Wireless communication method and device

Abstract

Provided in the embodiments of the present application are a wireless communication method and device. An ambient power (AMP) device may generate, on the basis of at least one received target signal, a first signal and a second signal that have an association relationship, acquire power by means of the first signal, and perform positioning according to the second signal, so as to reduce signaling overheads required for positioning of the AMP device and improve the system efficiency. The wireless communication method comprises: an AMP device receiving at least one target signal, which is sent by a first device, wherein the at least one target signal is used for generating a first signal and a second signal, which have an association relationship; and the AMP device acquiring power by means of the first signal, and performing positioning according to the second signal.

Description

Wireless communication method and device Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of communications, and more specifically, to a method and device for wireless communications. Background Art

[0002] Currently, Ambient Power (AMP) devices are being introduced to achieve low-power communications. AMP devices can obtain the energy they need from various ambient sources, including radio frequency energy, light energy, solar energy, thermal energy, and mechanical energy. Given the capabilities and power consumption limitations of AMP devices, how to locate them remains a challenge.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a method and device for wireless communication, in which an AMP device can generate a first signal and a second signal with an associated relationship based on at least one received target signal, obtain energy through the first signal, and perform positioning based on the second signal, thereby reducing the signaling overhead required for positioning of the AMP device and improving system efficiency.

[0005] In a first aspect, a wireless communication method is provided, the method comprising:

[0006] The environment energy AMP device receives at least one target signal sent by the first device, wherein the at least one target signal is used to generate a first signal and a second signal having an associated relationship;

[0007] The AMP device obtains energy through the first signal and performs positioning according to the second signal.

[0008] In a second aspect, a wireless communication method is provided, the method comprising:

[0009] The first device sends at least one target signal to the ambient energy AMP device;

[0010] The at least one target signal is used to generate a first signal and a second signal having an associated relationship, the first signal is used by the AMP device to obtain energy, and the second signal is used by the AMP device to perform positioning.

[0011] In a third aspect, an AMP device is provided for executing the method in the first aspect.

[0012] Specifically, the AMP device includes a functional module for executing the method in the first aspect above.

[0013] In a fourth aspect, a first device is provided for executing the method in the second aspect.

[0014] Specifically, the first device includes a functional module for executing the method in the above-mentioned second aspect.

[0015] In a fifth aspect, an AMP device is provided, comprising a processor and a memory; the memory is used to store computer programs, and the processor is used to call and run the computer programs stored in the memory, so that the AMP device executes the method in the above-mentioned first aspect.

[0016] In a sixth aspect, a first device is provided, comprising a processor and a memory; the memory is used to store a computer program, and the processor is used to call and run the computer program stored in the memory, so that the first device executes the method in the above-mentioned second aspect.

[0017] In a seventh aspect, a device is provided for implementing the method in any one of the first to second aspects above.

[0018] Specifically, the apparatus includes: a processor, configured to call and run a computer program from a memory, so that a device equipped with the apparatus executes the method in any one of the first to second aspects described above.

[0019] In an eighth aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided for storing a computer program, wherein the computer program enables a computer to execute the method in any one of the first to second aspects above.

[0020] In a ninth aspect, a computer program product is provided, comprising computer program instructions, wherein the computer program instructions enable a computer to execute the method in any one of the first to second aspects above.

[0021] In a tenth aspect, a computer program is provided, which, when executed on a computer, enables the computer to execute the method in any one of the first to second aspects above.

[0022] Through the above technical solution, the AMP device can generate a first signal and a second signal with an associated relationship based on at least one received target signal, obtain energy through the first signal, and perform positioning based on the second signal, thereby reducing the signaling overhead required for AMP device positioning and improving system efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a communication system architecture applied in an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] FIG2 is a schematic flowchart of a wireless communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a wireless charging range of a WCN provided according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] FIG4 is a schematic diagram showing a first signal and a second signal satisfying a PDM relationship according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] FIG5 is a schematic diagram showing a first signal and a second signal satisfying a TDM relationship according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] FIG6 is a schematic diagram showing a first signal and a second signal satisfying a PDM and TDM relationship according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] FIG7 is a schematic diagram showing a first signal and a second signal satisfying an FDM relationship according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] FIG8 is a schematic block diagram of an AMP device provided according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] FIG9 is a schematic block diagram of a first device provided according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] FIG10 is a schematic block diagram of a communication device provided according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0033] FIG11 is a schematic block diagram of a device provided according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] FIG12 is a schematic block diagram of a communication system provided according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. With respect to the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application can be applied to various communication systems, such as Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), Wireless Fidelity (WiFi), or other communication systems. For example, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application can also be applied to: Global System of Mobile communication (GSM) system, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) system, Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) system, General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Long Term Evolution (LTE) system, Advanced long term evolution (LTE-A) system, New Radio (NR) system, NR system evolution system, LTE on unlicensed spectrum (LTE-U) system, NR on unlicensed spectrum (NR-based access to unlicensed spectrum, NR-U) system, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) system, Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS), Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), Internet of Things (IoT) things, IoT), fifth-generation communication (5G) systems, sixth-generation communication (6G) systems and other communication systems.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1, which shows a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system provided by an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 1, the wireless communication system may include: an access point (AP) and a station (STA).

[0038] In some scenarios, an AP can be referred to as an AP STA, meaning that in a sense, an AP is also a type of STA. In some scenarios, a STA can be referred to as a non-AP STA.

[0039] In some embodiments, STAs may include AP STAs and non-AP STAs. Communication in a communication system may be between an AP and a non-AP STA, between a non-AP STA and a non-AP STA, or between a STA and a peer STA. A peer STA may refer to a device that communicates with a STA. For example, a peer STA may be an AP or a non-AP STA.

[0040] An AP acts as a bridge between wired and wireless networks, connecting wireless network clients together and then connecting the wireless network to the Ethernet. An AP can be a terminal device (such as a mobile phone) or a network device (such as a router) equipped with a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) chip.

[0041] It should be understood that the role of STA in the communication system is not absolute. For example, in some scenarios, when a mobile phone is connected to a router, the mobile phone is a non-AP STA. When the mobile phone serves as a hotspot for other mobile phones, the mobile phone plays the role of AP.

[0042] APs and non-AP STAs can be devices used in the Internet of Vehicles, IoT nodes and sensors in the Internet of Things (IoT), smart cameras, smart remote controls, smart water and electricity meters in smart homes, and sensors in smart cities.

[0043] In some embodiments, a non-AP STA may support 802.11be. A non-AP STA may also support various current and future 802.11 family wireless LAN standards, such as 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11a.

[0044] In some embodiments, the AP may be a device supporting the 802.11be standard. The AP may also be a device supporting various current and future 802.11 family WLAN standards, such as 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11a.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present application, the STA may be a mobile phone, tablet computer, computer, virtual reality (VR) device, augmented reality (AR) device, wireless device in industrial control, set-top box, wireless device in self-driving, in-vehicle communication equipment, wireless device in remote medical, wireless device in smart grid, wireless device in transportation safety, wireless device in smart city, wireless device in smart home, wireless communication chip, ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), SOC (System on Chip), etc. that supports WLAN / WIFI technology.

