist physically independently, or two or more units may be aggregated into a single unit. The aggregated unit may be implemented in hardware form or in the form of a software functional unit.

[0187] If the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software function unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored on a processor-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the essence of the technical solutions of this specification, namely the contribution to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solutions, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored on a storage medium and includes a number of instructions for causing a computer device (personal computer, server, network device, etc.) or processor to perform all or part of the procedures of the methods described in each embodiment of this specification. The aforementioned storage mediums include various media capable of storing program code, such as USB memory, external hard disks, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, and optical disks.

[0188] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, which includes memory, a processor, and a program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. The processor reads the program in the memory and is used to perform the steps in the information processing method described above.

[0189] Embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a readable storage medium. This storage medium stores a program, and when this program is executed by a processor, each process of the embodiments of the information processing method described above can be realized, and similar technical effects can be achieved. For the sake of avoiding repetition, a detailed explanation is omitted here. Here, the readable storage medium is any available medium or data storage device accessible by the processor, and includes magnetic storage devices (e.g., floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes, magneto-optical disks (MO), etc.), optical storage devices (e.g., compact discs (CDs), digital video discs (DVDs), Blu-ray discs (BDs), high-definition general-purpose discs (HDV), etc.), and semiconductor memory (e.g., ROMs, erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROMs), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROMs), non-volatile memory (NAND flash), solid-state drives (SSDs), etc.).

[0190] In this specification, the terms “includes,” “incorporates,” or other similar terms are intended to be non-exclusive, meaning that a process, method, article, or apparatus containing a set of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly described, or elements specific to that process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element limited by the expression “includes one…” does not preclude the existence of another identical element in the process, method, article, or apparatus containing that element.

[0191] Through the above description of embodiments, engineers in the art will be able to clearly understand that the above-described methods can be implemented by combining software with the necessary general-purpose hardware platform. Of course, hardware implementation is also possible, but in many cases the former is a more preferred embodiment. Based on this understanding, the essence of the technical solutions of this specification, i.e., the contribution to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored on a storage medium (e.g., ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) and includes a number of instructions for a terminal (mobile phone, computer, server, air conditioner, network equipment, etc.) to perform the methods described in each embodiment of this specification.

[0192] While embodiments of this specification have been described above with reference to the drawings, this specification is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are illustrative and not limiting. A person of ordinary skill in the art could, based on the suggestions of this specification, devise many more embodiments without departing from the spirit and claims of this specification, all of which are covered by this specification.

Claims

1. Applied to the first network function, Receiving the first request to subscribe to analytical information, which was sent from the second network function, To transmit analytical information containing one or more sets of network parameters to the second network function. Information processing methods, including those mentioned above.

2. The aforementioned analysis information includes policy recommendation analysis information and / or, The aforementioned first request includes the service experience expected by the aforementioned second network function, and the analytical information is determined or obtained based on the aforementioned expected service experience. The method according to claim 1.

3. Receiving user contract information transmitted from the second network function. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

4. Transmitting analytical information to the aforementioned second network function means that Determining the analysis information based on the user contract information, To transmit the analysis information to the second network function. The method according to claim 3, including the method described in claim 3.

5. Obtaining training data and, The process involves training a model based on the aforementioned training data and obtaining an analytical model for determining or acquiring the aforementioned analytical information. The method according to claim 4, further comprising:

6. The aforementioned set or more sets of network parameters include one or more sets of quality of service (QoS) parameters. The QoS parameters include one or more of the following: bitrate, delay, jitter, 5G Quality of Service identifier (5QI), and bandwidth. The method according to claim 1.

7. The first network function includes a network data analysis function, and the second network function includes a policy control function. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. Applied to the second network function, Sending an initial request to the first network function to subscribe to analytical information, Receiving analysis information including one or more sets of network parameters transmitted from the aforementioned first network function. Information processing methods, including those mentioned above.

9. The aforementioned analysis information includes policy recommendation analysis information and / or, The aforementioned first request includes the service experience expected by the aforementioned second network function, and the analytical information is determined or obtained based on the aforementioned expected service experience. The method according to claim 8.

