Information processing method and apparatus, and communication device, communication system and storage medium

Abstract

Disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure are an information processing method and apparatus. First information is determined, wherein the first information is used for determining a correspondence between a first threshold and the number of physical random access channel (PRACH) transmissions, there is one or more first thresholds, and each first threshold corresponds to one number of PRACH transmissions; and the number of PRACH transmissions of a terminal is determined on the basis of a first measurement result and the first information, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by means of performing measurement on a first signal sent by a network device. Therefore, terminals having different power classes or terminals of different types can use appropriate transmission powers when performing multiple PRACH transmissions, and can determine appropriate numbers of PRACH transmissions. Thus, the waste of PRACH resources can be effectively avoided, spectrum resources are saved on, and the communication efficiency of the system is improved.

Description

Information processing methods and apparatus, communication equipment, communication systems, storage media Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to an information processing method and apparatus, communication equipment, communication system, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Multiple transmissions of the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) in the time domain can enhance PRACH coverage. However, to minimize the waste of spectrum resources, one possible approach is to only transmit PRACH multiple times when the terminal's transmit power reaches its maximum. Different terminals may have different power levels, and different types of terminals may also have different transmit powers.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides an information processing method and apparatus, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium.

[0005] A first aspect of this disclosure provides an information processing method, which is executed by a terminal, and the method includes:

[0006] First information is obtained, which is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one number of transmissions of a PRACH.

[0007] Receive a first signal sent by a network device, and measure the first signal to obtain a first measurement result;

[0008] Based on the first measurement result and the first information, the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal is determined, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

[0009] A second aspect of this disclosure provides an information processing method, which is executed by a network device, and the method includes:

[0010] Send first information to the terminal. The first information is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of the first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one PRACH transmission.

[0011] The first measurement result and the first information are used by the terminal to determine the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

[0012] A third aspect of this disclosure provides an information processing method, the method comprising:

[0013] The terminal obtains first information, which is used to determine the number of transmissions of a first threshold and a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one transmission number of a PRACH.

[0014] The terminal determines the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the first information, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

[0015] A fourth aspect of this disclosure provides a terminal, the terminal comprising:

[0016] The processing module is used to acquire first information, which is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of the first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one number of transmissions of a PRACH.

[0017] The processing module is further configured to determine the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal based on the first measurement result and the first information, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

[0018] A fifth aspect of this disclosure provides a network device, the network device comprising:

[0019] The transceiver module is used to send first information to the terminal, the first information being used to determine at least one threshold, each of the at least one threshold having a corresponding number of transmissions via the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH);

[0020] The first measurement result and the first information are used by the terminal to determine the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

[0021] The solution proposed in this embodiment obtains first information, which is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one PRACH transmission count. Based on the first measurement result and the first information, the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal is determined. The first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first signal sent by the network device. This allows terminals with different power levels or different types of terminals to use appropriate transmission power when performing multiple PRACH transmissions, determine an appropriate number of PRACH transmissions, effectively avoid the waste of PRACH resources, save spectrum resources, and improve the communication efficiency of the system. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or background art of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments or background art of this disclosure will be described below.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of an information processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2B is an interactive schematic diagram of an information processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 3A is a schematic flowchart of an information processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 3B is a schematic flowchart of an information processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 3C is a schematic flowchart of an information processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 3D is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 4A is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 4B is a schematic flowchart of an information processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of a first threshold configuration provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0034] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of a first threshold configuration provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0035] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0036] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0037] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0039] This disclosure provides information processing methods and apparatus, communication equipment, communication systems, and storage media.

[0040] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose an information processing method, which is executed by a terminal, and the method includes:

[0041] First information is obtained, which is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one number of transmissions of a PRACH.

[0042] Based on the first measurement result and the first information, the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal is determined, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the terminal can determine at least one first threshold, enabling the terminal to use appropriate transmission power when performing multiple PRACH transmissions, determine an appropriate number of PRACH transmissions, effectively avoid the waste of PRACH resources, save spectrum resources, and improve the communication efficiency of the system.

[0044] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method includes one or more of the following:

[0045] The terminal power level corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds;

[0046] The type of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds;

[0047] The highest power level among the power levels supported by the serving cell of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds.

[0048] The type of the terminal and the power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more first thresholds;

[0049] The type of the terminal and the highest power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more first thresholds.

[0050] In the above embodiments, terminals with different power levels or different types of terminals can use appropriate transmission power when performing multiple PRACH transmissions, determine the appropriate number of PRACH transmissions, effectively avoid the waste of PRACH resources, save spectrum resources, and improve the communication efficiency of the system.

[0051] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal based on the first measurement result and the first information includes:

[0052] The number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to the minimum value in the second threshold is determined as the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal, and the second threshold is one or more of the first thresholds that are greater than the first measurement result.

[0053] In the above embodiments, an appropriate number of PRACH transmissions can be determined based on a first threshold, which can effectively avoid the waste of PRACH resources, save spectrum resources, and improve the communication efficiency of the system.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal based on the first measurement result and the at least one first threshold includes:

[0055] When the first measurement result is greater than or equal to the maximum value among the at least one first threshold, the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal is determined to be one.

[0056] In the above embodiments, it is possible to determine whether multiple PRACH transmissions are needed based on a first threshold, which can effectively avoid the waste of PRACH resources, save spectrum resources, and improve the communication efficiency of the system.

[0057] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, obtaining the first information includes:

[0058] Receive the first information sent by the network device.

[0059] In the above embodiments, the terminal receives the configuration sent by the network device, enabling the network to flexibly configure a suitable first threshold for the terminal. This allows the terminal to use appropriate transmission power when performing multiple PRACH transmissions, determine the appropriate number of PRACH transmissions, effectively avoid the waste of PRACH resources, save spectrum resources, and increase configuration flexibility.

[0060] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes the at least one first threshold; or,

[0061] The first information includes a third threshold and at least one offset, wherein the reference third threshold and the at least one offset are used to determine the at least one first threshold.

[0062] In the above embodiments, the determination of at least one first threshold can be directly included in the configuration of the first information, or it can be determined based on a third threshold included in the first information and at least one offset, which increases the diversity and flexibility of the configuration information, allows for flexible selection of parameters in the configuration information, and saves signaling resources.

[0063] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, each of the first thresholds has a corresponding number of offsets, and the first threshold is equal to the sum of the third threshold and the offsets corresponding to each offset.

[0064] In the above embodiments, at least one first threshold can be determined by using different offset counts and the offset amount corresponding to each offset, which can effectively save signaling resources.

[0065] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the third threshold is any one or more of the following:

[0066] The first threshold corresponding to the lowest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal;

[0067] The first threshold corresponding to the highest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal;

[0068] The first threshold corresponding to the first type;

[0069] The first threshold corresponding to the second type;

[0070] The terminal is of the first type or the second type.

[0071] In the above embodiments, the second threshold used to determine at least one first threshold can also be flexibly selected and configured, which increases the diversity and flexibility of configuration information, allows for flexible selection of parameters in the configuration information, and saves signaling resources.

[0072] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first threshold corresponding to the first type includes:

[0073] The threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the first type of terminal; or...

[0074] The threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count for a first-type terminal.

[0075] In the above embodiments, the third threshold can be flexibly selected and configured for the threshold corresponding to the first type, which increases the diversity and flexibility of the configuration information, allows for flexible selection of parameters in the configuration information, and saves signaling resources.

[0076] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first threshold corresponding to the second type includes:

[0077] The threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the second type of terminal; or...

[0078] The threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count for the second type of terminal.