[0046] The frequency bands supported by WLAN technology may include but are not limited to: low frequency bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) and high frequency bands (45 GHz, 60 GHz).

[0047] There are one or more links between the station and the access point. In some embodiments, the station and the access point support multi-band communication. For example, communication is performed simultaneously on the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, 45 GHz, and 60 GHz frequency bands, or communication is performed simultaneously on different channels of the same frequency band (or different frequency bands), thereby improving the communication throughput and / or reliability between devices. Such a device is generally referred to as a multi-band device, or a multi-link device (MLD), sometimes also referred to as a multi-link entity or a multi-band entity. A multi-link device can be an access point device or a station device. If the multi-link device is an access point device, the multi-link device includes one or more APs; if the multi-link device is a station device, the multi-link device includes one or more non-AP STAs.

[0048] A multi-link device including one or more APs may be referred to as an Access Point Multi-Link Device (AP MLD), and a multi-link device including one or more non-AP STAs may be referred to as a Non-Access Point Multi-Link Device (non-AP MLD).

[0049] In an embodiment of the present application, the AP may include multiple APs, the Non-AP may include multiple STAs, multiple links may be formed between the APs in the AP and the STAs in the Non-AP, and data communication may be performed between the APs in the AP and the corresponding STAs in the Non-AP through the corresponding links.

[0050] An AP is a device deployed in a wireless local area network to provide wireless communication capabilities for STAs. A station may include: User Equipment (UE), an access terminal, a subscriber unit, a subscriber station, a mobile station, a mobile station, a remote station, a remote terminal, a mobile device, a wireless communication device, a user agent, or a user device. Optionally, a station may also be a cellular phone, a cordless phone, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phone, a Wireless Local Loop (WLL) station, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a handheld device with wireless communication capabilities, a computing device or other processing device connected to a wireless modem, a vehicle-mounted device, or a wearable device, but the embodiments of the present application are not limited thereto.

[0051] Optionally, both the station and the access point support the IEEE 802.11 standard.

[0052] In some embodiments, the communication system in the embodiments of the present application can be applied to a carrier aggregation (CA) scenario, a dual connectivity (DC) scenario, an independent (SA) networking scenario, or a non-standalone (NSA) networking scenario.

[0053] In some embodiments, the communication system in the embodiments of the present application can be applied to an unlicensed spectrum, where the unlicensed spectrum can also be considered as a shared spectrum; or, the communication system in the embodiments of the present application can also be applied to an authorized spectrum, where the authorized spectrum can also be considered as an unshared spectrum.

[0054] In some embodiments, the communication system in the embodiments of the present application can be applied to the FR1 frequency band (corresponding to the frequency band range of 410MHz to 7.125GHz), can also be applied to the FR2 frequency band (corresponding to the frequency band range of 24.25GHz to 52.6GHz), and can also be applied to new frequency bands such as high-frequency bands corresponding to the frequency band range of 52.6GHz to 71GHz or the frequency band range of 71GHz to 114.25GHz.

[0055] It should be understood that the terms "system" and "network" are often used interchangeably herein. The term "and / or" is simply a description of an association between related objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone. Furthermore, the character " / " generally indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0056] The terms used in the embodiments of this application are intended only to explain the specific embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc. in the specification and claims of this application and the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "including" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0057] It should be understood that the "indication" mentioned in the embodiments of this application can be a direct indication, an indirect indication, or an indication of an association. For example, "A indicates B" can mean that A directly indicates B, for example, B can be obtained through A; it can also mean that A indirectly indicates B, for example, A indicates C, and B can be obtained through C; it can also mean that there is an association between A and B.

[0058] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "corresponding" may indicate a direct or indirect correspondence between the two, or an association relationship between the two, or a relationship between indication and being indicated, configuration and being configured, etc.

[0059] In the embodiments of the present application, "pre-definition" or "pre-configuration" may be implemented by pre-storing corresponding codes, tables, or other methods that can be used to indicate relevant information in a device (e.g., a terminal device and a network device). The present application does not limit the specific implementation method. For example, pre-definition may refer to information defined in a protocol.

[0060] In the embodiments of the present application, the “protocol” may refer to a standard protocol in the communications field, for example, it may be an evolution of an existing LTE protocol, NR protocol, Wi-Fi protocol, or a protocol related to other communication systems. The present application does not limit the protocol type.

[0061] In order to facilitate a better understanding of the embodiments of the present application, the positioning related to the present application is explained.

[0062] Positioning methods based on timing, angle, and carrier phase have long been used in Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and GNSS networks. Due to very limited power and processing capabilities, AMP devices are unable to transmit broadband positioning reference signals (PRS), so timing-based positioning methods such as Observed Time Difference of Arrival (OTDOA) cannot achieve satisfactory positioning accuracy. For the same reason, angle-based positioning is also not applicable because AMP devices can neither accurately measure the angle of the incoming signal nor send / reflect relatively directional signals.

[0063] In order to facilitate a better understanding of the embodiments of the present application, the AMP device related to the present application is described.

[0064] AMP devices can harvest energy from a variety of sources, including radio frequency (RF), solar energy, and thermal energy. RF is the most controllable of all energy sources. For RF energy harvesting, narrow-bandwidth S1G signals are particularly well-suited for AMP devices due to their favorable propagation characteristics.

[0065] It's important to note that AMP devices are also referred to as ambient power enabled IoT devices, or Ambient IoT devices for short. Specifically, an Ambient IoT device refers to an IoT device that uses various ambient energies, such as radio frequency energy, light energy, solar energy, thermal energy, and mechanical energy. Ambient IoT devices can have no energy storage capability or very limited energy storage capacity (such as using capacitors with a capacity of tens of microfarads).

[0066] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device can be used in at least the following four scenarios:

[0067] Object recognition, such as logistics, production line product management, and supply chain management;

[0068] Environmental monitoring, such as temperature, humidity, and harmful gas monitoring of working environment and natural environment;

[0069] Positioning, such as indoor positioning, intelligent object search, and production line item positioning;

[0070] Intelligent control, such as intelligent control of various electrical appliances in smart homes (turning on and off air conditioners, adjusting temperature), and intelligent control of various facilities in agricultural greenhouses (automatic irrigation and fertilization).

[0071] In order to facilitate a better understanding of the embodiments of the present application, the problems solved by the present application are explained.

[0072] Considering the capabilities and power consumption limitations of AMP devices, how to locate AMP devices is a problem that needs to be solved.

[0073] Based on the above problems, this application proposes a solution for AMP device positioning and a joint signal design for wireless charging and positioning. The AMP device can generate a first signal and a second signal with an associated relationship based on at least one received target signal, obtain energy through the first signal, and perform positioning based on the second signal, thereby reducing the signaling overhead required for AMP device positioning and improving system efficiency.

