Resource configuration method and apparatus, and storage medium

Abstract

Provided in the present disclosure are a resource configuration method and apparatus, and a storage medium. The method comprises: sending a request message to one or more first access network devices, wherein the request message is used for requesting the pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources. By means of the present disclosure, uplink positioning reference signal resources can be pre-configured for a terminal, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of uplink positioning and uplink / downlink hybrid positioning.

Description

Resource configuration method, device, and storage medium Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communications, and in particular to a resource configuration method and device, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] The fifth generation mobile communication technology (5G) New Radio (NR) introduces a variety of positioning technologies to achieve terminal positioning.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to improve the accuracy and reliability of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a resource configuration method and device, and a storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a resource configuration method is provided, including:

[0006] A request message is sent to one or more first access network devices, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0007] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a resource configuration method is provided, including:

[0008] A request message sent by a core network device is received, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0009] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a resource configuration method is provided, including:

[0010] Receive third resource indication information sent by the access network device, where the third resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0011] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a core network device is provided, including:

[0012] The transceiver module is configured to send a request message to one or more first access network devices, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0013] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an access network device is provided, including:

[0014] The transceiver module is configured to receive a request message sent by a core network device, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0015] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0016] The transceiver module is configured to receive third resource indication information sent by the access network device, where the third resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0017] According to a seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, including:

[0018] one or more processors;

[0019] The network device is used to execute the resource configuration method described in any one of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0020] According to an eighth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0021] one or more processors;

[0022] The terminal is used to execute the method for resource configuration behavior described in any one of the third aspects.

[0023] According to the ninth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising a core network device, an access network device, and a terminal, wherein the core network device is configured to implement the resource configuration method described in any one of the first aspect, the access network device is configured to implement the resource configuration method described in any one of the second aspect, and the terminal is configured to implement the resource configuration method described in any one of the third aspect.

[0024] According to the tenth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, which stores instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the resource configuration method as described in any one of the first aspect, the second aspect or the third aspect.

[0025] The embodiments of the present disclosure can pre-configure uplink positioning reference signal resources for a terminal, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0026] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0028] FIG1 is an exemplary schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG2 is an exemplary interaction diagram of a resource configuration method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG3A is an exemplary interaction diagram of a resource configuration method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG3B is an exemplary interaction diagram of a resource configuration method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG3C is an exemplary interaction diagram of a resource configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG3D is an exemplary interaction diagram of a resource configuration method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG4A is a schematic diagram of an exemplary interaction of a resource configuration apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG4B is an exemplary interaction diagram of a resource configuration apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG4C is an exemplary interaction diagram of a resource configuration apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG5A is a schematic diagram of an exemplary interaction of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG5B is an exemplary interaction diagram of a chip provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, like numbers in different figures represent like or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present invention, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0040] The terms used in this disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of at least one of the associated listed items.

[0041] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this disclosure to describe various messages, these messages should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish messages of the same type from each other. For example, a first message may also be referred to as a second message, and similarly, a second message may be referred to as a first message without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining."

[0042] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a resource configuration method, device, and storage medium.

[0043] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a resource configuration method, including:

[0044] A request message is sent to one or more first access network devices, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0045] In the above embodiment, the core network device may initiate a request for pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources, thereby improving the reliability of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0046] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the request message is a first New Radio Positioning Protocol a (NRPPa) message that is independent of the terminal.

[0047] In the above embodiment, the core network device can initiate a request for pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources through a first NRPPa message that is unrelated to the terminal, which is simple to implement and has high availability.

[0048] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first NRPPa message is any one of the following:

[0049] Send a receiving point information request message;

[0050] A first message is used to initiate a pre-configuration request for the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the core network device can reuse the sending reception point information request message, or use the first message used to initiate the pre-configuration request of the uplink positioning reference signal resource to initiate the request for pre-configuration of the uplink positioning reference signal resource, which is simple to implement and has high availability.

[0052] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the request message includes at least one of the following:

[0053] Requesting the number of pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources;

[0054] Pre-configuration indication information, where the pre-configuration indication information is used to indicate that the requested uplink positioning reference signal resource will be pre-configured to the terminal;

[0055] Requesting pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal transmission characteristics;

[0056] Sending and receiving point identification;

[0057] Cell ID.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the request message sent by the core network device may include at least one of the above items, so that the first access network device pre-configures uplink positioning reference signal resources based on the request message, thereby achieving the purpose of pre-configuring uplink positioning reference signal resources and having high availability.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0060] A response message is received from at least one of the first access network devices, where the response message includes the uplink positioning reference signal resource pre-configured by the first access network device.

[0061] In the above embodiment, the core network device can obtain the uplink positioning reference signal resources pre-configured by the first access network device from the first access network device, thereby achieving the purpose of pre-configuring uplink positioning reference signal resources and having high availability.

[0062] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the response message is a second NRPPa message that is independent of the terminal.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the response message returned by the first access network device may be a second NRPPa message that is not related to the terminal. This is simple to implement and has high availability.

[0064] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second NRPPa message is any one of the following:

[0065] Sending a receiving point information response message;

[0066] The second message is used to respond to the pre-configuration request of the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0067] In the above embodiment, the core network device can receive the receiving point information response message sent by the first access network device, or the second message used to respond to the pre-configuration request of the uplink positioning reference signal resource, thereby obtaining the uplink positioning reference signal resource pre-configured by the first access network device, which is simple to implement and has high availability.

[0068] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the response message includes at least one of the following:

[0069] The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0070] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0071] In the above embodiment, the response message may include but is not limited to at least one of the above items, thereby improving the reliability of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0072] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0073] First resource indication information is sent to a second access network device corresponding to a terminal serving cell, where the first resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0074] In the above embodiment, the core network device can send the obtained pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources to the second access network device corresponding to the terminal service cell, so that the second access network device provides the terminal with pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0075] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first resource indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0076] The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the core network device;

[0077] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0078] Sending and receiving point identification;

[0079] Cell ID.

[0080] In the above embodiment, the first resource indication information may include but is not limited to at least one of the above items, so that the terminal can determine the uplink positioning reference signal resources pre-configured by the network side for it, with high availability.

[0081] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending the first resource indication information to the second access network device corresponding to the terminal serving cell includes:

[0082] A third NRPPa message is sent to the second access network device, where the third NRPPa message is an NRPPa message related to the terminal and / or unrelated to the terminal, and the third NRPPa message includes the first resource indication information.

[0083] In the above embodiment, the core network device can send a third NRPPa message related to the terminal and / or unrelated to the terminal to the second access network device, so that the second access network device can use the corresponding message to send the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources to the terminal, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0084] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0085] Receiving second resource indication information sent by a second access network device corresponding to a terminal serving cell;

[0086] The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal is determined based on the second resource indication information.

[0087] In the above embodiment, the core network device can determine the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal based on the second resource indication information sent by the second access network device, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0088] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the receiving second resource indication information sent by the second access network device corresponding to the terminal serving cell includes:

[0089] Receive a fourth NRPPa message related to the terminal sent by the second access network device, where the fourth NRPPa message includes the second resource indication information.

[0090] In the above embodiment, the core network device can receive the fourth NRPPa message related to the terminal sent by the second access network device, thereby determining the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources used by the terminal, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0091] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second resource indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0092] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0093] Association parameters, wherein the association parameters include at least one of the following:

[0094] Spatial mapping relationship parameters;

[0095] Power control parameters;

[0096] Path loss parameters;

[0097] Timing advance timer parameters.

[0098] In the above embodiment, the second resource indication information may include but is not limited to at least one of the above items, which is easy to implement and has high availability.

[0099] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0100] Send release indication information to a third access network device, where the third access network device includes at least one of the first access network device and the second access network device corresponding to the terminal service cell, and the release indication information is used to indicate the release of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0101] In the above embodiment, the core network device may allow the third access network device to release pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources, thereby avoiding unreasonable occupation of resources and improving resource allocation efficiency.

[0102] With reference to some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the release indication information includes:

[0103] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0104] In the above embodiment, the release indication information may include a pre-configuration identifier so that the third access network device can determine to release the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0105] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending release indication information to the third access network device includes at least one of:

[0106] The terminal serving cell changes, sending the release indication information to the second access network device;

[0107] The terminal is located outside the valid area of ​​the uplink positioning reference signal, and sends the release indication information to the first access network device;

[0108] The terminal has no positioning requirement and sends the release indication information to the first access network device and the second access network device.

[0109] In the above embodiment, the core network device can send release indication information to the corresponding access network device under different circumstances to avoid unreasonable occupation of resources and improve resource allocation efficiency.

