Measurement method, device, and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a measurement method, a device, and a storage medium. The method comprises: receiving first instruction information, wherein the first instruction information can be used for instructing an Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or receiving second instruction information, wherein the second instruction information can be used for instructing the Internet of Things device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, and the second measurement object is a subset or a universe of the first measurement object. Therefore, measurement of the Internet of Things device can be managed by means of the first instruction information and / or the second instruction information, thereby improving the flexibility and reliability of measurement management of the Internet of Things device.

Description

Measurement methods, equipment and storage media Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communication technologies, and in particular to a measurement method, device, and storage medium. Background Art

[0002] With the development of wireless communication technology, Internet of Things (IoT) devices have been widely used. The number of IoT devices in communication networks is increasing. How to trigger the measurement of IoT devices has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a measurement method, a device, and a storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a measurement method is proposed, the method comprising:

[0006] receiving first indication information, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or,

[0007] Second indication information is received, where the second indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

[0008] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a measurement method is proposed, the method comprising:

[0009] Sending first indication information, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or,

[0010] Send second indication information, where the second indication information is used to instruct the IoT device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

[0011] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a measurement method is proposed, the method comprising:

[0012] The first device sends first indication information to the Internet of Things device, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or,

[0013] The first device sends second indication information to the IoT device, where the second indication information is used to instruct the IoT device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

[0014] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an Internet of Things device is provided, including:

[0015] The transceiver module is configured to receive first indication information, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or receive second indication information, where the second indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

[0016] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a first device is provided, including:

[0017] The transceiver module is configured to send first indication information, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object, and / or send second indication information, where the second indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

[0018] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an Internet of Things device is proposed, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the Internet of Things device can be used to execute the optional implementation method of the first aspect.

[0019] According to a seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a first device is proposed, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the first device can be used to execute an optional implementation of the second aspect.

[0020] According to an eighth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is proposed, which may include: an Internet of Things device and a first device; wherein, the Internet of Things device is configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect, and the first device is configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the second aspect.

[0021] According to a ninth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium is proposed, which stores instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0022] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: receiving first indication information that can be used to instruct an IoT device to measure a first measurement object; and / or receiving second indication information that can be used to instruct the IoT device to report measurement results corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or the entire set of the first measurement object. In this way, IoT device measurements can be managed using the first indication information and / or the second indication information, improving the flexibility and reliability of measurement management for IoT devices.

[0023] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following drawings required for describing the embodiments are introduced. The following drawings are merely some embodiments of the present disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG1A is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG1B is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG2A is a schematic flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG2B is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG3A is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG3B is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG3C is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG3D is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG3E is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG3F is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG4A is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG4B is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG4C is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG4D is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG4E is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG4F is a flow chart illustrating a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG5 is a flow chart showing a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] FIG6 is a flow chart showing a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] FIG7A is a schematic structural diagram of an Internet of Things device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] FIG7B is a schematic structural diagram of a first device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] FIG8A is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] FIG8B is a schematic structural diagram of a chip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a measurement method, a device, and a storage medium.

[0048] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a measurement method, the method comprising:

[0049] receiving first indication information, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or,

[0050] Second indication information is received, where the second indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the measurement of the IoT device can be managed through the first indication information and / or the second indication information, thereby improving the flexibility and reliability of the measurement management of the IoT device.

[0052] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0053] In the above embodiment, the first indication information can be used to trigger the IoT device to measure all or part of the measurement objects, thereby saving signaling overhead.

[0054] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first indication information includes first object indication information, where the first object indication information is used to indicate the first measurement object.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the first object indication information can be used to trigger the Internet of Things device to measure the first measurement object, thereby flexibly controlling the measurement object.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0057] The first object indication information includes at least one first bit, where one first bit corresponds to one first measurement object; or,

[0058] The first object indication information includes at least one first object identifier, where one first object identifier corresponds to one first measurement object; or,

[0059] The first object indication information includes at least one second object identifier, and one second object identifier corresponds to at least one first measurement object.

[0060] In the above embodiments, any one of the first object indication information modes can be used to trigger the Internet of Things device to perform measurement of the first measurement object, thereby enabling more flexible control of the measurement object.

[0061] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0062] Measuring the first measurement object according to the first indication information.

[0063] In this way, the measurement of IoT devices can be flexibly controlled, improving the flexibility of measurement management.

[0064] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0065] A first measurement result is sent according to the first indication information, where the first measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the first measurement object.

[0066] In the above embodiment, the IoT device can report the measurement results to achieve a complete closed loop of measurement.

[0067] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending the first measurement result according to the first indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0068] After receiving the first indication information, sending the first measurement result;

[0069] After receiving the first duration of the first indication information, sending the first measurement result;

[0070] The first duration is a duration pre-set by the protocol; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

[0071] In the above embodiments, the IoT device can report the measurement results in any of the above methods, which improves the flexibility of measurement reporting.

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

[0073] Sending feedback information according to the first instruction information;

[0074] The feedback information includes at least one of the following:

[0075] first feedback information, where the first feedback information is used to indicate that the first indication information has been received;

[0076] second feedback information, where the second feedback information is used to indicate that measurement of the first measurement object has been started;

[0077] The third feedback information is used to indicate that the measurement of the first measurement object is completed.

[0078] In the above embodiment, the IoT device can report feedback information to improve the reliability of measurement management.

[0079] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending feedback information according to the first indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0080] After receiving the first indication information, sending the feedback information;

[0081] After receiving the second duration of the first indication information, the feedback information is sent.

[0082] In the above embodiments, the IoT device can report feedback information in any of the above methods, which improves the flexibility of reporting feedback information.

[0083] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0084] A second measurement result is sent according to the second indication information, where the second measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the second measurement object.

[0085] In the above embodiment, the reporting of the measurement result can be controlled by the second indication information, thereby further improving the flexibility of the measurement result reporting.

[0086] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0087] In the above embodiment, the second indication information can trigger the IoT device to report the measurement results of all or part of the measurement objects, thereby saving signaling overhead.

[0088] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second indication information includes second object indication information, where the second object indication information is used to indicate the second measurement object.

[0089] In the above embodiment, the second object indication information can be used to trigger the IoT device to report the measurement result of the second measurement object, thereby more flexibly controlling the reporting of the measurement result.

[0090] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments,

[0091] The second object indication information includes at least one second bit, where one second bit corresponds to one second measurement object; or,

[0092] The second object indication information includes at least one third object identifier, where one third object identifier corresponds to one second measurement object; or,

[0093] The second object indication information includes at least one fourth object identifier, and one fourth object identifier corresponds to at least one second measurement object.

[0094] In the above embodiments, any implementation manner of the second object indication information can trigger the IoT device to report the measurement result of the second measurement object, thereby more flexibly controlling the reporting of the measurement result.

[0095] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending the second measurement result according to the second indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0096] After receiving the second indication information, sending the second measurement result;

[0097] After receiving the third duration of the second indication information, the second measurement result is sent.

[0098] In the above embodiment, the IoT device can report the second measurement result in any of the above methods, which improves the flexibility of reporting the measurement result.

[0099] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first measurement object includes at least one of the following: a physical quantity, a chemical quantity.

[0100] In the above embodiments, physical quantities and / or chemical quantities can be measured, taking into account both the integrity and flexibility of the measurement.

[0101] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a measurement method, the method comprising:

[0102] Sending first indication information, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or,

[0103] Send second indication information, where the second indication information is used to instruct the IoT device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

[0104] In the above embodiment, the first device can trigger the measurement of the IoT device through the first indication information, and / or trigger the IoT device to report the measurement results through the second indication information, thereby improving the flexibility and reliability of measurement management of the IoT device.

[0105] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the Internet of Things device.

[0106] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first indication information includes first object indication information, where the first object indication information is used to indicate the first measurement object.

[0107] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0108] The first object indication information includes at least one first bit, where one first bit corresponds to one first measurement object; or,

[0109] The first object indication information includes at least one first object identifier, where one first object identifier corresponds to one first measurement object; or,

[0110] The first object indication information includes at least one second object identifier, and one second object identifier corresponds to at least one first measurement object.

[0111] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0112] A first measurement result is received, where the first measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the first measurement object.

[0113] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, receiving the first measurement result includes at least one of the following:

[0114] After sending the first indication information, receiving the first measurement result;

[0115] After a first duration of sending the first indication information, receiving the first measurement result;

[0116] The first duration is a duration pre-set by the protocol; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

[0117] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0118] Receive feedback;

[0119] The feedback information includes at least one of the following:

[0120] first feedback information, where the first feedback information is used to indicate that the first indication information has been received;

[0121] second feedback information, where the second feedback information is used to indicate that measurement of the first measurement object has been started;

[0122] The third feedback information is used to indicate that the measurement of the first measurement object is completed.

[0123] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, receiving feedback information includes at least one of the following:

[0124] After sending the first indication information, receiving the feedback information;

[0125] After sending the first indication information for a second time period, the feedback information is received.

[0126] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0127] Receive a second measurement result; the second measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the second measurement object.

[0128] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the Internet of Things device.

[0129] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second indication information includes second object indication information, where the second object indication information is used to indicate the second measurement object.

[0130] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments,

[0131] The second object indication information includes at least one second bit, where one second bit corresponds to one second measurement object; or,

[0132] The second object indication information includes at least one third object identifier, where one third object identifier corresponds to one second measurement object; or,

[0133] The second object indication information includes at least one fourth object identifier, and one fourth object identifier corresponds to at least one second measurement object.

[0134] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, receiving the second measurement result includes at least one of the following:

[0135] After sending the second indication information, receiving the second measurement result;

[0136] After a third time duration of sending the second indication information, the second measurement result is received.

[0137] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first measurement object includes at least one of the following: a physical quantity, a chemical quantity.

[0138] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a measurement method, the method comprising:

[0139] The first device sends first indication information to the Internet of Things device, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or,

[0140] The first device sends second indication information to the IoT device, where the second indication information is used to instruct the IoT device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

[0141] In the above embodiment, the first device can trigger the measurement of the IoT device through the first indication information, and / or trigger the IoT device to report the measurement results through the second indication information, thereby improving the flexibility and reliability of measurement management of the IoT device.

