Information transmission method and apparatus, and storage medium

Abstract

Provided in the present disclosure are an information transmission method and apparatus, and a storage medium. The method comprises: if a channel state information (CSI) report configuration comprises a plurality of sub-configurations, determining reference resources for a CSI report; measuring a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) to generate one or more pieces of CSI, wherein the CSI-RS is received on the basis of the reference resources; and reporting the CSI report, wherein the CSI report comprises at least one piece of the generated CSI. In the present disclosure, if a CSI report configuration comprises a plurality of sub-configurations, corresponding reference resources can be determined, such that a CSI-RS received on the basis of the reference resources can be measured, and a CSI report is reported; and a CSI report with sub-configurations as a granularity is introduced, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of CSI measurement, and achieving a high availability.

Description

Information transmission method and device, and storage medium Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, network equipment can dynamically reduce the number of spatial elements or transmission power corresponding to downlink data transmission based on dynamic changes in transmission load to reduce network energy consumption overhead.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to improve the reliability and accuracy of CSI measurements while reducing network energy consumption, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information transmission method and device, and a storage medium.

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

[0006] A channel state information (CSI) report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, which determine the reference resources for the CSI report.

[0007] Measuring a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) to generate one or more CSIs; wherein the CSI-RS is received based on the reference resource;

[0008] Reporting the CSI report; wherein the CSI report includes at least one of the generated CSIs.

[0009] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an information transmission method, including:

[0010] A channel state information (CSI) report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, and a CSI report is received; wherein the CSI report includes at least one CSI generated after measuring a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS), the CSI-RS is received based on a reference resource, and the reference resource is determined based on the multiple sub-configurations.

[0011] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0012] a processing module configured to include a plurality of sub-configurations in a channel state information (CSI) report configuration and determine a reference resource for the CSI report;

[0013] The processing module is further configured to measure a channel state information reference signal CSI-RS to generate one or more CSIs; wherein the CSI-RS is received based on the reference resource;

[0014] The transceiver module is configured to report the CSI report; wherein the CSI report includes at least one of the generated CSIs.

[0015] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, including:

[0016] A transceiver module is configured to receive a CSI report including multiple sub-configurations in a channel state information (CSI) report configuration; wherein the CSI report includes at least one CSI generated after measuring a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS), the CSI-RS being received based on a reference resource, and the reference resource being determined based on the multiple sub-configurations.

[0017] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, including:

[0018] one or more processors;

[0019] The terminal is used to execute the information transmission method described in any one of the first aspects.

[0020] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, including:

[0021] one or more processors;

[0022] Wherein, the network device is used to execute the method of information transmission behavior described in any one of the second aspects.

[0023] According to the seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the information transmission method described in any one of the first aspects, and the network device is configured to implement the information transmission method described in any one of the second aspects.

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

[0025] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, if a CSI report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, the corresponding reference resources can be clearly identified, so that the CSI-RS received based on the reference resources can be measured and the CSI report can be reported. When the CSI report with sub-configuration as the granularity is introduced, the reliability and accuracy of the CSI measurement are improved, and the availability is high.

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

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

[0028] FIG1A is an exemplary schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG1B is a schematic diagram of a scenario of a CSI report provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG2A is an exemplary interaction diagram of an information transmission method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG2B is a schematic diagram of mapping CSI to UCI resources according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG2C is another schematic diagram of mapping CSI to UCI resources according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG3A is a schematic diagram of an exemplary flow chart of an information transmission method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG3B is a schematic diagram of an exemplary flow chart of an information transmission method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG3C is a schematic diagram of an exemplary flow chart of an information transmission method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG3D is a schematic diagram of an exemplary flow chart of an information transmission method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a scenario of CSI reporting based on sub-configuration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG5A is a schematic diagram of an exemplary structure of a terminal provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG5B is a schematic diagram of an exemplary structure of a network device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG6A is a schematic diagram of an exemplary structure of a communication device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG6B is a schematic diagram of an exemplary structure of a chip provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, like numbers in different figures represent like or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present invention, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0043] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information transmission method, an information transmission device, and a storage medium.