[0110] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a resource configuration method, including:

[0111] A request message sent by a core network device is received, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0112] In the above embodiment, the access network device may receive a request message sent by the core network device, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources, thereby improving the feasibility of pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0113] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the request message is a first New Radio Positioning Protocol a (NRPPa) message that is independent of the terminal.

[0114] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first NRPPa message is any one of the following:

[0115] Send a receiving point information request message;

[0116] A first message is used to initiate a pre-configuration request for the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0117] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the request message includes at least one of the following:

[0118] Requesting the number of pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources;

[0119] Pre-configuration indication information, where the pre-configuration indication information is used to indicate that the requested uplink positioning reference signal resource will be pre-configured to the terminal;

[0120] Requesting pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal transmission characteristics;

[0121] Sending and receiving point identification;

[0122] Cell ID.

[0123] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0124] pre-configuring the uplink positioning reference signal resource based on the request message;

[0125] A response message is sent to the core network device, where the response message includes the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0126] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the response message is a second NRPPa message that is independent of the terminal.

[0127] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second NRPPa message is any one of the following:

[0128] Sending a receiving point information response message;

[0129] The second message is used to respond to the pre-configuration request of the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0130] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the response message includes at least one of the following:

[0131] The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0132] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0133] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0134] receiving first resource indication information sent by the core network device, where the first resource indication information is used to indicate the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0135] Based on the first resource indication information, third resource indication information is sent to the terminal.

[0136] In the above embodiment, the access network device can send the third resource indication information to the terminal based on the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource provided by the core network device, thereby providing the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource to the terminal, with high availability.

[0137] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first resource indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0138] The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the core network device;

[0139] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0140] Sending and receiving point identification;

[0141] cell identity; and / or

[0142] The third resource indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0143] The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the access network device;

[0144] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0145] Sending and receiving point identification;

[0146] Cell ID.

[0147] In the above embodiment, the access network device may provide the terminal with preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources based on the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources provided by the core network device, thereby improving the availability of the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0148] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the receiving the first resource indication information sent by the core network device includes:

[0149] Receive a third NRPPa message sent by the core network device, where the third NRPPa message is an NRPPa message related to the terminal and / or unrelated to the terminal, and the third NRPPa message includes the first resource indication information.

[0150] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, sending the third resource indication information to the terminal includes at least one of the following:

[0151] The third NRPPa message is an NRPPa message related to the terminal, and a radio resource control RRC message is sent to the terminal, where the RRC message includes the third resource indication information;

[0152] The third NRPPa message is an NRPPa message that is not related to the terminal and is a broadcast positioning system message. The positioning system message includes the third resource indication information.

[0153] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0154] receiving fourth resource indication information sent by a terminal, where the fourth resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource requested by the terminal;

[0155] Determining, based on the fourth resource indication information, a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal;

[0156] Sending second resource indication information to the core network device, where the second resource indication information is used to determine the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal.

[0157] With reference to some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth resource indication information includes:

[0158] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0159] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the sending the second resource indication information to the core network device includes:

[0160] Send a fourth NRPPa message related to the terminal to the core network device, where the fourth NRPPa message includes the second resource indication information.

[0161] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second resource indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0162] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0163] Association parameters, wherein the association parameters include at least one of the following:

[0164] Spatial mapping relationship parameters;

[0165] Power control parameters;

[0166] Path loss parameters;

[0167] Timing advance timer parameters.

[0168] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0169] receiving release indication information sent by the core network device, where the release indication information is used to instruct the release of a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0170] Based on the release indication information, the corresponding pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource is released.

[0171] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, releasing the corresponding pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource based on the release indication information includes any one of the following:

[0172] The release indication information includes a pre-configuration identifier, and releases the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource indicated by the pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0173] The release indication information does not include a pre-configuration identifier, and all pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources are released. The pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0174] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a resource configuration method, including:

[0175] Receive third resource indication information sent by the access network device, where the third resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0176] In the above embodiment, the terminal can obtain the third resource indication information from the access network device, where the third resource indication information is used to indicate the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources, thereby improving the reliability of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0177] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, receiving the third resource indication information sent by the access network device includes any one of the following:

[0178] receiving a radio resource control (RRC) message sent by the access network device, where the RRC message includes the third resource indication information;

[0179] Receive a positioning system message broadcast by the access network device, where the positioning system message includes the third resource indication information.

[0180] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the third resource indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0181] A pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the access network device;

[0182] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource;

[0183] Sending and receiving point identification;

[0184] Cell ID.

[0185] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0186] Sending fourth resource indication information to the access network device, where the fourth resource indication information is used to indicate the uplink positioning reference signal resource requested by the terminal.

[0187] With reference to some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth resource indication information includes:

[0188] A pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0189] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a core network device is provided, including:

[0190] The transceiver module is configured to send a request message to one or more first access network devices, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0191] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an access network device is provided, including:

[0192] The transceiver module is configured to receive a request message sent by a core network device, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0193] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0194] The transceiver module is configured to receive third resource indication information sent by the access network device, where the third resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0195] According to a seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, including:

[0196] one or more processors;

[0197] The network device is used to execute the resource configuration method described in any one of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0198] According to an eighth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0199] one or more processors;

[0200] The terminal is used to execute the method for resource configuration behavior described in any one of the third aspects.

[0201] According to the ninth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising a core network device, an access network device, and a terminal, wherein the core network device is configured to implement the resource configuration method described in any one of the first aspect, the access network device is configured to implement the resource configuration method described in any one of the second aspect, and the terminal is configured to implement the resource configuration method described in any one of the third aspect.

[0202] According to the tenth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, which stores instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the resource configuration method as described in any one of the first aspect, the second aspect or the third aspect.

[0203] It is understandable that the above-mentioned terminals, network devices, communication systems, storage media, and computer programs are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods and will not be repeated here.

[0204] The present disclosure provides resource configuration methods, devices, and storage media. In some embodiments, the terms resource configuration method, information processing method, and communication method are interchangeable; resource configuration device, information processing device, and communication device are interchangeable; and information processing system, communication system, and other terms are interchangeable.

[0205] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive and are merely illustrative of some embodiments, and are not intended to be a specific limitation on the scope of protection of the present disclosure. In the absence of contradiction, each step in a certain embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a certain embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily exchanged. In addition, the optional implementation methods in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; in addition, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. For example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0206] In each embodiment of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified or provided for by logic, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. The technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form a new embodiment based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0207] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0208] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "said", "the", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0209] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

[0210] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one," "one or more," "a plurality of," "multiple," etc. may be used interchangeably.

[0211] In some embodiments, descriptions such as "at least one of A and B," "A and / or B," "A in one case, B in another case," or "in response to one case A, in response to another case B" may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); and in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0212] In some embodiments, "A or B" and other descriptions may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0213] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different description objects and do not constitute any restriction on the position, order, priority, quantity or content of the description objects. For the statement of the description object, please refer to the description in the context of the claims or embodiments, and no unnecessary restriction should be constituted due to the use of prefixes. For example, if the description object is a "field", the ordinal number before the "field" in the "first field" and the "second field" does not limit the position or order between the "fields". "First" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they limit the order of the "first field" and the "second field". For another example, if the description object is a "level", the ordinal number before the "level" in the "first level" and the "second level" does not limit the priority between the "levels". For another example, the number of description objects is not limited by the ordinal number and can be one or more. Taking "first device" as an example, the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the description object is "device", then the "first device" and the "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different; for another example, if the description object is "information", then the "first information" and the "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0214] In some embodiments, “including A,” “comprising A,” “used to indicate A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0215] In some embodiments, terms such as "in response to...", "in response to determining...", "in the case of...", "at the time of...", "when...", "if...", "if...", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0216] In some embodiments, devices and equipment can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they can also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "entity", "subject", etc.

[0217] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.

[0218] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)", "base station (BS)", "radio base station", "fixed station", and in some embodiments may also be understood as "node", "access point", "transmission point (TP)", "reception point (RP)", "transmission and / or reception point (TRP)" "panel", "antenna panel", "antenna array", "cell", "macro cell", "small cell", "femto cell", "pico cell", "sector", "cell group", "serving cell", "carrier", "component carrier", "bandwidth part (BWP)", etc.

[0219] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" may be referred to as "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal" "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, client, etc.

[0220] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0221] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0222] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the combination of any elements, any rows, and any columns can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0223] FIG1 is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0224] As shown in FIG1 , a communication system 100 includes a core network device 101 , an access network device 102 , and a terminal 103 .