[0142] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes an Internet of Things device, which may include at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the Internet of Things device can be used to execute the optional implementation method of the first aspect.

[0143] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a first device, which may include at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the first device can be used to execute the optional implementation method of the second aspect.

[0144] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes an Internet of Things device, which may include: one or more processors; wherein, the Internet of Things device can be used to execute the optional implementation method of the first aspect.

[0145] In a seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a first device, which may include: one or more processors; wherein the first device can be used to execute an optional implementation method of the second aspect.

[0146] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication system, which may include: an Internet of Things device and a first device; wherein, the Internet of Things device is configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect, and the first device is configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the second aspect.

[0147] In a ninth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a storage medium storing instructions, which, when executed on a communication device, enables the communication device to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0148] In a tenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a program product, which, when executed by a communication device, enables the communication device to execute the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0149] In an eleventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, enables the computer to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0150] In a twelfth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a chip or a chip system, wherein the chip or chip system includes a processing circuit configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0151] It is understandable that the aforementioned IoT device, first device, communication device, communication system, storage medium, program product, computer program, chip, or chip system can all be used to perform the methods proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects of the corresponding methods and will not be repeated here.

[0152] The present disclosure provides a measurement method, device, and storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "measurement method" and "information processing method" and "communication method" are interchangeable; "measuring device" and "information processing device" and "communication device" are interchangeable; and "information processing system" and "communication system" are interchangeable.

[0153] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive and are merely illustrative of some embodiments, and are not intended to be a specific limitation on the scope of protection of the present disclosure. In the absence of contradiction, each step in a certain embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a certain embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily exchanged. In addition, the optional implementation methods in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; in addition, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. For example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0154] In each embodiment of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified or provided for by logic, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. The technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form a new embodiment based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0155] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0156] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "said", "the", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0157] In some embodiments, "plurality" may refer to two or more.

[0158] In some embodiments, the terms "a plurality of," "multiple," "at least one of," "one or more," and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0159] In some embodiments, descriptions such as "at least one of A and B," "A and / or B," "A in one case, B in another case," or "in response to one case A, in response to another case B" may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); and in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0160] In some embodiments, "A or B" and other descriptions may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0161] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different description objects and do not constitute any restriction on the position, order, priority, quantity or content of the description objects. For the statement of the description object, please refer to the description in the context of the claims or embodiments, and no unnecessary restriction should be constituted due to the use of prefixes. For example, if the description object is a "field", the ordinal number before the "field" in the "first field" and the "second field" does not limit the position or order between the "fields". "First" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they limit the order of the "first field" and the "second field". For another example, if the description object is a "level", the ordinal number before the "level" in the "first level" and the "second level" does not limit the priority between the "levels". For another example, the number of description objects is not limited by the ordinal number and can be one or more. Taking "first device" as an example, the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the description object is "device", then the "first device" and the "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different; for another example, if the description object is "information", then the "first information" and the "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0162] In some embodiments, “including A,” “comprising A,” “used to indicate A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0163] In some embodiments, terms such as "in response to...", "in response to determining...", "in the case of...", "at the time of...", "when...", "if...", "if...", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0164] In some embodiments, terms such as "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 less than", and "above" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "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" can be replaced with each other.

[0165] In some embodiments, devices and equipment can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they can also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "subject", etc.

[0166] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.

[0167] 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 (Radio Base Station)", "Fixed Station (Fixed Station)", and in some embodiments may also be understood as "Node (Node)", "Access Point (Access Point)", "Transmission Point (TP)", "Reception Point (RP)", "Transmission and / or Reception Point (TRP))", "Panel (Panel)", "Antenna Panel (Antenna Panel)", "Antenna Array (Antenna Array)" "Cell (Cell)", "Macro Cell (Macro Cell)", "Small Cell (Small Cell)", "Femto Cell (Femto Cell)", "Pico Cell (Pico Cell)" "Sector (Sector)" "Cell Group (Cell Group)" "Serving Cell" "Carrier (Carrier)", "Component Carrier (Component Carrier)" "Bandwidth Part (BWP)" and the like.

[0168] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" can be referred to as "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal (User Terminal)", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station (Subscriber Station), mobile unit (Mobile Unit), subscriber unit (Subscriber Unit), wireless unit (Wireless Unit), remote unit (Remote Unit), mobile device (Mobile Device), wireless device (Wireless Device), wireless communication device (Wireless Communication Device), remote device (Remote Device), mobile subscriber station (Mobile Subscriber Station), access terminal (Access Terminal), mobile terminal (Mobile Terminal), wireless terminal (Wireless Terminal), remote terminal (Remote Terminal), handset (Handset), user agent (User Agent), mobile client (Mobile Client), client (Client), etc.

[0169] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0170] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0171] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the combination of any elements, any rows, and any columns can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0172] FIG1A is a schematic diagram illustrating an architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG1A , the communication system 100 may include an IoT device 101 and a first device 102 .

[0173] In some embodiments, the IoT device may be an Ambient-Internet of Things (A-IoT) device, which may have a simpler structure, lower hardware and maintenance costs than ordinary IoT devices. The A-IoT device may also be a passive device, for example, without a battery or other energy storage component; the A-IoT device may also be an active device, for example, it may be provided with a battery or other small-capacity energy storage component, which may or may not be replaced; the A-IoT device may also be a semi-passive device, for example, it may include an energy storage component that does not need to be replaced. In some embodiments, the A-IoT device may obtain energy from the environment, for example, it may convert solar energy, wind energy, thermal energy, water energy or electromagnetic energy in the environment into the device's own energy, thereby transmitting signals based on the obtained energy.

[0174] The Ambient Internet of Things (AIoT) is a new type of IoT technology. Compared to traditional IoT technology, a notable feature is the massive number of Ambient Internet of Things (A-IoT) devices (UEs, devices, and tags) within the network, enabling the inventory and storage of large quantities of items. Compared to traditional IoT devices, A-IoT devices have a simpler structure, lower hardware and maintenance costs, and can be equipped with or without a power supply. Terminals with power supplies are generally referred to as active terminals, while those without are passive terminals. Passive terminals are characterized by being powered by other devices or natural conditions, requiring no maintenance. Active terminals can contain a small amount of energy storage devices, such as capacitors, to provide energy for communications. Specifically, the Ambient Internet of Things is currently categorized into three types: Device A lacks energy storage capabilities and cannot independently generate or amplify signals; Device B has energy storage capabilities but cannot independently generate signals; and Device C has energy storage capabilities and can independently generate signals.

[0175] It should be noted that the environmental Internet of Things device can also be called an ambient power-enabled Internet of Things (Ambient Power-enabled IoT) device, a zero-power Internet of Things device or a tag, etc.

[0176] In some embodiments, the AIoT device can be in the form of an electronic tag, such as a card, capsule, patch, or ring. These electronic tags can be used on a large scale. For example, each item can be labeled with an electronic tag. These electronic tags can meet the requirements of low cost, compact size, and low power consumption. It should be noted that the AIoT device can also be an integrated terminal in other forms. These integrated terminals are designed for specific environments or working conditions, can adapt to various harsh working environments, and can complete more complex communication tasks.

[0177] In some embodiments, the IoT device may also be any terminal device, such as a mobile phone, a wearable device, an IoT device, a car with communication capabilities, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver capabilities, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in smart city, or a wireless terminal device in smart home. At least one of these, but not limited to, but not limited to.

[0178] In some embodiments, the first device 102 may be a network device (e.g., at least one of an access network device and a core network device). In some embodiments, the access network device may be a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include an evolved NodeB (eNB), a next generation evolved NodeB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home nodeB (HNB), a home evolved nodeB (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open RAN, a cloud RAN, a base station in other communication systems, or at least one of an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0179] In some embodiments, the technical solution of the present disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within the access network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of the Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented through software or programs.

[0180] In some embodiments, the access network device can be composed of a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be called a control unit (Control Unit). The CU-DU structure can be used to split the protocol layer of the access network device, with the functions of some protocol layers centrally controlled by the CU, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU, but is not limited to this.

[0181] In some embodiments, the core network device may be a single device, or may be multiple devices or a group of devices. The core network may include at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), and a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0182] In some embodiments, the first device 102 may be a terminal device that can communicate with an IoT device, for example, by performing uplink or downlink communication based on a direct link.

[0183] Figure 1B is a schematic diagram illustrating the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1B , the communication system 100 may include an IoT device 101 and a first device 102. The first device 102 may include a relay device 1021. Optionally, the first device 102 may also include a network device 1022. The network device 1022 may include at least one of an access network device and a core network device.

[0184] The relay device can be used to implement communication between IoT devices and network devices. It should be noted that the name of the relay device is not limited. For example, the relay device can also be an intermediate node or an assisting node.

[0185] In some embodiments, a relay device can forward wireless signals between an IoT device and a network device. Such wireless signals can be used for IoT device registration or for communication between the IoT device and the network device. For example, a relay device can forward wireless signals sent by a network device to an IoT device, and vice versa.

[0186] In some embodiments, the IoT device may communicate with the network device through a relay device or directly with the network device.

[0187] In one implementation, downlink transmission can be performed between the IoT device and the network device through a relay device, for example, the network device sends a downlink signal to the IoT device through the relay device; uplink transmission can be performed directly between the IoT device and the network device, for example, the IoT device can directly send an uplink signal to the network device.

[0188] In another implementation, uplink transmission can be performed between the IoT device and the network device through a relay device, for example, the IoT device sends an uplink signal to the network device through the relay device; downlink transmission can be performed directly between the IoT device and the network device, for example, the network device can directly send an uplink signal to the IoT device.

[0189] The relay device can be an independent device, a component or module integrated into a network device, or an IoT device with relay functionality. For example:

[0190] In some embodiments, the relay device, as an independent device, can be connected to the network device via wired or wireless communication.

[0191] In some embodiments, the relay device may include a radio frequency reader / writer (e.g., a radio frequency reader / writer), which may communicate with the IoT device based on a radio frequency reading / writing method, and communicate with the network device based on a wireless or wired method, thereby enabling communication between the IoT device and the network device. For example, the radio frequency reader / writer may write information to the IoT device or read information from the IoT device based on a radio frequency reading / writing method.