[0079] In the above embodiments, the third threshold corresponding to the second terminal can also be flexibly selected and configured, which increases the diversity and flexibility of configuration information, and allows for flexible selection of parameters in the configuration information, thus saving signaling resources.

[0080] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first measurement result is the reference signal received power (RSRP).

[0081] In the above embodiments, it is possible to determine whether to perform multiple PRACH transmissions and the number of transmissions based on the measurement results of existing reference signals, thereby improving the universality of the method.

[0082] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first signal is a synchronization signal and a physical broadcast channel block (SSB).

[0083] In the above embodiments, it is possible to determine whether to perform multiple PRACH transmissions and the number of transmissions based on existing reference signal measurements, thereby improving the versatility of the method.

[0084] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an information processing method, which is executed by a network device, and the method includes:

[0085] Send first information to the terminal. The first information is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of the first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one PRACH transmission.

[0086] The first measurement result and the first information are used by the terminal to determine the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

[0087] In the above embodiments, the network device can configure at least one first threshold for the terminal. The network can flexibly configure a suitable first threshold for the terminal, thereby enabling the terminal to use appropriate transmission power when performing multiple PRACH transmissions, determine an appropriate number of PRACH transmissions, effectively avoid the waste of PRACH resources, save spectrum resources, improve the communication efficiency of the system, and increase the flexibility of configuration.

[0088] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method includes one or more of the following:

[0089] The terminal power level corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds;

[0090] The type of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds;

[0091] The highest power level among the power levels supported by the serving cell of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds.

[0092] The type of the terminal and the power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more of the first thresholds;

[0093] The type of the terminal and the highest power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more of the first thresholds.

[0094] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal is the number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to the minimum value of the second threshold, wherein the second threshold is one or more of the first thresholds that are greater than the first measurement result.

[0095] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, when the first measurement result is greater than or equal to the maximum value of the at least one first threshold, the terminal transmits PRACH once.

[0096] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes the at least one first threshold; or,

[0097] The first information includes a third threshold and at least one offset, wherein the third threshold and the at least one offset are used to determine the at least one first threshold.

[0098] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, each of the first thresholds has a corresponding number of offsets, and the first threshold is equal to the sum of the third threshold and the offsets corresponding to each offset.

[0099] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the third threshold is any one or more of the following:

[0100] The first threshold corresponding to the lowest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal;

[0101] The first threshold corresponding to the highest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal;

[0102] The first threshold corresponding to the first type;

[0103] The first threshold corresponding to the second type;

[0104] The terminal is of the first type or the second type.

[0105] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first threshold corresponding to the first type includes:

[0106] The threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the first type of terminal; or...

[0107] The threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count for a first-type terminal.

[0108] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first threshold corresponding to the second type includes:

[0109] The threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the second type of terminal; or...

[0110] The threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count for the second type of terminal.

[0111] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first measurement result is the reference signal received power (RSRP).

[0112] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first signal is a synchronization signal and a physical broadcast channel block (SSB).

[0113] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an information processing method, the method comprising:

[0114] The terminal obtains first information, which is used to determine the number of transmissions of a first threshold and a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one transmission number of a PRACH.

[0115] The terminal determines the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the first information, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

[0116] In the above embodiments, the terminal can determine at least one first threshold, enabling the terminal to use appropriate transmission power when performing multiple PRACH transmissions, determine an appropriate number of PRACH transmissions, effectively avoid the waste of PRACH resources, save spectrum resources, and improve the communication efficiency of the system.

[0117] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method includes one or more of the following:

[0118] The terminal power level corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds;

[0119] The type of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds;

[0120] The highest power level among the power levels supported by the serving cell of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds.

[0121] The type of the terminal and the power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more first thresholds;

[0122] The type of the terminal and the highest power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more first thresholds.

[0123] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal determines the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the first information, including:

[0124] The terminal determines the number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to the minimum value among the second thresholds as the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal, and the second threshold is one or more of the first thresholds that are greater than the first measurement result.

[0125] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal determines the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the first information, including:

[0126] When the first measurement result is greater than or equal to the maximum value among the at least one first threshold, the terminal determines that the terminal's PRACH transmission count is one.

[0127] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal acquires first information, including:

[0128] The terminal receives the first information sent by the network device.

[0129] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes the at least one first threshold; or,

[0130] The first information includes a third threshold and at least one offset, wherein the third threshold and the at least one offset are used to determine the at least one first threshold.

[0131] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, each of the first thresholds has a corresponding number of offsets, and the first threshold is equal to the sum of the third threshold and the offsets corresponding to each offset.

[0132] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes the at least one first threshold; or,

[0133] The first information includes a third threshold and at least one offset, wherein the third threshold and the at least one offset are used to determine the at least one first threshold.

[0134] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the third threshold is any one or more of the following:

[0135] The first threshold corresponding to the lowest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal;

[0136] The first threshold corresponding to the highest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal;

[0137] The first threshold corresponding to the first type;

[0138] The first threshold corresponding to the second type;

[0139] The terminal is of the first type or the second type.

[0140] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first threshold corresponding to the first type includes:

[0141] A first threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the first type of terminal; or...

[0142] The first threshold corresponds to the number of PRACH transmissions for a first-type terminal.

[0143] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first threshold corresponding to the second type includes:

[0144] The first threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the second type of terminal; or...

[0145] The first threshold corresponds to one PRACH transmission count for the second type of terminal.

[0146] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first measurement result is the reference signal received power (RSRP).

[0147] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first signal is a synchronization signal and a physical broadcast channel block (SSB).

[0148] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute the first aspect and optional implementations of the first aspect.

[0149] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute the second aspect and optional implementations of the second aspect.

[0150] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, the terminal comprising: one or more processors; wherein the terminal is used to execute the first aspect and optional implementations of the first aspect.

[0151] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device comprising: one or more processors; wherein the network device is configured to execute the second aspect and optional implementations thereof.

[0152] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising: a terminal and a network device; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the method described in the first aspect and optional implementations thereof, and the network device is configured to perform the method described in the second aspect and optional implementations thereof.

[0153] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect and its optional implementation, as well as the second aspect and its optional implementation.

[0154] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in the first aspect and its optional implementation, the second aspect and its optional implementation.

[0155] In one aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in the first aspect and its alternative implementations, the second aspect and its alternative implementations.

[0156] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described according to the first aspect and its optional implementations, the second aspect, and its optional implementations.

[0157] It is understood that the aforementioned terminals, network devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0158] This disclosure provides an information processing method and apparatus, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "information processing method" and "communication method" can be used interchangeably; the terms "information processing apparatus" and "communication apparatus" can be used interchangeably; and the terms "information processing system" and "communication system" can be used interchangeably.

[0159] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular 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 particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0160] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0161] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0162] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0163] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0164] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0165] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0166] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0167] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0168] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0169] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0170] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0171] In some embodiments, the apparatus and device may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they may also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "body", etc.

[0172] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network devices, core network devices, etc.

[0173] 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," or "fixed station." In some embodiments, it may also be understood as "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / 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," or "bandwidth part (BWP)."

[0174] 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.

[0175] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0176] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0177] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0178] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0179] As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0180] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0181] In some embodiments, network device 102 may be a node or device for connecting a terminal to a wireless network. The network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), wireless backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0182] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0183] In some embodiments, the network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0184] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0185] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1 are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1, or may include other main bodies outside of FIG1. ​​The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0186] The embodiments disclosed herein 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 (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0187] Terminals can transmit the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) multiple times in the time domain, also known as multiple PRACH transmissions, which can achieve PRACH coverage enhancement.