[0225] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 may be a device including one or more network elements, or may be multiple devices or a group of devices. The network element may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), and a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0226] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 is, for example, a location management function (LMF).

[0227] Of course, the core network device 101 may also include other network elements, which is not limited in this disclosure.

[0228] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 is, for example, a node or device that accesses a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include an evolved NodeB (eNB), a next generation evolved NodeB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved nodeB (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open base station (Open RAN), a cloud base station (Cloud RAN), a base station in other communication systems, and at least one of an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0229] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 includes a first access network device 102 - 1 and a second access network device 102 - 2 .

[0230] Among them, the first access network device 102 - 1 is an access network device that receives the request message sent by the core network device 101 .

[0231] Among them, the second access network device 102 - 2 is the access network device corresponding to the service cell of the terminal 103 .

[0232] The number of the first access network devices 102 - 1 may be one or more.

[0233] The present disclosure does not limit the relationship between the first access network device 102 - 1 and the second access network device 102 - 2 .

[0234] For example, the first access network device 102 - 1 may include the second access network device 102 - 2 , or the first access network device 102 - 1 and the second access network device 102 - 2 are different access network devices.

[0235] In some embodiments, the technical solution of the present disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within the access network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of the Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented through software or programs.

[0236] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 can be composed of a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can be used to split the protocol layer of the access network device, with the functions of some protocol layers centrally controlled by the CU, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU, but is not limited to this.

[0237] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 includes, for example, a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication function, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver function, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, and at least one of a wireless terminal device in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0238] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 is connected to the core network device 101 through the access network device 102.

[0239] It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiment of the present disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. Ordinary technicians in this field can know that with the evolution of the system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0240] The following embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1 , or a portion thereof, but are not limited thereto. The entities shown in FIG1 are illustrative only. The communication system may include all or part of the entities shown in FIG1 , or may include other entities outside of FIG1 . The number and form of the entities are arbitrary, and the entities may be physical or virtual. The connection relationships between the entities are illustrative only. The entities may be connected or disconnected, and the connection may be in any manner, including direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0241] The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), future radio access (FRA), new radio access technology (RAT), new radio (NR), new radio access (RAT), and so on.

[0242] NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) network, systems using other communication methods, and next-generation systems expanded upon these methods. In addition, a combination of multiple systems (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G) may also be applied.

[0243] Figure 2 is an interactive diagram of a resource configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a resource configuration method, which includes:

[0244] In step S2101, the core network device 101 sends a request message to one or more first access network devices 102-1 (the number of the first access network devices in FIG2 is one or more).

[0245] In some embodiments, the core network device 101, such as LMF, sends the request message to the first access network device 102-1.

[0246] In some embodiments, the first access network device 102-1 may include a second access network device 102-2 corresponding to the terminal's serving cell. The core network device 101, such as the LMF, sends the request message to multiple first access network devices 102-1, including the second access network device 102-2. Subsequently, the core network device 101 may send the determined pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources to the second access network device 102-2, so that the second access network device 102-2 provides them to the terminal 103.

[0247] In some embodiments, the first access network device 102 - 1 receives the request message.

[0248] In some embodiments, the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0249] In some embodiments, the uplink positioning reference signal may be an uplink positioning reference signal sent by the terminal 103 , including but not limited to a channel sounding reference signal (Sounding Reference Signal, SRS).

[0250] In some embodiments, the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources and the reserved uplink positioning reference signal resources may be equivalent and may replace each other.

[0251] In some embodiments, the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource and the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal may be equivalent and may be replaced with each other.

[0252] In some embodiments, the request message may be a New Radio Positioning Protocol a (NRPPa) message.

[0253] In one example, the request message may be a first NRPPa message that is non-UE associated.

[0254] The terminal-independent NRPPa message refers to an NRPPa message whose message content is not targeted at a specific terminal.

[0255] In some embodiments, the first NRPPa message may be a Transmit Reception Point Information Request (TRP information request) message.

[0256] In one example, the request message is included in a TRP information request message, and the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource is requested as a type of Transmission and Receiving Point (TRP).

[0257] Exemplarily, the TRP information type may be set to "uplink positioning reference signal configuration", such as SRS config, or to "uplink positioning reference signal pre-configuration", such as pre SRS congfig.

[0258] In some embodiments, the first NRPPa message may be a first message used to initiate a pre-configuration request for the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0259] In one example, the request message is included in a new NRPPa message, and the new NRPPa message is the first message.

[0260] Exemplarily, the first message may be an "uplink positioning reference signal resource preconfiguration request" message, such as an SRS preconfiguration required message.

[0261] In some embodiments, the name of the request message is not limited, and it can be, for example, a pre-configuration request message, a first message, a first signaling, etc.

[0262] In some embodiments, the request message may include but is not limited to at least one of the following: the number of uplink positioning reference signal resources requested to be pre-configured; pre-configuration indication information; transmission characteristics of the uplink positioning reference signal requested to be pre-configured; sending and receiving point identifiers; and cell identifiers.

[0263] In an example, the number of the uplink positioning reference signal resources requested to be pre-configured may be N, where N is a positive integer, such as 1, 2, 3, ... . . .

[0264] In one example, the pre-configuration indication information is used to indicate that the requested uplink positioning reference signal resource will be pre-configured to the terminal.

[0265] In an example, the transmission characteristics of the uplink positioning reference signal requested to be pre-configured may include but are not limited to the resource type, cycle length, cycle number, etc. of the uplink positioning reference signal requested to be pre-configured.

[0266] The resource types may include but are not limited to semi-persistent resources, non-periodic resources, periodic resources, etc.

[0267] The cycle duration may be the number of time units occupied by the uplink positioning reference signal within a cycle. The time unit may be a time slot, an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbol, or a span, which is not limited in this disclosure. A span includes multiple consecutive symbols.

[0268] The number of cycles may be the number of cycles of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0269] In an example, the transmitting / receiving point identifier is an identifier of the transmitting / receiving point corresponding to the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0270] Exemplarily, the first access network device 102-1 includes multiple sending and receiving points, and the request message may include a sending and receiving point identifier to inform the first access network device 102-1 of the sending and receiving point corresponding to the requested pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0271] In an example, the cell identifier is an identifier of a cell corresponding to the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0272] Exemplarily, the first access network device 102-1 covers multiple cells, and the request message may include a cell identifier to inform the first access network device 102-1 of the cell corresponding to the requested pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0273] In some embodiments, the request message is a sending and receiving point information request message, which may include but is not limited to at least one of the following: the number of uplink positioning reference signal resources requested to be pre-configured; pre-configuration indication information; transmission characteristics of the uplink positioning reference signal requested to be pre-configured; sending and receiving point identifier; cell identifier.

[0274] In some embodiments, the request message is a first message, which may include but is not limited to at least one of the following: the number of uplink positioning reference signal resources requested to be pre-configured; the transmission characteristics of the uplink positioning reference signal requested to be pre-configured; the sending and receiving point identifier; and the cell identifier.

[0275] The first message is used to initiate a pre-configuration request for the uplink positioning reference signal resource. Accordingly, the first message may not include pre-configuration indication information.

[0276] Step S2102 : The first access network device 102 - 1 sends a response message to the core network device 101 .

[0277] In some embodiments, at least one of the first access network devices 102 - 1 that receives the request message may send a response message to the core network device 101 .

[0278] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 receives a response message.

[0279] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 may add the cells covered by the first access network device 102-1 that successfully responds to a validity area list, where the validity area is a valid area for an uplink positioning reference signal.

[0280] In some embodiments, the first access network device 102-1 that returns the response message includes the second access network device 102-2. Accordingly, the terminal serving cell is added to the valid area list.

[0281] The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources are valid within the valid area.

[0282] In some embodiments, the response message includes the uplink positioning reference signal resource pre-configured by the first access network device 102-1.

[0283] In some embodiments, the name of the response message is not limited, and it can be, for example, a pre-configured response message, a response message, a third message, a second signaling, etc.

[0284] In some embodiments, the reply message may be an NRPPa message.

[0285] In some embodiments, the response message may be a second NRPPa message that is not related to the terminal.

[0286] In some embodiments, when the request message is a sending reception point information request message, the response message may be a sending reception point information response (TRP information response) message.

[0287] In some embodiments, when the request message is a first message used to initiate the pre-configuration request of the uplink positioning reference signal resource, the response message may be a second message used to respond to the pre-configuration request of the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0288] Exemplarily, the first message is an "uplink positioning reference signal resource preconfiguration request" message, such as an SRS preconfiguration required message, and the second message may be an "uplink positioning reference signal resource preconfiguration response" message, such as an SRS preconfiguration confirm message.