[0192] In some embodiments, the relay device is connected to the network device via a wired or wireless connection; or, the relay device is integrated into the network device.

[0193] For example, the relay device may include: a radio frequency reading / writing device connected to the network device by wire, a radio frequency reading / writing device connected to the network device by wireless, or a radio frequency reading / writing device integrated into the network device.

[0194] The communication system can be networked in a variety of ways, for example:

[0195] In some embodiments, the network device is directly connected to the IoT device, and both parties can perform uplink and downlink communications.

[0196] In some embodiments, the network device is connected to a relay device (e.g., an intermediate node) and the two communicate uplink and downlink; the relay device is connected to an IoT device and the two communicate uplink and downlink. Optionally, the network device and the IoT device cannot communicate uplink or downlink.

[0197] In some embodiments, the network device is connected to a relay device (e.g., an auxiliary node) and the two perform downlink communication; the relay device is connected to an IoT device and the two perform downlink communication; the network device is connected to an IoT device and the two perform uplink communication.

[0198] In some embodiments, the terminal device is connected to the IoT device, and the two perform uplink and downlink communications.

[0199] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the design of the environmental Internet of Things can meet certain design indicators, including:

[0200] Subject to user consent, operator policies, and third-party requests, communication systems (such as 5G networks) can obtain information from IoT devices (such as sensors) and provide it to trusted third parties.

[0201] Under the premise of user consent, operator policies and third-party requirements, the communication system (such as 5G network) can provide information of one or a group of IoT devices to a trusted third party;

[0202] A third party can instruct a communication system (e.g., a 5G network) to trigger one or a group of IoT devices in a specific area, and trigger the actions that the IoT devices need to perform, which may include sending an identification (ID), receiving further information, sending measurement results, etc.

[0203] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, after an IoT device reports its capabilities, it needs to invoke the corresponding capabilities. Potential invocation signaling from the first device can be divided into two types based on function: trigger measurement signaling (which may be referred to as first indication information) and trigger feedback signaling (which may be referred to as second indication information). Trigger measurement signaling refers to signaling used by the first device to trigger the IoT device to perform measurements; trigger feedback signaling refers to signaling used by the first device to trigger the IoT device to provide feedback on measurement results. There are two potential signaling design approaches: minimalist signaling or precise indication. From the perspective of minimalist signaling design, the first device can send only one trigger signaling. Upon receiving the trigger signaling, the IoT device will measure all supported measurement objects or provide feedback on the measurement results. This design approach can reduce signaling overhead and simplify the invocation process. This advantage is particularly evident when the IoT device itself supports a limited number of measurement objects. From the perspective of precise invocation, the first device sends a trigger signaling that precisely indicates the measurement object. Based on the indication, the IoT device measures the corresponding measurement object or provides feedback on the corresponding measurement results. This design can reduce the number of bits sent each time an IoT device communicates. Since the number of uplink bits is reduced, IoT devices can use a lower bit rate for uplink transmission under the same signal strength, which improves the reliability of uplink transmission and helps improve the uplink coverage of IoT devices.

[0204] It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiment of the present disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. Ordinary technicians in this field can know that with the evolution of the system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0205] The following embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1A , or a portion thereof, but are not limited thereto. The entities shown in FIG1A are examples. The communication system may include all or part of the entities shown in FIG1A , or may include other entities outside of FIG1A . The number and form of the entities are arbitrary. The entities may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the entities is an example. The entities may be connected or disconnected. The connection may be in any manner, whether direct or indirect, and may be wired or wireless.

[0206] The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G New Radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New Radio Access (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems based on and extending these methods. Furthermore, multiple systems may be combined (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0207] FIG2A is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method may be performed by the above-mentioned communication system. As shown in FIG2A , the method may include:

[0208] Step S2101: The first device sends first indication information to the IoT device.

[0209] In some embodiments, the IoT device may receive the first indication information. For example, the IoT device may receive the first indication information sent by the first device. For another example, the IoT device may also receive the first indication information sent by another entity.

[0210] In some embodiments, the first indication information may be used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure the first measurement object.

[0211] In some embodiments, the first indication information may be used to instruct the IoT device to measure a supported measurement object.

[0212] In some embodiments, the first indication information may be used to instruct the IoT device to measure the entire set or a subset of supported measurement objects.

[0213] In some embodiments, the first indication information can be used to instruct the IoT device to perform measurement.

[0214] In some embodiments, the name of the first indication information is not limited, and may be, for example, "measurement trigger signaling", "measurement indication signaling", "measurement trigger information", "measurement indication information", etc.

[0215] In some embodiments, terms such as "indicate," "trigger," "set," "configure," and "characterize" may be used interchangeably.

[0216] In some embodiments, the first device may send a first indication message, which may include the first indication information. For example, the first device may send the first indication message to the IoT device. Optionally, the IoT device may receive the first indication message.

[0217] The first indication message may include at least one of a radio resource control RRC (Radio Resource Control) message, a medium access control control element MAC CE (Medium Access Control Control Element), downlink control information DCI (Downlink Control Information), or other messages sent by the first device to the IoT device.

[0218] Step S2102: The IoT device measures a first measurement object.

[0219] In some embodiments, the IoT device may also actively measure the first measurement object.

[0220] In some other embodiments, the IoT device may measure the first measurement object according to the first indication information. For example, the first indication information may be used to instruct the IoT device to measure the first measurement object.

[0221] In some embodiments, the first measurement object may be a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0222] For example, the measurement objects supported by the IoT device may include at least one of a physical quantity and a chemical quantity. The physical quantity may include at least one of temperature, humidity, light intensity, vibration amplitude, velocity, pressure, acceleration, and other measurement objects, and other physical quantities are also not limited. The chemical quantity may include at least one of pH value, molecular composition, atomic composition, and other measurement objects, and other chemical quantities are also not limited. The measurement objects supported by the IoT device may include one or more of the above measurement objects.

[0223] In one implementation, the first measurement object includes at least one of the following physical quantities and chemical quantities.

[0224] For example, the first measurement object may include at least one of the following: temperature, humidity, light intensity, vibration amplitude, speed, pressure, acceleration, pH value, molecular composition, atomic composition, etc.

[0225] In one implementation, the first indication information may be information or signaling predefined in a protocol. This first indication information may be used by the first device to notify the IoT device to measure all measurement objects. Specifically, the first measurement object may be the complete set of measurement objects supported by the IoT device. The first device sends the first indication information to the IoT device, causing the IoT device to measure all measurement objects. This complete set of measurement objects may include all measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0226] In one implementation, the first indication information can be used by a first device to notify an IoT device to measure a first measurement object. The first device sends the first indication information to the IoT device, and the IoT device can measure the first measurement object based on the first indication information. The first measurement object can be a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device. For example, the first measurement object can be a preset measurement object, which is a measurement object predefined by a protocol; or the preset measurement object is a measurement object determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device; or the preset measurement object is a measurement object determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

[0227] In some embodiments, the first indication information includes first object indication information.

[0228] In one implementation, the first object indication information may be used to indicate the first measurement object.

[0229] In one implementation, the first indication information may be used by a first device to notify an IoT device to measure a first measurement object. The first device sends the first indication information to the IoT device, and the IoT device may measure the first measurement object based on the first indication information. The first measurement object may be determined based on the first object indication information.

[0230] In one implementation, the first object indication information may include at least one first bit. One first bit may correspond to one first measurement object.

[0231] For example, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: a first object, a second object, a third object, and a fourth object. The first object indication information may be a bitmap, where the first bit of the bitmap corresponds to the first object, the second bit corresponds to the second object, the third bit corresponds to the third object, and the fourth bit corresponds to the fourth object. Each bit having a first value indicates that the measurement object is not measured, and a bit having a second value indicates that the measurement object is measured. The first value is different from the second value. For example, the first value may be 0 and the second value may be 1; or the first value may be 1 and the second value may be 0. For example, if the value of the bitmap is 1000, the IoT device may measure the first object, i.e., the measurement of the first object is triggered by the first object indication information. For another example, if the value of the bitmap is 1010, the IoT device may measure both the first and third objects, i.e., the measurement of the first and third objects is triggered by the first object indication information.

[0232] In another implementation manner, the first object indication information may include at least one first object identifier, where one first object identifier corresponds to one first measurement object.

[0233] The first object identifier can be used to uniquely identify a first measurement object. The name of the first object identifier is not limited, and can be, for example, "first object index", "first index identifier", "first index", "first identifier", etc.

[0234] For example, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: a first object, a second object, a third object, and a fourth object. The first object indication information may be one or more first object identifiers (indexes). Different first object identifiers may correspond to different measurement objects.

[0235] For example, the first object identifier 0 corresponds to the first object, the first object identifier 1 corresponds to the second object, the first object identifier 2 corresponds to the third object, and the first object identifier 3 corresponds to the fourth object. When the first object identifier sent by the first device is 10 in binary (corresponding to 2 in decimal), the IoT device can be triggered to measure the second object.

[0236] In another implementation manner, the first object indication information may include at least one second object identifier, and one second object identifier corresponds to at least one first measurement object.

[0237] For example, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: a first object, a second object, a third object, and a fourth object. The first object indication information may be one or more second object identifiers (indexes). Different second object identifiers may correspond to one or more different measurement objects.

[0238] For example, the second object identifier 0 corresponds to the first object, the second object identifier 1 corresponds to the second object, the second object identifier 2 corresponds to the third object, the second object identifier 3 corresponds to the fourth object, the second object identifier 4 corresponds to the first object and the second object, the second object identifier 5 corresponds to the second object and the third object, the second object identifier 6 corresponds to the third object and the fourth object, the second object identifier 7 corresponds to the first object, the second object, the third object, and the fourth object, etc. When the second object identifier sent by the first device is 110 in binary (corresponding to 6 in decimal), the IoT device can be triggered to measure the third and fourth objects.

[0239] It should be noted that the first object, the second object, the third object, and the fourth object can be temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude, respectively. The above four measurement objects are for illustration only. The IoT device is not limited to four measurement objects and can support more or fewer measurement objects.

