Processing method, communication device and storage medium

Abstract

In the technical solution of the present application, a network device sends first information, and a device accesses a network on the basis of the first information, thus optimizing the existing network access mechanisms for IoT devices.

Description

Processing method, communication device and storage medium Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a processing method, communication equipment and storage medium. Background Art

[0002] In the existing RACH (Physical Random Access Channel) process, devices access the network using parameters provided by periodic system messages, such as timers, preamble transmission times, and RACH resources. For example, devices rely on timers (such as ra-ResponseWindow / ra-ContentionResolutionTimer) to determine RACH success (including successful RAR or contention resolution). If a RACH fails, the device uses a retransmission mechanism. If the maximum number of transmissions is exceeded, the device reports the RACH issue to the upper layer. The timer, transmission times, and RACH resources are all provided via system messages, and require downlink synchronization between the terminal device and the base station.

[0003] During the process of conceiving and implementing this application, the inventors discovered that in certain IoT (Internet of Things) systems, due to the ultra-low complexity requirements of IoT devices and / or the lack of support for periodic system messages, the existing RACH process cannot be directly applied to these IoT systems. This results in at least one of the following problems:

[0004] IoT devices cannot directly access the network using the existing RACH process; and / or IoT devices cannot obtain RACH-related resources for initial or retransmission; and / or IoT devices cannot maintain strict downlink synchronization with readers (devices or components that receive or send messages, such as base stations), and thus can no longer rely on time-based timers to determine whether RACH is successful.

[0005] That is, the existing IoT device access network mechanism needs to be further improved.

[0006] The preceding description is intended to provide general background information and does not necessarily constitute prior art. Technical Solutions

[0007] The main purpose of this application is to provide a processing method, communication equipment and storage medium that can optimize the existing IoT device access network mechanism.

[0008] This application provides a processing method that can be applied to a device (such as an IoT device), comprising the steps of:

[0009] S2: Accessing the network based on the first information.

[0010] Optionally, the method further comprises at least one of the following:

[0011] determining an access configuration based on the first information;

[0012] Sending an access request message according to the determined access configuration;

[0013] Starting an access response window or a timer or monitoring a second message;

[0014] Attempt to receive an access response message.

[0015] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of: a message type, a device identifier, an access configuration, a device identifier list, an access configuration list, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0016] Optionally, the access configuration or access configuration list includes at least one of the following:

[0017] Access resource configuration;

[0018] Reference configuration;

[0019] delta configuration;

[0020] Initial access configuration;

[0021] Retransmission access configuration;

[0022] Number of repetitions;

[0023] Maximum number of access attempts;

[0024] Access response window length or timer.

[0025] Optionally, the method further comprises at least one of the following:

[0026] The device identification list and access configuration list correspond one to one;

[0027] Retransmission access configuration indicates the retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure;

[0028] The retransmission access configuration indicates the maximum number of times a device can attempt to access the device;

[0029] The retransmission access configuration is generated based on the initial access configuration;

[0030] Each device shares the retransmission access configuration or each device configures the retransmission access configuration separately;

[0031] The number of repetitions indicates the number of repetitions of the access message;

[0032] The access configuration includes a value Q, which is used to select a receiving time or time slot or opportunity;

[0033] The first information is provided via a first message;

[0034] The trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices;

[0035] Access instructions include 2-step / 4-step access instructions;

[0036] The unit of the access response window length or timer is the number of time slots or timed messages.

[0037] Optionally, the method further comprises at least one of the following:

[0038] The access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication;

[0039] The access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication;

[0040] The access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers;

[0041] The access response message carries a plurality of subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations;

[0042] The access response window length or timer is the number of time slots or timed messages or specific messages;

[0043] When the response window or timer times out, or when an access end indication is received, or when a second message is received, if the device does not receive a matching access response, the access fails or the contention resolution fails;

[0044] If the device receives a matching access response before the response window or timer expires or before the access end indication is received or before the second message is received, the access is successful or the contention is resolved successfully.

[0045] Optionally, the method further comprises at least one of the following:

[0046] When it is determined that access fails or contention resolution fails, re-initiate an access request based on the maximum number of access attempts and / or retransmission access configuration;

[0047] When it is determined that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved, uplink data is sent or downlink data is received according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

[0048] The present application also provides a processing method, which can be applied to a network device (such as a base station), comprising the steps of:

[0049] S1: Send first information to enable a device to access a network based on the first information.

[0050] Optionally, the method further comprises at least one of the following:

[0051] The device determines the access configuration based on the first information;

[0052] The device sends an access request message according to the determined access configuration;

[0053] The device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors the second message;

[0054] The device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0055] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of: a message type, a device identifier, an access configuration, a device identifier list, an access configuration list, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0056] Optionally, the access configuration or access configuration list includes at least one of the following:

[0057] Access resource configuration;

[0058] Reference configuration;

[0059] delta configuration;

[0060] Initial access configuration;

[0061] Retransmission access configuration;

[0062] Number of repetitions;

[0063] Maximum number of access attempts;

[0064] Access response window length or timer.

[0065] Optionally, the method further comprises at least one of the following:

[0066] The device identification list and access configuration list correspond one to one;

[0067] Retransmission access configuration indicates the retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure;

[0068] The retransmission access configuration indicates the maximum number of times a device can attempt to access the device;

[0069] The retransmission access configuration is generated based on the initial access configuration;

[0070] Each device shares the retransmission access configuration or each device configures the retransmission access configuration separately;

[0071] The number of repetitions indicates the number of repetitions of the access message;

[0072] The access configuration includes a value Q, which is used to select a receiving time or time slot or opportunity;

[0073] The first information is provided via a first message;

[0074] The trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices;

[0075] Access instructions include 2-step / 4-step access instructions;

[0076] The unit of the access response window length or timer is the number of time slots or timed messages;

[0077] Receive an access request message and / or send an access response message.

[0078] Optionally, the method further comprises at least one of the following:

[0079] The access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication;

[0080] The access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication;

[0081] The access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers;

[0082] The access response message carries a plurality of subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations;

[0083] The access response window length or timer is the number of time slots or timed messages or specific messages;

[0084] When the response window or timer times out, or when an access end indication is received, or when a second message is received, if the device does not receive a matching access response, the access fails or the contention resolution fails;

[0085] If the device receives a matching access response before the response window or timer expires or before the access end indication is received or before the second message is received, the access is successful or the contention is resolved successfully.

[0086] Optionally, the method further comprises at least one of the following:

[0087] When it is determined that access has failed or contention resolution has failed, the device re-initiates an access request based on the maximum number of access attempts and / or retransmission access configuration;

[0088] When it is determined that the access is successful or the contention resolution is successful, the device sends uplink data or receives downlink data according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

[0089] The present application also provides a processing device, comprising:

[0090] A processing module is configured to access a network based on the first information.

[0091] The present application also provides a processing device, comprising:

[0092] The sending module is used to send first information so that the device can access the network based on the first information.

[0093] The present application also provides a communication device, comprising: a memory, a processor, and a processing program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processing program implements the steps of any of the above-described processing methods when executed by the processor.

[0094] The communication device in this application can be an Internet of Things device or a terminal device (such as a mobile phone), or a network device (such as a base station). The specific reference needs to be clarified in the context.

[0095] The present application also provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which a processing program is stored. When the processing program is executed by a processor, the steps of any of the processing methods described above are implemented.

[0096] The technical solution of this application allows the device to access the network based on the first information, which can optimize the existing IoT device access network mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0097] The accompanying drawings herein are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application, and together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present application. In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work.

[0098] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a mobile terminal for implementing various embodiments of the present application;

[0099] FIG2 is a diagram of a communication network system architecture provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0100] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a controller 140 provided in this application;

[0101] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a network node 150 provided in this application;

[0102] FIG5 is a schematic flow chart of a processing method according to the first embodiment of the present application;

[0103] FIG6 is a schematic flow chart of a processing method according to a fourth embodiment of the present application;

[0104] FIG7 is a schematic flow chart of a processing method according to a fifth embodiment of the present application;

[0105] FIG8 is a flow chart of a processing method according to a sixth embodiment of the present application;

[0106] FIG9 is a flow chart of a processing method according to a seventh embodiment of the present application;

[0107] FIG10 is a first structural diagram of a processing device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0108] FIG11 is a second structural diagram of a processing device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0109] FIG12 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0110] The purpose of this application, its features, and advantages will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and the accompanying text are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of this application to those skilled in the art by reference to specific embodiments.

[0111] Implementation Methods of the Application

[0112] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0113] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprises", "includes" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element, and / or, components, features, and elements with the same name in different embodiments of the present application may have the same meaning or different meanings, and their specific meanings need to be determined by their explanation in the specific embodiment or further combined with the context of the specific embodiment.

[0114] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc. may be used herein to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the term "if," as used herein, may be interpreted as "upon," "when," or "in response to a determination." Furthermore, as used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the recited features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, types, and / or groups, but do not preclude the presence, occurrence, or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, types, and / or groups. The terms "or," "and / or," "including at least one of the following," etc., as used herein, may be interpreted as inclusive, meaning any one or any combination. For example, “comprising at least one of the following: A, B, C” means “any of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A and B and C”; and for another example, “A, B or C” or “A, B and / or C” means “any of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A and B and C”. An exception to this definition will occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps or operations are inherently mutually exclusive in some manner.

[0115] It should be understood that, although the various steps in the flowchart in the embodiment of the present application are shown in sequence according to the indication of the arrows, these steps are not necessarily performed in sequence in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless clearly stated herein, the execution of these steps is not strictly limited in order, and they can be performed in other orders. Moreover, at least a portion of the steps in the figure may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages, and these sub-steps or stages are not necessarily performed at the same time, but can be performed at different times, and their execution order is not necessarily performed in sequence, but can be performed in turn or alternately with at least a portion of other steps or sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0116] As used herein, the words "if" and "if" may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining" or "in response to detecting," depending on the context. Similarly, the phrases "if it is determined" or "if (stated condition or event) is detected" may be interpreted as "when it is determined" or "in response to the determination" or "when detecting (stated condition or event)" or "in response to detecting (stated condition or event)," depending on the context.

[0117] It should be noted that in this article, step codes such as S1 and S2 are used for the purpose of expressing the corresponding content more clearly and concisely, and do not constitute a substantial restriction on the order. When implementing the step, those skilled in the art may execute S2 first and then S1, etc., but these should all be within the scope of protection of this application.