[0289] In some embodiments, the response message may include but is not limited to at least one of the following: the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource; and a pre-configured identifier.

[0290] In an example, the response message may include the uplink positioning reference signal resource pre-configured by the first access network device 102 - 1 .

[0291] In an example, the response message may include a pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0292] Exemplarily, the pre-configured identifier may correspond to one or more uplink positioning reference signal resource sets, and the corresponding uplink positioning reference signal resource may be directly determined based on the pre-configured identifier.

[0293] In one example, the response message does not include associated parameters, where the associated parameters are parameters associated with the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources. For example, the associated parameters include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following: a spatial mapping relationship parameter; a power control parameter; a path loss parameter; and a timing advance timer parameter.

[0294] In step S2103, the core network device 101 sends first resource indication information to the second access network device 102-2 corresponding to the terminal serving cell.

[0295] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 sends the first resource indication information to the second access network device 102-2 based on the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources obtained from at least one first access network device 102-1.

[0296] In some embodiments, the second access network device 102 - 2 receives the first resource indication information.

[0297] In some embodiments, the first resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0298] In some embodiments, the name of the first resource indication information is not limited, and it can be, for example, an indication message, indication information, etc.

[0299] In some embodiments, the first resource indication information includes but is not limited to at least one of the following: the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the core network device; a pre-configuration identifier; a sending and receiving point identifier; and a cell identifier.

[0300] In an example, the first resource indication information may include a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource obtained by the core network device from at least one first access network device 102 - 1 .

[0301] In an example, the first resource indication information may include a pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0302] Exemplarily, the pre-configured identifier may correspond to one or more uplink positioning reference signal resource sets, and the corresponding uplink positioning reference signal resource may be directly determined based on the pre-configured identifier.

[0303] In one example, the first resource indication information may include a sending / receiving point identifier.

[0304] The transmitting and receiving point identifier is an identifier of the transmitting and receiving point corresponding to the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0305] In one example, the first resource indication information may include a cell identifier.

[0306] The cell identifier is an identifier of the cell corresponding to the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0307] In an example, the first resource indication information may include one, two, or more of the above information.

[0308] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 may send a third NRPPa message to the second access network device 102 - 2 , where the third NRPPa message includes the first resource indication information.

[0309] In some embodiments, the third NRPPa message is a UE associated NRPPa message.

[0310] The NRPPa message related to the terminal refers to an NRPPa message whose message content is for a specific terminal.

[0311] In some embodiments, the third NRPPa message is a terminal-independent NRPPa message.

[0312] The terminal-independent NRPPa message refers to an NRPPa message whose message content is not targeted at a specific terminal.

[0313] In one example, the third NRPPa message is used to determine the message content of the positioning system message.

[0314] In one example, the third NRPPa message may be an NRPPa Assistance Information Control message.

[0315] Step S2104 : The second access network device 102 - 2 sends third resource indication information to the terminal 103 .

[0316] In some embodiments, the second access network device 102 - 2 determines third resource indication information based on the first resource indication information.

[0317] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 receives third resource indication information.

[0318] In some embodiments, the name of the third resource indication information is not limited.

[0319] In some embodiments, the third resource indication information includes but is not limited to at least one of the following: the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the access network device; a pre-configuration identifier; a sending and receiving point identifier; and a cell identifier.

[0320] The second access network device 102 - 2 determines the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource to be sent to the terminal 103 based on the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource sent by the core network device 101 .

[0321] The preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource indicated by the core network device 101 through the first resource indication information and the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource indicated by the second access network device 102-2 through the third resource indication information may be the same as or different from each other, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0322] The pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0323] The transmitting and receiving point identifier is an identifier of the transmitting and receiving point corresponding to the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0324] The cell identifier is an identifier of the cell corresponding to the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0325] In some embodiments, the content of the third resource indication information may be the same as or different from the content of the first resource indication information. For example, the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources, pre-configuration identifier, transmitting and receiving point identifier, and cell identifier indicated by the third resource indication information may be the same as or different from the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources, pre-configuration identifier, transmitting and receiving point identifier, and cell identifier indicated by the first resource indication information. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0326] In some embodiments, the first resource indication information is sent via a third NRPPa message, wherein the third NRPPa is a terminal-related NRPPa message, wherein the terminal-related NRPPa message refers to an NRPPa message whose message content is for a specific terminal. Accordingly, the second access network device 102-2 can send a radio resource control (RRC) message to the terminal 103, and the RRC message includes the third resource indication information.

[0327] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 receives an RRC message sent by the second access network device 102 - 2 , where the RRC message includes third resource indication information.

[0328] In some embodiments, the first resource indication information is sent via a third NRPPa message, wherein the third NRPPa is a terminal-independent NRPPa message, wherein the terminal-independent NRPPa message refers to an NRPPa message whose message content is not targeted at a specific terminal. Accordingly, the second access network device 102-2 may broadcast a positioning system message including the third resource indication information.

[0329] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 receives a positioning system message broadcast by the second access network device 102 - 2 , where the positioning system message includes third resource indication information.

[0330] Step S2105: The terminal 103 sends fourth resource indication information to the second access network device 102-2.

[0331] In some embodiments, after receiving the third resource indication information, the terminal 103 may request to use the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource and further use the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource to send an uplink positioning reference signal.

[0332] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 sends fourth resource indication information to the second access network device 102-2, where the fourth resource indication information is used to inform the second access network device 102-2 of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource that the terminal 103 requests to use.

[0333] In some embodiments, the name of the fourth resource indication information is not limited.

[0334] In some embodiments, the fourth resource indication information may include but is not limited to a pre-configured identifier, where the pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0335] The terminal 103 notifies the network side of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource that the terminal 103 requests to use through the pre-configured identifier.

[0336] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 may send the fourth resource indication information to the second access network device 102 - 2 through an RRC message or other messages, for example, a Medium Access Control Element (MAC CE).

[0337] In some embodiments, the second access network device 102 - 2 receives the fourth resource indication information.

[0338] Step S2106 : The second access network device 102 - 2 sends second resource indication information to the core network device 101 .

[0339] In some embodiments, the second access network device 102 - 2 determines the uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal 103 based on the fourth resource indication information. Further, the second access network device 102 - 2 can send the second resource indication information to the core network device 101 .

[0340] In some embodiments, the second resource indication information is used to inform the core network device 101 of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal 103.

[0341] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 receives the second resource indication information.

[0342] In some embodiments, the name of the second resource indication information is not limited.

[0343] In some embodiments, the second resource indication information includes but is not limited to at least one of the following: a preconfigured identifier; and an associated parameter.

[0344] The pre-configured identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource. The second access network device 102-2 informs the core network device 101 of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal 103 through the pre-configured identifier.

[0345] The associated parameters include but are not limited to at least one of the following: a spatial mapping relationship parameter; a power control parameter; a path loss parameter; and a timing advance timer parameter.

[0346] The second access network device 102 - 2 adds associated parameters based on the fourth resource indication information to obtain second resource indication information, and sends the second resource indication information to the core network device 101 .

[0347] In one example, the associated parameter is a parameter associated with a preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource, including but not limited to at least one of the following: a spatial mapping relationship parameter; a power control parameter; a path loss parameter; and a timing advance timer parameter.

[0348] The spatial mapping relationship parameter may be a spatial mapping relationship between antenna ports and uplink positioning reference signals, such as a Quasi-Colocation (QCL) relationship between different antenna ports.

[0349] The power control parameter may refer to a power control parameter for sending an uplink positioning reference signal.

[0350] The path loss parameter may refer to the path loss for sending an uplink positioning reference signal estimated by the access network device side.

[0351] The timing advance (TA) parameter may be the number of time units for the terminal side to send an uplink positioning reference signal in advance.

[0352] In some embodiments, the second access network device 102 - 2 sends a fourth NRPPa message related to the terminal to the core network device 101 , where the fourth NRPPa message includes the second resource indication information.

[0353] In some embodiments, the fourth NRPPa message is a positioning information update message.

[0354] In step S2107, the core network device 101 sends release indication information to the first access network device 102-1 and / or the second access network device 102-2.

[0355] In some embodiments, the name of the release indication information is not limited.

[0356] In some embodiments, the release indication information is used to indicate the release of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0357] In some embodiments, the release indication information may include but is not limited to a pre-configured identifier, so that the access network device can determine the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource to be released.