[0074] Specifically, narrow-bandwidth S1G signals are more suitable for energy harvesting in AMP devices due to their good propagation characteristics. Furthermore, narrow-bandwidth S1G signals can also be used for phase-based positioning. In other words, to achieve a reasonable wireless charging distance, low-frequency signals such as S1G are more suitable, and the same signal can be used for both energy harvesting and phase-based positioning.

[0075] To facilitate understanding of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the technical solutions of the present application are described in detail below through specific embodiments. The following related technologies can be combined with the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application as optional solutions, and they all fall within the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present application. The embodiments of the present application include at least part of the following contents.

[0076] FIG2 is a schematic flowchart of a wireless communication method 200 according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG2 , the wireless communication method 200 may include at least part of the following contents:

[0077] S210, the first device sends at least one target signal to the AMP device;

[0078] S220: The AMP device receives at least one target signal sent by the first device, wherein the at least one target signal is used to generate a first signal and a second signal having an associated relationship;

[0079] S230: The AMP device obtains energy through the first signal and performs positioning according to the second signal.

[0080] In an embodiment of the present application, the AMP device can generate a first signal and a second signal with an associated relationship based on at least one received target signal, obtain energy through the first signal, and perform positioning based on the second signal, thereby reducing the signaling overhead required for positioning of the AMP device and improving system efficiency.

[0081] In some embodiments, the at least one target signal is a narrow-bandwidth S1G signal. Of course, the at least one target signal may also be other signals or other narrow-bandwidth signals, and this is not limited in the present embodiment. Specifically, the narrow-bandwidth S1G signal, due to its excellent propagation characteristics, is more suitable for AMP devices to perform energy harvesting and phase-based positioning.

[0082] It should be noted that the communication signal reception sensitivity and RF radio energy harvesting sensitivity are significantly different. For example, on WLAN, the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) ranges from -20dBm (very close to the AP) to -95dBm (far away from the AP). Assuming a 10dBm margin to account for the inevitable RSSI fluctuations in the link budget, WLAN devices (such as WLAN devices in 802.11b / g) can maintain a wireless connection for signals greater than -84dBm. However, the energy harvesting sensitivity is only up to -35dBm. The 49dBm difference means that the wireless charging distance is much shorter than the communication distance.

[0083] AMP devices represent a significant market opportunity in many scenarios, such as smart homes, smart manufacturing, and logistics / warehouses. Due to their ultra-low cost and maintenance-free nature, AMP devices have opened up a whole new market. The technical solution of this application can be used when cost-effective, maintenance-free, and highly accurate AMP device positioning is required. The embodiments of this application provide a technology / process that can be applied to an AMP device-based positioning system with radio frequency energy harvesting.

[0084] In the embodiments of this application, a new type of node, a wireless charging node (WCN), is designed and deployed primarily for transmitting wireless charging signals. The WCN can charge AMP devices that are not wirelessly charged within the communication coverage area. Specifically, the WCN mainly transmits wireless charging signals, which can significantly reduce the complexity and cost of charging AMP devices.

[0085] In some embodiments, the deployment density of wireless charging nodes (WCNs) should be higher than that of normal communication nodes (such as access points). As shown in Figure 3, all AMP devices are within the communication coverage area, but only AMP 1 and AMP 2 are within the wireless charging coverage area of ​​the AP. For AMP 3 and AMP 4, WCN 1 and WCN 2 are deployed, respectively, primarily for wireless charging. Specifically, narrow-bandwidth S1G signals can be suitable for wireless charging and can also be used for phase-based positioning to improve efficiency and reduce signaling overhead. For example, AMP 3 can receive communication signals from the AP and wireless charging signals from WCN 1, and AMP 4 can receive communication signals from the AP and wireless charging signals from WCN 2. Optionally, the at least one target signal can be sent by either the AP or the WCN. If the wireless charging signal can also be used for positioning, the AMP devices can receive more positioning signals, and positioning accuracy can be improved. Because the complexity and cost requirements of the WCN are minimal, data processing modules such as modulation / demodulation and encoding / decoding are not required.

[0086] In some embodiments, the first device is one of the following: a WCN, an access point (AP), a station (STA), a transmission reception point (TRP), a base station, or a terminal device. Optionally, when the first device is a device other than a WCN, the location of the first device is known, and the transmit power and stored energy of the first device meet preset conditions. Specifically, for example, the preset conditions are determined by negotiation between the first device and the AMP device, or the preset conditions are determined by the first device.

[0087] In some embodiments, the first device is a WCN; specifically, the network device associated with the AMP device has obtained the location information of the WCN before the WCN sends the at least one target signal; and / or, the relevant configuration of the WCN sending the at least one target signal is configured by the network device associated with the AMP device (specifically, it can be configured to the WCN and the AMP device); and / or, the WCN periodically sends the target signal, or the WCN sends the target signal after the AMP device or the network device associated with the AMP device requests or triggers it.

[0088] In some embodiments, the WCN is one of the following: an AP, a STA, a TRP, a base station, or a terminal device, whose location is known and whose transmission power and stored energy meet pre-defined conditions. In other words, an AP, a STA, a TRP, a base station, or a terminal device with a known location and sufficient transmission power and stored energy can also serve as a WCN.

[0089] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy at least one of the following association relationships: power-division multiplexing (PDM), time-division multiplexing (TDM), and frequency-division multiplexing (FDM). Of course, the first signal and the second signal may also satisfy other association relationships, which are not limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0090] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy a PDM relationship, and the at least one target signal includes a first target signal; wherein the power of the first signal is μ1P1, and the power of the second signal is (1-μ1)P1; wherein P1 represents the power of the first target signal, μ1 represents the power allocation coefficient, P1 is a positive number, and μ1 is a non-negative number.

[0091] For example, in one time slot, μ1 is equal to 0.5, and the power is evenly distributed between the energy harvester and the positioning module.

[0092] For another example, in one time slot, μ1 can be adjusted to 0.75, and more power is allocated to the energy harvester because the energy storage level is lower.

[0093] For another example, in one time slot, μ1 can be adjusted to 0.25 because the positioning accuracy is lower than the required target, so more power should be allocated to the positioning signal.

[0094] For another example, in an extreme case, in one time slot, μ1 can be 1 and 0, where all power is allocated to the energy harvester and the positioning module respectively.

[0095] For example, as shown in FIG4 , the power of the first target signal is P1, and the power splitter distributes the power of the first target signal into a first signal (μ1P1) and a second signal ((1-μ1)P1). The AMP device obtains energy through the first signal and performs positioning according to the second signal.

[0096] In some embodiments, μ1 is determined based on at least one of the following: energy storage status of the AMP device, positioning accuracy, throughput of the AMP device (also referred to as instantaneous traffic), and a distance between the AMP device and the first device.

[0097] For example, for an AMP device closer to the first device (such as a WCN), μ1 can be small and the AMP device can still obtain sufficient energy. On the contrary, for an AMP device far away from the first device (such as a WCN), μ1 can be large to obtain more energy.