[0188] As an example, for multiple PRACH transmissions, the network device can select one or more from multiple transmission counts, such as {2, 4, 8}, as the PRACH transmission count to configure for the terminal.

[0189] In some embodiments, for multiple PRACH transmissions, a random access opportunity (RACH Occasion, RO (Random Access Channel)) group can be introduced. One RO group corresponds to a number of transmissions configured for a network device. After determining the specific number of transmissions, the terminal selects the RO group corresponding to that number of transmissions for multiple PRACH transmissions.

[0190] Optionally, for multiple PRACH transmissions with the same transmit (Tx) beam, an RO group is used for multiple PRACH transmissions with separate preambles on a shared RO; and / or, an RO group is used for multiple PRACH transmissions on separate ROs, wherein one RO group includes at least one valid RO for multiple PRACH transmissions for a specific number of transmissions.

[0191] Optionally, all ROs in an RO group are associated with the same Synchronization Signal and PBCH Block (SSB, Physical Broadcast Channel).

[0192] Optionally, a shared RO / preamble means that the RO / preamble is a RO / preamble used in a single PRACH transmission.

[0193] A separate RO / preamble means that the RO / preamble used is different from the RO / preamble used in a single PRACH transmission.

[0194] Optionally, multiple PRACH transfers in a single random access (RACH) attempt are performed within a single RO group.

[0195] Optionally, the number of valid ROs in the RO group is equal to one of the configured PRACH transmission counts (e.g., {2,4,8}).

[0196] Optionally, if only one value is configured for the number of PRACH transmissions, the number of valid ROs in the RO group is equal to that value.

[0197] Optionally, if multiple values ​​for the number of PRACH transmissions are configured, then for each value, the number of valid ROs in the RO group corresponding to each value is equal to the corresponding value.

[0198] In some embodiments, the terminal may determine the number of PRACH transmissions by using a first threshold of the SSB's Reference Signal Receiving Power (RSRP).

[0199] In some embodiments, in order to avoid wasting spectrum resources as much as possible, PRACH can only be transmitted multiple times when the terminal’s transmit power reaches the maximum transmit power. This also allows network devices to avoid performing the more complex multi-PARCH detection.

[0200] Different terminals may have different power classes (PCs), and terminals with different power classes may have different transmit powers. For example, during the initial access phase, there may be terminals supporting high power (HP) as well as low power (LP), and terminals with different power classes can ramp up to their respective maximum supported power class for PRACH transmission. Therefore, a reasonable RSRP first threshold needs to be determined to ensure that each terminal reaches its maximum power class when performing multiple PRACH transmissions.

[0201] In the FR1 frequency band, when reduced-capability (RedCap) terminals share the operating range (RO) with New Radio (NR) normal terminals, or when evolved-redcap (eRedCap) terminals share the RO with NR normal terminals, the RSRP measurements for different types of terminals will differ. This can lead to different PRACH transmission behaviors for terminals using the same RSRP first threshold at the same coverage distance. Therefore, a reasonable RSRP first threshold design is also necessary.

[0202] The information processing method and apparatus provided in this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0203] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an information processing method, which includes:

[0204] In step S2101, network device 102 sends first information to terminal 101.

[0205] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives first information sent by network device 102.

[0206] In some embodiments, the first information is used to determine the correspondence between the first threshold and the number of PRACH transmissions of terminal 101.

[0207] In some embodiments, the first information described above is used to determine at least one first threshold.

[0208] In some embodiments, each of the at least one first threshold determined by the first information above corresponds to one PRACH transmission number.

[0209] In some embodiments, the name of the first information is not limited, and it may be, for example, "random access configuration", "multiple PRACH transport configuration", etc.

[0210] In some embodiments, the first information may directly include at least one first threshold.

[0211] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one first threshold and the number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to each first threshold.

[0212] In some embodiments, the number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to a first threshold can be implicitly indicated by a first threshold (e.g., by the name of the first threshold, etc.), etc., which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0213] In some embodiments, the first information described above includes a third threshold and at least one offset, wherein the third threshold and at least one offset are used to determine the at least one first threshold.

[0214] Optionally, each first threshold has a corresponding number of offsets, and the first threshold is equal to the sum of the third threshold and the offsets corresponding to each offset.

[0215] In some embodiments, the third threshold is any one or more of the following:

[0216] The threshold corresponding to the lowest power class (PC) supported by the above terminals;

[0217] The threshold corresponding to the highest power level supported by the aforementioned terminals;

[0218] The threshold corresponding to the first type;

[0219] The threshold corresponding to the second type;

[0220] The terminal 101 mentioned above can be of type 1 or type 2.

[0221] Optionally, the first type of terminal can be a normal UE, and the second type of terminal can be at least one of RedCap UE and eRedCap UE.

[0222] Optionally, the threshold corresponding to the first type includes:

[0223] The threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the first type of terminal; or...

[0224] The threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count for a first-type terminal.

[0225] Optionally, the thresholds corresponding to the type of the second terminal include:

[0226] The threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the second type of terminal; or...

[0227] The threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count for the second type of terminal.

[0228] In some embodiments, the aforementioned third threshold may be configured by the network device or specified by the protocol.

[0229] In some embodiments, the aforementioned offset can be configured by the network device or specified by the protocol.

[0230] In the above embodiments, the third threshold may or may not be included in the first threshold, and this embodiment does not limit it.

[0231] In some embodiments, the aforementioned first information may be specific to a particular type of terminal or not. For example, the first information may be specific to a terminal of type 1, and the second terminal will not obtain the first information specific to the first terminal. Alternatively, the second terminal may be able to obtain the first information specific to the first terminal and determine at least one first threshold corresponding to the second terminal based on the first information; or the second terminal may be able to obtain the first information specific to the first terminal, but will not use that first information. It is also possible that the second terminal can obtain the first information, but this first information is not specific to a particular type of terminal.

[0232] To better understand the above scheme, the following examples are provided as possible implementation methods for reference, but are not limited to these.

[0233] As an example, assume that the terminal's power levels include power level 1 (PC#1), power level 2 (PC#2), and power level 3 (PC#3), where power level 3 (PC#3) corresponds to the lowest maximum transmission power, and power level 1 (PC#1) corresponds to the highest maximum transmission power. The first information includes a third threshold and at least one offset. The third threshold is the first threshold corresponding to the lowest power level supported by the terminal 101, i.e., the third threshold is the first threshold corresponding to PC#3. The at least one offset can be the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#2 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#3, and the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#1 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#3; or, the at least one offset can also be the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#2 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#3, and the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#1 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#2; or, the at least one offset can also be the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#2 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#1, and the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#1 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#3, and so on. Optionally, the offset can be positive or negative.

[0234] Similarly, as an example, assume that the terminal's power levels include power level 1 (PC#1), power level 2 (PC#2), and power level 3 (PC#3), where power level 3 (PC#3) corresponds to the lowest maximum transmission power, and power level 1 (PC#1) corresponds to the highest maximum transmission power. The first information includes a third threshold and at least one offset. The third threshold is the first threshold corresponding to the highest power level supported by the terminal 101, i.e., the third threshold is the first threshold corresponding to PC#1. The at least one offset can be the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#2 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#1, and the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#3 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#1; or, the at least one offset can also be the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#2 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#1, and the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#3 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#2; or, the at least one offset can also be the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#2 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#3, and the offset of the first threshold corresponding to PC#3 relative to the first threshold corresponding to PC#1, and so on. Optionally, the offset can be positive or negative.