[0358] In some embodiments, the release indication information may not include a pre-configuration identifier. In this case, the access network device determines to release all pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0359] In some embodiments, when the service cell of the terminal 103 changes, the terminal 103 may request a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource from the access network device corresponding to the new service cell. After the access network device corresponding to the new service cell determines the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource, it sends it to the terminal and sends a second resource indication message to the core network device 101. At this time, the core network device 101 may send the release indication message to the second access network device 102-2 corresponding to the historical service cell.

[0360] In some embodiments, when terminal 103 is outside the valid area of ​​an uplink positioning reference signal, terminal 103 may request a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource from an access network device corresponding to a new serving cell. The access network device corresponding to the new serving cell then requests an uplink positioning reference signal resource associated with the valid area from core network device 101. In this case, core network device 101 may send the release indication information to first access network device 102-1 within the valid area.

[0361] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 may obtain the positioning requirements of the terminal 103. If the terminal 103 has no positioning requirements, the core network device 101 may send the release indication information to the first access network device 102-1 and the second access network device 102-2.

[0362] Step S2108: The first access network device 102-1 and / or the second access network device 102-2 releases the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0363] In some embodiments, the first access network device 102-1 receives the release indication information, which includes a preconfiguration identifier. The first access network device 102-1 may release the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource indicated by the preconfiguration identifier.

[0364] In some embodiments, the first access network device 102-1 receives the release indication information, and the release indication information does not include a pre-configuration identifier. The first access network device 102-1 may release all pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0365] In some embodiments, the second access network device 102-2 receives the release indication information, which includes a preconfiguration identifier. The second access network device 102-2 may release the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource indicated by the preconfiguration identifier.

[0366] In some embodiments, the second access network device 102-2 receives the release indication information, and the release indication information does not include a pre-configuration identifier. The second access network device 102-2 may release all pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0367] In some embodiments, the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource may also indicate deactivation of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0368] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc. are not limited to the names described in the embodiments, and terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codeword", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0369] In some embodiments, the terms "uplink", "uplink", "physical uplink", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0370] In some embodiments, terms such as "send", "transmit", "report", "download", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0371] In some embodiments, "obtain", "get", "get", "receive", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be interchangeable, and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining by self-processing, autonomous implementation, etc.

[0372] In some embodiments, terms such as "send", "transmit", "report", "download", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0373] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain", "preset", "preset", "setting", "indicated", "a certain", "any", and "first" can be interchangeable. "Specific A", "preset A", "preset A", "setting A", "indicated A", "a certain A", "any A", and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-specified in a protocol, etc., or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or indication, etc., or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, etc., but not limited to this.

[0374] In some embodiments, the resource configuration method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2108. For example, step S2101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2101 + S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2101 to S2103 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2103 + S2104 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2105 + S2106 can be implemented as independent embodiments, and steps S2107 + S2108 can be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0375] In some embodiments, step S2101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, when the first access network device 102-1 preconfigures uplink positioning reference signal resources for the terminal 103 based on the request of the terminal 103 or other conditions, step S2101 may not be performed. For example, the first access network device 102-1 determines the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources based on the request of the terminal 103, and then the first access network device 102-1 sends the determined preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources to the core network device 101. The core network device 101 sends the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources to the second access network device 102-2 and requests the second access network device 102-2 to reserve the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0376] In some embodiments, step S2103 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by core network device 101 is the same as the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource preconfigured by second access network device 102-2, step S2103 may not be performed. Alternatively, for example, core network device 101 directly sends the determined preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource to terminal 103 via a Long Term Evolution Positioning Protocol (LTE Positioning Protocol, LPP) message.

[0377] In some embodiments, step S2105 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources used by terminal 103 are the same as the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources provided to terminal 103 by second access network device 102-2, step S2105 may not be performed. For another example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources provided to terminal 103 by second access network device 102-2 are valid within the validity area, then step S2105 may not be performed when the UE moves within the validity area, which may include multiple cells.

[0378] In some embodiments, step S2106 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by terminal 103 is the same as the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource provided by core network device 101 to second access network device 102-2, step S2106 may not be performed.

[0379] In some embodiments, steps S2107 and S2108 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the core network device 101 determines that the conditions for releasing the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources are not met, steps S2107 and S2108 are not performed.

[0380] In some embodiments, steps S2101 to S2108 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0381] In the above embodiment, uplink positioning reference signal resources can be pre-configured for the terminal to improve the accuracy and reliability of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0382] FIG3A is a flow chart of a resource configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a resource configuration method, which can be executed by a core network device 101 and includes:

[0383] Step S3101, send a request message.

[0384] In some embodiments, the core network device 101, such as LMF, may send the request message to one or more first access network devices 102-1.

[0385] In some embodiments, the first access network device 102-1 may include a second access network device 102-2 corresponding to the terminal's serving cell. The core network device 101, such as the LMF, sends the request message to multiple first access network devices 102-1, including the second access network device 102-2. Subsequently, the core network device 101 may send the determined pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources to the second access network device 102-2, so that the second access network device 102-2 provides them to the terminal 103.

[0386] In some embodiments, the first access network device 102 - 1 receives the request message.

[0387] In some embodiments, the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0388] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0389] Step S3102, obtain a response message.

[0390] In some embodiments, the response message includes the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0391] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 may obtain the response message from the first access network device 102 - 1 , but is not limited thereto and may also receive a response message sent by other entities.

[0392] In some embodiments, the first access network device 102 - 1 that returns the response message includes the second access network device 102 - 2 .

[0393] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 obtains a response message determined according to a predefined rule.

[0394] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 performs processing to obtain a response message.

[0395] In some embodiments, step S3102 is omitted, the core network device 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the response message, or the core network device 101 obtains the response message from the terminal 103 or other network nodes, or the above function is default or default.

[0396] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0397] Step S3103: Send first resource indication information.

[0398] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 sends first resource indication information to the second access network device 102 - 2 corresponding to the terminal serving cell.

[0399] In some embodiments, the second access network device 102 - 2 receives the first resource indication information.

[0400] In some embodiments, the first resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0401] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0402] Step S3104: Obtain second resource indication information.

[0403] In some embodiments, the second resource indication information is used by the core network device 101 to determine the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal 103.

[0404] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 may obtain the second resource indication information from the second access network device 102 - 2 , but is not limited thereto. The core network device 101 may also receive the second resource indication information sent by other entities.

[0405] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 obtains second resource indication information determined according to a predefined rule.

[0406] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 performs processing to obtain the second resource indication information.

[0407] In some embodiments, step S3104 is omitted, the core network device 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the second resource indication information, or the core network device 101 obtains the second resource indication information from the terminal 103 or other network nodes, or the above function is default or default.

[0408] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3104 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2106 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0409] Step S3105: Send release indication information.

[0410] In some embodiments, the release indication information is used to indicate the release of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0411] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 sends release indication information to the first access network device 102 - 1 and / or the second access network device 102 - 2 .

[0412] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3105 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2107 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0413] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3105. For example, step S3101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3101 to S3102 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3103 to S3104 can be implemented as independent embodiments, and step S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0414] In some embodiments, step S3101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if an access network device preconfigures uplink positioning reference signal resources based on a terminal request or other conditions, step S3101 may not be performed. For example, the first access network device 102-1 determines a preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource based on a request from the terminal 103, and then the first access network device 102-1 sends the determined preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource to the core network device 101. The core network device 101 sends the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource to the second access network device 102-2 and requests the second access network device 102-2 to reserve the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0415] In some embodiments, step S3102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the core network device 101 independently implements the function indicated by the response message, or the core network device 101 obtains the response message from the terminal 103 or other network node, or the above function is default or default, then step S3102 may not be performed.

[0416] In some embodiments, step S3103 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by core network device 101 is the same as the uplink positioning reference signal resource preconfigured by second access network device 102-2, step S3103 may not be performed. Alternatively, for example, core network device 101 may directly send the determined preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource to terminal 103 via an LPP message.

[0417] In some embodiments, step S3104 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the core network device 101 is the same as the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal 103, step S3104 may not be performed.

[0418] In some embodiments, step S3105 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the core network device 101 determines that the conditions for releasing uplink positioning reference signal resources are not met, step S3105 may not be performed. For another example, if the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources provided by the second access network device 102-2 to the terminal 103 are valid within the validity area, then step S2105 may not be performed when the UE moves within the validity area, which may include multiple cells.