[0098] In some embodiments, μ1 is agreed upon by a protocol, or μ1 is configured by a network, or μ1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ1 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device.

[0099] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy a TDM relationship; wherein the first signal is the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1, and the second signal is the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1; wherein T1 represents the duration for the AMP device to receive the target signal, μ2 represents the time allocation coefficient, and both T1 and μ2 are positive numbers.

[0100] For example, as shown in Figure 5, the AMP device receives a joint signal (i.e., multiple target signals) with a duration of T1, and the time splitter allocates the target signal received within μ2T1 as the first signal, and allocates the target signal received within (1-μ2)T1 as the second signal ((1-μ1)P1). The AMP device obtains energy through the first signal and performs positioning based on the second signal.

[0101] In some embodiments, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1. That is, the same signal is used for energy harvesting and positioning phase measurement, and the target signal between μ2T1 and (1-μ2)T1 is continuous.

[0102] In some embodiments, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1 is discontinuous from the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1. That is, different signals are used for energy harvesting and positioning phase measurement, and the target signal between μ2T1 and (1-μ2)T1 is discontinuous.

[0103] In some embodiments, different AMP devices correspond to different μ2s. For example, when the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1, the different AMP devices correspond to different μ2s.

[0104] In some embodiments, different AMP devices correspond to the same μ2. For example, when the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1 is discontinuous from the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1, the different AMP devices correspond to the same μ2.

[0105] In some embodiments, μ2 is determined based on at least one of the following: energy storage status of the AMP device, positioning accuracy, throughput of the AMP device, and a distance between the AMP device and the first device.

[0106] For example, for an AMP device closer to the first device (such as a WCN), μ2 can be small and the AMP device can still obtain sufficient energy. On the contrary, for an AMP device far away from the first device (such as a WCN), μ2 can be large to obtain more energy.

[0107] In some embodiments, μ2 is agreed upon by a protocol, or μ2 is configured by a network, or μ2 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on the power allocation coefficients recommended by some or all AMP devices associated with the first device.

[0108] For example, when different AMP devices correspond to the same μ2, μ2 is determined by the first device based on the power allocation coefficients recommended by some or all AMP devices associated with the first device. For example, μ2 is the average of the power allocation coefficients recommended by some or all AMP devices associated with the first device.

[0109] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy PDM and TDM relationships;

[0110] The first signal is a signal with a power of μ1P2 obtained after power distribution of the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2, and the second signal is a signal with a power of (1-μ1)P2 obtained after power distribution of the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 and the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2;

[0111] Among them, T2 represents the duration of the AMP device receiving the target signal, P2 represents the power of the target signal received by the AMP device, μ1 represents the power allocation coefficient, μ2 represents the time allocation coefficient, μ1 is a non-negative number, and T1, P2 and μ2 are all positive numbers.

[0112] For example, the first signal and the second signal satisfy the PDM and TDM relationship, as shown in FIG6 , a time splitter and a power splitter can be introduced simultaneously to generate the first signal and the second signal.

[0113] In some embodiments, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2. That is, the same signal is used for energy harvesting and positioning phase measurement, and the target signal between μ2T2 and (1-μ2)T2 is continuous.

[0114] In some embodiments, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is discontinuous from the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2. That is, different signals are used for energy harvesting and positioning phase measurement, and the target signal between μ2T2 and (1-μ2)T2 is discontinuous.

[0115] In some embodiments, different AMP devices correspond to different μ2s. For example, when the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2, the different AMP devices correspond to different μ2s.

[0116] In some embodiments, different AMP devices correspond to the same μ2. For example, when the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is discontinuous from the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2, the different AMP devices correspond to the same μ2.

[0117] In some embodiments, μ1 is determined based on at least one of the following: energy storage status of the AMP device, positioning accuracy, throughput of the AMP device, and a distance between the AMP device and the first device.

[0118] For example, for an AMP device closer to the first device (such as a WCN), μ1 can be small and the AMP device can still obtain sufficient energy. On the contrary, for an AMP device far away from the first device (such as a WCN), μ1 can be large to obtain more energy.

[0119] In some embodiments, μ1 is agreed upon by a protocol, or μ1 is configured by a network, or μ1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ1 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device.

[0120] In some embodiments, μ2 is determined based on at least one of the following: energy storage status of the AMP device, positioning accuracy, throughput of the AMP device, and a distance between the AMP device and the first device.

[0121] For example, for an AMP device closer to the first device (such as a WCN), μ2 can be small and the AMP device can still obtain sufficient energy. On the contrary, for an AMP device far away from the first device (such as a WCN), μ2 can be large to obtain more energy.

[0122] In some embodiments, μ2 is agreed upon by a protocol, or μ2 is configured by a network, or μ2 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on the power allocation coefficients recommended by some or all AMP devices associated with the first device.

[0123] For example, when different AMP devices correspond to the same μ2, μ2 is determined by the first device based on the power allocation coefficients recommended by some or all AMP devices associated with the first device. For example, μ2 is the average of the power allocation coefficients recommended by some or all AMP devices associated with the first device.

[0124] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy an FDM relationship, wherein the first signal and the second signal are target signals at frequencies f1 and f2, respectively, received by the AMP device. For example, as shown in FIG7 , the first signal is the target signal at frequency f1 received by the AMP device (signals of other frequencies are filtered by a filter), and the second signal is the target signal at frequency f2 received by the AMP device (signals of other frequencies are filtered by a filter). The AMP device obtains energy through the first signal and performs positioning based on the second signal.

[0125] Optionally, the first signal and the second signal correspond to different transmission configurations, respectively. That is, different transmission configurations can be applied to the two target signals (i.e., the first signal and the second signal). For example, for periodic transmission, the wireless charging signal (i.e., the first signal) and the positioning signal (i.e., the second signal) can correspond to different periodic configurations, respectively.

[0126] In some embodiments, f1 is agreed upon by a protocol, or f1 is configured by a network, or f1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or f1 is determined by the first device based on one or more frequencies recommended by the AMP device.

[0127] In some embodiments, f2 is agreed upon by a protocol, or f2 is configured by a network, or f2 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or f2 is determined by the first device based on one or more frequencies recommended by the AMP device.

[0128] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal may also satisfy the PDM and FDM relationships. For example, for a target signal with a frequency of f1 (with a power of P3), a power allocation coefficient μ1 is introduced. Specifically, a power splitter is used to divide the target signal with a frequency of f1 into a portion for wireless charging (μ1P3) and another portion for positioning ((1-μ1)P3). That is, the first signal is a signal with a power of μ1P3 obtained after power distribution of the target signal with a frequency of f1, and the second signal is a signal with a power of (1-μ1)P3 obtained after power distribution of the target signal with a frequency of f1 and a target signal with a frequency of f2. For another example, for a target signal with a frequency of f2 (power of P4), a power distribution coefficient μ1 is introduced. Specifically, the target signal with a frequency of f2 is divided into a part for wireless charging (μ1P4) and another part for positioning ((1-μ1)P4) through a power splitter. That is, the first signal is a signal with a power of μ1P4 obtained after power distribution between the target signal with a frequency of f1 and the target signal with a frequency of f2, and the second signal is a signal with a power of (1-μ1)P4 obtained after power distribution between the target signal with a frequency of f2.