[0240] Step S2103: The IoT device sends feedback information to the first device.

[0241] In some embodiments, the first device may receive feedback information. For example, the first device may receive feedback information sent by an IoT device. For another example, the first device may also receive feedback information sent by other entities.

[0242] In some embodiments, the feedback information may be used to indicate that the first indication information has been received. For example, the first indication information has been received by the IoT device. For another example, upon receiving the first indication information, the IoT device sends feedback information to the first device.

[0243] In some embodiments, the feedback information may be used to indicate that measurement of the first measurement object has been initiated. For example, the IoT device may send feedback information to the first device when measurement of the first measurement object has been initiated. For another example, the IoT device may send feedback information to the first device when measurement of the first measurement object has been initiated based on the first indication information received.

[0244] In some embodiments, the feedback information may be used to indicate that measurement of the first measurement object has been completed. For example, the IoT device sends feedback information to the first device upon completion of measurement of the first measurement object. For another example, the IoT device sends feedback information to the first device upon receiving first indication information and completing measurement of the first measurement object according to the first indication information.

[0245] In some embodiments, the name of the feedback information is not limited, and may be, for example, "ACK", "ACK information", "ACK signaling", "feedback signaling", etc.

[0246] In some embodiments, the feedback information may include a measurement result of the first measurement object by the Internet of Things device.

[0247] In some embodiments, the IoT device may send the feedback information based on the first indication information.

[0248] In some embodiments, the feedback information may include at least one of the following:

[0249] The first feedback information may be used to indicate that the first indication information has been received.

[0250] The second feedback information, the third feedback information may be used to indicate that measurement of the first measurement object has been started.

[0251] The third feedback information, the second feedback information may be used to indicate that the measurement of the first measurement object is completed.

[0252] For example, the IoT device may send first feedback information after receiving the first indication information; send second feedback information after starting to measure the first measurement object according to the first indication information; and send third feedback information after completing the measurement of the first measurement object (for example, obtaining the measurement result of the first measurement object).

[0253] For another example, the IoT device may send second feedback information after receiving the first indication information and starting to measure the first measurement object according to the first indication information; and send third feedback information after completing the measurement of the first measurement object (for example, obtaining the measurement result of the first measurement object).

[0254] For another example, the IoT device may send first feedback information after receiving the first indication information; and send third feedback information after completing the measurement of the first measurement object (for example, obtaining the measurement result of the first measurement object) according to the first indication information.

[0255] For another example, the IoT device may send first feedback information after receiving the first indication information; and send second feedback information after starting to measure the first measurement object according to the first indication information.

[0256] For another example, the IoT device may send any one of the first feedback information, the second feedback information, and the third feedback information.

[0257] In some embodiments, the IoT device may send feedback information after receiving the first indication information;

[0258] In other embodiments, the IoT device may send the feedback information after receiving the second time duration of the first indication information.

[0259] In one implementation, the second duration may be the minimum duration for the IoT device to provide feedback on the first indication information.

[0260] In one implementation, the second duration may be the minimum duration for the IoT device to start measuring the first measurement object.

[0261] In one implementation, the second duration may be the minimum duration for the IoT device to complete measuring the first measurement object.

[0262] In one implementation, the second duration may be a duration preset in the protocol.

[0263] In another implementation, the second duration may be a duration determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device.

[0264] In another implementation, the second duration may be a duration determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

[0265] In some embodiments, the IoT device may send the first feedback information after receiving the first indication information, send the second feedback information after receiving the new second duration of the first indication, and send the third feedback information after completing the measurement of the first measurement object.

[0266] In some embodiments, the IoT device may send the first feedback information after receiving the first indication information, and send the third feedback information after receiving the new second duration of the first indication.

[0267] In some embodiments, the IoT device may send a feedback message that may include the aforementioned feedback information. For example, the IoT device may send a feedback message to the first device. Optionally, the first device may receive the feedback message.

[0268] The feedback message may include at least one of an RRC message, a MAC CE, uplink control information UCI (Uplink Control Information), or other messages sent by the IoT device to the first device.

[0269] Step S2104: The first device sends second indication information to the IoT device.

[0270] In some embodiments, the IoT device may receive the second indication information. For example, the IoT device may receive the second indication information sent by the first device. For another example, the IoT device may also receive the second indication information sent by another entity.

[0271] In some embodiments, the second indication information may be used to instruct the IoT device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object. Optionally, the second measurement object may be a subset or a complete set of the first measurement object.

[0272] In some embodiments, the second indication information may be used to instruct the IoT device to report the measurement result corresponding to the first measurement object.

[0273] In some embodiments, the second indication information may be used to instruct the IoT device to report the measurement results of the measurement objects for which measurement has been completed.

[0274] In some embodiments, the second indication information may be used to instruct the IoT device to report measurement results of supported measurement objects.

[0275] In some embodiments, the second indication information may be used to instruct the IoT device to report measurement results of a subset or a full set of supported measurement objects.

[0276] In some embodiments, the second indication information can be used to instruct the IoT device to report the measurement result.

[0277] In some embodiments, the name of the second indication information is not limited, and may be, for example, "measurement feedback signaling", "measurement feedback information", "measurement reporting signaling", "measurement reporting information", etc.

[0278] In some embodiments, terms such as "report", "feedback", "send", "issue", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0279] In some embodiments, the first device may send a second indication message, which may include the second indication information. For example, the first device may send the second indication message to the IoT device. Optionally, the IoT device may receive the second indication message.

[0280] The second indication message may include at least one of an RRC message, a MAC CE, a DCI, or other messages sent by the first device to the IoT device.

[0281] In some embodiments, the first device may send the second indication information after receiving the feedback information. For example, the first device may send the second indication information to the IoT device in response to receiving the feedback information sent by the IoT device.

[0282] In other embodiments, the first device may also actively send the second indication information.

[0283] Step S2105: The IoT device sends the second measurement result to the first device.

[0284] In some embodiments, the first device may receive the second measurement result. For example, the first device may receive the second measurement result sent by an IoT device. For another example, the first device may also receive the second measurement result sent by another entity.

[0285] In some embodiments, the second measurement result may be a result obtained by the IoT device measuring the second measurement object.

[0286] In some embodiments, the second measurement result may be a measurement result of a second measurement object.

[0287] In some embodiments, the name of the second measurement result is not limited, and may be, for example, a "second measurement indicator", a "second measurement parameter", a "second measurement value", etc.

[0288] In some embodiments, the IoT device may proactively send the second measurement result. For example, the IoT device may proactively send the second measurement result without receiving the second indication information. For another example, the IoT device may periodically send the second measurement result. For another example, the IoT device may send the second measurement result after completing measurement of the second measurement object.

[0289] In some embodiments, the Internet of Things device may send a second measurement result according to the second indication information. The second measurement result may be a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the second measurement object.

[0290] For example, the IoT device may send the second measurement result after receiving the second indication information.

[0291] For another example, the IoT device may send the second measurement result after receiving the third time duration of the second indication information.

[0292] The third duration may be the same as or different from the second duration.

[0293] In one implementation, the third duration may be the minimum duration for the IoT device to provide feedback on the second indication information.

[0294] In one implementation, the third duration may be the minimum duration for the IoT device to complete measuring the second measurement object.

[0295] In one implementation, the third duration may be a duration preset in the protocol.

[0296] In another implementation, the third duration may be a duration determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device.

[0297] In another implementation, the third duration may be a duration determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

[0298] In some embodiments, the second measurement object may be the same as or different from the first measurement object. For example, the second measurement object may be a subset of the first measurement object. For example, the first measurement object includes temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude, while the second measurement object may only include temperature and humidity.

[0299] In some embodiments, the second measurement object may be a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0300] In one implementation, the second indication information may be information or signaling predefined in a protocol. The second indication information may be used by the first device to notify the IoT device to report measurement results (or measurement feedback) for all measurement objects. Specifically, the second measurement object is the full set of measurement objects supported by the IoT device. The first device sends the second indication information to the IoT device, and the IoT device reports measurement results for all measurement objects. The full set of measurement objects may include all measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0301] In one implementation, the second indication information can be used by the first device to notify the IoT device to report the measurement result of the second measurement object. The first device sends the second indication information to the IoT device, and the IoT device can report the measurement result of the second measurement object based on the second indication information. The second measurement object can be a subset of the measurement objects supported by the IoT device. For example, the second measurement object can be a preset measurement object, which is a measurement object predefined by the protocol; or the preset measurement object is a measurement object determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device; or the preset measurement object is a measurement object determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

[0302] In some embodiments, the second indication information includes second object indication information.

[0303] In one implementation, the second object indication information is used to indicate a second measurement object.

[0304] In one implementation, the second indication information may be used by the second device to notify the IoT device to measure a second measurement object. The second device sends the second indication information to the IoT device, and the IoT device may measure the second measurement object based on the second indication information. The second measurement object may be determined based on the second object indication information.

[0305] In one implementation, the second object indication information may include at least one second bit, and one second bit may correspond to one second measurement object.

[0306] For example, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: a first object, a second object, a third object, and a fourth object. The second object indication information may be a bitmap, where the first bit of the bitmap corresponds to the first object, the second bit corresponds to the second object, the third bit corresponds to the third object, and the fourth bit corresponds to the fourth object. Each bit taking the first value indicates that the measurement object is not measured, and a bit taking the second value indicates that the measurement object is measured. The first value is different from the second value. For example, the first value may be 0 and the second value may be 1; or the first value may be 1 and the second value may be 0. For example, if the value of the bitmap is 1000, the IoT device may report the measurement result of the first object, that is, trigger the reporting or feedback of the measurement result of the first object through the second object indication information. For another example, if the value of the bitmap is 1010, the IoT device may report the measurement results of the first and third objects.

[0307] In another implementation, the second object indication information may include at least one third object identifier, where one third object identifier corresponds to one second measurement object.

[0308] The third object identifier can be used to uniquely identify a second measurement object. The name of the third object identifier is not limited, and can be, for example, "third object index", "third index identifier", "third index", "third identifier", etc.