[0419] In the above embodiment, the core network device can request the access network device to pre-configure uplink positioning reference signal resources, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0420] FIG3B is a flow chart of an information configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3B , the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information configuration method, which can be executed by the access network device 102, and includes:

[0421] Step S3201, obtain the request message.

[0422] In some embodiments, the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0423] In some embodiments, the access network device 102, such as the first access network device 102-1 and / or the second access network device 102-2, can obtain a request message from the core network device 101, but is not limited to this, and can also receive request messages sent by other entities.

[0424] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 obtains a request message determined according to a predefined rule.

[0425] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 performs processing to obtain the request message.

[0426] In some embodiments, step S3201 is omitted, the access network device 102 autonomously implements the function indicated by the request message, or the access network device 102 obtains the request message from the terminal 103 or other network nodes, or the above function is default or default.

[0427] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0428] Step S3202, send a response message.

[0429] In some embodiments, the response message includes the uplink positioning reference signal resource pre-configured by the access network device 102.

[0430] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 may send a response message to the core network device 101 .

[0431] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 receives the response message.

[0432] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0433] Step S3203: Obtain first resource indication information.

[0434] In some embodiments, the first resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0435] In some embodiments, the access network device 102, such as the second access network device 102-2, can obtain the first resource indication information from the core network device 101, but is not limited to this, and can also receive the first resource indication information sent by other entities.

[0436] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 obtains first resource indication information determined according to a predefined rule.

[0437] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 performs processing to obtain the first resource indication information.

[0438] In some embodiments, step S3203 is omitted, the access network device 102 autonomously implements the function indicated by the first resource indication information, or the access network device 102 obtains the first resource indication information from the terminal 103 or other network nodes, or the above function is default or default.

[0439] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0440] Step S3204: Send third resource indication information.

[0441] In some embodiments, the third resource indication information is used to indicate the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the access network device 102 .

[0442] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends third resource indication information to the terminal 103.

[0443] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 receives third resource indication information.

[0444] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0445] Step S3205: Obtain fourth resource indication information.

[0446] In some embodiments, the fourth resource indication information is used to indicate the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource that the terminal 103 requests to use.

[0447] In some embodiments, the access network device 102, such as the second access network device 102-2, can obtain the fourth resource indication information from the terminal 103, but is not limited thereto and can also receive the fourth resource indication information sent by other entities.

[0448] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 obtains fourth resource indication information determined according to a predefined rule.

[0449] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 performs processing to obtain the fourth resource indication information.

[0450] In some embodiments, step S3205 is omitted, the access network device 102 autonomously implements the function indicated by the fourth resource indication information, or the access network device 102 obtains the fourth resource indication information from other nodes, or the above function is default or default.

[0451] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3205 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0452] Step S3206: Send second resource indication information.

[0453] In some embodiments, after the access network device 102 determines the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal based on the fourth resource indication information, it may send the second resource indication information to the core network device 101.

[0454] In some embodiments, the second resource indication information is used to inform the core network device 101 of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal 103.

[0455] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 sends second resource indication information to the core network device 101 .

[0456] In some embodiments, the core network device 101 receives second resource indication information.

[0457] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3206 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2106 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0458] Step S3207: Obtain release instruction information.

[0459] In some embodiments, the release indication information is used to indicate the release of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0460] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 may obtain release indication information from the core network device 101, but is not limited thereto and may also receive release indication information sent by other entities.

[0461] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 obtains release indication information determined according to predefined rules.

[0462] In some embodiments, the access network device 102 performs processing to obtain release indication information.

[0463] In some embodiments, step S3207 is omitted, the access network device 102 autonomously implements the function indicated by the release indication information, or the access network device 102 obtains the release indication information from other nodes, or the above function is default or default.

[0464] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3207 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2107 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0465] Step S3208: Release the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0466] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3208 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2108 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0467] In some embodiments, step S3201 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, when the access network device 102 pre-configures uplink positioning reference signal resources for the terminal 103 based on the request of the terminal 103 or other conditions, step S3201 may not be performed. For example, the first access network device 102-1 determines the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources based on the request of the terminal 103, and then the first access network device 102-1 sends the determined pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources to the core network device 101. The core network device 101 sends the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources to the second access network device 102-2 and requests the second access network device 102-2 to reserve the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0468] In some embodiments, step S3203 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by core network device 101 is the same as the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource preconfigured by second access network device 102-2, step S3203 may not be performed. Alternatively, for example, core network device 101 may directly send the determined preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource to terminal 103 via an LPP message.

[0469] In some embodiments, step S3205 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources used by terminal 103 are the same as the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources provided to terminal 103 by access network device 102, step S3205 may not be performed. For another example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources provided to terminal 103 by second access network device 102-2 are valid within the validity area, then step S2105 may not be performed when the UE moves within the validity area, which may include multiple cells.

[0470] In some embodiments, step S3206 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by terminal 103 is the same as the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource provided by core network device 101 to access network device 102, step S3206 may not be performed.

[0471] In some embodiments, steps S3207 and S3208 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the core network device 101 determines that the conditions for releasing the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources are not met, steps S3207 and S3208 are not performed.

[0472] In the above embodiment, the access network device may pre-configure uplink positioning reference signal resources for the terminal to improve the accuracy and reliability of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0473] FIG3C is a flow chart of an information configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3C , the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information configuration method, which can be executed by terminal 103 and includes:

[0474] Step S3301: Obtain third resource indication information.

[0475] In some embodiments, the third resource indication information is used to indicate the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the access network device 102 .

[0476] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 may obtain the third resource indication information from the access network device 102, but is not limited thereto. The terminal 103 may also receive the third resource indication information sent by other entities.

[0477] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 obtains third resource indication information determined according to a predefined rule.

[0478] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 performs processing to obtain the third resource indication information.

[0479] In some embodiments, step S3301 is omitted, the terminal 103 autonomously implements the function indicated by the third resource indication information, or the terminal 103 obtains the third resource indication information from other nodes, or the above function is default or acquiescent.

[0480] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3301 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0481] Step S3302: Send fourth resource indication information.

[0482] In some embodiments, the fourth resource indication information is used to indicate the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource requested by the terminal 101 .

[0483] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 sends fourth resource indication information to the access network device 102 .

[0484] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3302 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0485] In some embodiments, step S3301 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if terminal 103 has already acquired the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource and has not moved out of the valid area, step S3301 may not be performed.

[0486] In some embodiments, step S3302 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources used by terminal 103 are the same as the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources provided by access network device 102, step S3302 may not be performed. For another example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources provided by second access network device 102-2 to terminal 103 are valid within the validity area, then step S2105 may not be performed when the UE moves within the validity area, which may include multiple cells.

[0487] In the above embodiment, the terminal can obtain pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources and inform the network side of the uplink positioning reference signal resources used by itself, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0488] FIG3D is a flow chart of an information configuration method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3D , the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information configuration method, which can be executed by terminal 103 and includes:

[0489] Step S3401, send a request message.

[0490] In some embodiments, the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0491] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 may send the request message to the access network device 102 .

[0492] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 may send the request message to the second access network device 102 - 2 .

[0493] Step S3402: Obtain third resource indication information.

[0494] In some embodiments, the third resource indication information is used to indicate the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the access network device 102 .

[0495] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 may obtain the third resource indication information from the access network device 102, but is not limited thereto. The terminal 103 may also receive the third resource indication information sent by other entities.

[0496] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 obtains third resource indication information determined according to a predefined rule.

[0497] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 performs processing to obtain the third resource indication information.

[0498] In some embodiments, step S3402 is omitted, the terminal 103 autonomously implements the function indicated by the third resource indication information, or the terminal 103 obtains the third resource indication information from other nodes, or the above function is default or acquiescent.

[0499] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3402 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0500] Step S3403: Send fourth resource indication information.

[0501] In some embodiments, the fourth resource indication information is used to indicate the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource requested by the terminal 101 .

[0502] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 sends fourth resource indication information to the access network device 102 .

[0503] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3403 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in Figure 2 and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0504] Step S3404: Send a release request message.

[0505] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 may send a release request message to the access network device 102 , where the release request message is used to request the access network device 102 to release the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0506] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 may send a release request message to the access network device 102 when the terminal 103 is outside the valid area.

[0507] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 may send a release request message to the access network device 102 when determining to perform cell switching.

[0508] In some embodiments, the terminal 103 may send a release request message to the access network device 102 when there is no positioning requirement.

[0509] In some embodiments, step S3401 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the core network device 101 triggers the access network device 102 to pre-configure uplink positioning reference signal resources, step S3401 may not be performed.