[0118] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not intended to limit the present application.

[0119] In the subsequent description, the use of suffixes such as "module", "component" or "unit" to represent elements is only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present application and has no specific meaning. Therefore, "module", "component" or "unit" can be used interchangeably.

[0120] The communication device in this application can be an Internet of Things device or a terminal device (such as a mobile phone), or a network device (such as a base station). The specific reference needs to be clarified based on the context.

[0121] The terminal device may be implemented in various forms. For example, the terminal device described in this application may include intelligent terminal devices such as mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, PDAs, portable media players (PMPs), navigation devices, wearable devices, smart bracelets, pedometers, and other fixed terminal devices such as digital TVs and desktop computers.

[0122] The subsequent description will be made using a mobile terminal as an example. Those skilled in the art will understand that, in addition to components specifically used for mobile purposes, the configuration according to the embodiments of the present application can also be applied to fixed-type terminal devices.

[0123] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a mobile terminal for implementing various embodiments of the present application. The mobile terminal 100 may include components such as an RF (Radio Frequency) unit 101, a WiFi module 102, an audio output unit 103, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 104, a sensor 105, a display unit 106, a user input unit 107, an interface unit 108, a memory 109, a processor 110, and a power supply 111. Those skilled in the art will understand that the mobile terminal structure shown in Figure 1 does not limit the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may include more or fewer components than shown, or may combine certain components, or arrange the components differently.

[0124] The following is a detailed introduction to the various components of the mobile terminal in conjunction with Figure 1:

[0125] The RF unit 101 can be used to send and receive information or receive signals during calls. Specifically, it receives downlink information from the base station and transmits it to the processor 110 for processing. It also transmits uplink data to the base station. Typically, the RF unit 101 includes, but is not limited to, an antenna, at least one amplifier, a transceiver, a coupler, a low-noise amplifier, a duplexer, and / or other components. Furthermore, the RF unit 101 can communicate with the network and other devices via wireless communication. The above-mentioned wireless communications may use any communication standard or protocol, including but not limited to GSM (Global System of Mobile communication), GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multiple Access 2000), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access), FDD-LTE (Frequency Division Duplexing-Long Term Evolution), TDD-LTE (Time Division Duplexing-Long Term Evolution), 5G and 6G, etc.

[0126] WiFi is a short-range wireless transmission technology. A mobile terminal, through WiFi module 102, enables users to send and receive emails, browse web pages, and access streaming media, providing wireless broadband Internet access. Although FIG1 illustrates WiFi module 102, it is understood that it is not a required component of the mobile terminal and can be omitted as needed without altering the essence of the invention.

[0127] The audio output unit 103 can convert audio data received by the RF unit 101 or the WiFi module 102 or stored in the memory 109 into an audio signal and output it as sound when the mobile terminal 100 is in a call signal reception mode, a talk mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, or the like. Furthermore, the audio output unit 103 can also provide audio output related to a specific function performed by the mobile terminal 100 (e.g., a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.). The audio output unit 103 may include a speaker, a buzzer, or the like.

[0128] The A / V input unit 104 is used to receive audio or video signals. The A / V input unit 104 may include a graphics processing unit (GPU) 1041 and a microphone 1042. The GPU 1041 processes image data of still images or videos captured by an image capture device (e.g., a camera) in video capture mode or image capture mode. The processed image frames may be displayed on the display unit 106. The image frames processed by the GPU 1041 may be stored in the memory 109 (or other storage medium) or transmitted via the RF unit 101 or the WiFi module 102. The microphone 1042 may receive sound (audio data) in operating modes such as a phone call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode, and may process such sound into audio data. In the phone call mode, the processed audio (voice) data may be converted into a format that can be transmitted to a mobile communication base station via the RF unit 101. The microphone 1042 may implement various types of noise cancellation (or suppression) algorithms to eliminate (or suppress) noise or interference generated during the reception and transmission of audio signals.

[0129] The mobile terminal 100 also includes at least one sensor 105, such as a light sensor, a motion sensor, and other sensors. Optionally, the light sensor includes an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor. Optionally, the ambient light sensor can adjust the brightness of the display panel 1061 according to the brightness of the ambient light, and the proximity sensor can turn off the display panel 1061 and / or the backlight when the mobile terminal 100 is moved to the ear. As a type of motion sensor, the accelerometer sensor can detect the magnitude of acceleration in all directions (generally three axes), and can detect the magnitude and direction of gravity when stationary. It can be used for applications that recognize the posture of the mobile phone (such as horizontal and vertical screen switching, related games, magnetometer posture calibration), vibration recognition related functions (such as pedometer, tapping), etc.; as for other sensors that can be configured in the mobile phone, such as fingerprint sensors, pressure sensors, iris sensors, molecular sensors, gyroscopes, barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, infrared sensors, etc., they will not be described here.

[0130] The display unit 106 is used to display information input by the user or information provided to the user. The display unit 106 may include a display panel 1061, which may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or the like.

[0131] The user input unit 107 can be used to receive input digital or character information and generate key signal input related to user settings and function control of the mobile terminal. Optionally, the user input unit 107 may include a touch panel 1071 and other input devices 1072. The touch panel 1071, also known as a touch screen, can collect user touch operations on or near it (such as operations performed by the user using a finger, stylus, or any other suitable object or accessory on or near the touch panel 1071) and drive corresponding connected devices according to a pre-set program. The touch panel 1071 may include two parts: a touch detection device and a touch controller. Optionally, the touch detection device detects the user's touch direction and detects the signal generated by the touch operation, and transmits the signal to the touch controller; the touch controller receives the touch information from the touch detection device and converts it into touch point coordinates, which are then sent to the processor 110. It can also receive and execute commands sent by the processor 110. And / or, the touch panel 1071 can be implemented using various types such as resistive, capacitive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave. In addition to the touch panel 1071, the user input unit 107 may further include other input devices 1072. Optionally, the other input devices 1072 may include, but are not limited to, one or more of a physical keyboard, function keys (such as volume control keys, power keys, etc.), a trackball, a mouse, a joystick, etc., and the specifics are not limited here.

[0132] Optionally, the touch panel 1071 may overlay the display panel 1061. When the touch panel 1071 detects a touch operation on or near it, it transmits the information to the processor 110 to determine the type of touch event. The processor 110 then provides a corresponding visual output on the display panel 1061 based on the type of touch event. Although in FIG1 , the touch panel 1071 and the display panel 1061 are shown as two separate components to implement the input and output functions of the mobile terminal, in some embodiments, the touch panel 1071 and the display panel 1061 may be integrated to implement the input and output functions of the mobile terminal, which is not limited to this specific embodiment.

[0133] The interface unit 108 serves as an interface through which at least one external device can be connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, the external device may include a wired or wireless headset port, an external power supply (or battery charger) port, a wired or wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device with an identification module, an audio input / output (I / O) port, a video I / O port, a headphone port, etc. The interface unit 108 may be used to receive input (e.g., data information, power, etc.) from an external device and transmit the received input to one or more elements within the mobile terminal 100 or may be used to transmit data between the mobile terminal 100 and an external device.

[0134] Memory 109 can be used to store software programs and various data. Memory 109 may primarily include a program storage area and a data storage area. Optionally, the program storage area may store an operating system and at least one application required for a function (such as a sound playback function or an image playback function); the data storage area may store data generated based on the use of the mobile phone (such as audio data, a phone book, etc.). Furthermore, / or, memory 109 may include high-speed random access memory and non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage device.

[0135] Processor 110 is the control center of the mobile terminal, connecting all components of the mobile terminal using various interfaces and circuits. By running or executing software programs and / or modules stored in memory 109 and accessing data stored in memory 109, it executes various functions of the mobile terminal and processes data, thereby providing overall monitoring of the mobile terminal. Processor 110 may include one or more processing units; preferably, processor 110 may integrate an application processor and a modem processor. Optionally, the application processor primarily handles the operating system, user interface, and application programs, while the modem processor primarily handles wireless communications. It is understood that the modem processor may not be integrated into processor 110.

[0136] The mobile terminal 100 may also include a power supply 111 (such as a battery) for supplying power to various components. Preferably, the power supply 111 may be logically connected to the processor 110 through a power management system, thereby enabling the power management system to manage functions such as charging, discharging, and power consumption.

[0137] Although not shown in FIG. 1 , the mobile terminal 100 may further include a Bluetooth module, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0138] To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present application, the communication network system on which the mobile terminal of the present application is based is described below.

[0139] Please refer to Figure 2, which is a communication network system architecture diagram provided in an embodiment of the present application. The communication network system is an NR (New Radio) system of universal mobile communication technology. The NR system includes UE (User Equipment) 201, E-UTRAN (Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network) 202, EPC (Evolved Packet Core) 203 and the operator's IP service 204, which are connected in sequence.

[0140] Optionally, UE201 may be the above-mentioned terminal device 100, which will not be described in detail here.

[0141] E-UTRAN 202 includes eNodeB 2021 and other eNodeBs 2022 . Optionally, eNodeB 2021 may be connected to other eNodeBs 2022 via a backhaul (eg, an X2 interface). eNodeB 2021 is connected to EPC 203 , and eNodeB 2021 may provide access from UE 201 to EPC 203 .

[0142] EPC 203 may include an MME (Mobility Management Entity) 2031, an HSS (Home Subscriber Server) 2032, other MMEs 2033, an SGW (Serving Gate Way) 2034, a PGW (PDN Gate Way) 2035, and a PCRF (Policy and Charging Rules Function) 2036. Optionally, MME 2031 is a control node that processes signaling between UE 201 and EPC 203, providing bearer and connection management. HSS 2032 provides registers for managing functions such as the Home Location Register (not shown) and stores user-specific information such as service features and data rates. All user data can be sent through SGW2034, PGW2035 can provide IP address allocation and other functions for UE 201, PCRF2036 is the policy and charging control policy decision point for service data flow and IP bearer resources, and it selects and provides available policy and charging control decisions for the policy and charging execution function unit (not shown in the figure).

[0143] The IP service 204 may include the Internet, an intranet, an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), or other IP services.

[0144] Although the above introduction takes the LTE system as an example, those skilled in the art should know that this application is not only applicable to the LTE system, but can also be applied to other wireless communication systems, such as GSM, CDMA2000, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, 5G and future new network systems (such as 6G), etc., which are not limited here.