[0129] Therefore, in an embodiment of the present application, the AMP device can generate a first signal and a second signal with an associated relationship based on at least one received target signal, obtain energy through the first signal, and perform positioning based on the second signal, thereby reducing the signaling overhead required for positioning of the AMP device and improving system efficiency.

[0130] The above text, in combination with Figures 2 to 7, describes in detail the method embodiment of the present application. The following text, in combination with Figures 8 to 12, describes in detail the device embodiment of the present application. It should be understood that the device embodiment and the method embodiment correspond to each other, and similar descriptions can refer to the method embodiment.

[0131] FIG8 shows a schematic block diagram of an AMP device 300 according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG8 , the AMP device 300 includes:

[0132] The communication unit 310 is configured to receive at least one target signal sent by the first device, wherein the at least one target signal is used to generate a first signal and a second signal having an associated relationship;

[0133] The processing unit 320 is configured to obtain energy through the first signal and perform positioning according to the second signal.

[0134] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy at least one of the following association relationships:

[0135] Power division multiplexing PDM, time division multiplexing TDM, frequency division multiplexing FDM.

[0136] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy a PDM relationship, and the at least one target signal includes a first target signal;

[0137] Wherein, the power of the first signal is μ1P1, and the power of the second signal is (1-μ1)P1;

[0138] Wherein, P1 represents the power of the first target signal, μ1 represents the power allocation coefficient, P1 is a positive number, and μ1 is a non-negative number.

[0139] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy a TDM relationship;

[0140] The first signal is a target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1, and the second signal is a target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1;

[0141] Wherein, T1 represents the duration for the AMP device to receive the target signal, μ2 represents the time allocation coefficient, and both T1 and μ2 are positive numbers.

[0142] In some embodiments, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1; or, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1 is discontinuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1.

[0143] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy PDM and TDM relationships;

[0144] The first signal is a signal with a power of μ1P2 obtained after power distribution of the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2, and the second signal is a signal with a power of (1-μ1)P2 obtained after power distribution of the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 and the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2;

[0145] Among them, T2 represents the duration of the AMP device receiving the target signal, P2 represents the power of the target signal received by the AMP device, μ1 represents the power allocation coefficient, μ2 represents the time allocation coefficient, μ1 is a non-negative number, and T1, P2 and μ2 are all positive numbers.

[0146] In some embodiments, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2; or, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is discontinuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2.

[0147] In some embodiments, different AMP devices correspond to different μ2s, or different AMP devices correspond to the same μ2.

[0148] In some embodiments, μ1 is determined based on at least one of the following: energy storage status of the AMP device, positioning accuracy, throughput of the AMP device, and a distance between the AMP device and the first device.

[0149] In some embodiments, μ1 is agreed upon by a protocol, or μ1 is configured by a network, or μ1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ1 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device.

[0150] In some embodiments, μ2 is determined based on at least one of the following: energy storage status of the AMP device, positioning accuracy, throughput of the AMP device, and a distance between the AMP device and the first device.

[0151] In some embodiments, μ2 is agreed upon by a protocol, or μ2 is configured by a network, or μ2 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on the power allocation coefficients recommended by some or all AMP devices associated with the first device.

[0152] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy an FDM relationship, wherein the first signal and the second signal are target signals with frequencies f1 and f2 respectively received by the AMP device.

[0153] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal correspond to different transmission configurations respectively.

[0154] In some embodiments, f1 is agreed upon by a protocol, or f1 is configured by a network, or f1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or f1 is determined by the first device based on one or more frequencies recommended by the AMP device; and / or

[0155] f2 is agreed upon by a protocol, or configured by a network, or determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or determined by the first device based on one or more frequencies recommended by the AMP device.

[0156] In some embodiments, the at least one target signal is a narrow bandwidth S1G signal.

[0157] In some embodiments, the first device is one of the following: a wireless charging node WCN, an access point AP, a station STA, a transmitting access point TRP, a base station, or a terminal device.

[0158] In some embodiments, when the first device is a device other than a WCN, the location of the first device is known, and the transmission power and stored energy of the first device meet preset conditions.

[0159] In some embodiments, the first device is a WCN; wherein,

[0160] The network device associated with the AMP device has obtained the location information of the WCN before the WCN sends the at least one target signal; and / or, the relevant configuration of the WCN sending the at least one target signal is configured by the network device associated with the AMP device; and / or, the WCN periodically sends the target signal, or the WCN sends the target signal after being requested or triggered by the AMP device or the network device associated with the AMP device.

[0161] In some embodiments, the WCN is one of the following, whose location is known and whose transmission power and stored energy meet preset conditions:

[0162] AP, STA, TRP, base station, terminal device.

[0163] In some embodiments, the communication unit may be a communication interface or a transceiver, or an input / output interface of a communication chip or a system on chip. The processing unit may be one or more processors.

[0164] It should be understood that the AMP device 300 according to the embodiment of the present application may correspond to the AMP device in the embodiment of the method of the present application, and the above-mentioned and other operations and / or functions of each unit in the AMP device 300 are respectively for realizing the corresponding processes of the AMP device in the method 200 shown in Figure 2. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0165] FIG9 shows a schematic block diagram of a first device 400 according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG9 , the first device 400 includes:

[0166] The communication unit 410 is configured to send at least one target signal to the ambient energy AMP device;

[0167] The at least one target signal is used to generate a first signal and a second signal having an associated relationship, the first signal is used by the AMP device to obtain energy, and the second signal is used by the AMP device to perform positioning.

[0168] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy at least one of the following association relationships:

[0169] Power division multiplexing PDM, time division multiplexing TDM, frequency division multiplexing FDM.

[0170] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy a PDM relationship, and the at least one target signal includes a first target signal;

[0171] Wherein, the power of the first signal is μ1P1, and the power of the second signal is (1-μ1)P1;

[0172] Wherein, P1 represents the power of the first target signal, μ1 represents the power allocation coefficient, P1 is a positive number, and μ1 is a non-negative number.

[0173] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy a TDM relationship;

[0174] The first signal is a target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1, and the second signal is a target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1;

[0175] Wherein, T1 represents the duration for the AMP device to receive the target signal, μ2 represents the time allocation coefficient, and both T1 and μ2 are positive numbers.

[0176] In some embodiments, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1; or, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1 is discontinuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1.

[0177] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy PDM and TDM relationships;

[0178] The first signal is a signal with a power of μ1P2 obtained after power distribution of the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2, and the second signal is a signal with a power of (1-μ1)P2 obtained after power distribution of the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 and the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2;

[0179] Among them, T2 represents the duration of the AMP device receiving the target signal, P2 represents the power of the target signal received by the AMP device, μ1 represents the power allocation coefficient, μ2 represents the time allocation coefficient, μ1 is a non-negative number, and T1, P2 and μ2 are all positive numbers.