[0510] Step S3402 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the terminal 103 has already acquired the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource and has not moved out of the valid area, step S3402 may not be performed.

[0511] In some embodiments, step S3403 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources used by terminal 103 are the same as the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources provided by access network device 102, step S3403 may not be performed. For another example, if the preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resources provided by second access network device 102-2 to terminal 103 are valid within the validity area, then step S2105 may not be performed when the UE moves within the validity area, which may include multiple cells.

[0512] In some embodiments, step S3404 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the core network device 101 requests the access network device 102 to release the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources, step S3404 may not be performed.

[0513] In the above embodiment, the terminal can obtain pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources and inform the network side of the uplink positioning reference signal resources used by itself, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink hybrid positioning.

[0514] The above solution provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is further illustrated below with examples.

[0515] First, a core network device, such as an LMF, may send a request message to an access network device, such as a gNB, where the request message includes at least one of the following:

[0516] The number of uplink positioning reference signal resources requested to be pre-configured, for example, requesting to pre-configure N sets of SRS resources;

[0517] Pre-configuration indication information, where the pre-configuration indication information is used to indicate that the requested uplink positioning reference signal resource will be pre-configured to the terminal;

[0518] Requesting pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal transmission characteristics, such as resource type, cycle number, etc., used to indicate the transmission characteristics of the SRS requested to be configured;

[0519] Transmitting Receiving Point Identifier (TRP ID), used to indicate TRP;

[0520] The cell identifier is used to indicate the cell, including but not limited to the physical cell identifier (PCI) and / or the new radio cell global identifier (NCGI).

[0521] The request message is sent via a non-UE associated NRPPa message, such as a TRP information request message.

[0522] In some embodiments, the request message is included in a TRP information request message, and the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource is requested as a TRP information type, that is, setting the "TRP information type" to "SRS config" or "pre SRS config" indicates a pre-configuration indication.

[0523] In other embodiments, the request message is included in a new NRPPa message, such as an SRS preconfiguration required message.

[0524] Thirdly, based on the request message, the access network device determines at least one set of pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources and sends a response message to the core network device.

[0525] Again, the response message is a non-UE associated NRPPa message (for example, a TRP information response message or an SRS preconfiguration confirm message), which includes:

[0526] The uplink positioning reference signal resources are pre-configured, and each set of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources includes a pre-configuration identifier.

[0527] Each set of pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources does not include associated parameters.

[0528] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the associated parameters may include but are not limited to at least one of the following:

[0529] Spatial mapping relationship parameters;

[0530] Power control parameters;

[0531] Path loss parameters;

[0532] Timing advance timer parameters.

[0533] Again, the core network device sends the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources determined by the core network device to the access network device through the NRPPa message related to the terminal, which includes the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources, the pre-configuration identifier corresponding to each set of pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources, the cell identifier, and the sending and receiving point identifier.

[0534] Alternatively, the core network device determines the content of the positioning system message and sends the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources determined by the core network device to the access network device through an NRPPa message that is independent of the terminal, which includes the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources, the pre-configuration identifier corresponding to each set of pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources, the cell identifier, and the sending and receiving point identifier.

[0535] The NRPPa message not related to the terminal may be an NRPPa Assistance Information Control message. Again, the access network device receives the NRPPa message related to the terminal and provides the terminal with a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource via an RRC message.

[0536] Alternatively, the access network device receives an NRPPa message that is not related to the terminal, and broadcasts the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources through a positioning system message.

[0537] Again, after the access network device determines the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal, it sends second resource indication information to the core network device, where the second resource indication information includes a pre-configured identifier and / or associated parameters. The second resource indication information is included in an NRPPa message associated with the UE, for example, the second resource indication information is included in a positioning information update (POSITIONING INFORMATION UPDATE) message.

[0538] Again, the core network device sends release indication information to the access network device, where the release indication information includes a pre-configuration identifier; or the release indication information does not include a pre-configuration identifier, and is used to instruct the access network device to release all pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0539] Thirdly, after receiving the release indication information, the access network device releases the corresponding pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0540] In the above embodiment, the core network device can initiate a configuration request to request the access network device to pre-configure uplink positioning reference signal resources, and send the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources determined by the core network device to the access network device, which will provide them to the terminal. The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources can be released in a timely manner, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of uplink positioning and uplink and downlink mixed positioning, and improving resource allocation efficiency.

[0541] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a terminal in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device) in any of the above methods.

[0542] It should be understood that the division of the various units or modules in the above device is merely a division of logical functions. In actual implementation, they may be fully or partially integrated into a physical entity, or they may be physically separated. In addition, the units or modules in the device may be implemented in the form of a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor, the processor is connected to a memory, and the memory stores instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or implement the functions of the various units or modules of the above device, wherein the processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory within the device or a memory outside the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits, and the functions of some or all of the units or modules can be realized by designing the hardware circuits. The above-mentioned hardware circuits can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which realizes the functions of some or all of the above units or modules by designing the logical relationship of the components in the circuit; for example, in another implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit can be realized by a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by configuring the configuration file, thereby realizing the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. All units or modules of the above devices can be realized in the form of software called by the processor, or in the form of hardware circuits, or in part by the form of software called by the processor, and the rest by hardware circuits.

[0543] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and execution capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationship of the hardware circuit. The logical relationship of the above-mentioned hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and implementing the hardware circuit configuration can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), etc.

[0544] FIG4A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a core network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4A , a core network device 4100 may include a transceiver module 4101 .

[0545] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4101 is configured to send a request message to one or more first access network devices, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0546] Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module 4101 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the core network device 4100 in any of the above methods (for example, step S2101, step S2102, step S2103, step S2106, step S2107, but not limited to these), which will not be repeated here.

[0547] FIG4B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4B , an access network device 4200 may include: a transceiver module 4201 .

[0548] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4201 is configured to receive a request message sent by a core network device, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0549] In some embodiments, the access network device 4200 may include a processing module 4202 (not shown in FIG. 4B ), where the processing module 4202 is configured to release pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources.

[0550] Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module 4201 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving that can be executed by the second network device 5200 in any of the above methods (for example, step S2101, step S2102, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2106, step S2107, but not limited to these), which are not repeated here.

[0551] Optionally, the processing module 4202 is configured to execute at least one of the other steps (such as step S2108, but not limited thereto) executable by the terminal 5200 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0552] FIG4C is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4C , a terminal 4300 may include a transceiver module 4301 .

[0553] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4301 is configured to receive third resource indication information sent by an access network device, where the third resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

[0554] Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module 4301 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving that can be executed by the terminal 4300 in any of the above methods (such as step S2104, step S2105, but not limited to this), which will not be repeated here.

[0555] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, and the transmitting module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with the transceiver.

[0556] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules respectively execute all or part of the steps required to be executed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be interchangeable with the processor.

[0557] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 5100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Communication device 5100 can be a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., a user equipment, etc.), a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a network device to implement any of the above methods, or a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a terminal to implement any of the above methods. Communication device 5100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the description of the above method embodiments.

[0558] As shown in Figure 5A, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (such as a base station, a baseband chip, a terminal device, a terminal device chip, a DU or a CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 5100 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0559] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5102 may be located outside the communication device 5100.

[0560] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5103. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5103, the transceiver 5103 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, steps S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S2105, S2106, and S2107, but not limited thereto), and the processor 5101 performs at least one of the other steps (step S2108, but not limited thereto).

[0561] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter. The receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, and transceiver circuit may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit may be used interchangeably.

[0562] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 may include one or more interface circuits 5104. Optionally, the interface circuit 5104 is connected to the memory 5102. The interface circuit 5104 may be configured to receive signals from the memory 5102 or other devices, and may be configured to send signals to the memory 5102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5104 may read instructions stored in the memory 5102 and send the instructions to the processor 5101.

[0563] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 5100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 may not be limited to FIG. 5A. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data or programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, a terminal device, an intelligent terminal device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handheld device, a mobile unit, an in-vehicle device, a network device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0564] 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip 5200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. If the communication device 5200 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 5200 shown in FIG5B , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0565] The chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201 , and the chip 5200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0566] In some embodiments, the chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202. Optionally, the interface circuit 5202 is connected to the memory 5203. The interface circuit 5202 can be used to receive signals from the memory 5203 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 5203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5202 can read instructions stored in the memory 5203 and send the instructions to the processor 5201.

[0567] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, steps S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, S2105, S2106, S2107, but not limited to these), and the processor 5201 performs at least one of the other steps (step S2108, but not limited to this).