[0044] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information transmission method, including:

[0045] A channel state information (CSI) report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, which determine the reference resources for the CSI report.

[0046] Measuring a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) to generate one or more CSIs; wherein the CSI-RS is received based on the reference resource;

[0047] Reporting the CSI report; wherein the CSI report includes at least one of the generated CSIs.

[0048] In the above embodiment, if a CSI report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, the terminal can clearly identify the corresponding reference resources, thereby measuring the CSI-RS received based on the reference resources and reporting the CSI report. When introducing CSI reporting with sub-configuration granularity, the reliability, accuracy and availability of CSI measurement are improved.

[0049] With reference to some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining a reference resource for a CSI report includes:

[0050] determining, based on an indication of the CSI reporting configuration, a first time slot for reporting the CSI report;

[0051] determining a first time slot interval parameter;

[0052] A second time slot in which the reference resource is located is determined based on the first time slot and the first time slot interval parameter.

[0053] In the above embodiment, the terminal can determine the first time slot for reporting the CSI report based on the indication of the CSI reporting configuration, and can also determine the first time slot interval parameter, thereby determining the second time slot in which the reference resource is located based on the first time slot and the first time slot interval parameter. This achieves the purpose of determining the reference resource when a CSI reporting configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, and is simple to implement and highly usable.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the first time slot interval parameter includes:

[0055] determining a total number of first resources for channel measurement corresponding to the CSI reporting configuration;

[0056] Based on the correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter, the first time slot interval parameter corresponding to the total number of the first resources is determined.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the terminal can determine the first time interval parameter corresponding to the total number of first resources for channel measurement corresponding to the CSI report configuration based on the above correspondence, so as to subsequently determine the reference resource, thereby achieving the purpose of determining the reference resource when a CSI report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations.

[0058] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the total number of first resources for channel measurement corresponding to the CSI reporting configuration includes any one of the following:

[0059] Determining the first total number of resources based on a set of resources corresponding to the multiple sub-configurations in the CSI reporting configuration;

[0060] Determining the first total number of resources based on a set of resources configured in an activated sub-configuration in the CSI reporting configuration;

[0061] Determine the first total number of resources based on a set of resources configured in the CSI report configuration.

[0062] In the above embodiment, the terminal may determine the total number of first resources by using any of the above methods, which is simple to implement and has high availability.

[0063] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the first total number of resources based on a set of resources corresponding to the multiple sub-configurations in the CSI reporting configuration includes any one of the following:

[0064] Determining that the total number of the first resources is equal to the number of all first resources;

[0065] Determining that the total number of the first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each first resource;

[0066] Each of the first resources is associated with one or more sub-configurations among the multiple sub-configurations.

[0067] In the above embodiment, if the first resources are configured in one or more sub-configurations among the multiple sub-configurations, the terminal can determine that the total number of first resources is equal to the number of all first resources, or can determine that the total number of first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each of the first resources, which clarifies the method for determining the total number of first resources and has high availability.

[0068] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0069] Determine that the number of the first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to a first number; wherein the first number is the number of the one or more sub-configurations associated with the first resource;

[0070] Determine that the number of first resources corresponding to each first resource is equal to 1.

[0071] In the above embodiment, the number of first resources corresponding to the first resource may be equal to the number of the sub-configurations configured with the first resource, or directly equal to 1. The present disclosure does not limit this, which improves the flexibility of determining the number of first resources.

[0072] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, each of the first resources is associated with one or more sub-configurations in the multiple sub-configurations that are in an activated state.

[0073] In the above embodiment, if the first resources are configured in one or more sub-configurations in the activated state, the terminal can determine that the total number of first resources is equal to the number of all first resources, or can determine that the total number of first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each of the first resources, which clarifies the method for determining the total number of first resources and has high availability.