[0145] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a controller 140 provided in this application. The controller 140 includes a memory 1401 and a processor 1402. The memory 1401 is used to store program instructions, and the processor 1402 is used to call the program instructions in the memory 1401 to execute the steps performed by the controller in the first embodiment of the above method. The implementation principles and beneficial effects are similar and will not be repeated here.

[0146] Optionally, the controller further includes a communication interface 1403, which can be connected to the processor 1402 via a bus 1404. The processor 1402 can control the communication interface 1403 to implement the receiving and sending functions of the controller 140.

[0147] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a network node 150 provided in this application. Network node 150 includes: a memory 1501 and a processor 1502. Memory 1501 is used to store program instructions, and processor 1502 is used to call the program instructions in memory 1501 to execute the steps performed by the first node in the first embodiment of the above method. The implementation principles and beneficial effects are similar and will not be repeated here.

[0148] Optionally, the controller further includes a communication interface 1503, which can be connected to the processor 1502 via a bus 1504. The processor 1502 can control the communication interface 1503 to implement the receiving and sending functions of the network node 150.

[0149] The integrated modules implemented in the form of software function modules can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The software function modules stored in a storage medium include a number of instructions for causing a computer device (which can be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or a processor to execute some of the steps of the methods of various embodiments of the present application.

[0150] In the above embodiments, it can be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware, firmware or any combination thereof. When software is used for implementation, it can be implemented in whole or in part in the form of a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, the process or function according to the embodiment of the present application is generated in whole or in part. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in a storage medium or transmitted from one storage medium to another storage medium. For example, the computer instructions can be transmitted from a website, computer, server or data center to another website, computer, server or data center via a wired (e.g., coaxial cable, optical fiber, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) method. The storage medium can be any available medium that a computer can access or a data storage device such as a server or data center that includes one or more available media integrations. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (e.g., a floppy disk, a hard disk, a tape), an optical medium (e.g., a DVD), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., a solid state drive solid state disk, SSD), etc.

[0151] Based on the above-mentioned mobile terminal hardware structure and communication network system, various embodiments of the present application are proposed.

[0152] Technical terms involved in all embodiments of this application:

[0153] RACH: Random Access CHannel, random access channel;

[0154] RAR: Random Access Response, random access response;

[0155] device: device;

[0156] Inventory: inventory;

[0157] Subsequent, subsequently, continuously or subsequently;

[0158] MSG0: Message 0, the first message sent by the network node to the device;

[0159] MSG1: Message 1, access request message sent by the device to the network node.

[0160] First embodiment

[0161] 5 , which is a flow chart of a processing method according to a first embodiment of the present application, the processing method according to the embodiment of the present application can be applied to a device (such as an IoT device), and includes the following steps:

[0162] S2: The device accesses the network based on the first information.

[0163] The system architecture involved in this embodiment includes: devices and network nodes.

[0164] Optionally, the device is an IoT (Internet of Things) device.

[0165] Optionally, the network node is a reader (a device or component that receives or sends messages, such as a base station or user equipment).

[0166] In this embodiment, the device accesses the network based on the first information.

[0167] Optionally, the first information is provided to the device by a network node, and the first information is used to trigger one device, a group of devices, or all devices to access the network.

[0168] Optionally, the first information may be carried by the first message.

[0169] Optionally, the first message may be a trigger message, a paging message, or a paging message similar to the trigger message.

[0170] Optionally, the network node sends a first message to one, a group of, or all devices, and the device obtains first information through the first message, thereby triggering one, a group of, or all devices to access the network.

[0171] Optionally, the device receives the first message and confirms that a response to the first message is required.

[0172] Optionally, when the first information identifies a limited number of devices and / or specifies specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs non-contention access.

[0173] Optionally, when the first information does not identify a limited number of devices (such as for a group or all devices) and / or does not specify specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs contention access.

[0174] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of: a message type, a device identifier, an access configuration, a device identifier list, an access configuration list, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0175] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries a trigger identifier, where the trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices.

[0176] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries a message type, and the message type may be inventory and / or command.

[0177] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries an access indication, where the access indication is used to indicate a method for the device to access the network.

[0178] Optionally, the access indication includes a 2-step / 4-step access indication.

[0179] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries at least one of the device identifier, the access configuration, the device identifier list and / or the access configuration list.

[0180] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identifier, it indicates that the first information is only for one device, the device performs non-contention access, and the corresponding device uses a corresponding access configuration for access.

[0181] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identification list, it indicates that the first information is directed to multiple devices.

[0182] Optionally, the device identification list and the access configuration list correspond one to one, and the corresponding devices perform non-contention access.

[0183] Optionally, when the first information is directed to a group or all devices, the corresponding devices compete for access based on the access configuration carried in the first information.

[0184] Optionally, the access configuration or access configuration list includes at least one of: access resource configuration, reference configuration, delta configuration, initial access configuration, retransmission access configuration, number of repetitions, maximum number of access attempts, access response window length or timer.

[0185] Optionally, the access configuration or initial access configuration includes a value Q, which is provided to the device to select an access time, time slot, or opportunity. The device then attempts to access the network at the selected access time slot, opportunity, or time, thereby avoiding access congestion problems that may exist due to the high deployment density of IoT devices.

[0186] Optionally, the value Q is determined by the network node according to the number of devices and / or the number of devices that have successfully accessed.

[0187] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure.

[0188] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a maximum number of times the device may attempt to access.

[0189] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration includes a value Q, and the device selects an access time slot, opportunity, or time according to the Q value, so that the device can reduce contention during retransmission access.

[0190] Optionally, the access configuration or the access configuration list or the retransmission access configuration may be generated based on the reference configuration and the delta configuration, thereby reducing the size of the configuration.

[0191] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration is generated based on the initial access configuration.

[0192] Optionally, each device shares a retransmission access configuration or each device configures a retransmission access configuration separately.

[0193] Optionally, the number of repetitions indicates the number of repetitions of the access message.

[0194] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is a time slot or the number of timed messages or specific messages.

[0195] Optionally, the device determines an access configuration based on the first information, sends an access request message according to the determined access configuration, and attempts to access the network, thereby solving the problem that IoT devices cannot obtain access resources under the existing system.

[0196] Optionally, the access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication.

[0197] Optionally, the random value is randomly generated by the device or based on the device ID.

[0198] Optionally, after sending the access request message to the network node, the device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors a second message. Optionally, the second message may be a specific message.

[0199] Optionally, after receiving the access request message, the network node sends an access response message to the device.

[0200] Optionally, the device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0201] Optionally, the access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication.

[0202] Optionally, the random value and / or the device identifier is used to respond to the access request of the device.

[0203] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers, and is used to respond to multiple device access requests.

[0204] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations for uplink and / or downlink transmission of multiple devices.

[0205] Through the technical solution of this embodiment, IoT devices can access the network, optimizing the existing IoT device access network mechanism.

[0206] Second embodiment

[0207] The system architecture involved in this embodiment includes: devices and network nodes.

[0208] Optionally, the device is an IoT (Internet of Things) device.

[0209] Optionally, the network node is a reader (a device or component that receives or sends messages, such as a base station or user equipment).

[0210] In this embodiment, the device accesses the network based on the first information.

[0211] Optionally, the first information is provided to the device by a network node, and the first information is used to trigger one device, a group of devices, or all devices to access the network.

[0212] Optionally, the first information may be carried by the first message.

[0213] Optionally, the first message may be a trigger message, a paging message, or a paging message similar to the trigger message.

[0214] Optionally, the network node sends a first message to one, a group of, or all devices, and the device obtains first information through the first message, thereby triggering one, a group of, or all devices to access the network.

[0215] Optionally, the device receives the first message and confirms that a response to the first message is required.

[0216] Optionally, when the first information identifies a limited number of devices and / or specifies specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs non-contention access.

[0217] Optionally, when the first information does not identify a limited number of devices (such as for a group or all devices) and / or does not specify specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs contention access.

[0218] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of: a message type, a device identifier, an access configuration, a device identifier list, an access configuration list, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0219] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries a trigger identifier, where the trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices.

[0220] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries a message type, and the message type may be inventory and / or command.

[0221] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries an access indication, where the access indication is used to indicate a method for the device to access the network.

[0222] Optionally, the access indication includes a 2-step / 4-step access indication.

[0223] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries at least one of the device identifier, the access configuration, the device identifier list and / or the access configuration list.

[0224] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identifier, it indicates that the first information is only for one device, the device performs non-contention access, and the corresponding device uses a corresponding access configuration for access.

[0225] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identification list, it indicates that the first information is directed to multiple devices.

[0226] Optionally, the device identification list and the access configuration list correspond one to one, and the corresponding devices perform non-contention access.

[0227] Optionally, when the first information is directed to a group or all devices, the corresponding devices compete for access based on the access configuration carried in the first information.

[0228] Optionally, the access configuration or access configuration list includes at least one of: access resource configuration, reference configuration, delta configuration, initial access configuration, access response window length or timer.

[0229] Optionally, the access configuration or initial access configuration includes a value Q, which is provided to the device to select an access time, time slot, or opportunity. The device then attempts to access the network at the selected access time slot, opportunity, or time, thereby avoiding access congestion problems that may exist due to the high deployment density of IoT devices.

[0230] Optionally, the value Q is determined by the network node according to the number of devices and / or the number of devices that have successfully accessed.

[0231] Optionally, an access configuration or an access configuration list may be generated based on a reference configuration and a delta configuration, thereby reducing the size of the configuration.

[0232] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is a time slot or the number of timed messages or specific messages.

[0233] Optionally, the device determines an access configuration based on the first information, sends an access request message according to the determined access configuration, and attempts to access the network.

[0234] Optionally, the access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication.

[0235] Optionally, the random value is randomly generated by the device or based on the device ID.

[0236] Optionally, after sending the access request message to the network node, the device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors a second message. Optionally, the second message may be a specific message.

[0237] Optionally, after receiving the access request message, the network node sends an access response message to the device.

[0238] Optionally, the device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0239] Optionally, the access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication.

[0240] Optionally, the random value and / or the device identifier is used to respond to the access request of the device.

[0241] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers, and is used to respond to multiple device access requests.