[0568] In some embodiments, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver may be used interchangeably.

[0569] In some embodiments, the chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing instructions. Alternatively, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside the chip 5200.

[0570] The present disclosure also proposes a storage medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed on the communication device 5100, causes the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a transient storage medium.

[0571] The present disclosure also provides a program product, which, when executed by the communication device 5100, enables the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0572] The present disclosure also proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform any one of the above methods.

[0573] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0574] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A resource configuration method, characterized in that: include: A request message is sent to one or more first access network devices, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The request message is a first New Radio Positioning Protocol a (NRPPa) message that is independent of the terminal.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The first NRPPa message is any one of the following: Send a receiving point information request message; A first message, where the first message is used to initiate a pre-configuration request for the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The request message includes at least one of the following: Requesting the number of pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources; Pre-configuration indication information, where the pre-configuration indication information is used to indicate that the requested uplink positioning reference signal resource will be pre-configured to the terminal; Requesting a pre-configured transmission characteristic of an uplink positioning reference signal; Sending and receiving point identification; Cell ID.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The method further comprises: A response message is received from at least one of the first access network devices, where the response message includes the uplink positioning reference signal resource preconfigured by the first access network device.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that The response message is a second NRPPa message that is independent of the terminal.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The second NRPPa message is any one of the following: Send a receiving point information response message; The second message is used to respond to the pre-configuration request of the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

8. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: The response message includes at least one of the following: The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource; A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Sending first resource indication information to a second access network device corresponding to a terminal service cell, where the first resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that The first resource indication information includes at least one of the following: The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the core network device; A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource; Sending and receiving point identification; Cell ID.

11. The method according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that: The sending the first resource indication information to the second access network device corresponding to the terminal serving cell includes: A third NRPPa message is sent to the second access network device, where the third NRPPa message is a NRPPa message related to the terminal and / or unrelated to the terminal, and the third NRPPa message includes the first resource indication information.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Receiving second resource indication information sent by a second access network device corresponding to a terminal service cell; Based on the second resource indication information, the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal is determined.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The receiving second resource indication information sent by the second access network device corresponding to the terminal serving cell includes: Receive a fourth NRPPa message related to the terminal sent by the second access network device, wherein the fourth NRPPa message includes the second resource indication information.

14. The method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that The second resource indication information includes at least one of the following: A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource; The associated parameters include at least one of the following: Spatial mapping relationship parameters; Power control parameters; Path loss parameters; Timing advance timer parameters.

15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Send release indication information to a third access network device, where the third access network device includes at least one of the first access network device and a second access network device corresponding to a terminal service cell, and the release indication information is used to indicate the release of the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that The release indication information includes: A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

17. The method according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that The sending release indication information to the third access network device includes at least one of: The terminal serving cell changes, sending the release indication information to the second access network device; The terminal is located outside the valid area of ​​the uplink positioning reference signal, and sends the release indication information to the first access network device; The terminal has no positioning requirement and sends the release indication information to the first access network device and the second access network device.

18. A resource configuration method, characterized in that: include: A request message sent by a core network device is received, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that The request message is a first New Radio Positioning Protocol a (NRPPa) message that is independent of the terminal.

20. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that The first NRPPa message is any one of the following: Send a receiving point information request message; A first message, where the first message is used to initiate a pre-configuration request for the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

21. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 20, characterized in that: The request message includes at least one of the following: Requesting the number of pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources; Pre-configuration indication information, where the pre-configuration indication information is used to indicate that the requested uplink positioning reference signal resource will be pre-configured to the terminal; Requesting a pre-configured transmission characteristic of an uplink positioning reference signal; Sending and receiving point identification; Cell ID.

22. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 21, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Pre-configuring the uplink positioning reference signal resource based on the request message; A response message is sent to the core network device, wherein the response message includes the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that The response message is a second NRPPa message that is independent of the terminal.

24. The method according to claim 23, characterized in that The second NRPPa message is any one of the following: Send a receiving point information response message; The second message is used to respond to the pre-configuration request of the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

25. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 24, characterized in that: The response message includes at least one of the following: The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource; A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

26. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 25, characterized in that The method further comprises: Receiving first resource indication information sent by the core network device, where the first resource indication information is used to indicate the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource; Based on the first resource indication information, third resource indication information is sent to the terminal.

27. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that The first resource indication information includes at least one of the following: The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the core network device; A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource; Sending and receiving point identification; Cell identity; and / or The third resource indication information includes at least one of the following: The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the access network device; A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource; Sending and receiving point identification; Cell ID.

28. The method according to claim 26 or 27, characterized in that The receiving first resource indication information sent by the core network device includes: Receive a third NRPPa message sent by the core network device, where the third NRPPa message is an NRPPa message related to the terminal and / or unrelated to the terminal, and the third NRPPa message includes the first resource indication information.

29. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that The sending the third resource indication information to the terminal includes at least one of the following: The third NRPPa message is an NRPPa message related to the terminal, and a radio resource control RRC message is sent to the terminal, wherein the RRC message includes the third resource indication information; The third NRPPa message is an NRPPa message independent of the terminal, and is a broadcast positioning system message, wherein the positioning system message includes the third resource indication information.

30. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 29, characterized in that: The method further comprises: receiving fourth resource indication information sent by a terminal, where the fourth resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource requested to be used by the terminal; Determining, based on the fourth resource indication information, a preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal; Sending second resource indication information to the core network device, where the second resource indication information is used to determine the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource used by the terminal.

31. The method according to claim 30, characterized in that The fourth resource indication information includes: A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

32. The method according to claim 30 or 31, characterized in that The sending the second resource indication information to the core network device includes: A fourth NRPPa message related to the terminal is sent to the core network device, wherein the fourth NRPPa message includes the second resource indication information.

33. The method according to any one of claims 30 to 32, characterized in that: The second resource indication information includes at least one of the following: A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource; The associated parameters include at least one of the following: Spatial mapping relationship parameters; Power control parameters; Path loss parameters; Timing advance timer parameters.

34. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 33, characterized in that: The method further comprises: receiving release indication information sent by the core network device, where the release indication information is used to indicate the release of a preconfigured uplink positioning reference signal resource; Based on the release indication information, the corresponding pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource is released.

35. The method according to claim 34, characterized in that The releasing the corresponding pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource based on the release indication information includes any one of the following: The release indication information includes a pre-configuration identifier, and releases the pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource indicated by the pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource; The release indication information does not include a pre-configuration identifier, and all pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resources are released, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

36. A resource allocation method, characterized in that: include: Receive third resource indication information sent by an access network device, where the third resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

37. The method according to claim 36, characterized in that The receiving the third resource indication information sent by the access network device includes any one of the following: Receiving a radio resource control RRC message sent by the access network device, where the RRC message includes the third resource indication information; A positioning system message broadcast by the access network device is received, where the positioning system message includes the third resource indication information.

38. The method according to claim 36 or 37, characterized in that The third resource indication information includes at least one of the following: The pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource determined by the access network device; A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource; Sending and receiving point identification; Cell ID.

39. The method according to any one of claims 36 to 38, characterized in that The method further comprises: Send fourth resource indication information to the access network device, where the fourth resource indication information is used to indicate the uplink positioning reference signal resource requested to be used by the terminal.

40. The method according to claim 39, characterized in that The fourth resource indication information includes: A pre-configuration identifier, where the pre-configuration identifier is used to identify the uplink positioning reference signal resource.

41. A core network device, characterized in that: include: The transceiver module is configured to send a request message to one or more first access network devices, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

42. An access network device, characterized in that: include: The transceiver module is configured to receive a request message sent by a core network device, where the request message is used to request pre-configuration of uplink positioning reference signal resources.

43. A terminal, characterized in that: include: The transceiver module is configured to receive third resource indication information sent by the access network device, where the third resource indication information is used to indicate a pre-configured uplink positioning reference signal resource.

44. A network device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; Wherein, the network device is used to execute the resource configuration method described in any one of claims 1-17 or 18-34.

45. A terminal, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; The terminal is used to execute the method for resource configuration behavior described in any one of claims 35-40.

46. ​​A communication system, characterized in that: It includes a core network device, an access network device, and a terminal, wherein the core network device is configured to implement the resource configuration method described in any one of claims 1-17, the access network device is configured to implement the resource configuration method described in any one of claims 18-34, and the terminal is configured to implement the resource configuration method described in any one of claims 35-40.

47. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that: When the instruction is executed on a communication device, the communication device is caused to execute the resource configuration method according to any one of claims 1-17, 18-34 or 35-40.

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