[0074] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0075] Determine that the number of the first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to a second number; wherein the second number is the number of the one or more sub-configurations associated with the first resource and in an activated state;

[0076] Determine that the number of first resources corresponding to each first resource is equal to 1.

[0077] In the above embodiment, the flexibility of determining the first number of resources is improved.

[0078] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the first total number of resources based on the set of resources configured in the CSI report configuration includes any one of the following:

[0079] Determine that the total number of the first resources is equal to the second number of resources; wherein the second number of resources is the number of second resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration;

[0080] Determining that the total number of the first resources is equal to the number of third resources; wherein the number of the third resources is the number of third resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI reporting configuration, and the third resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations in an activated state;

[0081] Determine that the total number of the first resources is equal to the number of fourth resources; wherein the number of the fourth resources is the number of fourth resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the fourth resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations of the configuration.

[0082] In the above embodiment, the method for determining the total number of first resources is clarified, and the availability is high.

[0083] With reference to some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the reference resource is a sub-configuration-based reference resource;

[0084] The reference resources for determining the CSI report include:

[0085] Determining, based on an indication of each subconfiguration in the CSI reporting configuration, a first time slot for reporting the CSI report corresponding to each subconfiguration;

[0086] Determine a second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the first time slots; and determine each second time slot in which the reference resource based on the sub-configuration is located based on each of the first time slots and the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the first time slots.

[0087] In the above embodiment, a sub-configuration-based reference resource is introduced, so that a corresponding reference resource can be determined based on each sub-configuration, thereby improving the reliability and accuracy of CSI measurement and having high availability.

[0088] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each first time slot includes:

[0089] determining a total number of second resources for channel measurement configured in each of the subconfigurations;

[0090] Based on the correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter, the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to the total number of the second resources is determined.

[0091] In the above embodiment, based on the above correspondence, the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to the total number of second resources for channel measurement configured in each sub-configuration can be determined, so as to subsequently determine the reference resource corresponding to the sub-configuration, which is simple to implement and has high availability.

[0092] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0093] If at least one resource associated with a first sub-configuration is not received in a time slot no later than that corresponding to a reference resource, the first CSI corresponding to the first sub-configuration is discarded; wherein the first sub-configuration is any one of the multiple sub-configurations;

[0094] If all resources associated with the first sub-configuration are not received no later than the time slot corresponding to the reference resource, the first CSI corresponding to the first sub-configuration is discarded; wherein the first sub-configuration is any one of the multiple sub-configurations.

[0095] In the above embodiment, the terminal can use any of the above methods to determine whether to discard the CSI corresponding to any sub-configuration. This clarifies the terminal behavior, ensures that the network device and the terminal have the same understanding of the terminal behavior, and improves availability.

[0096] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0097] Determine that the uplink control information UCI resources mapped to the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration remain unchanged;

[0098] Determine that a first UCI resource to which the first CSI is mapped is used to carry a second CSI.

[0099] In the above embodiment, the terminal can determine that the uplink control information UCI resource mapped by the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration remains unchanged, reducing the complexity of network equipment analysis. Alternatively, the terminal can determine that the first UCI resource mapped by the first CSI is used to carry the second CSI, avoiding wasting UCI resources.

[0100] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information transmission method, including:

[0101] A channel state information (CSI) report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, and a CSI report is received; wherein the CSI report includes at least one CSI generated after measuring a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS), the CSI-RS is received based on a reference resource, and the reference resource is determined based on the multiple sub-configurations.

[0102] In the above embodiment, if a CSI report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, the network device can clearly identify the corresponding reference resources, so that the receiving terminal reports the CSI report after measuring the CSI-RS received based on the reference resources. When introducing CSI reports with sub-configuration granularity, the reliability and accuracy of CSI measurement are improved, and the availability is high.

[0103] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0104] Determining a first time slot for reporting the CSI report;

[0105] configuring the CSI report configuration based on the first time slot;

[0106] determining a first time slot interval parameter;

[0107] A second time slot in which the reference resource is located is determined based on the first time slot and the first time slot interval parameter.