[0242] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations for uplink and / or downlink transmission of multiple devices.

[0243] Optionally, when the response window or timer times out, or when the access end indication is received, or when the second message is received, if the device does not receive a matching access response, it is considered that the access has failed or the contention resolution has failed.

[0244] Optionally, if the device receives a matching access response before the response window or timer times out or before receiving an access end indication or before receiving the second message, it is considered that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved.

[0245] Optionally, the device receiving a matching access response means that identification information (such as a random value and / or a device identification) carried in the access response is identical to or matches the access request message.

[0246] This can effectively determine whether the device has been successfully connected, solving the problem that IoT devices cannot determine whether they have been successfully connected under the existing system.

[0247] Through the technical solution of this embodiment, the IoT device can obtain access resources and / or can determine whether the access is successful, thereby optimizing the existing IoT device network access mechanism.

[0248] Third embodiment

[0249] The system architecture involved in this embodiment includes: devices and network nodes.

[0250] Optionally, the device is an IoT (Internet of Things) device.

[0251] Optionally, the network node is a reader (a device or component that receives or sends messages, such as a base station or user equipment).

[0252] In this embodiment, the device accesses the network based on the first information.

[0253] Optionally, the first information is provided to the device by a network node, and the first information is used to trigger one device, a group of devices, or all devices to access the network.

[0254] Optionally, the first information may be carried by the first message.

[0255] Optionally, the first message may be a trigger message, a paging message, or a paging message similar to the trigger message.

[0256] Optionally, the network node sends a first message to one, a group of, or all devices, and the device obtains first information through the first message, thereby triggering one, a group of, or all devices to access the network.

[0257] Optionally, the device receives the first message and confirms that a response to the first message is required.

[0258] Optionally, when the first information identifies a limited number of devices and / or specifies specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs non-contention access.

[0259] Optionally, when the first information does not identify a limited number of devices (such as for a group or all devices) and / or does not specify specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs contention access.

[0260] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of: a message type, a device identifier, an access configuration, a device identifier list, an access configuration list, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0261] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries a trigger identifier, where the trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices.

[0262] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries a message type, and the message type may be inventory and / or command.

[0263] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries an access indication, where the access indication is used to indicate a method for the device to access the network.

[0264] Optionally, the access indication includes a 2-step / 4-step access indication.

[0265] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries at least one of the device identifier, the access configuration, the device identifier list and / or the access configuration list.

[0266] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identifier, it indicates that the first information is only for one device, the device performs non-contention access, and the corresponding device uses a corresponding access configuration for access.

[0267] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identification list, it indicates that the first information is directed to multiple devices.

[0268] Optionally, the device identification list and the access configuration list correspond one to one, and the corresponding devices perform non-contention access.

[0269] Optionally, when the first information is directed to a group or all devices, the corresponding devices compete for access based on the access configuration carried in the first information.

[0270] Optionally, the access configuration or access configuration list includes at least one of: access resource configuration, reference configuration, delta configuration, initial access configuration, retransmission access configuration, number of repetitions, maximum number of access attempts, access response window length or timer.

[0271] Optionally, the access configuration or initial access configuration includes a value Q, which is provided to the device to select an access time, time slot, or opportunity. The device then attempts to access the network at the selected access time slot, opportunity, or time, thereby avoiding access congestion problems that may exist due to the high deployment density of IoT devices.

[0272] Optionally, the value Q is determined by the network node according to the number of devices and / or the number of devices that have successfully accessed.

[0273] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure.

[0274] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a maximum number of times the device may attempt to access.

[0275] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration includes a value Q, and the device selects an access time slot, opportunity, or time according to the Q value, so that the device can reduce contention during retransmission access.

[0276] Optionally, the access configuration or the access configuration list or the retransmission access configuration may be generated based on the reference configuration and the delta configuration, thereby reducing the size of the configuration.

[0277] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration is generated based on the initial access configuration.

[0278] Optionally, each device shares a retransmission access configuration or each device configures a retransmission access configuration separately.

[0279] Optionally, the number of repetitions indicates the number of repetitions of the access message.

[0280] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is a time slot or the number of timed messages or specific messages.

[0281] Optionally, the device determines an access configuration based on the first information, sends an access request message according to the determined access configuration, and attempts to access the network, thereby solving the problem that IoT devices cannot obtain access resources under the existing system.

[0282] Optionally, the access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication.

[0283] Optionally, the random value is randomly generated by the device or based on the device ID.

[0284] Optionally, after sending the access request message to the network node, the device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors a second message. Optionally, the second message may be a specific message.

[0285] Optionally, after receiving the access request message, the network node sends an access response message to the device.

[0286] Optionally, the device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0287] Optionally, the access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication.

[0288] Optionally, the random value and / or the device identifier is used to respond to the access request of the device.

[0289] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers, and is used to respond to multiple device access requests.

[0290] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations for uplink and / or downlink transmission of multiple devices.

[0291] Optionally, when the response window or timer times out, or when the access end indication is received, or when the second message is received, if the device does not receive a matching access response, it is considered that the access has failed or the contention resolution has failed.

[0292] Optionally, if the device receives a matching access response before the response window or timer times out or before receiving an access end indication or before receiving the second message, it is considered that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved.

[0293] Optionally, the device receiving a matching access response means that identification information (such as a random value or a device identification) carried in the access response is identical to or matches the access request message.

[0294] Optionally, when it is determined that access has failed or contention resolution has failed, an access request is re-initiated according to the maximum number of access attempts and / or retransmission access configuration, thereby solving the problem of IoT devices being unable to access and failing to retransmit under the existing system.

[0295] Optionally, when it is determined that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved, uplink data is sent or downlink data is received according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

[0296] Through the technical solution of this embodiment, IoT devices can obtain access resources and / or retransmit after access failure, thereby optimizing the existing IoT device access network mechanism.

[0297] Fourth embodiment

[0298] Referring to Figure 6, Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the scenario interaction process of the processing method shown in the fourth embodiment of the present application. Based on any of the above embodiments, the fourth embodiment of the present application is proposed. The fourth embodiment of the present application mainly elaborates on the non-competitive access processing process of the device.

[0299] As shown in FIG6 , the system architecture involved in the solution of this embodiment includes: a network node and multiple devices, where the multiple devices may be device A, device B, and device C, for example.

[0300] Optionally, the network node is a reader (a device or component that receives or sends messages, such as a base station or user equipment).

[0301] Optionally, the device is an IoT (Internet of Things) device, such as device.

[0302] Optionally, taking the network node as a reader and the device as a device as an example, the reader sends a first message to the device, where the first message carries first information.

[0303] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of: a message type, a device identifier, an access configuration, a device identifier list, an access configuration list, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0304] Optionally, the first message may be a trigger message, a paging message, or a paging message similar to the trigger message.

[0305] Optionally, taking the trigger message as an example, when the trigger message is for a single device or a limited number of devices, the reader knows the number of devices that need to be accessed. The trigger message sent by the reader carries access resources corresponding to the number of devices, and the device performs non-competitive access based on the access resources carried by the trigger message.

[0306] That is, when the reader knows the number of devices that need to be accessed, it directly allocates access resources to each device, which can support triggering multiple devices to access at one time and avoid competition, thereby improving the access success rate.

[0307] Optionally, the reader sends a trigger message (which may be referred to as MSG0), which may be a paging message or a paging message-like message, and is intended to trigger a device or a group of devices.

[0308] Optionally, the trigger message carries a message type, which may be inventory and / or command.

[0309] Optionally, the message carries a device ID and an access configuration, or a device ID list and an access configuration list.

[0310] Optionally, when the message carries a device ID, it indicates that the trigger message is only for one device, and the corresponding device uses the corresponding access configuration for access.

[0311] When the message carries a device ID list, it indicates that the trigger message is targeted at multiple devices. The device ID list and the access configuration list have a one-to-one correspondence.

[0312] Optionally, the device ID list represents a set of devices, which may be a set of device IDs or may be a set of devices indicated by other methods such as a mask, and the specific form is not limited here.

[0313] Optionally, the access configuration or the access configuration list may include access resource configuration.

[0314] Optionally, the access resource configuration includes at least one of time domain resources, frequency domain resources, and code domain resources.

[0315] Optionally, the time domain resource may be, for example, an access opportunity or an access time slot or time. For example, device A may be configured to access in slot 0, device B to access in slot 1, and device C to access in slot 2.

[0316] Optionally, the frequency domain resource may be, for example, a frequency offset. For example, device A may be configured to access at freqoffset0, device B may be configured to access at freqoffset1, and device C may be configured to access at freqoffset2.

[0317] Optionally, the access configuration includes a maximum number of access attempts and / or a retry access configuration.

[0318] Optionally, the maximum number of access attempts indicates the maximum number of times the device can attempt to access the device if access fails.

[0319] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration represents an access configuration corresponding to an access attempt after an access failure or a contention resolution failure.

[0320] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration may be shared by all devices, that is, all devices share the retransmission access resources, or each device may be configured with the retransmission access configuration, that is, each device may be configured with the retransmission access resources.

[0321] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration includes a value Q, and the device selects an access time slot, opportunity, or time according to the Q value, thereby reducing contention when the device retransmits access.

[0322] Optionally, the access configuration or access configuration list may include a reference configuration and a delta configuration. The access configuration or access configuration list or retransmission access configuration may be generated based on the reference configuration and the delta configuration, which may reduce the size of the configuration.

[0323] Optionally, the access configuration includes a repetition number (repetition), which indicates the number of repetitions of the access message. The repetition number can improve the access success rate and coverage.

[0324] Optionally, the access configuration includes a 2-step / 4-step access indication.

[0325] Optionally, the access configuration carries an access response window length or a timer.

[0326] Optionally, the access response window length or timer unit can be a number of time slots or timed messages. For example, when the device receives a specified number of timed messages or special messages, it considers that the response window or timer has timed out.

[0327] Optionally, the device receives the trigger message and confirms that it needs to respond to the trigger message. The device sends an access request message according to the corresponding access configuration. The device sends the access request message (which may be referred to as MSG1) on the corresponding access resource.

[0328] Optionally, after sending the access request message, the device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors a specific message.

[0329] Optionally, the access request message carries a random value and / or a device ID and / or uplink data and / or NAS data.

[0330] Optionally, the random value is generated randomly by the device or based on the device ID.