10. To transmit user contract information to the aforementioned first network function. The method according to claim 8, further comprising:

11. The aforementioned set or more sets of network parameters include one or more sets of QoS parameters, The QoS parameters include one or more of the following: bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth. The method according to claim 8.

12. Based on the aforementioned analysis information, determine or acquire the first network parameters. The method according to claim 8, further comprising:

13. Based on the aforementioned analysis information, determining or obtaining the first network parameters is: Determining or obtaining the first network parameters based on the aforementioned analysis information and / or user contract information, Based on the aforementioned analysis information, the first network parameters are determined or acquired. The method according to claim 12, including the method described in claim 12.

14. To transmit the first network parameter to the network function. The method according to claim 8, further comprising:

15. The aforementioned first network function includes a network data analysis function, The second network function includes a policy control function, The aforementioned network function includes one or more of the following: a wireless access network (RAN) device, a terminal, a session management function, and a user plane function. The method according to claim 14.

16. Applicable to the third network function, Receiving the first network parameters transmitted from the second network function, To transmit the first network parameters to the fourth network function. Includes, The first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters. Information processing methods.

17. The aforementioned set or more sets of network parameters include one or more sets of QoS parameters, The QoS parameters include one or more of the following: bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth. The method according to claim 16.

18. The aforementioned first network function includes a network data analysis function, The second network function includes a policy control function, The aforementioned third network function includes a session management function, The fourth network function includes a user plane function. The method according to claim 16.

19. Applied to the fourth network function, Receiving the first network parameters transmitted from the third network function, The parameters are set based on the first network parameters mentioned above. Includes, The first network parameter is determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function and transmitted to the third network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters. Information processing methods.

20. The aforementioned set or more sets of network parameters include one or more sets of QoS parameters, The QoS parameters include one or more of the following: bitrate, delay, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth. The method according to claim 19.

21. The aforementioned first network function includes a network data analysis function, The second network function includes a policy control function, The aforementioned third network function includes a session management function, The fourth network function includes a user plane function. The method according to claim 19.

22. Applied to the first network function, A first receiving module for receiving the first request to subscribe to analytical information, which was sent from the second network function, A first transmission module for transmitting analysis information including one or more sets of network parameters to the second network function, An information processing device equipped with the following features.

23. Applied to the second network function, A first transmission module for sending a first request to subscribe to analytical information for the first network function, A first receiving module for receiving analysis information including one or more sets of network parameters transmitted from the first network function, An information processing device equipped with the following features.

24. Applicable to the third network function, A first receiving module for receiving first network parameters transmitted from the second network function, A first transmission module for transmitting the first network parameters to the fourth network function, Equipped with, The first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function, and the analysis information includes one or more network parameters. Information processing device.

25. Applied to the fourth network function, A first receiving module for receiving first network parameters transmitted from the third network function, A first processing module for setting parameters based on the first network parameters, Equipped with, The first network parameter is determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function and transmitted to the third network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters. Information processing device.

26. An information processing device applied to a first network function, comprising a processor and a transceiver, The transceiver is used to receive a first request for subscription to analysis information transmitted from the second network function, and to transmit analysis information, including one or more sets of network parameters, to the second network function. Information processing device.

27. An information processing device applied to a second network function, comprising a processor and a transceiver, The transceiver is used to send a first request to a first network function to subscribe to analysis information and to receive analysis information, including one or more sets of network parameters, sent from the first network function. Information processing device.

28. An information processing device applied to a third network function, comprising a processor and a transceiver, The transceiver is used to receive the first network parameters transmitted from the second network function and to transmit the first network parameters to the fourth network function. The first network parameters are determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters. Information processing device.

29. An information processing device applied to the fourth network function, comprising a processor and a transceiver, The transceiver is used to receive the first network parameters transmitted from the third network function. The processor is used to set parameters based on the first network parameters. The first network parameter is determined by the second network function based on analysis information transmitted from the first network function and transmitted to the third network function, and the analysis information includes one or more sets of network parameters. Information processing device.

30. A communication device comprising memory, a processor, and a program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor reads the program in the memory and is used to realize the steps in the information processing method described in any one of claims 1 to 21. Communication device.

31. A readable storage medium for storing a program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the information processing method described in any one of claims 1 to 21.

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