[0309] For example, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: a first object, a second object, a third object, and a fourth object. The second object indication information may be one or more third object identifiers (indexes). Different third object identifiers may correspond to different measurement objects.

[0310] For example, the third object identifier 0 corresponds to the first object, the third object identifier 1 corresponds to the second object, the third object identifier 2 corresponds to the third object, and the third object identifier 3 corresponds to the fourth object. When the third object identifier sent by the first device is 10 in binary (corresponding to 2 in decimal), the IoT device can be triggered to report the measurement result of the second object.

[0311] In another implementation manner, the second object indication information may include at least one fourth object identifier, and one fourth object identifier corresponds to at least one second measurement object.

[0312] For example, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: a first object, a second object, a third object, and a fourth object. The second object indication information may be one or more fourth object identifiers (indexes). Different fourth object identifiers may correspond to one or more different measurement objects.

[0313] For example, the fourth object identifier 0 corresponds to the first object, the fourth object identifier 1 corresponds to the second object, the fourth object identifier 2 corresponds to the third object, the fourth object identifier 3 corresponds to the fourth object, the fourth object identifier 4 corresponds to the first object and the second object, the fourth object identifier 5 corresponds to the second object and the third object, the fourth object identifier 6 corresponds to the third object and the fourth object, the fourth object identifier 7 corresponds to the first object, the second object, the third object, and the fourth object, etc. When the fourth object identifier sent by the first device is 110 in binary (corresponding to 6 in decimal), the IoT device can be triggered to report the measurement results of the third and fourth objects.

[0314] It should also be noted that the first object, the second object, the third object, and the fourth object can be temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude, respectively. The above four measurement objects are for illustration only, and the IoT device supports more or less measurement objects than limited to four.

[0315] In some embodiments, the IoT device may send a second measurement message that may include the second measurement result. For example, the IoT device may send the second measurement message to the first device. Optionally, the first device may receive the second measurement message.

[0316] The second measurement message may include at least one of an RRC message, a MAC CE, a UCI, or other messages sent by the IoT device to the first device.

[0317] The method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of the above-mentioned steps S2101 to S2105. For example, step S2101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2101+S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2101+S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2104+S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2101+S2102+S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2101+S2103+S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2101+S2104+S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S2101+S2102+S2104+S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited to this.

[0318] In some embodiments, the above steps S2101 to S2105 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously. For example, steps S2102 and S2103 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously, steps S2101 and S2102 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously, and steps S2103 and S2104 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously.

[0319] In some embodiments, steps S2101 to S2105 are all optional. For example, steps S2102, S2103, S2104, and S2105 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For another example, steps S2101, S2102, S2103, and S2105 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0320] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 2A .

[0321] Using the above method, an IoT device receives first indication information, which can be used to instruct the IoT device to measure a first measurement object; and / or receives second indication information, which can be used to instruct the IoT device to report measurement results corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or the entire set of the first measurement object. In this way, IoT device measurements can be managed using the first indication information and / or the second indication information, improving the flexibility and reliability of measurement management for IoT devices.

[0322] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc. are not limited to the names described in the embodiments, and terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codeword", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0323] FIG2B is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method may be performed by the above-mentioned communication system. As shown in FIG2B , the method may include:

[0324] Step S2201: The first device sends first indication information to the IoT device.

[0325] The optional implementation of step S2201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0326] Step S2202: The IoT device measures a first measurement object.

[0327] The optional implementation of step S2202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0328] Step S2203: The IoT device sends feedback information to the first device.

[0329] The optional implementation of step S2203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in FIG2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0330] Step S2204: The IoT device sends the first measurement result to the first device.

[0331] In some embodiments, the first device may receive the first measurement result. For example, the first device may receive the first measurement result sent by an IoT device. For another example, the first device may also receive the first measurement result sent by another entity.

[0332] In some embodiments, the first measurement result may be a result obtained by the IoT device measuring the first measurement object.

[0333] In some embodiments, the first measurement result may be a measurement result of a first measurement object.

[0334] In some embodiments, the name of the first measurement result is not limited, and may be, for example, "first measurement indicator", "first measurement parameter", "first measurement value", etc.

[0335] In some embodiments, the Internet of Things device may send a first measurement result according to the first indication information, where the first measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the first measurement object.

[0336] In some embodiments, the IoT device may proactively send the first measurement result. For example, the IoT device may proactively send the first measurement result without receiving the first indication information. For another example, the IoT device may periodically send the first measurement result. For another example, the IoT device may send the first measurement result after completing measurement of the first measurement object.

[0337] In some embodiments, the Internet of Things device may send a first measurement result according to the first indication information. The first measurement result may be a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the first measurement object.

[0338] For example, the IoT device may send the first measurement result after receiving the first indication information.

[0339] For another example, the IoT device may send the first measurement result after receiving the first duration of the first indication information.

[0340] The first duration may be the same as or different from the second duration.

[0341] In one implementation, the first duration may be the minimum duration for the IoT device to provide feedback on the second indication information.

[0342] In one implementation, the first duration may be the minimum duration for the IoT device to complete measuring the first measurement object.

[0343] In one implementation, the first duration may be a duration preset in the protocol.

[0344] In another implementation, the first duration may be a duration determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device.

[0345] In another implementation, the first duration may be a duration determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

[0346] In some embodiments, the IoT device may send a first measurement message, which may include the first measurement result. For example, the IoT device may send the first measurement message to the first device. Optionally, the first device may receive the first measurement message.

[0347] The first measurement message may include at least one of an RRC message, a MAC CE, a UCI, or other messages sent by the IoT device to the first device.

[0348] In this way, the first indication information can trigger the IoT device to measure and report the measurement object, so that the measurement and reporting can be achieved through less signaling, saving signaling overhead and improving network capacity.

[0349] The method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of the above steps S2201 to S2204. For example, step S2204 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2201+S2202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2201+S2204 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S2201+S2202+S2204 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, but are not limited thereto.

[0350] In some embodiments, the above steps S2201 to S2204 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously. For example, steps S2202 and S2203 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously, and steps S2201 and S2202 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously.

[0351] In some embodiments, steps S2201 to S2204 are all optional. For example, steps S2201, S2202, and S2203 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For another example, step S2203 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0352] FIG3A is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3A , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method that can be performed by an IoT device. The method may include:

[0353] Step S3101: Obtain first indication information.

[0354] The optional implementation of step S3101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0355] In some embodiments, the IoT device may receive the first indication information sent by the first device, but is not limited thereto. The IoT device may also receive the first indication information sent by other entities.

[0356] In some embodiments, the IoT device may obtain first indication information specified by a protocol.

[0357] In some embodiments, the IoT device may obtain the first indication information from an upper layer(s).

[0358] In some embodiments, the IoT device may perform processing to obtain the first indication information.

[0359] In some embodiments, step S3101 may be omitted, and the IoT device may autonomously implement the function indicated by the first indication information, or the above function may be default or by default.

[0360] Optionally, the first device may send first indication information to the IoT device.

[0361] Step S3102: Measure the first measurement object.

[0362] The optional implementation of step S3102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0363] Step S3103: Send feedback information.

[0364] The optional implementation of step S3103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0365] In some embodiments, the IoT device may send the feedback information to the first device, but is not limited thereto. The IoT device may also send the feedback information to other entities.

[0366] Step S3104: Obtain second indication information.

[0367] The optional implementation of step S3104 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0368] In some embodiments, the IoT device may receive the second indication information sent by the first device, but is not limited thereto. The IoT device may also receive the second indication information sent by other entities.

[0369] In some embodiments, the IoT device may obtain second indication information specified by the protocol.

[0370] In some embodiments, the IoT device may obtain the second indication information from an upper layer(s).

[0371] In some embodiments, the IoT device may perform processing to obtain the second indication information.

[0372] In some embodiments, step S3104 may be omitted, and the IoT device may autonomously implement the function indicated by the second indication information, or the above function may be default or by default.

[0373] Step S3105: Send the second measurement result.

[0374] The optional implementation of step S3105 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0375] In some embodiments, the IoT device may send the second measurement result to the first device, but is not limited thereto. The IoT device may also send the second measurement result to other entities.

[0376] The method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of the above steps S3101 to S3105. For example, step S3102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3101+S3102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3104+S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3101+S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3101+S3102+S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3101+S3103+S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3101+S3104+S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3101+S3102+S3104+S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited to this.

[0377] In some embodiments, the above steps S3101 to S3105 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously. For example, steps S3102 and S3103 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously, steps S3101 and S3102 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously, and steps S3103 and S3104 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously.

[0378] In some embodiments, steps S3101 to S3105 are all optional. For example, steps S3101, S3103, S3104, and S3105 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For another example, steps S3103, S3104, and S3105 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0379] FIG3B is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3B , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method that can be performed by an IoT device. The method may include:

[0380] Step S3201: Obtain first indication information.

[0381] The optional implementation of step S3201 can be found in step S2101 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3101 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0382] Step S3202: Measure the first measurement object.

[0383] The optional implementation of step S3202 can be found in step S2102 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3102 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0384] Step S3203: Send feedback information.

[0385] The optional implementation of step S3203 can be found in step S2103 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3103 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0386] Step S3204: Send the first measurement result.

[0387] The optional implementation of step S3204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2203 in FIG2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in FIG2B , which will not be described in detail here.

[0388] In some embodiments, the IoT device may send the first measurement result to the first device, but is not limited thereto. The IoT device may also send the first measurement result to other entities.

[0389] The method according to the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3201 to S3204. For example, step S3204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3202 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3201+S3202 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3201+S3204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S3201+S3202+S3204 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0390] In some embodiments, the above steps S3201 to S3204 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously. For example, steps S3202 and S3203 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously, and steps S3201 and S3202 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously.

[0391] In some embodiments, steps S3201 to S3204 are all optional. For example, steps S3201, S3202, and S3203 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For another example, step S3203 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0392] FIG3C is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3C , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method that can be performed by an IoT device. The method may include:

[0393] Step S3301: Obtain first indication information.

[0394] The optional implementation of step S3301 can be found in step S2101 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3201 of FIG. 3B , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3B , which will not be described in detail here.