[0235] As an example, the third threshold in the first information is the first threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count among the multiple PRACH transmission counts of a general terminal. For instance, if the network device is configured with the multiple PRACH transmission counts of a general terminal as {m1, m2, m3}, the third threshold includes the first threshold th1 corresponding to m1 PRACH transmissions, the first threshold th2 corresponding to m2 PRACH transmissions, and the first threshold th3 corresponding to m3 PRACH transmissions. The at least one offset may include the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n1 PRACH transmissions of the degraded terminal relative to th1, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n2 PRACH transmissions of the degraded terminal relative to th2, and the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n3 PRACH transmissions of the degraded terminal relative to th3; or, the at least one offset may also include the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n1 PRACH transmissions of the degraded terminal relative to th1, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n2 PRACH transmissions of the degraded terminal relative to th1, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n3 PRACH transmissions of the degraded terminal relative to th1, etc., which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0236] As an example, the third threshold in the first information is the first threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count of a general terminal. For instance, if the network device is configured to transmit multiple PRACHs of a general terminal as {m1, m2, m3}, the third threshold includes the first threshold th1 corresponding to m1 PRACH transmissions of the general terminal. The at least one offset may include the offset delta_1 of the first threshold th2 corresponding to m2 PRACH transmissions of the general terminal relative to th1, and the offset delta_2 of the first threshold th3 corresponding to m3 PRACH transmissions of the general terminal relative to th1; or, the at least one offset may include the offset delta_1 of the first threshold th2 corresponding to m2 PRACH transmissions of the general terminal relative to th1, and the offset delta_3 of the first threshold th3 corresponding to m3 PRACH transmissions of the general terminal relative to th2 = th1 + delta_1, and so on. Optionally, the values ​​of delta_1 and delta_3 may be the same or different. In addition, the at least one offset may also include the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n1 PRACH transmissions of the terminal with reduced capability relative to th1, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n2 PRACH transmissions of the terminal with reduced capability relative to th1 or th2, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n3 PRACH transmissions of the terminal with reduced capability relative to th1 or th3, and so on.

[0237] Similarly, as an example, the third threshold in the first information is the first threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count among the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the degraded terminal. For example, if the network device is configured to have the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the degraded terminal as {m1, m2, m3}, the third threshold includes the first threshold th1 corresponding to m1 PRACH transmissions, the first threshold th2 corresponding to m2 PRACH transmissions, and the first threshold th3 corresponding to m3 PRACH transmissions of the degraded terminal. The at least one offset can be the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n1 PRACH transmissions of a general terminal relative to th1, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n2 PRACH transmissions of a general terminal relative to th2, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n3 PRACH transmissions of a general terminal relative to th3; or, the at least one offset can also be the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n1 PRACH transmissions of a general terminal relative to th1, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n2 PRACH transmissions of a general terminal relative to th1, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n3 PRACH transmissions of a general terminal relative to th1, etc., and this embodiment does not limit it.

[0238] As an example, the third threshold in the first information is the first threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count of the terminal with reduced capability. For example, if the network device is configured to reduce the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal with reduced capability as {m1, m2, m3}, the third threshold includes the first threshold th1 corresponding to m1 PRACH transmissions of the terminal with reduced capability. The at least one offset may include the offset delta_1 of the first threshold th2 corresponding to m2 PRACH transmissions of the terminal with reduced capability relative to th1, and the offset delta_2 of the first threshold th3 corresponding to m3 PRACH transmissions of the terminal with reduced capability relative to th1; or, the at least one offset may include the offset delta_1 of the first threshold th2 corresponding to m2 PRACH transmissions of the terminal with reduced capability relative to th1, and the offset delta_3 of the first threshold th3 corresponding to m3 PRACH transmissions of the terminal with reduced capability relative to th2 = th1 + delta_1, and so on. Optionally, the values ​​of delta_1 and delta_3 may be the same or different. In addition, the at least one offset may also include the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n1 PRACH transmissions of a general terminal relative to th1, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n2 PRACH transmissions of a general terminal relative to th1 or th2, the offset of the first threshold corresponding to n3 PRACH transmissions of a general terminal relative to th1 or th3, and so on.

[0239] In step S2102, network device 102 sends a first signal to terminal 101.

[0240] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives a first signal sent by network device 102.

[0241] In some embodiments, the first signal is used by the terminal 101 to perform measurements to obtain measurement results.

[0242] In some embodiments, the first signal described above is used by terminal 101 to perform measurements to determine whether multiple PRACH transmissions are required.

[0243] In some embodiments, the first signal may be a synchronization signal and a physical broadcast channel block (SSB), or other signals such as a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS), etc.

[0244] In step S2103, terminal 101 measures the first signal to obtain a first measurement result.

[0245] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 can measure the received first signal to obtain a first measurement result.

[0246] In some embodiments, the first measurement result may be the reference signal received power (RSRP), or other measurement results such as the reference signal received quality (RSRQ), etc.

[0247] In some embodiments, the first measurement result can be used by terminal 101 to determine whether multiple PRACH transmissions are required, and the number of PRACH transmissions required.

[0248] In step S2104, terminal 101 determines the number of PRACH transmissions.

[0249] In some embodiments, terminal 101 determines the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the first information.

[0250] In some embodiments, terminal 101 compares a first measurement result with at least one first threshold determined by first information to determine the number of PRACH transmissions.

[0251] In some embodiments, terminal 101 determines the number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to the minimum value among the second thresholds as the number of PRACH transmissions of terminal 101, wherein the second threshold is one or more first thresholds that are greater than the first measurement result.

[0252] In some embodiments, when the first measurement result is greater than or equal to the maximum value of the at least one first threshold, the number of PRACH transmissions of terminal 101 is determined to be one.

[0253] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 determines the number of PRACH transmissions based on a first measurement result and a first threshold corresponding to the current power level of the terminal 101; wherein each of the at least one first threshold determined by the first information corresponds to the power level of the terminal.

[0254] Optionally, as an example, assume that the terminal's power levels include power level 1 (PC#1), power level 2 (PC#2), and power level 3 (PC#3), where power level 3 (PC#3) corresponds to the lowest maximum transmit power, and power level 1 (PC#1) corresponds to the highest maximum transmit power. Each of the at least one first threshold determined by the terminal based on first information corresponds to the terminal's power level; that is, the terminal can determine the first threshold th1 corresponding to PC#1, the first threshold th2 corresponding to PC#2, and the first threshold th3 corresponding to PC#3 based on the first information. Assuming that the terminal currently supports a maximum power level of PC#2, the terminal can determine whether to perform multiple PRACH transmissions and / or determine the number of PRACH transmissions based on the comparison result of the first measurement result and the first threshold th2. The first threshold th2 may contain one or more first thresholds, with different first thresholds corresponding to different numbers of PRACH transmissions.

[0255] In some implementations, each power level may correspond to at least one first threshold, and each first threshold may correspond to a different number of PRACH transmissions.

[0256] Optionally, as an example, the terminal can determine the first thresholds th1 and th1' corresponding to PC#1, the first thresholds th2 and th2' corresponding to PC#2, and the first thresholds th3 and th3' corresponding to PC#3 based on the first information. Here, the number of transmissions corresponding to th1 is m1, th1' is m2, th2 is m1, th2' is m2, th3 is m1, and th3' is m2. Assuming the highest power level currently supported by the terminal is PC#2, the terminal can determine the number of PRACH transmissions based on the comparison between the first measurement result and the first thresholds th2 and th2'.

[0257] For example, if the first measurement result is greater than or equal to th2, no multiple PRACH transmissions are performed, and the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be 1.