[0108] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, determining the first time slot interval parameter includes:

[0109] Based on the correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter, the first time slot interval parameter corresponding to the first total number of resources for channel measurement corresponding to the CSI report configuration is determined.

[0110] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0111] configuring, based on the first total number of resources, a set of resources in the multiple sub-configurations in the CSI reporting configuration;

[0112] configuring, based on the first total number of resources, a set of resources in an activated sub-configuration in the CSI reporting configuration;

[0113] Based on the first total number of resources, a set of resources in the CSI report configuration is configured.

[0114] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, configuring the set of resources in the multiple sub-configurations in the CSI reporting configuration based on the first total number of resources includes any one of the following:

[0115] Configuring the number of all first resources to be equal to the total number of the first resources;

[0116] Configuring the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each first resource to be equal to the total number of the first resources;

[0117] Each of the first resources is associated with one or more sub-configurations among the multiple sub-configurations.

[0118] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0119] Configuring a first number of sub-configurations in the plurality of sub-configurations to be associated with the first resource; wherein the first number is equal to the number of the first resources corresponding to the first resource;

[0120] The one or more sub-configurations of the plurality of sub-configurations are configured to be associated with the first resource.

[0121] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, each of the first resources is associated with one or more sub-configurations in the multiple sub-configurations that are in an activated state.

[0122] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0123] activating a second number of sub-configurations among the plurality of sub-configurations, and configuring the second number of sub-configurations to be associated with the first resources; wherein the second number is equal to the number of the first resources corresponding to the first resources;

[0124] At least one sub-configuration is activated among the multiple sub-configurations, and one or more sub-configurations in the activated sub-configuration are associated with the first resource.

[0125] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, configuring the set of resources in the CSI report configuration based on the first total number of resources includes any one of the following:

[0126] Configuring a second number of resources equal to the total number of the first resources; wherein the second number of resources is the number of second resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration;

[0127] Configuring a third resource number that is equal to the total number of the first resources, wherein the third resource number is the number of third resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the third resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations in an activated state;

[0128] The number of configured fourth resources is equal to the total number of the first resources, wherein the number of fourth resources is the number of fourth resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the fourth resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations.

[0129] With reference to some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the reference resource is a sub-configuration-based reference resource;

[0130] The method further comprises:

[0131] Determine a first time slot for reporting the CSI report corresponding to each sub-configuration;

[0132] Determine, based on each of the first time slots, each sub-configuration in the CSI reporting configuration;

[0133] determining a second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the first time slots;

[0134] Based on each of the first time slots and the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the first time slots, each second time slot in which the reference resource based on the sub-configuration is located is determined.

[0135] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, determining a second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each second time slot includes:

[0136] Based on the correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter, the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to the total number of second resources configured in each of the sub-configurations is determined.

[0137] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0138] At least one resource associated with the first subconfiguration is not sent in a time slot no later than that corresponding to the reference resource, and the first CSI corresponding to the first subconfiguration is abandoned on the first uplink control information UCI resource mapped to the first subconfiguration; wherein the first subconfiguration is any one of the multiple subconfigurations;

[0139] All resources associated with the first sub-configuration are not sent in a time slot no later than the time slot corresponding to the reference resource, and the first CSI corresponding to the first sub-configuration is abandoned on the first UCI resource mapped by the first sub-configuration; wherein the first sub-configuration is any one of the multiple sub-configurations.

[0140] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0141] Ensure that the UCI resources mapped to the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration remain unchanged;

[0142] Second CSI is received on the first UCI resource.

[0143] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a terminal, including:

[0144] a processing module configured to include a plurality of sub-configurations in a channel state information (CSI) report configuration and determine a reference resource for the CSI report;

[0145] The processing module is further configured to measure a channel state information reference signal CSI-RS to generate one or more CSIs; wherein the CSI-RS is received based on the reference resource;

[0146] The transceiver module is configured to report the CSI report; wherein the CSI report includes at least one of the generated CSIs.