[0395] Step S3302: Send the first measurement result.

[0396] The optional implementation of step S3302 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2103 in FIG. 2B , step S3203 in FIG. 3B , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2B and FIG. 3B , which will not be described in detail here.

[0397] In some embodiments, the above steps are all optional steps.

[0398] FIG3D is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3D , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method that can be performed by an IoT device. The method may include:

[0399] Step S3401: Obtain first indication information.

[0400] The optional implementation of step S3401 can be found in step S2101 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3101 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be repeated here.

[0401] Step S3402: Send feedback information.

[0402] Optional implementations of step S3402 may be found in step S2103 of FIG. 2A , optional implementations of step S3103 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0403] Step S3403: Obtain second indication information.

[0404] Optional implementations of step S3403 may be found in step S2104 of FIG. 2A , optional implementations of step S3104 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0405] Step S3404: Send the second measurement result.

[0406] The optional implementation of step S3404 can be found in step S2105 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3105 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0407] In some embodiments, the above steps are all optional steps.

[0408] FIG3E is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3E , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method that can be performed by an IoT device. The method may include:

[0409] Step S3501: Obtain first indication information.

[0410] The optional implementation of step S3501 can be found in step S2101 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3101 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be repeated here.

[0411] Step S3502: Obtain second indication information.

[0412] The optional implementation of step S3502 can be found in step S2104 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3104 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0413] Step S3503: Send the second measurement result.

[0414] The optional implementation of step S3503 can be found in step S2105 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3105 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0415] In some embodiments, the above steps are all optional steps.

[0416] FIG3F is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3F , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which can be performed by an IoT device. The method may include:

[0417] Step S3601: Obtain first indication information.

[0418] The optional implementation of step S3601 can be found in step S2101 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3101 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be repeated here.

[0419] Step S3602: Obtain second indication information.

[0420] The optional implementation of step S3602 can be found in step S2104 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S3104 of FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0421] In some embodiments, the above steps are all optional steps. For example, step S3601 can be performed alone, step S3602 can be performed alone, or both steps S3601 and S3602 can be performed.

[0422] In some embodiments, the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object.

[0423] In some embodiments, the second indication information is used to instruct the IoT device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object. Optionally, the second measurement object is a subset or a complete set of the first measurement object.

[0424] In some embodiments, the first measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0425] In some embodiments, the second measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0426] It should be noted that the second measurement object may be the same as or different from the first measurement object.

[0427] In some embodiments, the first indication information includes first object indication information, where the first object indication information is used to indicate the first measurement object.

[0428] In some embodiments,

[0429] The first object indication information includes at least one first bit, where one first bit corresponds to one first measurement object; or,

[0430] The first object indication information includes at least one first object identifier, where one first object identifier corresponds to one first measurement object; or,

[0431] The first object indication information includes at least one second object identifier, and one second object identifier corresponds to at least one first measurement object.

[0432] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0433] Measuring the first measurement object according to the first indication information.

[0434] In some embodiments, the first measurement object includes at least one of the following: a physical quantity and a chemical quantity.

[0435] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0436] A first measurement result is sent according to the first indication information, where the first measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the first measurement object.

[0437] In some embodiments, sending the first measurement result according to the first indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0438] After receiving the first indication information, sending the first measurement result;

[0439] After receiving the first duration of the first indication information, sending the first measurement result;

[0440] The first duration is a duration pre-set by the protocol; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

[0441] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0442] Sending feedback information according to the first instruction information;

[0443] The feedback information includes at least one of the following:

[0444] first feedback information, where the first feedback information is used to indicate that the first indication information has been received;

[0445] second feedback information, where the second feedback information is used to indicate that measurement of the first measurement object has been started;

[0446] The third feedback information is used to indicate that the measurement of the first measurement object is completed.

[0447] In some embodiments, sending feedback information according to the first indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0448] After receiving the first indication information, sending the feedback information;

[0449] After receiving the second duration of the first indication information, the feedback information is sent.

[0450] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0451] A second measurement result is sent according to the second indication information, where the second measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the second measurement object.

[0452] In some embodiments, the second measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0453] In some embodiments, the second indication information includes second object indication information, and the second object indication information is used to indicate the second measurement object.

[0454] In some embodiments,

[0455] The second object indication information includes at least one second bit, where one second bit corresponds to one second measurement object; or,

[0456] The second object indication information includes at least one third object identifier, where one third object identifier corresponds to one second measurement object; or,

[0457] The second object indication information includes at least one fourth object identifier, and one fourth object identifier corresponds to at least one second measurement object.

[0458] In some embodiments, sending the second measurement result according to the second indication information includes at least one of the following:

[0459] After receiving the second indication information, sending the second measurement result;

[0460] After receiving the third duration of the second indication information, the second measurement result is sent.

[0461] FIG4A is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which can be performed by a first device, and the method includes:

[0462] Step S4101: Send first indication information.

[0463] The optional implementation of step S4101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0464] In some embodiments, the first device may send the first indication information to the IoT device, but is not limited thereto. The first device may also send the first indication information to other entities.

[0465] Optionally, the first indication information is used by the IoT device to measure the first measurement object. Optional implementations thereof can be found in the optional implementations of step S2102 of FIG. 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0466] Step S4102: Obtain feedback information.

[0467] The optional implementation of step S4102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in FIG2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0468] In some embodiments, the first device may receive feedback information sent by an IoT device, but is not limited thereto. The first device may also receive feedback information sent by other entities.

[0469] In some embodiments, the first device may obtain feedback information specified by the protocol.

[0470] In some embodiments, the first device may obtain feedback information from upper layer(s).

[0471] In some embodiments, the first device may perform processing to obtain the feedback information.

[0472] In some embodiments, step S4102 may be omitted, and the first device may autonomously implement the function indicated by the feedback information, or the above function may be default or acquiescent.

[0473] Step S4103: Send the second indication information.

[0474] The optional implementation of step S4103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in FIG2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0475] In some embodiments, the first device may send the second indication information to the IoT device, but is not limited thereto. The first device may also send the second indication information to other entities.

[0476] Optionally, the second indication information is used by the IoT device to report the measurement result corresponding to the first measurement object. For optional implementations, see the optional implementations of step S2105 in FIG. 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in FIG. 2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0477] Step S4104: Obtain a second measurement result.

[0478] The optional implementation of step S4104 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in FIG2A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0479] In some embodiments, the first device may receive the second measurement result sent by the IoT device, but is not limited thereto. The first device may also receive the second measurement result sent by other entities.

[0480] In some embodiments, the first device may obtain a second measurement result specified by the protocol.

[0481] In some embodiments, the first device may obtain the second measurement result from an upper layer(s).

[0482] In some embodiments, the first device may perform processing to obtain the second measurement result.

[0483] In some embodiments, step S4104 may be omitted.

[0484] The method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of the above steps S4101 to S4104. For example, step S4101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S4103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S4104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S4101+S4102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S4102+S4103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S4103+S4104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S4101+S4102+S4103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S4102+S4103+S4104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S4101+S4103+S4103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, but are not limited thereto.

[0485] In some embodiments, the above steps S4101 to S4104 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously. For example, steps S4102 and S4103 can be executed in a swapped order or simultaneously.

[0486] In some embodiments, steps S4101 to S4104 are all optional. For example, steps S4102, S4103, and S4104 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For another example, step S4102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0487] FIG4B is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4B , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which can be performed by a first device. The method may include:

[0488] Step S4201: Send first indication information.

[0489] The optional implementation of step S4201 can be found in step S2101 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4101 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be repeated here.

[0490] Step S4202: Obtain feedback information.

[0491] The optional implementation of step S4202 can be found in step S2103 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4102 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0492] Step S4203: Obtain a first measurement result.

[0493] The optional implementation of step S4203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2203 in Figure 2B and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0494] In some embodiments, the above steps are all optional steps.

[0495] FIG4C is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4C , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which can be performed by a first device. The method may include:

[0496] Step S4301: Send first indication information.

[0497] The optional implementation of step S4301 can be found in step S2101 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4101 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be repeated here.

[0498] Step S4302: Obtain a first measurement result.

[0499] The optional implementation of step S4302 can be found in step S2203 of FIG. 2B , the optional implementation of step S4203 of FIG. 4B , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2B and FIG. 4B , which will not be described in detail here.

[0500] In some embodiments, the above steps are all optional steps.

[0501] FIG4D is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4D , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which can be performed by a first device. The method may include:

[0502] Step S4401: Send first indication information.

[0503] The optional implementation of step S4401 can be found in step S2101 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4101 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be repeated here.

[0504] Step S4402: Obtain feedback information.

[0505] The optional implementation of step S4302 can be found in step S2103 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4103 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0506] Step S4403: Send the second indication information.

[0507] The optional implementation of step S4403 can be found in step S2104 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4103 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0508] Step S4404: Obtain a second measurement result.

[0509] The optional implementation of step S4404 can be found in step S2105 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4104 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0510] In some embodiments, the above steps are all optional steps.

[0511] FIG4E is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4E , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which can be performed by a first device. The method may include:

[0512] Step S4501: Send first indication information.

[0513] The optional implementation of step S4501 can be found in step S2101 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4101 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be repeated here.

[0514] Step S4502: Send the second indication information.

[0515] The optional implementation of step S4502 can be found in step S2104 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4103 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0516] Step S4503: Obtain a second measurement result.

[0517] The optional implementation of step S4503 can be found in step S2105 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4104 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0518] In some embodiments, the above steps are all optional steps.

[0519] FIG4F is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4F , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which can be performed by a first device. The method may include:

[0520] Step S4601: Send first indication information.

[0521] The optional implementation of step S4601 can be found in step S2101 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4101 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be repeated here.

[0522] Step S4602: Send the second indication information.

[0523] The optional implementation of step S4602 can be found in step S2104 of FIG. 2A , the optional implementation of step S4103 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 4A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0524] In some embodiments, the above steps are all optional steps. For example, step S4601 can be performed alone, step S4602 can be performed alone, or both steps S4601 and S4602 can be performed.