[0180] In some embodiments, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2; or, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is discontinuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2.

[0181] In some embodiments, different AMP devices correspond to different μ2s, or different AMP devices correspond to the same μ2.

[0182] In some embodiments, μ1 is determined based on at least one of the following: energy storage status of the AMP device, positioning accuracy, throughput of the AMP device, and a distance between the AMP device and the first device.

[0183] In some embodiments, μ1 is agreed upon by a protocol, or μ1 is configured by a network, or μ1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ1 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device.

[0184] In some embodiments, μ2 is determined based on at least one of the following: energy storage status of the AMP device, positioning accuracy, throughput of the AMP device, and a distance between the AMP device and the first device.

[0185] In some embodiments, μ2 is agreed upon by a protocol, or μ2 is configured by a network, or μ2 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on the power allocation coefficients recommended by some or all AMP devices associated with the first device.

[0186] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal satisfy an FDM relationship, wherein the first signal and the second signal are target signals with frequencies f1 and f2 respectively received by the AMP device.

[0187] In some embodiments, the first signal and the second signal correspond to different transmission configurations respectively.

[0188] In some embodiments, f1 is agreed upon by a protocol, or f1 is configured by a network, or f1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or f1 is determined by the first device based on one or more frequencies recommended by the AMP device; and / or

[0189] f2 is agreed upon by a protocol, or configured by a network, or determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or determined by the first device based on one or more frequencies recommended by the AMP device.

[0190] In some embodiments, the at least one target signal is a narrow bandwidth S1G signal.

[0191] In some embodiments, the first device is one of the following: a wireless charging node WCN, an access point AP, a station STA, a transmitting access point TRP, a base station, and a terminal device.

[0192] In some embodiments, when the first device is a device other than a WCN, the location of the first device is known, and the transmission power and stored energy of the first device meet preset conditions.

[0193] In some embodiments, the first device is a WCN; wherein,

[0194] The network device associated with the AMP device has obtained the location information of the WCN before the WCN sends the at least one target signal; and / or, the relevant configuration of the WCN sending the at least one target signal is configured by the network device associated with the AMP device; and / or, the WCN periodically sends the target signal, or the WCN sends the target signal after being requested or triggered by the AMP device or the network device associated with the AMP device.

[0195] In some embodiments, the WCN is one of the following, whose location is known and whose transmission power and stored energy meet preset conditions:

[0196] AP, STA, TRP, base station, terminal device.

[0197] In some embodiments, the communication unit may be a communication interface or a transceiver, or an input / output interface of a communication chip or a system on chip. The processing unit may be one or more processors.

[0198] It should be understood that the first device 400 according to the embodiment of the present application may correspond to the first device in the method embodiment of the present application, and the above-mentioned and other operations and / or functions of each unit in the first device 400 are respectively for realizing the corresponding processes of the first device in the method 200 shown in Figure 2. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0199] Figure 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device 500 provided in an embodiment of the present application. The communication device 500 shown in Figure 10 includes a processor 510, which can call and run a computer program from a memory to implement the method in the embodiment of the present application.

[0200] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG10 , the communication device 500 may further include a memory 520. The processor 510 may call and execute a computer program from the memory 520 to implement the method in the embodiment of the present application.

[0201] The memory 520 may be a separate device independent of the processor 510 , or may be integrated into the processor 510 .

[0202] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG10 , the communication device 500 may further include a transceiver 530 , and the processor 510 may control the transceiver 530 to communicate with other devices. Specifically, the transceiver 530 may send information or data to other devices, or receive information or data sent by other devices.

[0203] The transceiver 530 may include a transmitter and a receiver. The transceiver 530 may further include an antenna, and the number of antennas may be one or more.

[0204] In some embodiments, the processor 510 may implement the functionality of a processing unit in an AMP device, or the processor 510 may implement the functionality of a processing unit in a first device, which will not be described in detail here for the sake of brevity.

[0205] In some embodiments, the transceiver 530 may implement the functionality of a communication unit in an AMP device, which will not be described in detail here for the sake of brevity.

[0206] In some embodiments, the transceiver 530 may implement the functionality of the communication unit in the first device, which will not be described in detail here for the sake of brevity.

[0207] In some embodiments, the communication device 500 may specifically be the first device of the embodiment of the present application, and the communication device 500 may implement the corresponding processes implemented by the first device in each method of the embodiment of the present application. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0208] In some embodiments, the communication device 500 may specifically be an AMP device of an embodiment of the present application, and the communication device 500 may implement the corresponding processes implemented by the AMP device in each method of the embodiment of the present application. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0209] Figure 11 is a schematic structural diagram of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application. The apparatus 600 shown in Figure 11 includes a processor 610, which can call and execute a computer program from a memory to implement the method according to the embodiment of the present application.

[0210] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG11 , the apparatus 600 may further include a memory 620. The processor 610 may call and execute a computer program from the memory 620 to implement the method in the embodiment of the present application.

[0211] The memory 620 may be a separate device independent of the processor 610 , or may be integrated into the processor 610 .

[0212] In some embodiments, the processor 610 may implement the functionality of a processing unit in an AMP device, or the processor 610 may implement the functionality of a processing unit in a first device, which will not be described in detail here for the sake of brevity.

[0213] In some embodiments, the apparatus 600 may further include an input interface 630. The processor 610 may control the input interface 630 to communicate with other devices or chips, and specifically, may obtain information or data sent by other devices or chips. Optionally, the processor 610 may be located inside or outside the chip.

[0214] In some embodiments, the input interface 630 may implement the functionality of a communication unit in the AMP device, or the input interface 630 may implement the functionality of a communication unit in the first device.

[0215] In some embodiments, the apparatus 600 may further include an output interface 640. The processor 610 may control the output interface 640 to communicate with other devices or chips, and specifically, may output information or data to other devices or chips. Optionally, the processor 610 may be located inside or outside the chip.

[0216] In some embodiments, the output interface 640 may implement the functionality of a communication unit in the AMP device, or the output interface 640 may implement the functionality of a communication unit in the first device.

[0217] In some embodiments, the apparatus can be applied to the first device in the embodiments of the present application, and the apparatus can implement the corresponding processes implemented by the first device in each method of the embodiments of the present application. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0218] In some embodiments, the apparatus can be applied to the AMP device in the embodiments of the present application, and the apparatus can implement the corresponding processes implemented by the AMP device in the various methods of the embodiments of the present application. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0219] In some embodiments, the device mentioned in the embodiments of the present application may also be a chip, such as a system-on-chip, a system-on-chip, a chip system, or a system-on-chip chip.

[0220] FIG12 is a schematic block diagram of a communication system 700 provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG12 , the communication system 700 includes an AMP device 710 and a first device 720 .