[0147] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a network device, including:

[0148] A transceiver module is configured to receive a CSI report including multiple sub-configurations in a channel state information (CSI) report configuration; wherein the CSI report includes at least one CSI generated after measuring a channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS), the CSI-RS being received based on a reference resource, and the reference resource being determined based on the multiple sub-configurations.

[0149] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a terminal, including:

[0150] one or more processors;

[0151] The terminal is used to execute the information transmission method described in any one of the first aspects.

[0152] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a network device, including:

[0153] one or more processors;

[0154] Wherein, the network device is used to execute the method of information transmission behavior described in any one of the second aspects.

[0155] In the seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication system, including a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the information transmission method described in any one of the first aspects, and the network device is configured to implement the information transmission method described in any one of the second aspects.

[0156] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a storage medium storing instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the information transmission method as described in any one of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0157] It is understandable that the above-mentioned terminals, network devices, communication systems, storage media, and computer programs are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods and will not be repeated here.

[0158] The present disclosure provides an information transmission method, apparatus, and storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "information transmission method," "information processing method," and "communication method" are interchangeable; the terms "information transmission apparatus," "information processing apparatus," and "communication apparatus" are interchangeable; and the terms "information processing system," "communication system," and "communication system" are interchangeable.

[0159] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive and are merely illustrative of some embodiments, and are not intended to be a specific limitation on the scope of protection of the present disclosure. In the absence of contradiction, each step in a certain embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a certain embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily exchanged. In addition, the optional implementation methods in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; in addition, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. For example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0160] In each embodiment of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified or provided for by logic, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. The technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form a new embodiment based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0161] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0162] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "said", "the", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0163] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

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

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

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

[0167] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different description objects and do not constitute any restriction on the position, order, priority, quantity or content of the description objects. For the statement of the description object, please refer to the description in the context of the claims or embodiments, and no unnecessary restriction should be constituted due to the use of prefixes. For example, if the description object is a "field", the ordinal number before the "field" in the "first field" and the "second field" does not limit the position or order between the "fields". "First" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they limit the order of the "first field" and the "second field". For another example, if the description object is a "level", the ordinal number before the "level" in the "first level" and the "second level" does not limit the priority between the "levels". For another example, the number of description objects is not limited by the ordinal number and can be one or more. Taking "first device" as an example, the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the description object is "device", then the "first device" and the "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different; for another example, if the description object is "information", then the "first information" and the "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0168] In some embodiments, “including A,” “comprising A,” “used to indicate A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0169] In some embodiments, devices and equipment can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they can also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "entity", "subject", etc.

[0170] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.

[0171] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)", "base station (BS)", "radio base station", "fixed station", and in some embodiments may also be understood as "node", "access point", "transmission point (TP)", "reception point (RP)", "transmission and / or reception point (TRP)" "panel", "antenna panel", "antenna array", "cell", "macro cell", "small cell", "femto cell", "pico cell", "sector", "cell group", "serving cell", "carrier", "component carrier", "bandwidth part (BWP)", etc.

[0172] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0173] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0174] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the combination of any elements, any rows, and any columns can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0175] FIG1A is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0176] As shown in FIG. 1A , a communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102 .

[0177] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 includes, for example, a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication function, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver function, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, and at least one of a wireless terminal device in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0178] In some embodiments, the network device 102 may include, but is not limited to, at least one of an access network device 102 - 1 and a core network device 102 - 2 .

[0179] In some embodiments, the access network device 102-1 is, for example, a node or device that accesses a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include an evolved NodeB (eNB), a next generation evolved NodeB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved nodeB (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open base station (Open RAN), a cloud base station (Cloud RAN), a base station in other communication systems, and at least one of an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0180] In some embodiments, the access network device 102-1 can be composed of a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can be used to split the protocol layer of the access network device, with the functions of some protocol layers centrally controlled by the CU, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU, but is not limited to this.