[0331] Optionally, the access request message carries a subsequent data indication, indicating that there is still uplink data to be sent.

[0332] Optionally, the reader receives the access request message and sends an access response message (which may be referred to as MSG2).

[0333] Optionally, the access response message carries a random value or a device ID or downlink data and / or NAS data.

[0334] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple random values ​​or device IDs, which are used to respond to multiple device access requests.

[0335] Optionally, the access response message carries subsequent uplink and / or subsequent downlink transmission configuration, which is used for uplink and / or downlink transmission of the device.

[0336] Optionally, the access response message carries subsequent uplink and / or subsequent downlink transmission configurations of multiple devices, which are used for uplink and / or downlink transmissions of the multiple devices.

[0337] Optionally, the access response message carries a subsequent data indication, indicating that there is still downlink data to be sent.

[0338] Optionally, the device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0339] Optionally, when the response window or timer times out or when receiving the access end indication of this round, if the device does not receive the access response message, it is considered that the access has failed.

[0340] Optionally, if the device receives an access response message before the response window or timer times out or before receiving an access end indication for this round, it is considered that the access is successful.

[0341] Optionally, if the access fails but the number of access attempts does not exceed the maximum number of access attempts, the access is continued to be attempted according to the retransmission access configuration. If the number of access attempts exceeds the maximum number of access attempts, the access is considered to have failed.

[0342] Optionally, after successfully receiving the access response message, the device sends a device identifier and / or uplink data (which may be referred to as MSG3) or receives downlink data according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

[0343] Through the technical solution of this embodiment, in a non-contention access scenario, the IoT device can obtain access resources, and / or can determine whether the access is successful, and / or can retransmit after the access fails, thereby optimizing the existing IoT device access network mechanism.

[0344] Fifth embodiment

[0345] Referring to Figure 7, Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the scenario interaction process of the processing method shown in the fifth embodiment of the present application. Based on any of the above embodiments, the fifth embodiment of the present application is proposed. The fifth embodiment of the present application mainly elaborates on the competitive access processing process of the device.

[0346] As shown in FIG7 , the system architecture involved in the solution of this embodiment includes: a network node and multiple devices, where the multiple devices may be device A, device B, and device C, for example.

[0347] Optionally, the network node is a reader (a device or component that receives or sends messages, such as a base station or user equipment).

[0348] Optionally, the device is an IoT (Internet of Things) device, such as device.

[0349] Optionally, taking the network node as a reader and the device as a device as an example, the reader sends a first message to the device, where the first message carries first information.

[0350] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of a message type, an access configuration, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0351] Optionally, the first message may be a trigger message, a paging message, or a paging message similar to the trigger message.

[0352] Optionally, taking a trigger message as an example, when the trigger message is directed to multiple devices (the reader does not know the specific number of devices, such as a group or all devices), the trigger message carries an access configuration, and the device competes for access based on the access configuration carried by the trigger message.

[0353] Optionally, the reader sends a trigger message (which may be called MSG0).

[0354] Optionally, the trigger message carries an access indication, where the access indication is used to indicate that the trigger message is directed to a group or all devices.

[0355] Optionally, the trigger message does not carry any identifier, indicating that the trigger message is targeted at all devices.

[0356] Optionally, the trigger message carries a message type, which may be inventory or command.

[0357] Optionally, the trigger message carries access configuration.

[0358] Optionally, the access configuration includes a 2-step / 4-step access indication.

[0359] Optionally, the access configuration includes initial access configuration.

[0360] Optionally, the access configuration includes a retransmission access configuration, where the retransmission access configuration indicates a retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure.

[0361] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration implicitly indicates the maximum number of times the device can attempt to access when access fails or contention resolution fails.

[0362] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration may be generated based on the initial access configuration.

[0363] Optionally, the access configuration includes a maximum number of access attempts, which indicates the maximum number of times the device can attempt to access when access fails or contention resolution fails.

[0364] Optionally, the initial access configuration or the retransmission access configuration includes access resource configuration.

[0365] Optionally, the access resource configuration includes at least one of time domain resources, frequency domain resources, and code domain resources.

[0366] Optionally, the access configuration includes access message repetition times (repetition), which indicates the number of times the access message is repeated. The repetition times can improve the access success rate and coverage.

[0367] Optionally, the access configuration may include a reference configuration and a delta configuration. The initial access configuration or the retransmission access configuration is generated based on the reference configuration and the delta configuration, which can reduce the size of the configuration.

[0368] Optionally, the initial access configuration or the retransmission access configuration may include a value Q, and the device selects a time slot, opportunity, or time for initial access or retransmission access based on the Q value, thereby reducing contention or alleviating congestion during the device's initial access or retransmission access.

[0369] Optionally, the access configuration includes an access response window length or timer. Optionally, the access response window length or timer can be expressed in time slots or the number of scheduled messages. For example, if a specified number of scheduled messages or special messages are received, the device considers the response window or timer to have expired.

[0370] Optionally, the device receives the trigger message and confirms that it needs to respond to the trigger message. The device sends an access request message according to the corresponding access configuration, and the device sends a contention-based access request message (which may be referred to as MSG1) on the corresponding access resource.

[0371] Optionally, after sending the access request message, the device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors a specific message.

[0372] Optionally, the access request message carries a random value and / or a device ID and / or uplink data and / or NAS data, wherein the random value and / or the device ID can be used for contention resolution.

[0373] Optionally, the random value is generated randomly by the device or based on the device ID.

[0374] Optionally, the access request message carries a subsequent data indication, indicating that there is still uplink data to be sent.

[0375] Optionally, the reader receives the access request message and sends an access response message (which may be referred to as MSG2).

[0376] Optionally, the access response message carries a random value or a device ID or downlink data and / or NAS data.

[0377] Optionally, the random value and / or the device identifier is used to respond to the device's access request.

[0378] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple random values ​​or device IDs, which are used to respond to multiple device access requests.

[0379] Optionally, the access response message carries subsequent uplink and / or subsequent downlink transmission configuration, which is used for uplink / downlink transmission of the device.

[0380] Optionally, the access response message carries subsequent uplink and / or subsequent downlink transmission configurations of multiple devices, which are used for uplink and / or downlink transmissions of the multiple devices.

[0381] Optionally, the access response message carries a subsequent data indication, indicating that there is still downlink data to be sent.

[0382] Optionally, the device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0383] Optionally, when the response window or timer times out or when receiving the access end indication for this round, if the device does not receive an access response that matches itself, it considers that this access has failed.

[0384] Optionally, before the response window or timer times out or when the access round end indication is received, if the device receives an access response that matches itself, it considers that the access is successful.

[0385] Optionally, the device receiving a matching access response means that identification information (such as a random value or a device identification) carried in the access response is identical to or matches the access request message.

[0386] Optionally, when it is determined that the access fails, the device re-initiates the access request according to the retransmission access configuration.

[0387] Optionally, after successfully receiving the access response message, the device sends a device identifier and / or uplink data (which may be referred to as MSG3) or receives downlink data according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

[0388] Through the technical solution of this embodiment, in a competitive access scenario, IoT devices can obtain access resources, and / or can determine whether access is successful, and / or can retransmit after access fails, thereby optimizing the existing IoT device access network mechanism.

[0389] Sixth embodiment

[0390] 8 , which is a flow chart of a processing method according to a sixth embodiment of the present application, the processing method according to the embodiment of the present application may be applied to a network device, which may be a network node (such as a base station), and includes the following steps:

[0391] S1: A network node sends first information, so that a device accesses the network based on the first information.

[0392] The system architecture involved in the solution of this embodiment includes: devices and network nodes.

[0393] Optionally, the device is an IoT (Internet of Things) device.

[0394] Optionally, the network node is a reader (a device or component that receives or sends messages, such as a base station or user equipment).

[0395] In this embodiment, the network node sends first information, and the device accesses the network based on the first information.

[0396] Optionally, the first information is provided to the device by a network node, and the first information is used to trigger one device, a group of devices, or all devices to access the network.

[0397] Optionally, the first information may be carried by the first message.

[0398] Optionally, the first message may be a trigger message, a paging message, or a paging message similar to the trigger message.

[0399] Optionally, the network node sends a first message to one, a group of, or all devices, and the device obtains first information through the first message, thereby triggering one, a group of, or all devices to access the network.

[0400] Optionally, the device receives the first message and confirms that a response to the first message is required.

[0401] Optionally, when the first information identifies a limited number of devices and / or specifies specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs non-contention access.

[0402] Optionally, when the first information does not identify a limited number of devices (such as for a group or all devices) and / or does not specify specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs contention access.

[0403] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of: a message type, a device identifier, an access configuration, a device identifier list, an access configuration list, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0404] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries a trigger identifier, where the trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices.

[0405] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries a message type, and the message type may be inventory and / or command.

[0406] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries an access indication, where the access indication is used to indicate a method for the device to access the network.

[0407] Optionally, the access indication includes a 2-step / 4-step access indication.

[0408] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries at least one of the device identifier, the access configuration, the device identifier list and / or the access configuration list.

[0409] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identifier, it indicates that the first information is only for one device, the device performs non-contention access, and the corresponding device uses a corresponding access configuration for access.

[0410] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identification list, it indicates that the first information is directed to multiple devices.

[0411] Optionally, the device identification list and the access configuration list correspond one to one, and the corresponding devices perform non-contention access.

[0412] Optionally, when the first information is directed to a group or all devices, the corresponding devices compete for access based on the access configuration carried in the first information.

[0413] Optionally, the access configuration or access configuration list includes at least one of: access resource configuration, reference configuration, delta configuration, initial access configuration, retransmission access configuration, number of repetitions, maximum number of access attempts, access response window length or timer.

[0414] Optionally, the access configuration includes a numerical value Q, which is used to provide the device with a selection of an access time, time slot, or opportunity. The device then attempts to access the network at the selected access time slot, opportunity, or time, thereby avoiding access congestion problems that may exist due to the high deployment density of IoT devices.

[0415] Optionally, the value Q is determined by the network node according to the number of devices and / or the number of devices that have successfully accessed.

[0416] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure.

[0417] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a maximum number of times the device may attempt to access.

[0418] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration includes a value Q, and the device selects an access time slot, opportunity, or time according to the Q value, so that the device can reduce contention during retransmission access.