[0525] In some embodiments, the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object.

[0526] In some embodiments, the second indication information is used to instruct the IoT device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object. Optionally, the second measurement object is a subset or a complete set of the first measurement object.

[0527] In some embodiments, the first measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0528] In some embodiments, the second measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0529] It should be noted that the second measurement object may be the same as or different from the first measurement object.

[0530] In some embodiments, the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object.

[0531] In some embodiments, the second indication information is used to instruct the IoT device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object. Optionally, the second measurement object is a subset or a complete set of the first measurement object.

[0532] In some embodiments, the first measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0533] In some embodiments, the second measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0534] It should be noted that the second measurement object may be the same as or different from the first measurement object.

[0535] In some embodiments, the first indication information includes first object indication information, where the first object indication information is used to indicate the first measurement object.

[0536] In some embodiments,

[0537] The first object indication information includes at least one first bit, where one first bit corresponds to one first measurement object; or,

[0538] The first object indication information includes at least one first object identifier, where one first object identifier corresponds to one first measurement object; or,

[0539] The first object indication information includes at least one second object identifier, and one second object identifier corresponds to at least one first measurement object.

[0540] In some embodiments, the first measurement object includes at least one of the following: a physical quantity and a chemical quantity.

[0541] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0542] A first measurement result is received, where the first measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the first measurement object.

[0543] In some embodiments, receiving the first measurement result includes at least one of the following:

[0544] After sending the first indication information, receiving the first measurement result;

[0545] After a first duration of sending the first indication information, receiving the first measurement result;

[0546] The first duration is a duration pre-set by the protocol; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

[0547] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0548] Receive feedback;

[0549] The feedback information includes at least one of the following:

[0550] first feedback information, where the first feedback information is used to indicate that the first indication information has been received;

[0551] second feedback information, where the second feedback information is used to indicate that measurement of the first measurement object has been started;

[0552] The third feedback information is used to indicate that the measurement of the first measurement object is completed.

[0553] In some embodiments, receiving feedback information includes at least one of the following:

[0554] After sending the first indication information, receiving the feedback information;

[0555] After sending the first indication information for a second time period, the feedback information is received.

[0556] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0557] Receive a second measurement result; the second measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the second measurement object.

[0558] In some embodiments, the second measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0559] In some embodiments, the second indication information includes second object indication information, and the second object indication information is used to indicate the second measurement object.

[0560] In some embodiments,

[0561] The second object indication information includes at least one second bit, where one second bit corresponds to one second measurement object; or,

[0562] The second object indication information includes at least one third object identifier, where one third object identifier corresponds to one second measurement object; or,

[0563] The second object indication information includes at least one fourth object identifier, and one fourth object identifier corresponds to at least one second measurement object.

[0564] In some embodiments, receiving the second measurement result includes at least one of the following:

[0565] After sending the second indication information, receiving the second measurement result;

[0566] After a third time duration of sending the second indication information, the second measurement result is received.

[0567] FIG5 is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG5 , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which may include:

[0568] Step S5101: The first device sends first indication information to the IoT device.

[0569] The optional implementation of step S5101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A, step S3101 in Figure 3A, step S4101 in Figure 4A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, Figure 3A or Figure 4A, which will not be repeated here.

[0570] Step S5102: The IoT device measures a first measurement object.

[0571] Optional implementations of step S5102 may refer to step S2101 in FIG. 2A , step S3101 in FIG. 3A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 3A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0572] In some embodiments, the above method may include the method of the embodiments of the above communication system, Internet of Things device, first device, etc., which will not be repeated here.

[0573] FIG6 is a flow chart of a measurement method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG6 , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a measurement method, which can be performed by a communication system and can include:

[0574] Step S6101: The first device schedules measurement to the IoT device.

[0575] The IoT device can also be called an A-IOT device.

[0576] In an Ambient-IoT deployment scenario, a first device can dispatch measurements to IoT devices. The first device can represent different devices in different networking scenarios, including radio frequency readers, network devices (e.g., base stations, intermediate nodes, auxiliary nodes), terminal devices, and core network devices. The measurement targets include, but are not limited to, temperature, humidity, light intensity, vibration amplitude, velocity, pressure, and acceleration.

[0577] In some embodiments, the method in which the first device may trigger measurement on the IoT device includes at least one of the following:

[0578] Measurement mode 1: The protocol predefines a first measurement trigger signaling message, which is used by a first device to notify the IoT device to measure all measurement objects. The first device sends the first measurement trigger signaling message to the IoT device, causing the IoT device to measure all measurement objects. The full measurement objects include all measurement objects supported by the IoT device. This first measurement trigger signaling message may also be referred to as first indication information.

[0579] Measurement mode 2: The protocol predefines a second measurement trigger signaling message. This second measurement trigger signaling message is used by the first device to notify the IoT device to measure a specific measurement object. The first device sends the second measurement trigger signaling message to the IoT device, and the IoT device measures the corresponding measurement object according to the instructions in the second measurement trigger signaling message. This second measurement trigger signaling message can also be referred to as the first indication information.

[0580] In some embodiments, the second measurement trigger signaling may be a bitmap or an index, corresponding to at least one measurement object (also referred to as a first measurement object).

[0581] In one implementation, the IoT device supports four measurement targets: temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude. The second measurement trigger signaling is a bitmap, with the first bit corresponding to temperature, the second bit to humidity, the third bit to light intensity, and the fourth bit to vibration amplitude. A bit value of 0 indicates disapproval, and a value of 1 indicates support. When the second measurement trigger signaling sent by the first device is 1000, it triggers the IoT device to measure temperature.

[0582] In one implementation, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude. The second measurement trigger signaling is an index, with index value 0 corresponding to temperature, index value 1 corresponding to humidity, index value 2 corresponding to light intensity, and index value 3 corresponding to vibration amplitude. When the second measurement trigger signaling sent by the first device is 10 (corresponding to index value 2), it triggers the IoT device to measure light intensity.

[0583] In one implementation, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude. The second measurement trigger signaling is an index, and index value 0 corresponds to temperature, index value 1 corresponds to humidity, index value 2 corresponds to light intensity, index value 3 corresponds to vibration amplitude, index value 4 corresponds to temperature and humidity, index value 5 represents humidity and light intensity, index value 6 represents light intensity and vibration amplitude, and index value 7 represents temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude. When the second measurement trigger signaling sent by the first device is 110 (corresponding to index value 6), it indicates that the IoT device is triggered to measure light intensity and vibration amplitude.

[0584] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the method for the first device to notify the IoT device of measurement feedback includes at least one of the following methods:

[0585] Feedback method 1: The protocol predefines first measurement feedback signaling, which is used by the first device to notify the IoT device to perform measurement feedback on all measurement objects. The first device sends the first measurement feedback signaling to the IoT device, and the IoT device performs measurement feedback on all measurement objects. The full measurement object includes all measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

[0586] Feedback method 2: The protocol predefines a second measurement feedback signaling message, which is used by the first device to notify the IoT device to perform measurement feedback on a specific measurement object. The first device sends the second measurement feedback signaling message to the IoT device, and the IoT device performs measurement feedback on the corresponding measurement object according to the instructions in the second measurement feedback signaling message.

[0587] In some embodiments, the second measurement feedback signaling may be a bitmap or an index, corresponding to at least one measurement feedback object (also referred to as a second measurement object).

[0588] In one implementation, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude. The second measurement feedback signaling is a bitmap, with the first bit corresponding to temperature, the second bit to humidity, the third bit to light intensity, and the fourth bit to vibration amplitude. A bit value of 0 indicates disapproval, and a value of 1 indicates support. When the second measurement feedback signaling sent by the first device is 1000, it indicates that the IoT device is reporting the measured temperature.

[0589] In one implementation, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude. The second measurement feedback signaling is an index, with index value 0 corresponding to temperature, index value 1 corresponding to humidity, index value 2 corresponding to light intensity, and index value 3 corresponding to vibration amplitude. When the second measurement feedback signaling sent by the first device is 10 (corresponding to index value 2), it means that the IoT device is feeding back the measured light intensity.

[0590] In one implementation, the IoT device supports four measurement objects: temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude. The second measurement feedback signaling is an index, and index value 0 corresponds to temperature, index value 1 corresponds to humidity, index value 2 corresponds to light intensity, index value 3 corresponds to vibration amplitude, index value 4 corresponds to temperature and humidity, index value 5 represents humidity and light intensity, index value 6 represents light intensity and vibration amplitude, and index value 7 represents temperature, humidity, light intensity, and vibration amplitude. When the second measurement feedback signaling sent by the first device is 110 (corresponding to index value 6), it means that the IoT device feedback measured light intensity and vibration amplitude.

[0591] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the manner in which the IoT device performs measurement result feedback may include at least one of the following:

[0592] Result feedback method 1: The IoT device feeds back the measurement result after a first duration after receiving the first measurement trigger signaling. The first duration is predefined by the protocol, or reported by the IoT device to the first device as a second UE capability, or configured by the first device to the IoT device.

[0593] Result feedback method 2: The IoT device can provide feedback on the measurement result at any time after receiving the first measurement trigger signaling.

[0594] Result feedback method three: The IoT device provides measurement result feedback after a first duration after receiving the first measurement feedback signaling. The first duration can be predefined by the protocol, or reported by the IoT device to the first device as a second UE capability, or configured by the first device to the IoT device.

[0595] Result feedback method 4: The IoT device can provide feedback on the measurement result at any time after receiving the first measurement feedback signaling.

[0596] / / The following are embodiments of a communication system, a physical device, a virtual device, a communication device, a chip, a storage medium, and a program product.