[0258] Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than th2 and greater than or equal to th2', then the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be m1.

[0259] Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than th2', then the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be m2.

[0260] Alternatively, in some embodiments, a corresponding and appropriate number of PRACH transmissions can be configured for different first thresholds.

[0261] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 determines the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal 101 based on the first measurement result and a first threshold corresponding to the type of the terminal 101; wherein each of the at least one first threshold determined by the first information has a corresponding relationship with the type of the terminal.

[0262] Optionally, as an example, each of the at least one first threshold determined by the terminal based on the first information corresponds to the type of the terminal. That is, the terminal can determine the first thresholds th1 and th2 corresponding to a general terminal, and the first thresholds th3 and th4 corresponding to a terminal with reduced capabilities, based on the first information. Here, the number of transmissions corresponding to th1 is m1, the number of transmissions corresponding to th2 is m2, the number of transmissions corresponding to th3 is n1, and the number of transmissions corresponding to th4 is n2. Assuming that terminal 101 is a terminal device with reduced capabilities, the terminal can determine the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the comparison result of the first thresholds th3 and th4.

[0263] For example, if the first measurement result is greater than or equal to th3, no multiple PRACH transmissions are performed, and the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be 1.

[0264] Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than th3 and greater than or equal to th4, then the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be n1.

[0265] Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than th4, then the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be n2.

[0266] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 determines the number of PRACH transmissions based on a first measurement result and a first threshold corresponding to the highest power level supported by the serving cell where the terminal 101 is located; wherein each of the at least one first threshold determined by the first information has a corresponding relationship with the power level supported by the serving cell.

[0267] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0268] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0269] In some embodiments, terms such as "physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)" and "DL data" can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as "physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH)" and "UL data".

[0270] In some embodiments, the terms “radio”, “wireless”, “radio access network (RAN)”, “access network (AN)”, and “RAN-based” can be used interchangeably.

[0271] In some embodiments, the terms “resource block (RB)”, “physical resource block (PRB)”, “sub-carrier group (SCG)”, “resource element group (REG)”, “PRB pair”, “RB pair”, “resource element (RE)”, and “sub-carrier” can be used interchangeably.

[0272] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0273] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0274] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0275] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0276] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2104. For example, step 2101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 2102+2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 2101+2104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 2101+2102+2103+2104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and so on, but not limited thereto.

[0277] In some embodiments, step 2102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0278] In some embodiments, step 2103 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0279] In some embodiments, other alternative implementations may be described before or after the specification corresponding to FIG2A.

[0280] Figure 2B is an interactive schematic diagram of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2B, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an information processing method, which includes:

[0281] In step S2201, terminal 101 determines the first information.

[0282] In some embodiments, terminal 101 determines the first information based on its own type (e.g., a normal terminal or an e. RedCap terminal) and at least one power level it supports.

[0283] In some embodiments, terminal 101 determines the aforementioned first information based on its own type and the highest power level among at least one power level it supports.

[0284] In some embodiments, the first information is used to determine the correspondence between the first threshold and the number of PRACH transmissions of terminal 101.

[0285] In some embodiments, the first information described above is used to determine at least one first threshold.

[0286] In some embodiments, each of the at least one first threshold determined by the first information above corresponds to one PRACH transmission number.

[0287] In some embodiments, the name of the first information is not limited, and it may be, for example, "random access configuration", "multiple PRACH transport configuration", etc.

[0288] In some embodiments, the first information mentioned above includes at least one first threshold.

[0289] In some embodiments, the first information includes at least one first threshold and the number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to each first threshold.

[0290] In some embodiments, the number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to a first threshold can be implicitly indicated by a first threshold (e.g., by the name of the first threshold, etc.), etc., which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0291] In some embodiments, the first information described above includes a third threshold and at least one offset, wherein the third threshold and at least one offset are used to determine the at least one first threshold.

[0292] In some embodiments, the third threshold is any one or more of the following:

[0293] The first threshold corresponding to the lowest power class (PC) supported by the aforementioned terminals;

[0294] The first threshold corresponding to the highest power level supported by the aforementioned terminals;

[0295] The first threshold corresponding to the first type;

[0296] The first threshold corresponding to the second type;

[0297] The terminal 101 mentioned above can be of type 1 or type 2.

[0298] Optionally, the first type of terminal can be a normal UE, and the second type of terminal can be at least one of RedCap UE and eRedCap UE.

[0299] Optionally, the first threshold corresponding to the first type includes:

[0300] A first threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the first type of terminal; or...

[0301] The first threshold corresponds to the number of PRACH transmissions for a first-type terminal.

[0302] Optionally, the first threshold corresponding to the second type includes:

[0303] The first threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the second type of terminal; or...

[0304] The first threshold corresponds to one PRACH transmission count for the second type of terminal.

[0305] In some embodiments, the aforementioned third threshold may be configured by the network device or specified by the protocol.

[0306] In some embodiments, the aforementioned offset can be configured by the network device or specified by the protocol.

[0307] In some embodiments, the terminal with reduced capabilities includes at least one of RedCap UE and eRedCap UE.

[0308] In step S2202, network device 102 sends a first signal to terminal 101.

[0309] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives a first signal sent by network device 102.

[0310] In some embodiments, the first signal is used by the terminal 101 to perform measurements to obtain measurement results.

[0311] In some embodiments, the first signal described above is used by terminal 101 to perform measurements to determine whether multiple PRACH transmissions are required.

[0312] In some embodiments, the first signal may be a synchronization signal and a physical broadcast channel block (SSB), or other signals such as a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS), etc.

[0313] In step S2203, terminal 101 measures the first signal to obtain the first measurement result.

[0314] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 can measure the received first signal to obtain a first measurement result.

[0315] In some embodiments, the first measurement result may be the reference signal received power (RSRP), or other measurement results such as the reference signal received quality (RSRQ), etc.

[0316] In some embodiments, the first measurement result can be used by terminal 101 to determine whether multiple PRACH transmissions are required, and the number of PRACH transmissions required.

[0317] In step S2204, terminal 101 determines the number of PRACH transmissions.

[0318] In some embodiments, terminal 101 determines the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the first information.

[0319] In some embodiments, terminal 101 compares a first measurement result with at least one first threshold determined by first information to determine the number of PRACH transmissions.

[0320] In some embodiments, terminal 101 determines the first information based on its own type (e.g., a normal terminal or an e. RedCap terminal) and at least one power level it supports.

[0321] Optionally, as an example, assume the terminal is a general terminal, supporting power levels including power level 1 (PC#1), power level 2 (PC#2), and power level 3 (PC#3), where power level 3 (PC#3) corresponds to the lowest maximum transmit power, and power level 1 (PC#1) corresponds to the highest maximum transmit power. Based on its own type and supported power levels, the terminal determines the first thresholds th1 and th1' for PC#1, th2 and th2' for PC#2, and th3 and th3' for PC#3. The number of transmissions corresponding to th1 is m1, th1' to m2, th2 to m1, th2' to m2, th3 to m1, and th3' to m2. Assuming the terminal currently supports power level PC#2, the terminal can determine the number of PRACH transmissions based on the comparison between the first measurement result and the first thresholds th2 and th2'.

[0322] For example, if the first measurement result is greater than or equal to th2, no multiple PRACH transmissions are performed, and the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be 1.

[0323] Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than th2 and greater than or equal to th2', then the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be m1.

[0324] Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than th2', then the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be m2.

[0325] Alternatively, in some embodiments, a corresponding and appropriate number of PRACH transmissions can be configured for different first thresholds.