[0419] Optionally, the access configuration or the access configuration list or the retransmission access configuration may be generated based on the reference configuration and the delta configuration, thereby reducing the size of the configuration.

[0420] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration is generated based on the initial access configuration.

[0421] Optionally, each device shares a retransmission access configuration or each device configures a retransmission access configuration separately.

[0422] Optionally, the number of repetitions indicates the number of repetitions of the access message.

[0423] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is the number of time slots or timing messages.

[0424] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is a time slot or the number of timed messages or specific messages.

[0425] Optionally, the device determines an access configuration based on the first information, sends an access request message according to the determined access configuration, and attempts to access the network, thereby solving the problem that IoT devices cannot obtain access resources under the existing system.

[0426] Optionally, the access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication.

[0427] Optionally, the random value is randomly generated by the device or based on the device ID.

[0428] Optionally, after sending the access request message to the network node, the device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors a second message. Optionally, the second message may be a specific message.

[0429] Optionally, the network node receives an access request message, and after receiving the access request message, the network node sends an access response message to the device.

[0430] Optionally, the device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0431] Optionally, the access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication.

[0432] Optionally, the random value and / or the device identification is used to respond to the access request of the device.

[0433] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers, and is used to respond to multiple device access requests.

[0434] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations for uplink and / or downlink transmission of multiple devices.

[0435] Optionally, when the response window or timer times out, or when the access end indication is received, or when the second message is received, if the device does not receive a matching access response, it is considered that the access has failed or the contention resolution has failed.

[0436] Optionally, if the device receives a matching access response before the response window or timer times out or before receiving an access end indication or before receiving the second message, it is considered that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved.

[0437] Optionally, the device receiving a matching access response means that identification information (such as a random value or a device identification) carried in the access response is identical to or matches the access request message.

[0438] This can effectively determine whether the device has been successfully connected, solving the problem that IoT devices cannot determine whether they have been successfully connected under the existing system.

[0439] Optionally, when it is determined that access has failed or contention resolution has failed, an access request is re-initiated according to the maximum number of access attempts and / or retransmission access configuration, thereby solving the problem of IoT devices being unable to access and retransmitting due to failed access in existing systems.

[0440] Optionally, when it is determined that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved, uplink data is sent or downlink data is received according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

[0441] Through the technical solution of this embodiment, the network node sends the first information, and the device accesses the network based on the first information, so that the IoT device can access the network, optimizing the existing IoT device access network mechanism.

[0442] Seventh embodiment

[0443] 9 , which is a schematic diagram of an interaction flow between a network device and a terminal device according to a processing method according to a seventh embodiment of the present application, the seventh embodiment of the present application proposes a processing method, where the network device may be a network node. The method includes the following steps:

[0444] S1: The network node sends first information to enable the device to access the network based on the first information;

[0445] S2: The device accesses the network based on the first information.

[0446] The system architecture involved in the solution of this embodiment includes: devices and network nodes.

[0447] Optionally, the device is an IoT (Internet of Things) device.

[0448] Optionally, the network node is a reader (a device or component that receives or sends messages, such as a base station or user equipment).

[0449] In this embodiment, the network node sends first information, and the device accesses the network based on the first information.

[0450] Optionally, the first information is provided to the device by a network node, and the first information is used to trigger one device, a group of devices, or all devices to access the network.

[0451] Optionally, the first information may be carried by the first message.

[0452] Optionally, the first message may be a trigger message, a paging message, or a paging message similar to the trigger message.

[0453] Optionally, the network node sends a first message to one, a group of, or all devices, and the device obtains first information through the first message, thereby triggering one, a group of, or all devices to access the network.

[0454] Optionally, the device receives the first message and confirms that a response to the first message is required.

[0455] Optionally, when the first information identifies a limited number of devices and / or specifies specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs non-contention access.

[0456] Optionally, when the first information does not identify a limited number of devices (such as for a group or all devices) and / or does not specify specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs contention access.

[0457] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of: a message type, a device identifier, an access configuration, a device identifier list, an access configuration list, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0458] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries a trigger identifier, where the trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices.

[0459] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries a message type, and the message type may be inventory and / or command.

[0460] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries an access indication, where the access indication is used to indicate a method for the device to access the network.

[0461] Optionally, the access indication includes a 2-step / 4-step access indication.

[0462] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries at least one of the device identifier, the access configuration, the device identifier list and / or the access configuration list.

[0463] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identifier, it indicates that the first information is only for one device, the device performs non-contention access, and the corresponding device uses a corresponding access configuration for access.

[0464] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identification list, it indicates that the first information is directed to multiple devices.

[0465] Optionally, the device identification list and the access configuration list correspond one to one, and the corresponding devices perform non-contention access.

[0466] Optionally, when the first information is directed to a group or all devices, the corresponding devices compete for access based on the access configuration carried in the first information.

[0467] Optionally, the access configuration or access configuration list includes at least one of: access resource configuration, reference configuration, delta configuration, initial access configuration, retransmission access configuration, number of repetitions, maximum number of access attempts, access response window length or timer.

[0468] Optionally, the access configuration includes a numerical value Q, which is used to provide the device with a selection of an access time, time slot, or opportunity. The device then attempts to access the network at the selected access time slot, opportunity, or time, thereby avoiding access congestion problems that may exist due to the high deployment density of IoT devices.

[0469] Optionally, the value Q is determined by the network node according to the number of devices and / or the number of devices that have successfully accessed.

[0470] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure.

[0471] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a maximum number of times the device may attempt to access.

[0472] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration includes a value Q, and the device selects an access time slot, opportunity, or time according to the Q value, so that the device can reduce contention during retransmission access.

[0473] Optionally, the access configuration or the access configuration list or the retransmission access configuration may be generated based on the reference configuration and the delta configuration, thereby reducing the size of the configuration.

[0474] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration is generated based on the initial access configuration.

[0475] Optionally, each device shares a retransmission access configuration or each device configures a retransmission access configuration separately.

[0476] Optionally, the number of repetitions indicates the number of repetitions of the access message.

[0477] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is the number of time slots or timing messages.

[0478] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is a time slot or the number of timed messages or specific messages.

[0479] Optionally, the device determines an access configuration based on the first information, sends an access request message according to the determined access configuration, and attempts to access the network, thereby solving the problem that IoT devices cannot obtain access resources under the existing system.

[0480] Optionally, the access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication.

[0481] Optionally, the random value is randomly generated by the device or based on the device ID.

[0482] Optionally, after sending the access request message to the network node, the device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors a second message. Optionally, the second message may be a specific message.

[0483] Optionally, the network node receives an access request message, and after receiving the access request message, the network node sends an access response message to the device.

[0484] Optionally, the device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0485] Optionally, the access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication.

[0486] Optionally, the random value and / or the device identifier is used to respond to the access request of the device.

[0487] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers, and is used to respond to multiple device access requests.

[0488] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations for uplink and / or downlink transmission of multiple devices.

[0489] Optionally, when the response window or timer times out, or when the access end indication is received, or when the second message is received, if the device does not receive a matching access response, it is considered that the access has failed or the contention resolution has failed.

[0490] Optionally, if the device receives a matching access response before the response window or timer times out or before receiving an access end indication or before receiving the second message, it is considered that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved.

[0491] Optionally, the device receiving a matching access response means that identification information (such as a random value or a device identification) carried in the access response is identical to or matches the access request message.

[0492] This can effectively determine whether the device has been successfully connected, solving the problem that IoT devices cannot determine whether they have been successfully connected under the existing system.

[0493] Optionally, when it is determined that access has failed or contention resolution has failed, an access request is re-initiated according to the maximum number of access attempts and / or retransmission access configuration, thereby solving the problem of IoT devices being unable to access and retransmitting due to failed access in existing systems.

[0494] Optionally, when it is determined that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved, uplink data is sent or downlink data is received according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

[0495] Through the technical solution of this embodiment, IoT devices can access the network, optimizing the existing IoT device access network mechanism.

[0496] Eighth embodiment

[0497] Please refer to Figure 10, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of the processing device provided in the embodiment of the present application. The device can be installed in or is the device in the above method embodiment. As shown in Figure 10, the device 160 includes:

[0498] The processing module 1601 is configured to access a network based on the first information.

[0499] Optionally, the device further comprises at least one of the following:

[0500] determining an access configuration based on the first information;

[0501] Sending an access request message according to the determined access configuration;

[0502] Starting an access response window or a timer or monitoring a second message;

[0503] Attempt to receive an access response message.

[0504] Optionally, the device is an IoT (Internet of Things) device.

[0505] Optionally, the device interacts with a network node.

[0506] Optionally, the network node is a reader (a device or component that receives or sends messages, such as a base station or user equipment).

[0507] Optionally, the first information is provided to the device by a network node, and the first information is used to trigger one device, a group of devices, or all devices to access the network.

[0508] Optionally, the first information may be carried by the first message.

[0509] Optionally, the first message may be a trigger message, a paging message, or a paging message similar to the trigger message.

[0510] Optionally, the network node sends a first message to one, a group of, or all devices, and the device obtains first information through the first message, thereby triggering one, a group of, or all devices to access the network.

[0511] Optionally, the device receives the first message and confirms that a response to the first message is required.

[0512] Optionally, when the first information identifies a limited number of devices and / or specifies specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs non-contention access.

[0513] Optionally, when the first information does not identify a limited number of devices (such as for a group or all devices) and / or does not specify specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs contention access.

[0514] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of: a message type, a device identifier, an access configuration, a device identifier list, an access configuration list, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0515] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries a trigger identifier, where the trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices.

[0516] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries a message type, and the message type may be inventory and / or command.

[0517] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries an access indication, where the access indication is used to indicate a method for the device to access the network.

[0518] Optionally, the access indication includes a 2-step / 4-step access indication.

[0519] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries at least one of the device identifier, the access configuration, the device identifier list and / or the access configuration list.

[0520] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identifier, it indicates that the first information is only for one device, the device performs non-contention access, and the corresponding device uses a corresponding access configuration for access.

[0521] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identification list, it indicates that the first information is directed to multiple devices.

[0522] Optionally, the device identification list and the access configuration list correspond one to one, and the corresponding devices perform non-contention access.

[0523] Optionally, when the first information is directed to a group or all devices, the corresponding devices compete for access based on the access configuration carried in the first information.