[0597] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, which may include an Internet of Things device and a first device, wherein the Internet of Things device can execute the measurement method performed by the Internet of Things device in the aforementioned embodiment of the present disclosure; the first device can execute the measurement method performed by the first device in the aforementioned embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0598] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by an IoT device in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a first device (e.g., an access network device, a core network function node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0599] It should be understood that the division of the various units or modules in the above device is merely a division of logical functions. In actual implementation, they may be fully or partially integrated into a physical entity, or they may be physically separated. In addition, the units or modules in the device may be implemented in the form of a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor, the processor is connected to a memory, and the memory stores instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or implement the functions of the various units or modules of the above device, wherein the processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory within the device or a memory outside the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits, and the functions of some or all of the units or modules can be realized by designing the hardware circuits. The above-mentioned hardware circuits can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and the functions of some or all of the above units or modules are realized by designing the logical relationship of the components in the circuit; for example, in another implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit can be realized by a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by configuring the configuration file, thereby realizing the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. All units or modules of the above devices can be realized in the form of software called by the processor, or in the form of hardware circuits, or in part by the form of software called by the processor, and the rest by hardware circuits.

[0600] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and execution capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationship of a hardware circuit. The logical relationship of the above-mentioned hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document to implement the hardware circuit configuration can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), etc.

[0601] Figure 7A is a structural diagram of an Internet of Things device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 7A, the Internet of Things device 101 may include: at least one of a transceiver module 7101, a processing module 7102, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured to receive first indication information sent by a first device, and the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; the processing module 7102 is configured to measure the first measurement object according to the first indication information. Optionally, the transceiver module 7101 can be used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the Internet of Things device 101 in any of the above methods (for example, step S2101, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2201, step S2203, but not limited to this), which will not be repeated here. Optionally, the processing module 7102 can be used to execute at least one of the other steps (such as step S2102 and step S2202, but not limited thereto) performed by the IoT device 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0602] FIG7B is a schematic structural diagram of a first device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG7B , the first device 102 may include: at least one of a transceiver module 7201 and a processing module 7202. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to send a first indication message to the IoT device, where the first indication message is used to instruct the IoT device to measure the first measurement object. Optionally, the transceiver module 7201 may be used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first device 102 in any of the above methods (e.g., step S2101, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2201, step S2203, but not limited thereto), which are not described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module 7202 may be used to execute at least one of the other steps (e.g., step S2102, step S2202, but not limited thereto) performed by the first device 102 in any of the above methods, which are not described in detail here.

[0603] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, and the transmitting module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with the transceiver.

[0604] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules respectively execute all or part of the steps required to be executed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be interchangeable with the processor.

[0605] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 8100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Communication device 8100 can be a first device (e.g., an access network device, a core network device, etc.), or an IoT device (e.g., a user device, etc.), or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the first device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports an IoT device in implementing any of the above methods. Communication device 8100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the description of the above method embodiments.

[0606] 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, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (such as a base station, a baseband chip, an IoT device, an IoT device chip, a DU or CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 8100 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0607] 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 be located outside the communication device 8100.

[0608] 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 transceiver 8103 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S2101, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2201, step S2203, but not limited thereto), and the processor 8101 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S2102, step S2202, but not limited thereto).

[0609] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter. The receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, and transceiver circuit may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit may be used interchangeably.

[0610] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 may include one or more interface circuits. Optionally, the interface circuits are connected to the memory 8102 and may be used to receive signals from the memory 8102 or other devices, or to send signals to the memory 8102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits may read instructions stored in the memory 8102 and send the instructions to the processor 8101.

[0611] The communication device 8100 described in the above embodiments may be a first device or an IoT device, but the scope of the communication device 8100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 8100 may not be limited by FIG. 8A. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data or programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, an IoT device, an intelligent IoT device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handheld device, a mobile unit, an in-vehicle device, a first device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0612] FIG8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip 8200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. If the communication device 8100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 8200 shown in FIG8B , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0613] The chip 8200 includes one or more processors 8201 , and the chip 8200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0614] In some embodiments, the chip 8200 further includes one or more interface circuits 8203. Optionally, the interface circuit 8203 is connected to the memory 8202. The interface circuit 8203 can be used to receive signals from the memory 8202 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 8202 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8203 can read instructions stored in the memory 8202 and send the instructions to the processor 8201.

[0615] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 8203 executes at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S2101, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2201, step S2203, but not limited to these), and the processor 8201 executes at least one of the other steps (for example, step S2102, step S2202, but not limited to these).

[0616] In some embodiments, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver may be used interchangeably.

[0617] In some embodiments, the chip 8200 further includes one or more memories 8202 for storing instructions. Alternatively, all or part of the memory 8202 may be located outside the chip 8200.

[0618] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a storage medium having instructions stored thereon. When the instructions are executed on the communication device 8100, the communication device 8100 executes any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0619] The present disclosure also provides a program product, which, when executed by the communication device 8100, enables the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product may be a computer program product.

[0620] The embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, enables the computer to execute any one of the above methods.

Claims

1. A measurement method, characterized in that: The method comprises: receiving first indication information, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or, Second indication information is received, where the second indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first indication information includes first object indication information, where the first object indication information is used to indicate the first measurement object.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The first object indication information includes at least one first bit, where one first bit corresponds to one first measurement object; or, The first object indication information includes at least one first object identifier, where one first object identifier corresponds to one first measurement object; or, The first object indication information includes at least one second object identifier, and one second object identifier corresponds to at least one first measurement object.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The method further comprises: The first measurement object is measured according to the first indication information.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The method further comprises: A first measurement result is sent according to the first indication information, where the first measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the first measurement object.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The sending the first measurement result according to the first indication information includes at least one of the following: After receiving the first indication information, sending the first measurement result; After receiving the first duration of the first indication information, sending the first measurement result; The first duration is a duration pre-set by the protocol; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The method further comprises: Sending feedback information according to the first indication information; The feedback information includes at least one of the following: first feedback information, where the first feedback information is used to indicate that the first indication information has been received; second feedback information, where the second feedback information is used to indicate that measurement of the first measurement object has been started; The third feedback information is used to indicate that the measurement of the first measurement object has been completed.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that The sending of feedback information according to the first indication information includes at least one of the following: After receiving the first indication information, sending the feedback information; After receiving the second duration of the first indication information, the feedback information is sent.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that The method further comprises: A second measurement result is sent according to the second indication information, where the second measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the second measurement object.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that The second measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the Internet of Things device.

12. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that The second indication information includes second object indication information, where the second object indication information is used to indicate the second measurement object.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The second object indication information includes at least one second bit, where one second bit corresponds to one second measurement object; or, The second object indication information includes at least one third object identifier, and one third object identifier corresponds to one second measurement object; or, The second object indication information includes at least one fourth object identifier, and one fourth object identifier corresponds to at least one second measurement object.

14. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that The sending the second measurement result according to the second indication information includes at least one of the following: After receiving the second indication information, sending the second measurement result; After receiving the third duration of the second indication information, the second measurement result is sent.

15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that The first measurement object includes at least one of the following: a physical quantity and a chemical quantity.

16. A measurement method, characterized in that: The method comprises: Sending first indication information, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or, Send second indication information, where the second indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that The first measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the IoT device.

18. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that The first indication information includes first object indication information, where the first object indication information is used to indicate the first measurement object.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that The first object indication information includes at least one first bit, where one first bit corresponds to one first measurement object; or, The first object indication information includes at least one first object identifier, where one first object identifier corresponds to one first measurement object; or, The first object indication information includes at least one second object identifier, and one second object identifier corresponds to at least one first measurement object.

20. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 19, characterized in that The method further comprises: A first measurement result is received, where the first measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the first measurement object.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that The receiving the first measurement result includes at least one of the following: After sending the first indication information, receiving the first measurement result; After a first time duration of sending the first indication information, receiving the first measurement result; The first duration is a duration pre-set by the protocol; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the first device and sent to the IoT device; or, the first duration is a duration determined by the IoT device and sent to the first device.

22. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 19, characterized in that The method further comprises: Receive feedback; The feedback information includes at least one of the following: first feedback information, where the first feedback information is used to indicate that the first indication information has been received; second feedback information, where the second feedback information is used to indicate that measurement of the first measurement object has been started; The third feedback information is used to indicate that the measurement of the first measurement object has been completed.

23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that The receiving feedback information includes at least one of the following: After sending the first indication information, receiving the feedback information; After sending the first indication information for a second time period, the feedback information is received.

24. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 23, characterized in that The method further comprises: Receive a second measurement result; the second measurement result is a result obtained by the Internet of Things device measuring the second measurement object.

25. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that The second measurement object is a full set or a subset of measurement objects supported by the Internet of Things device.

26. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that The second indication information includes second object indication information, where the second object indication information is used to indicate the second measurement object.

27. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that The second object indication information includes at least one second bit, where one second bit corresponds to one second measurement object; or, The second object indication information includes at least one third object identifier, and one third object identifier corresponds to one second measurement object; or, The second object indication information includes at least one fourth object identifier, and one fourth object identifier corresponds to at least one second measurement object.

28. The method according to any one of claims 24 to 27, characterized in that The receiving the second measurement result includes at least one of the following: After sending the second indication information, receiving the second measurement result; After a third time period of sending the second indication information, the second measurement result is received.

29. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 28, characterized in that The first measurement object includes at least one of the following: a physical quantity and a chemical quantity.

30. A measurement method, characterized in that: The method comprises: The first device sends first indication information to the Internet of Things device, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; and / or, The first device sends second indication information to the Internet of Things device, where the second indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

31. An Internet of Things device, characterized in that: include: The transceiver module is configured to receive first indication information, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object; And / or, receiving second indication information, where the second indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

32. A first device, characterized in that: include: The transceiver module is configured to send first indication information, where the first indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to measure a first measurement object, and / or send second indication information, where the second indication information is used to instruct the Internet of Things device to report a measurement result corresponding to a second measurement object, where the second measurement object is a subset or a full set of the first measurement object.

33. An Internet of Things device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; Wherein, the Internet of Things device is used to perform the measurement method described in any one of claims 1 to 15.

34. A first device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; The first device is used to perform the measurement method according to any one of claims 16 to 29.

35. A communication system, characterized in that: The communication system includes an Internet of Things device and a first device, wherein the Internet of Things device is configured to implement the measurement method described in any one of claims 1 to 15, and the first device is configured to implement the measurement method described in any one of claims 16 to 29.

36. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that: When the instruction is executed on a communication device, the communication device is caused to perform the measurement method according to any one of claims 1 to 15 or claims 16 to 29.

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