[0221] Among them, the AMP device 710 can be used to implement the corresponding functions implemented by the AMP device in the above method, and the first device 720 can be used to implement the corresponding functions implemented by the first device in the above method. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0222] It should be understood that the processor of the embodiments of the present application may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. During implementation, each step of the above method embodiment can be completed by hardware integrated logic circuits in the processor or software instructions. The above processor can be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. The various methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of the present application can be implemented or executed. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the method disclosed in the embodiments of the present application can be directly embodied as being executed by a hardware decoding processor, or can be executed by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor. The software module can be located in a storage medium mature in the art, such as random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, registers, etc. The storage medium is located in the memory, and the processor reads the information in the memory and completes the steps of the above method in combination with its hardware.

[0223] It is understood that the memory in the embodiments of the present application may be a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memories. Among them, the non-volatile memory may be a read-only memory (ROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or a flash memory. The volatile memory may be a random access memory (RAM), which is used as an external cache. By way of example and not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR SDRAM), enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), synchronous link dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and direct RAM bus random access memory (DR RAM). It should be noted that the memory of the systems and methods described herein is intended to include, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0224] It should be understood that the above-mentioned memories are exemplary but not restrictive. For example, the memories in the embodiments of the present application may also be static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR SDRAM), enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), synchronous link dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and direct RAM RAM (DR RAM), etc. In other words, the memories in the embodiments of the present application are intended to include, but are not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memories.

[0225] An embodiment of the present application also provides a computer-readable storage medium for storing a computer program.

[0226] In some embodiments, the computer-readable storage medium can be applied to the first device in the embodiments of the present application, and the computer program enables the computer to execute the corresponding processes implemented by the first device in the various methods of the embodiments of the present application. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0227] In some embodiments, the computer-readable storage medium can be applied to the AMP device in the embodiments of the present application, and the computer program enables the computer to execute the corresponding processes implemented by the AMP device in the various methods of the embodiments of the present application. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0228] An embodiment of the present application also provides a computer program product, including computer program instructions.

[0229] In some embodiments, the computer program product can be applied to the first device in the embodiments of the present application, and the computer program instructions enable the computer to execute the corresponding processes implemented by the first device in the various methods of the embodiments of the present application. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0230] In some embodiments, the computer program product can be applied to the AMP device in the embodiments of the present application, and the computer program instructions enable the computer to execute the corresponding processes implemented by the AMP device in the various methods of the embodiments of the present application. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0231] The embodiment of the present application also provides a computer program.

[0232] In some embodiments, the computer program can be applied to the first device in the embodiments of the present application. When the computer program runs on a computer, the computer executes the corresponding processes implemented by the first device in the various methods of the embodiments of the present application. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0233] In some embodiments, the computer program can be applied to the AMP device in the embodiments of the present application. When the computer program runs on a computer, the computer executes the corresponding processes implemented by the AMP device in the various methods of the embodiments of the present application. For the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0234] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Professional and technical personnel can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0235] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above can refer to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0236] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, devices and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely schematic. For example, the division of the units is merely a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0237] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of these units may be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0238] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present application may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0239] If the functions are implemented in the form of software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. In view of this understanding, the technical solution of the present application, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or the part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes a number of instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0240] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A wireless communication method, characterized in that: include: The environment energy AMP device receives at least one target signal sent by the first device, wherein the at least one target signal is used to generate a first signal and a second signal having an associated relationship; The AMP device obtains energy through the first signal and performs positioning according to the second signal.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first signal and the second signal satisfy at least one of the following association relationships: Power division multiplexing PDM, time division multiplexing TDM, frequency division multiplexing FDM.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The first signal and the second signal satisfy a PDM relationship, and the at least one target signal includes a first target signal; Wherein, the power of the first signal is μ1P1, and the power of the second signal is (1-μ1)P1; Wherein, P1 represents the power of the first target signal, μ1 represents the power allocation coefficient, P1 is a positive number, and μ1 is a non-negative number.

4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first signal and the second signal satisfy a TDM relationship; The first signal is a target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1, and the second signal is a target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1; Wherein, T1 represents the duration for the AMP device to receive the target signal, μ2 represents the time allocation coefficient, and both T1 and μ2 are positive numbers.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The target signal received by the AMP device in μ2T1 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device in (1-μ2)T1; or, the target signal received by the AMP device in μ2T1 is discontinuous with the target signal received by the AMP device in (1-μ2)T1.

6. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first signal and the second signal satisfy a PDM and TDM relationship; The first signal is a signal with a power of μ1P2 obtained after power distribution of the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2, and the second signal is a signal with a power of (1-μ1)P2 obtained after power distribution of the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 and a target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2; Among them, T2 represents the duration of the AMP device receiving the target signal, P2 represents the power of the target signal received by the AMP device, μ1 represents the power allocation coefficient, μ2 represents the time allocation coefficient, μ1 is a non-negative number, and T1, P2 and μ2 are all positive numbers.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2; or, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is discontinuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2.

8. The method according to claim 5 or 7, characterized in that Different AMP devices correspond to different μ2s, or different AMP devices correspond to the same μ2.

9. The method according to claim 3 or 6, characterized in that μ1 is determined based on at least one of the following: the energy storage state of the AMP device, the positioning accuracy, the throughput of the AMP device, and the distance between the AMP device and the first device.

10. The method according to claim 3 or 6, characterized in that: μ1 is agreed upon by a protocol, or μ1 is configured by a network, or μ1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ1 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device.

11. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that μ2 is determined based on at least one of the following: the energy storage state of the AMP device, the positioning accuracy, the throughput of the AMP device, and the distance between the AMP device and the first device.

12. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that μ2 is agreed upon by the protocol, or μ2 is configured by the network, or μ2 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on the power allocation coefficients recommended by some or all AMP devices associated with the first device.

13. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first signal and the second signal satisfy an FDM relationship, wherein the first signal and the second signal are target signals with frequencies f1 and f2 respectively received by the AMP device.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that The first signal and the second signal correspond to different transmission configurations respectively.

15. The method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that f1 is agreed upon by the protocol, or f1 is configured by the network, or f1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or f1 is determined by the first device based on one or more frequencies recommended by the AMP device; and / or, f2 is agreed upon by a protocol, or f2 is configured by a network, or f2 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or f2 is determined by the first device based on one or more frequencies recommended by the AMP device.

16. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that The at least one target signal is a narrow bandwidth S1G signal.

17. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that The first device is one of the following: a wireless charging node WCN, an access point AP, a station STA, a sending access point TRP, a base station, and a terminal device.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that In the case that the first device is a device other than the WCN, the location of the first device is known, and the transmission power and stored energy of the first device meet preset conditions.

19. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that The first device is a WCN; wherein, The network device associated with the AMP device has acquired the location information of the WCN before the WCN sends the at least one target signal; and / or, the relevant configuration of the WCN sending the at least one target signal is configured by the network device associated with the AMP device; and / or, the WCN periodically sends the target signal, or the WCN sends the target signal after being requested or triggered by the AMP device or the network device associated with the AMP device.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein: The WCN is one of the following whose location is known and whose transmission power and stored energy meet preset conditions: AP, STA, TRP, base station, terminal equipment.