[0524] Optionally, the access configuration or access configuration list includes at least one of: access resource configuration, reference configuration, delta configuration, initial access configuration, retransmission access configuration, number of repetitions, maximum number of access attempts, access response window length or timer.

[0525] Optionally, the access configuration includes a numerical value Q, which is used to provide the device with a selection of an access time, time slot, or opportunity. The device then attempts to access the network at the selected access time slot, opportunity, or time, thereby avoiding access congestion problems that may exist due to the high deployment density of IoT devices.

[0526] Optionally, the value Q is determined by the network node according to the number of devices and / or the number of devices that have successfully accessed.

[0527] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure.

[0528] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a maximum number of times the device may attempt to access.

[0529] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration includes a value Q, and the device selects an access time slot, opportunity, or time according to the Q value, so that the device can reduce contention during retransmission access.

[0530] Optionally, the access configuration or the access configuration list or the retransmission access configuration may be generated based on the reference configuration and the delta configuration, thereby reducing the size of the configuration.

[0531] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration is generated based on the initial access configuration.

[0532] Optionally, each device shares a retransmission access configuration or each device configures a retransmission access configuration separately.

[0533] Optionally, the number of repetitions indicates the number of repetitions of the access message.

[0534] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is the number of time slots or timing messages.

[0535] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is a time slot or the number of timed messages or specific messages.

[0536] Optionally, the device determines an access configuration based on the first information, sends an access request message according to the determined access configuration, and attempts to access the network, thereby solving the problem that IoT devices cannot obtain access resources under the existing system.

[0537] Optionally, the access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication.

[0538] Optionally, the random value is randomly generated by the device or based on the device ID.

[0539] Optionally, after sending the access request message to the network node, the device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors a second message. Optionally, the second message may be a specific message.

[0540] Optionally, the network node receives an access request message, and after receiving the access request message, the network node sends an access response message to the device.

[0541] Optionally, the device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0542] Optionally, the access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication.

[0543] Optionally, the random value and / or the device identifier is used to respond to the access request of the device.

[0544] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers, and is used to respond to multiple device access requests.

[0545] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations for uplink and / or downlink transmission of multiple devices.

[0546] Optionally, when the response window or timer times out, or when the access end indication is received, or when the second message is received, if the device does not receive a matching access response, it is considered that the access has failed or the contention resolution has failed.

[0547] Optionally, if the device receives a matching access response before the response window or timer times out or before receiving an access end indication or before receiving the second message, it is considered that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved.

[0548] Optionally, the device receiving a matching access response means that identification information (such as a random value or a device identification) carried in the access response is identical to or matches the access request message.

[0549] This can effectively determine whether the device has been successfully connected, solving the problem that IoT devices cannot determine whether they have been successfully connected under the existing system.

[0550] Optionally, when it is determined that access has failed or contention resolution has failed, an access request is re-initiated according to the maximum number of access attempts and / or retransmission access configuration, thereby solving the problem of IoT devices being unable to access and retransmitting due to failed access in existing systems.

[0551] Optionally, when it is determined that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved, uplink data is sent or downlink data is received according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

[0552] The processing device provided in the embodiment of the present application has similar implementation principles and beneficial effects to the technical solutions shown in the above-mentioned corresponding method embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0553] Please refer to Figure 11, which is a second structural diagram of a processing device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The device can be installed in or is a network device or network node (such as a base station) in the above method embodiment. As shown in Figure 11, the device 170 includes:

[0554] The sending module 1701 is configured to send first information so that the device can access the network based on the first information.

[0555] Optionally, the device further comprises at least one of the following:

[0556] The device determines the access configuration based on the first information;

[0557] The device sends an access request message according to the determined access configuration;

[0558] The device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors the second message;

[0559] The device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0560] Optionally, the device is an IoT (Internet of Things) device.

[0561] Optionally, the device interacts with a network node. Optionally, the network node is a reader (a device or component that receives or sends messages, such as a base station or user equipment).

[0562] Optionally, the first information is provided to the device by a network node, and the first information is used to trigger one device, a group of devices, or all devices to access the network.

[0563] Optionally, the first information may be carried by the first message.

[0564] Optionally, the first message may be a trigger message, a paging message, or a paging message similar to the trigger message.

[0565] Optionally, the network node sends a first message to one, a group of, or all devices, and the device obtains first information through the first message, thereby triggering one, a group of, or all devices to access the network.

[0566] Optionally, the device receives the first message and confirms that a response to the first message is required.

[0567] Optionally, when the first information identifies a limited number of devices and / or specifies specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs non-contention access.

[0568] Optionally, when the first information does not identify a limited number of devices (such as for a group or all devices) and / or does not specify specific resources for each device, the corresponding device performs contention access.

[0569] Optionally, the first information includes: at least one of: a message type, a device identifier, an access configuration, a device identifier list, an access configuration list, a trigger identifier, and an access indication.

[0570] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries a trigger identifier, where the trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices.

[0571] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries a message type, and the message type may be inventory and / or command.

[0572] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, which carries an access indication, where the access indication is used to indicate a method for the device to access the network.

[0573] Optionally, the access indication includes a 2-step / 4-step access indication.

[0574] Optionally, the network node sends the first information, and the first information carries at least one of the device identifier, the access configuration, the device identifier list and / or the access configuration list.

[0575] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identifier, it indicates that the first information is only for one device, the device performs non-contention access, and the corresponding device uses a corresponding access configuration for access.

[0576] Optionally, when the first information carries a device identification list, it indicates that the first information is directed to multiple devices.

[0577] Optionally, the device identification list and the access configuration list correspond one to one, and the corresponding devices perform non-contention access.

[0578] Optionally, when the first information is directed to a group or all devices, the corresponding devices compete for access based on the access configuration carried in the first information.

[0579] Optionally, the access configuration or access configuration list includes at least one of: access resource configuration, reference configuration, delta configuration, initial access configuration, retransmission access configuration, number of repetitions, maximum number of access attempts, access response window length or timer.

[0580] Optionally, the access configuration includes a numerical value Q, which is used to provide the device with a selection of an access time, time slot, or opportunity. The device then attempts to access the network at the selected access time slot, opportunity, or time, thereby avoiding access congestion problems that may exist due to the high deployment density of IoT devices.

[0581] Optionally, the value Q is determined by the network node according to the number of devices and / or the number of devices that have successfully accessed.

[0582] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure.

[0583] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration indicates a maximum number of times the device may attempt to access.

[0584] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration includes a value Q, and the device selects an access time slot, opportunity, or time according to the Q value, so that the device can reduce contention during retransmission access.

[0585] Optionally, the access configuration or the access configuration list or the retransmission access configuration may be generated based on the reference configuration and the delta configuration, thereby reducing the size of the configuration.

[0586] Optionally, the retransmission access configuration is generated based on the initial access configuration.

[0587] Optionally, each device shares a retransmission access configuration or each device configures a retransmission access configuration separately.

[0588] Optionally, the number of repetitions indicates the number of repetitions of the access message.

[0589] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is the number of time slots or timing messages.

[0590] Optionally, the unit of the access response window length or the timer is a time slot or the number of timed messages or specific messages.

[0591] Optionally, the device determines an access configuration based on the first information, sends an access request message according to the determined access configuration, and attempts to access the network, thereby solving the problem that IoT devices cannot obtain access resources under the existing system.

[0592] Optionally, the access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication.

[0593] Optionally, the random value is randomly generated by the device or based on the device ID.

[0594] Optionally, after sending the access request message to the network node, the device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors a second message. Optionally, the second message may be a specific message.

[0595] Optionally, the network node receives an access request message, and after receiving the access request message, the network node sends an access response message to the device.

[0596] Optionally, the device attempts to receive an access response message.

[0597] Optionally, the access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication.

[0598] Optionally, the random value and / or the device identifier is used to respond to the access request of the device.

[0599] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers, and is used to respond to multiple device access requests.

[0600] Optionally, the access response message carries multiple subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations for uplink and / or downlink transmission of multiple devices.

[0601] Optionally, when the response window or timer times out, or when the access end indication is received, or when the second message is received, if the device does not receive a matching access response, it is considered that the access has failed or the contention resolution has failed.

[0602] Optionally, if the device receives a matching access response before the response window or timer times out or before receiving an access end indication or before receiving the second message, it is considered that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved.

[0603] Optionally, the device receiving a matching access response means that identification information (such as a random value or a device identification) carried in the access response is identical to or matches the access request message.

[0604] This can effectively determine whether the device has been successfully connected, solving the problem that IoT devices cannot determine whether they have been successfully connected under the existing system.

[0605] Optionally, when it is determined that access has failed or contention resolution has failed, an access request is re-initiated according to the maximum number of access attempts and / or retransmission access configuration, thereby solving the problem of IoT devices being unable to access and retransmitting due to failed access in existing systems.

[0606] Optionally, when it is determined that the access is successful or the contention is successfully resolved, uplink data is sent or downlink data is received according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

[0607] The processing device provided in the embodiment of the present application has similar implementation principles and beneficial effects to the technical solutions shown in the above-mentioned corresponding method embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0608] Refer to Figure 12, which is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 12, the communication device 180 described in this embodiment can be the terminal device (or component that can be used for a terminal device) or network device (or component that can be used for a network device) mentioned in the aforementioned method embodiment. The communication device 180 can be used to implement the methods corresponding to the terminal device or network device described in the aforementioned method embodiment. For details, please refer to the description of the aforementioned method embodiment.

[0609] The communication device 180 may include one or more processors 1801, also referred to as processing units, which may implement certain control or processing functions. Processor 1801 may be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor. For example, it may be a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the central processing unit may be used to control the communication device, execute software programs, and process software program data.

[0610] Optionally, the processor 1801 may also store instructions 1803 or data (eg, intermediate data). Optionally, the instructions 1803 may be executed by the processor 1801, so that the communication device 180 executes the method corresponding to the terminal device or network device described in the above method embodiment.

[0611] Optionally, the communication device 180 may include a circuit that can implement the functions of sending, receiving, or communicating in the aforementioned method embodiments.

[0612] Optionally, the communication device 180 may include one or more memories 1802 , on which instructions 1804 may be stored. The instructions may be executed on the processor 1801 , so that the communication device 180 performs the method described in the above method embodiment.