[0326] In some embodiments, terminal 101 determines the aforementioned first information based on its own type and the highest power level among at least one power level it supports.

[0327] Optionally, as an example, assume the terminal is a general terminal, supporting power levels including power level 1 (PC#1), power level 2 (PC#2), and power level 3 (PC#3), where power level 3 (PC#3) corresponds to the lowest maximum transmit power, and power level 1 (PC#1) corresponds to the highest maximum transmit power. Based on its own type and the highest power level among at least one supported power level, the terminal determines the first thresholds th1 and th1' corresponding to PC#1. The number of transmissions corresponding to th1 is m1, and the number of transmissions corresponding to th1' is m2. The terminal can determine the number of PRACH transmissions based on the comparison between the first measurement result and the first thresholds th1 and th1'.

[0328] For example, if the first measurement result is greater than or equal to th1, no multiple PRACH transmissions are performed, and the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be 1.

[0329] Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than th1 and greater than or equal to th1', then the number of transmissions of PRACH is determined to be m1.

[0330] Optionally, if the first measurement result is less than th1', then the number of PRACH transmissions is determined to be m2.

[0331] Alternatively, in some embodiments, a corresponding and appropriate number of PRACH transmissions can be configured for different first thresholds.

[0332] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0333] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0334] In some embodiments, the terms "physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)" and "DL data" can be used interchangeably, while "physical uplink shared channel" can be used interchangeably.

[0335] Terms such as "PUSCH" and "UL data" can be used interchangeably.

[0336] In some embodiments, the terms “radio”, “wireless”, “radio access network (RAN)”, “access network (AN)”, and “RAN-based” can be used interchangeably.

[0337] In some embodiments, the terms “resource block (RB)”, “physical resource block (PRB)”, “sub-carrier group (SCG)”, “resource element group (REG)”, “PRB pair”, “RB pair”, “resource element (RE)”, and “sub-carrier” can be used interchangeably.

[0338] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0339] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0340] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0341] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0342] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2201 to S2204. For example, step 2201 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 2204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 2202+2203 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 2201+2204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 2201+2202+2203+2204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and so on, but not limited thereto.

[0343] In some embodiments, step 2202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0344] In some embodiments, step 2203 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0345] In some embodiments, other optional implementations may be described before or after the specification corresponding to FIG2B.

[0346] Figure 3A is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3A, the present disclosure relates to an information processing method, which is executed by terminal 101, and includes:

[0347] Step S3101: Receive the first information sent by network device 102.

[0348] The optional implementation of step S3101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0349] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives first information sent by network device 102, but is not limited thereto; it may also receive first information sent by other entities.

[0350] In some embodiments, terminal 101 obtains first information as defined by the protocol.

[0351] In some embodiments, terminal 101 obtains first information from upper layer(s).

[0352] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 processes the information to obtain the first information.

[0353] In some embodiments, step S3101 is omitted, and the terminal 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the first information, or the above function is default or default.

[0354] Step S3102: Receive the first signal sent by network device 102.

[0355] The optional implementation of step S3102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0356] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives a first signal sent by network device 102, but is not limited thereto; it may also receive a first signal sent by other entities.

[0357] Step S3103: Measure the first signal to obtain the first measurement result.

[0358] The optional implementation of step S3103 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0359] Step S3104: Determine the number of PRACH transmissions.

[0360] The optional implementation of step S3104 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0361] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3104. For example, step 3101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3102+3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3101+3104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3101+3102+3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3102+3103+3104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, etc., but not limited thereto.

[0362] In some embodiments, step 3102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0363] In some embodiments, step 3103 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0364] Figure 3B is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3B, the present disclosure relates to an information processing method, which is executed by terminal 101, and includes:

[0365] Step S3201: Determine first information based on the type of terminal 101 and at least one power level supported by terminal 101.

[0366] The optional implementation of step S3201 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2201 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0367] Step S3202: Receive the first signal sent by network device 102.

[0368] The optional implementation of step S3202 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2202 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0369] Step S3203: Measure the first signal to obtain the first measurement result.

[0370] The optional implementation of step S3203 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2203 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0371] Step S3204: Determine the number of PRACH transmissions.

[0372] The optional implementation of step S3204 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2204 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0373] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3201 to S3204. For example, step 3201 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3202+3203 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3201+3204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3201+3202+3203 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3202+3203+3204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, etc., but not limited thereto.

[0374] In some embodiments, step 3202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0375] In some embodiments, step 3203 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0376] Figure 3C is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3C, the present disclosure relates to an information processing method, which is executed by terminal 101, and includes:

[0377] Step S3301: Determine first information based on the type of terminal 101 and the highest power level among at least one power level supported by terminal 101.

[0378] The optional implementation of step S3301 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2201 in Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0379] Step S3302: Receive the first signal sent by network device 102.

[0380] The optional implementation of step S3302 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2202 in Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0381] Step S3303: Measure the first signal to obtain the first measurement result.

[0382] The optional implementation of step S3303 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2203 in Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0383] Step S3304: Determine the number of PRACH transmissions.

[0384] The optional implementation of step S3304 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2204 in Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0385] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3301 to S3304. For example, step 3301 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3304 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3302+3303 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3301+3304 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3301+3302+3303 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3302+3303+3304 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, etc., but not limited thereto.

[0386] In some embodiments, step 3302 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0387] In some embodiments, step 3303 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0388] Figure 3D is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3D, the present disclosure relates to an information processing method, which is executed by terminal 101, and includes:

[0389] Step S3401: Obtain the first information.

[0390] The optional implementations of step S3401 can be found in the optional implementations of step S2102 in Figure 2A, step S2201 in Figure 2B, step S3101 in Figure 3A, step S3201 in Figure 3B, and step S3301 in Figure 3C, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, and 3C, which will not be repeated here.

[0391] Step S3402: Determine the number of PRACH transmissions.

[0392] The optional implementations of step S3402 can be found in the optional implementations of step S2104 in Figure 2A, step S2204 in Figure 2B, step S3103 in Figure 3A, step S3203 in Figure 3B, and step S3303 in Figure 3C, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, and 3C, which will not be repeated here.

[0393] Optionally, in some embodiments, the number of PRACH transmissions of terminal 101 is determined based on a first measurement result and the aforementioned first information, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first signal sent by network device 102. Optional implementations can be found in the optional implementations of steps S2102 and S2103 in FIG2A, steps S2202 and S2203 in FIG2B, step S3103 in FIG3A, steps S3102 and S3203 in FIG3B, steps S3302 and S3303 in FIG3C, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2A, FIG2B, FIG3A, FIG3B, and FIG3C, which will not be repeated here.

[0394] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3401 to S3404. For example, step 3401 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3404 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3402+3403 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3401+3404 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3401+3402+3403+3404 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 3402+3403+3404 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, etc., but not limited thereto.

[0395] In some embodiments, step 3402 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0396] In some embodiments, step 3403 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0397] Figure 4A is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4A, this embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an information processing method, which is executed by a network device 102, and includes:

[0398] Step S4101: Send the first message.

[0399] The optional implementation of step S4101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0400] In some embodiments, network device 102 sends first information to terminal 101, but is not limited thereto; it may also send configuration information to other entities.

[0401] Step S4102: Send the first signal.

[0402] The optional implementation of step S4102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0403] In some embodiments, network device 102 sends a first signal to terminal 101, but is not limited thereto; it may also send the first signal to other entities.