21. A wireless communication method, characterized in that: include: The first device sends at least one target signal to the ambient energy AMP device; The at least one target signal is used to generate a first signal and a second signal having an associated relationship, the first signal is used for the AMP device to obtain energy, and the second signal is used for the AMP device to perform positioning.

22. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that The first signal and the second signal satisfy at least one of the following association relationships: Power division multiplexing PDM, time division multiplexing TDM, frequency division multiplexing FDM.

23. The method according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that The first signal and the second signal satisfy a PDM relationship, and the at least one target signal includes a first target signal; Wherein, the power of the first signal is μ1P1, and the power of the second signal is (1-μ1)P1; Wherein, P1 represents the power of the first target signal, μ1 represents the power allocation coefficient, P1 is a positive number, and μ1 is a non-negative number.

24. The method according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that The first signal and the second signal satisfy a TDM relationship; The first signal is a target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T1, and the second signal is a target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T1; Wherein, T1 represents the duration for the AMP device to receive the target signal, μ2 represents the time allocation coefficient, and both T1 and μ2 are positive numbers.

25. The method of claim 24, wherein: The target signal received by the AMP device in μ2T1 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device in (1-μ2)T1; or, the target signal received by the AMP device in μ2T1 is discontinuous with the target signal received by the AMP device in (1-μ2)T1.

26. The method according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that The first signal and the second signal satisfy a PDM and TDM relationship; The first signal is a signal with a power of μ1P2 obtained after power distribution of the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2, and the second signal is a signal with a power of (1-μ1)P2 obtained after power distribution of the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 and a target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2; Among them, T2 represents the duration of the AMP device receiving the target signal, P2 represents the power of the target signal received by the AMP device, μ1 represents the power allocation coefficient, μ2 represents the time allocation coefficient, μ1 is a non-negative number, and T1, P2 and μ2 are all positive numbers.

27. The method of claim 26, wherein: The target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is continuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2; or, the target signal received by the AMP device within μ2T2 is discontinuous with the target signal received by the AMP device within (1-μ2)T2.

28. The method according to claim 25 or 27, characterized in that Different AMP devices correspond to different μ2s, or different AMP devices correspond to the same μ2.

29. The method according to claim 23 or 26, characterized in that μ1 is determined based on at least one of the following: the energy storage state of the AMP device, the positioning accuracy, the throughput of the AMP device, and the distance between the AMP device and the first device.

30. The method according to claim 23 or 26, characterized in that μ1 is agreed upon by a protocol, or μ1 is configured by a network, or μ1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ1 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device.

31. The method according to any one of claims 24 to 28, characterized in that μ2 is determined based on at least one of the following: the energy storage state of the AMP device, the positioning accuracy, the throughput of the AMP device, and the distance between the AMP device and the first device.

32. The method according to any one of claims 24 to 28, characterized in that μ2 is agreed upon by the protocol, or μ2 is configured by the network, or μ2 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on one or more power allocation coefficients recommended by the AMP device, or μ2 is determined by the first device based on the power allocation coefficients recommended by some or all AMP devices associated with the first device.

33. The method according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that The first signal and the second signal satisfy an FDM relationship, wherein the first signal and the second signal are target signals with frequencies f1 and f2 respectively received by the AMP device.

34. The method of claim 33, wherein: The first signal and the second signal correspond to different transmission configurations respectively.

35. The method according to claim 33 or 34, characterized in that f1 is agreed upon by a protocol, or f1 is configured by a network, or f1 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or f1 is determined by the first device based on one or more frequencies recommended by the AMP device; and / or, f2 is agreed upon by a protocol, or f2 is configured by a network, or f2 is determined by negotiation between the AMP device and the first device, or f2 is determined by the first device based on one or more frequencies recommended by the AMP device.

36. The method according to any one of claims 21 to 35, characterized in that The at least one target signal is a narrow bandwidth S1G signal.

37. The method according to any one of claims 21 to 36, characterized in that The first device is one of the following: a wireless charging node WCN, an access point AP, a station STA, a sending access point TRP, a base station, and a terminal device.

38. The method of claim 37, wherein: In the case that the first device is a device other than the WCN, the location of the first device is known, and the transmission power and stored energy of the first device meet preset conditions.

39. The method according to any one of claims 21 to 36, characterized in that The first device is a WCN; wherein, The network device associated with the AMP device has acquired the location information of the WCN before the WCN sends the at least one target signal; and / or, the relevant configuration of the WCN sending the at least one target signal is configured by the network device associated with the AMP device; and / or, the WCN periodically sends the target signal, or the WCN sends the target signal after being requested or triggered by the AMP device or the network device associated with the AMP device.

40. The method of claim 39, wherein: The WCN is one of the following whose location is known and whose transmission power and stored energy meet preset conditions: AP, STA, TRP, base station, terminal equipment.

41. An environmental energy AMP device, characterized in that: include: A communication unit, configured to receive at least one target signal sent by a first device, wherein the at least one target signal is used to generate a first signal and a second signal having an associated relationship; A processing unit is used to obtain energy through the first signal and perform positioning according to the second signal.

42. A first device, characterized in that: include: A communication unit, configured to send at least one target signal to the ambient energy AMP device; The at least one target signal is used to generate a first signal and a second signal having an associated relationship, the first signal is used for the AMP device to obtain energy, and the second signal is used for the AMP device to perform positioning.

43. An environmental energy AMP device, characterized in that: include: A processor and a memory, wherein the memory is used to store a computer program, and the processor is used to call and run the computer program stored in the memory, so that the AMP device executes the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 20.

44. A first device, characterized in that include: A processor and a memory, the memory being used to store a computer program, the processor being used to call and run the computer program stored in the memory, so that the first device executes the method as claimed in any one of claims 21 to 40.

45. A chip, characterized in that: include: A processor, configured to call and run a computer program from a memory, so that a device equipped with the chip executes a method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 20.

46. ​​A chip, characterized in that: include: A processor, configured to call and run a computer program from a memory, so that a device equipped with the chip executes a method as claimed in any one of claims 21 to 40.

47. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that Used for storing a computer program, when the computer program is executed, the method according to any one of claims 1 to 20 is implemented.

48. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that Used for storing a computer program, when the computer program is executed, the method according to any one of claims 21 to 40 is implemented.

49. A computer program product, characterized in that The method comprises computer program instructions, and when the computer program instructions are executed, the method according to any one of claims 1 to 20 is implemented.

50. A computer program product, characterized in that Comprising computer program instructions, when the computer program instructions are executed, the method according to any one of claims 21 to 40 is implemented.

51. A computer program, characterized in that When the computer program is executed, the method according to any one of claims 1 to 20 is implemented.

52. A computer program, characterized in that When the computer program is executed, the method according to any one of claims 21 to 40 is implemented.

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