[0613] Optionally, data may also be stored in the memory 1802. The processor 1801 and the memory 1802 may be provided separately or integrated together.

[0614] Optionally, the communication device 180 may further include a transceiver 1805 and / or an antenna 1806. The processor 1801 may be referred to as a processing unit, and controls the communication device 180 (terminal device, core network device, or wireless access network device). The transceiver 1805 may be referred to as a transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, or transceiver, and is used to implement the transceiver functions of the communication device 180.

[0615] Optionally, if the communication device 180 is used to implement operations corresponding to the devices in the above embodiments, for example, the transceiver 1805 may receive the first information; and the processor 1801 may access the network based on the first information.

[0616] Optionally, the specific implementation process of the processor 1801 and the transceiver 1805 can be found in the relevant descriptions of the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0617] Optionally, if the communication device 180 is used to implement operations corresponding to the network devices in the above embodiments, for example, the first information may be sent by the transceiver 1805 .

[0618] Optionally, the specific implementation process of the processor 1801 and the transceiver 1805 can be found in the relevant descriptions of the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0619] The processor 1801 and transceiver 1805 described in this application can be implemented on an IC (Integrated Circuit), an analog integrated circuit, an RFIC (Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit), a mixed-signal integrated circuit, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a PCB (Printed Circuit Board), an electronic device, etc. The processor 1801 and transceiver 1805 can also be manufactured using various integrated circuit process technologies, such as CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), NMOS (N Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor), PMOS (Positive Channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor), BJT (Bipolar Junction Transistor), bipolar CMOS (BiCMOS), silicon germanium (SiGe), gallium arsenide (GaAs), etc.

[0620] In this application, a communication device may be a terminal device (such as a mobile phone) or a network device (such as a base station), and the specific definition needs to be determined based on the context. In addition, the terminal device can be implemented in various forms. For example, the terminal devices described in this application may include mobile terminals such as mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, PDAs, portable media players (PMPs), navigation devices, wearable devices, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc., as well as fixed terminal devices such as digital TVs and desktop computers.

[0621] Although the communication device is described above by taking a terminal device or a network device as an example, the scope of the communication device described in this application is not limited to the above-mentioned terminal device or network device, and the structure of the communication device may not be limited to Figure 11. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device.

[0622] An embodiment of the present application further provides a communication system, including: a device as in any of the above embodiments; and a network device as in any of the above embodiments, such as a network node.

[0623] The present application also provides a communication device including a memory and a processor. The memory stores a processing program, and when the processing program is executed by the processor, the processing method steps of any of the above embodiments are implemented. The communication device in this application can be a device (such as a device) or a network device (such as a base station). The specific reference needs to be clarified based on the context.

[0624] An embodiment of the present application further provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which a processing program is stored. When the processing program is executed by a processor, the steps of the processing method in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0625] In the embodiments of the communication device and storage medium provided in the embodiments of the present application, all technical features of any of the above-mentioned processing method embodiments may be included. The expanded and explained contents of the specification are basically the same as those of the embodiments of the above-mentioned methods and will not be repeated here.

[0626] An embodiment of the present application further provides a computer program product, which includes computer program code. When the computer program code runs on a computer, the computer executes the methods in the various possible implementation modes described above.

[0627] An embodiment of the present application also provides a chip, including a memory and a processor, wherein the memory is used to store computer programs, and the processor is used to call and run the computer programs from the memory, so that a device equipped with the chip executes the methods in the various possible implementation modes as described above.

[0628] It will be understood that the above scenarios are merely examples and do not constitute a limitation on the application scenarios of the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present application. The technical solutions of the present application can also be applied to other scenarios. For example, a person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present application are equally applicable to similar technical problems. The serial numbers of the embodiments of the present application are for description only and do not represent the merits of the embodiments. The steps in the method of the embodiments of the present application can be adjusted in sequence, merged, and deleted according to actual needs. The units in the device of the embodiments of the present application can be merged, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0629] In this application, the same or similar terminology, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions are generally only described in detail the first time they appear. When they appear again later, they are generally not repeated for the sake of brevity. When understanding the technical solutions and other contents of this application, for the same or similar terminology, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions that are not described in detail later, you can refer to the previous relevant detailed descriptions.

[0630] In this application, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described or recorded in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant description of other embodiments.

[0631] The various technical features of the technical solution of this application can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the various technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this application.

[0632] Through the description of the above implementation methods, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the above-mentioned embodiment methods can be implemented by means of software plus the necessary general hardware platform, and of course can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present application is essentially or the part that contributes to the prior art can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) as above, and includes a number of instructions for enabling a terminal device (which can be a mobile phone, computer, server, controlled terminal device, or network device, etc.) to execute the method of each embodiment of the present application.

[0633] In the above embodiments, it can be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware, firmware or any combination thereof. When software is used for implementation, it can be implemented in whole or in part in the form of a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, the process or function according to the embodiment of the present application is generated in whole or in part. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in a storage medium or transmitted from one storage medium to another storage medium. For example, the computer instructions can be transmitted from one website, computer, server or data center to another website, computer, server or data center by wired (e.g., coaxial cable, optical fiber, digital subscriber line) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The storage medium can be any available medium that a computer can access or a data storage device such as a server or data center that includes one or more available media integrations. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (e.g., a floppy disk, a storage disk, a tape), an optical medium (e.g., a DVD), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., a solid-state storage disk Solid State Disk (SSD)).

[0634] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and do not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A processing method, wherein: Applied to the device, comprising the steps of: S2: Accessing the network based on the first information.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: Also includes at least one of the following: Determining an access configuration based on the first information; Sending an access request message according to the determined access configuration; Starting an access response window or a timer or monitoring a second message; Attempt to receive an access response message.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein: The first information includes at least one of the following: Message type; Equipment identification; Access configuration; List of device identifiers; Access configuration list; Trigger identification; Access instructions.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein: Access configuration or access configuration list, including at least one of the following: Access resource configuration; Reference configuration; delta configuration; Initial access configuration; Retransmission access configuration; Number of repetitions; Maximum number of access attempts; Access response window length or timer.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein: Also includes at least one of the following: The device identification list and access configuration list correspond one to one; The retransmission access configuration indicates the retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure; The retransmission access configuration indicates the maximum number of times a device can attempt to access; The retransmission access configuration is generated based on the initial access configuration; Each device shares the retransmission access configuration or each device configures the retransmission access configuration separately; The number of repetitions indicates the number of repetitions of the access message; The access configuration includes a value Q, which is used to select a receiving time or time slot or opportunity; The first information is provided via a first message; The trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices; Access instructions include 2-step / 4-step access instructions; The unit of the access response window length or timer is the number of time slots or timed messages; The unit of the access response window length or timer is the number of time slots or timed messages or specific messages.

6. The method according to claim 2, wherein: Also includes at least one of the following: The access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication; The access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication; The access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers; The access response message carries a plurality of subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations; When the response window or timer times out or when an access end indication is received or when a second message is received, if the device does not receive a matching access response, then the access fails or the contention resolution fails; If the device receives a matching access response before the response window or timer times out or before receiving an access end indication or before receiving a second message, the access is successful or the contention is resolved successfully.

7. The method according to claim 6, further comprising at least one of the following: When it is determined that access fails or contention resolution fails, re-initiate an access request according to the maximum number of access attempts and / or retransmission access configuration; When it is determined that the access is successful or the contention is resolved successfully, uplink data is sent or downlink data is received according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

8. A processing method, wherein: Applied to network nodes, including the steps: S1: Send first information so that the device accesses the network based on the first information.

9. The method according to claim 8, wherein: Also includes at least one of the following: The device determines the access configuration based on the first information; The device sends an access request message according to the determined access configuration; The device starts an access response window or a timer or monitors a second message; The device attempts to receive an access response message.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein: The first information includes at least one of the following: Message type; Equipment identification; Access configuration; List of device identifiers; Access configuration list; Trigger identification; Access instructions.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein: Access configuration or access configuration list, including at least one of the following: Access resource configuration; Reference configuration; delta configuration; Initial access configuration; Retransmission access configuration; Number of repetitions; Maximum number of access attempts; Access response window length or timer.

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein: Also includes at least one of the following: The device identification list and access configuration list correspond one to one; The retransmission access configuration indicates the retransmission access configuration after access failure or contention resolution failure; The retransmission access configuration indicates the maximum number of times a device can attempt to access; The retransmission access configuration is generated based on the initial access configuration; Each device shares the retransmission access configuration or each device configures the retransmission access configuration separately; The number of repetitions indicates the number of repetitions of the access message; The access configuration includes a value Q, which is used to select a receiving time or time slot or opportunity; The first information is provided via a first message; The trigger identifier indicates that the first message is directed to one, a group, or all devices; Access instructions include 2-step / 4-step access instructions; The unit of the access response window length or timer is the number of time slots or timed messages; Receive an access request message and / or send an access response message.

13. The method according to claim 9, wherein: Also includes at least one of the following: The access request message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, uplink data, NAS data, and a subsequent data indication; The access response message carries at least one of a random value, a device identifier, downlink data, NAS data, a subsequent uplink transmission configuration, a subsequent downlink transmission configuration, and a subsequent data indication; The access response message carries multiple random values ​​and / or device identifiers; The access response message carries a plurality of subsequent uplink and / or downlink transmission configurations; The access response window length or timer is the number of time slots or timed messages or specific messages; When the response window or timer times out or when an access end indication is received or when a second message is received, if the device does not receive a matching access response, then the access fails or the contention resolution fails; If the device receives a matching access response before the response window or timer times out or before receiving an access end indication or before receiving a second message, the access is successful or the contention is resolved successfully.

14. The method according to claim 13, further comprising at least one of the following: When it is determined that access fails or contention resolution fails, the device re-initiates an access request according to the maximum number of access attempts and / or retransmission access configuration; When it is determined that the access is successful or the contention is resolved successfully, the device sends uplink data or receives downlink data according to the uplink or downlink transmission configuration carried in the access response message.

15. A communication device, wherein: include: A memory and a processor, wherein a processing program is stored in the memory, and when the processing program is executed by the processor, the processing method according to claim 1 or 8 is implemented.

16. A computer-readable storage medium, wherein: The computer-readable storage medium stores a processing program, and when the processing program is executed by a processor, the processing method according to claim 1 or 8 is implemented.

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