[0404] Optionally, the first signal is used by terminal 101 to perform measurements based on the first signal to obtain a first measurement result. Optional implementations can be found in the optional implementations of step S2103 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0405] Optionally, the first measurement result is used by terminal 101 to determine the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the first information. Optional implementations can be found in the optional implementations of step S2104 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0406] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4102. For example, step 4101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step 4102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step 4101+4102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0407] In some embodiments, step S4101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0408] In some embodiments, step S4102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0409] Figure 4B is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4B, this embodiment of the disclosure relates to an information processing method, which is executed by a network device 102, and includes:

[0410] Step S4201: Send the first signal.

[0411] The optional implementation of step S4201 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A, step S2202 in Figure 2B, step S4102 in Figure 4A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A, 2B, and 4A, which will not be repeated here.

[0412] Optionally, the first signal is used by terminal 101 to perform measurements based on the first signal to obtain a first measurement result. Optional implementations can be found in step S2103 of Figure 2A, step S2203 of Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0413] Optionally, the first measurement result is used by terminal 101 to determine the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the first information. Optional implementations can be found in step S2104 of Figure 2A, step S2204 of Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0414] Optionally, the aforementioned first information is determined by terminal 101. Optional implementations of this information can be found in step S2101 of Figure 2A, step S2201 of Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0415] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, the method involved in this embodiment of the present disclosure is used in a communication system 100, and the method includes:

[0416] In step S5101, the terminal determines first information, which is used to determine at least one first threshold, and each first threshold corresponds to the number of times the physical PRACH is transmitted.

[0417] In step S5102, the network device sends a first signal to the terminal.

[0418] Step S5103: The terminal measures the first signal to obtain the first measurement result.

[0419] In step S5104, the terminal determines the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the first information.

[0420] The optional implementations of steps S5101, S5102, S5103, and S5104 can be found in any or more of the embodiments in Figures 2A-2B, 3A-3D, and 4A-4B, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A-2B, 3A-3D, and 4A-4B.

[0421] In some embodiments, the above methods may include the methods described in the embodiments of the communication system side, terminal side, network device side, etc., which will not be repeated here.

[0422] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S5101 to S5104. For example, step 5101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 5104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 5102+5103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 5101+5104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps 5101+5102+5103+5104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and so on, but not limited thereto.

[0423] In some embodiments, step 5102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0424] In some embodiments, step 5103 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0425] In this implementation or embodiment, unless there is contradiction, each step can be independent, arbitrarily combined or exchanged in order, optional methods or optional examples can be arbitrarily combined, and can be arbitrarily combined with any steps of other implementations or other embodiments.

[0426] The following is an exemplary description of the methods described in the above embodiments.

[0427] Example 1: For a specific configuration (of PRACH) transmission count, the corresponding RSRP first threshold is determined by at least one of the following methods:

[0428] Method 1: Determining the first threshold of RSRP. Different UE power classes (PCs) have different first thresholds of RSRP.

[0429] Optionally, the base station can directly configure multiple different RSRP first thresholds. Alternatively, one RSRP first threshold can be configured for a specific PC, with other PCs having a certain offset relative to this RSRP first threshold. Further, this offset can be determined by protocol specifications and / or by base station configuration. Different PCs can have different offsets relative to the PC with the configured RSRP first threshold, or different offsets relative to the previous PC. For example, the gNB configures RSRP threshold#1 for PC#1, and the RSRP threshold#2 of PC#2 has a power offset of offset#1 dB relative to RSRP threshold#1. PC#3 has an offset#2 dB relative to the RSRP threshold of either PC#1 or PC#2. This offset can be positive or negative. An example diagram is shown in Figure 6A.

[0430] Method 2: The determination of the RSRP first threshold does not distinguish between UE power classes. Different UE power classes have the same RSRP first threshold. The RSRP first threshold is configured according to the highest PC supported by the current serving cell; or, the RSRP first threshold is configured according to the highest PC supported by the current cell.

[0431] Method 3: Configure the RSRP first threshold to differentiate UE types. For example, different UE types, such as (e)RedCap terminals and NR normal terminals, have different RSRP first thresholds.

[0432] Optionally, the base station can directly configure different RSRP first thresholds for different UE types. Alternatively, it can configure only the corresponding RSRP first threshold for a specific UE type, with the RSRP first thresholds for other UE types having a certain offset relative to the RSRP first threshold configured by the base station; further, this offset can be determined by protocol specifications and / or by base station configuration. For example, the base station configures its corresponding first RSRP first threshold threshold#1 for NR normal UEs, and for (e)RedCap terminals, its second RSRP first threshold threshold#2 is determined as: first threshold + offset, where the offset can be positive or negative. Optionally, the (e)RedCap terminal is an (e)RedCap terminal containing only one receive channel (1RX branch). An example diagram is shown in Figure 6B.

[0433] Example 2: The terminal determines the RSRP first threshold corresponding to the number of transmissions for each configuration based on its own type, the power class it supports, or the highest PC it supports. Different transmission numbers have different RSRP first thresholds.

[0434] Furthermore, in some embodiments, before initiating RACH, the terminal determines whether to perform multiple PRACH transmission and / or determines the number of transmissions for multiple PRACH transmission by comparing SS-RSRP with a first threshold of RSRP.

[0435] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0436] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0437] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute 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 relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using 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 configuring the hardware circuit 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. Furthermore, 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), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0438] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of the terminal structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 7A, the terminal 7100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 7101, a processing module 7102, etc. In some embodiments, the processing module is configured to acquire first information, which is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one PRACH transmission count. The processing module is further configured to determine the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal based on a first measurement result and the first information, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by measuring a first signal sent by a network device.

[0439] Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, and S2202, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps (e.g., steps S2103, S2104, S2201, S2203, and S2204, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0440] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the network device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 7B, the network device 7200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 7201, a processing module, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module is used to send first information to a terminal. The first information is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one PRACH transmission count. The first measurement result and the first information are used by the terminal to determine the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

[0441] Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (such as step S2101, step S2102, step S2202, but not limited thereto) performed by the network device 102 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0442] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0443] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module may be interchangeable with a processor.

[0444] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 8100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 8100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 8100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0445] As shown in Figure 8A, the communication device 8100 includes one or more processors 8101. The processor 8101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 8100 is used to execute any of the above methods.

[0446] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more memories 8102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8102 may also be located outside the communication device 8100.

[0447] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more transceivers 8103. When the communication device 8100 includes one or more transceivers 8103, the transceivers 8103 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, but not limited thereto), and the processor 8101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., step S2103, but not limited thereto).

[0448] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0449] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 may include one or more interface circuits 8104. Optionally, the interface circuit 8104 is connected to the memory 8102, and the interface circuit 8104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 8102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 8102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8104 can read instructions stored in the memory 8102 and send the instructions to the processor 8101.

[0450] The communication device 8100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 8100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 8100 may not be limited by FIG8A. The communication device may be a standalone device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0451] Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 8200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 8100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of chip 8200 shown in Figure 8B, but it is not limited thereto.

[0452] Chip 8200 includes one or more processors 8201, which are used to perform any of the above methods.

[0453] In some embodiments, chip 8200 further includes one or more interface circuits 8202. Optionally, the interface circuit 8202 is connected to memory 8203, and the interface circuit 8202 can be used to receive signals from memory 8203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 8202 can be used to send signals to memory 8203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8202 can read instructions stored in memory 8203 and send the instructions to processor 8201.

[0454] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 8202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, but not limited thereto), and the processor 8201 performs at least one of the other steps (e.g., step S2103, but not limited thereto).

[0455] In some embodiments, the terms interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, transceiver, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0456] In some embodiments, chip 8200 further includes one or more memories 8203 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8203 may be located outside of chip 8200.

[0457] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device 8100, cause the communication device 8100 to perform 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 not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0458] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 8100, causes the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0459] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0460] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented, in whole or in part, as a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer programs. When the computer program is loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this disclosure are generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transferred from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, the computer program can be transferred from one website, computer, server, or data center to another via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a computer or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available media may be magnetic media (e.g., floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes), optical media (e.g., high-density digital video discs (DVDs)), or semiconductor media (e.g., solid-state disks (SSDs)).

[0461] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0462] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0463] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An information processing method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a terminal, and the method includes: First information is obtained, which is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one number of transmissions of a PRACH. Based on the first measurement result and the first information, the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal is determined, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method includes one or more of the following: The terminal power level corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds; The type of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds; The highest power level among the power levels supported by the serving cell of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds. The type of the terminal and the power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more first thresholds; The type of the terminal and the highest power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more first thresholds.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Determining the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal based on the first measurement result and the first information includes: The number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to the minimum value in the second threshold is determined as the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal, and the second threshold is one or more of the first thresholds that are greater than the first measurement result.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Determining the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal based on the first measurement result and the at least one first threshold includes: When the first measurement result is greater than or equal to the maximum value among the at least one first threshold, the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal is determined to be one.

5. The method according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The acquisition of the first information includes: Receive the first information sent by the network device.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one first threshold; or, The first information includes a third threshold and at least one offset, wherein the third threshold and the at least one offset are used to determine the at least one first threshold.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the first thresholds has a corresponding number of offsets, and the first threshold is equal to the sum of the third threshold and the offsets corresponding to each offset.

8. The method according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The third can be any one or more of the following: The first threshold corresponding to the lowest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal; The first threshold corresponding to the highest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal; The first threshold corresponding to the first type; The first threshold corresponding to the second type; The terminal is of the first type or the second type.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first threshold corresponding to the first type includes: A first threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the first type of terminal; or... The first threshold corresponds to the number of PRACH transmissions for a first-type terminal.

10. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first threshold corresponding to the second type includes: The first threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the second type of terminal; or... The first threshold corresponds to one PRACH transmission count for the second type of terminal.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The first measurement result is the reference signal received power (RSRP).

12. The method according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The first signal is a synchronization signal and a physical broadcast channel block (SSB).

13. An information processing method, characterized in that, The method is performed by a network device, and the method includes: Send first information to the terminal. The first information is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of the first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one PRACH transmission. The first measurement result and the first information are used by the terminal to determine the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The method includes one or more of the following: The terminal power level corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds; The type of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds; The highest power level among the power levels supported by the serving cell of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds. The type of the terminal and the power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more of the first thresholds; The type of the terminal and the highest power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more of the first thresholds.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal is the number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to the minimum value of the second threshold, where the second threshold is a large value. One or more of the first thresholds based on the first measurement result.

16. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, When the first measurement result is greater than or equal to the maximum value among the at least one first threshold, the terminal transmits PRACH once.

17. The method according to any one of claims 13-16, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one first threshold; or, The first information includes a third threshold and at least one offset, wherein the third threshold and the at least one offset are used to determine the at least one first threshold.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that, Each of the first thresholds has a corresponding number of offsets, and the first threshold is equal to the sum of the third threshold and the offsets corresponding to each offset.

19. The method according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that, The third threshold is any one or more of the following: The first threshold corresponding to the lowest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal; The first threshold corresponding to the highest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal; The first threshold corresponding to the first type; The first threshold corresponding to the second type; The terminal is of the first type or the second type.

20. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The first threshold corresponding to the first type includes: The threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the first type of terminal; or... The threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count for a first-type terminal.

21. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The first threshold corresponding to the second type includes: The threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the second type of terminal; or... The threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count for the second type of terminal.

22. The method according to any one of claims 13-21, characterized in that, The first measurement result is the reference signal received power (RSRP).

23. The method according to any one of claims 13-22, characterized in that, The first signal is a synchronization signal and a physical broadcast channel block (SSB).

24. An information processing method, characterized in that, The method includes: The terminal obtains first information, which is used to determine the number of transmissions of a first threshold and a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one transmission number of a PRACH. The terminal determines the number of PRACH transmissions based on the first measurement result and the first information, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

25. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that, The method includes one or more of the following: The terminal power level corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds; The type of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds; The highest power level among the power levels supported by the serving cell of the terminal corresponds to one or more of the first thresholds. The type of the terminal and the power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more first thresholds; The type of the terminal and the highest power level supported by the terminal correspond to one or more first thresholds.

26. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that, Based on the first measurement result and the first information, the terminal determines the number of PRACH transmissions, including: The terminal determines the number of PRACH transmissions corresponding to the minimum value among the second thresholds as the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal, and the second threshold is one or more of the first thresholds that are greater than the first measurement result.

27. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that, Based on the first measurement result and the first information, the terminal determines the number of PRACH transmissions, including: When the first measurement result is greater than or equal to the maximum value among the at least one first threshold, the terminal determines that the terminal's PRACH transmission count is one.

28. The method according to any one of claims 25-27, characterized in that, The terminal acquires the first information, including: The terminal receives the first information sent by the network device.

29. The method according to any one of claims 24-28, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one first threshold; or, The first information includes a third threshold and at least one offset, wherein the third threshold and the at least one offset are used to determine the at least one first threshold.

30. The method according to claim 29, characterized in that, Each of the first thresholds has a corresponding number of offsets, and the first threshold is equal to the sum of the third threshold and the offsets corresponding to each offset.

31. The method according to claim 29 or 30, characterized in that, The third threshold is any one or more of the following: The first threshold corresponding to the lowest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal; The first threshold corresponding to the highest power level among the power levels supported by the terminal; The first threshold corresponding to the first type; The first threshold corresponding to the second type; The terminal is of the first type or the second type.

32. The method according to claim 31, characterized in that, The first threshold corresponding to the first type includes: The threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the first type of terminal; or... The threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count for a first-type terminal.

33. The method according to claim 31, characterized in that, The first threshold corresponding to the second type includes: The threshold corresponding to each PRACH transmission count in the multiple PRACH transmission counts of the second type of terminal; or... The threshold corresponding to one PRACH transmission count for the second type of terminal.

34. The method according to any one of claims 24-33, characterized in that, The first measurement result is the reference signal received power (RSRP).

35. The method according to any one of claims 24-34, characterized in that, The first signal is a synchronization signal and a physical broadcast channel block (SSB).

36. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes: The processing module is used to acquire first information, which is used to determine the correspondence between a first threshold and the number of transmissions of a Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH). The number of first thresholds is one or more, and one first threshold corresponds to one number of transmissions of a PRACH. The processing module is further configured to determine the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal based on the first measurement result and the first information, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

37. A network device, characterized in that, The network device includes: The transceiver module is used to send first information to the terminal, the first information being used to determine at least one threshold, each of the at least one threshold having a corresponding number of transmissions via the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH); The first measurement result and the first information are used by the terminal to determine the number of PRACH transmissions of the terminal, wherein the first measurement result is obtained by the terminal measuring the first signal sent by the network device.

38. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes: One or more processors; The terminal is used to execute the information processing method according to any one of claims 1-12.

39. A network device, characterized in that, The network device includes: One or more processors; The network device is used to execute the information processing method according to any one of claims 13-23.

40. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the information processing method according to any one of claims 1-12, and the network device is configured to implement the information processing method according to any one of claims 13-23.

41. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the information processing method as described in any one of claims 1-12 or 13-23.

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