[0181] In some embodiments, the core network device 102-2 may be a device including one or more network elements, or may be multiple devices or a group of devices. The network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), and a Next Generation Core (NGC).

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

[0183] In some embodiments, in some embodiments, the terminal 101 is connected to the core network device 102-2 through the access network device 102-1.

[0184] It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiment of the present disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. Ordinary technicians in this field can know that with the evolution of the system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0185] The following embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1A , or a portion thereof, but are not limited thereto. The entities shown in FIG1A are illustrative only. The communication system may include all or part of the entities shown in FIG1A , or may include other entities other than those shown in FIG1A . The number and form of the entities may be arbitrary, and the entities may be physical or virtual. The connection relationships between the entities are illustrative only. The entities may be connected or disconnected, and the connection may be in any manner, including direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0186] The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), future radio access (FRA), new radio access technology (RAT), new radio (NR), new radio access (NX), future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems based on these. Furthermore, a combination of multiple systems (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G) may also be used.

[0187] In the disclosed embodiments, Channel State Information (CSI) reporting is defined with sub-configuration granularity, taking into account the dynamic spatial adaptation (SD) pattern of spatial elements or transmit power. A single CSI reporting configuration may contain L sub-configurations, each associated with a specific SD pattern and / or power.

[0188] To improve terminal reporting efficiency and reduce the corresponding reporting overhead, for the configured L sub-configurations, the network device can activate or deactivate the reporting of N sub-configurations in the L sub-configurations through relevant signaling. For semi-static (Semi-Persistent, SP) type CSI reporting, it can be activated or deactivated through the Media Access Control Element (MAC CE). However, the existing MAC CE only activates or deactivates reporting with CSI report config as the granularity.

[0189] After introducing reporting based on sub-configuration granularity, corresponding signaling can be designed to activate or deactivate reporting of N sub-configurations within L sub-configurations.

[0190] From one perspective, for a specific CSI report, to ensure that the terminal has sufficient time to process the corresponding CSI and report the CSI at the corresponding configured occasion, the Channel State Information-Reference Signal (CSI-RS) used for CSI reporting cannot be sent later than the reference resource.

[0191] The reference resource can be determined based on a predefined method. From the time domain, the time interval between the time slot where the reference resource is located and the time when the CSI report is reported can be expressed as n CSI_ref For periodic and semi-continuous reporting, n CSI_ref The number of CSI-RS and / or synchronization signal block (SSB) resources configured for channel measurement is determined.

[0192] Currently, a resource set (resource set) is configured for channel measurement, and if the corresponding CSI report is activated and / or the resource set is activated, all resources in the resource set can be used for channel measurement.

[0193] In the Network Energy Saving (NES) scenario, multiple sub-configs are introduced in the CSI-reportconfig. For example, L sub-configs are configured, and N of them are activated (N is less than or equal to L). In this scenario, corresponding to a specific sub-config, only part of the resources in the resource set may be used for channel measurement of the N activated sub-configs. In this scenario, the corresponding reference resources need to be determined.

[0194] Furthermore, for a specific CSI report, the terminal can only perform CSI measurements based on specific resources. These resources are resources that are no later than the reference resources corresponding to the CSI report. Furthermore, the terminal will only report a CSI report if it receives at least one of these specific resources; otherwise, the terminal will discard the corresponding CSI report.

[0195] The terminal calculates CSI based on the resources corresponding to multiple sub-configs and reports multiple CSIs at the same reporting time. That is, the terminal can report multiple CSIs based on one report.

[0196] In the scenario shown in Figure 1B, CSI resource #1 is associated with sub-config #1, and CSI resource #2 is associated with sub-config #2. If CSI resource #2 is transmitted after the reference resource, the terminal can calculate the corresponding CSI, considering that it has already received CSI-RS resource #1. However, the terminal cannot calculate the CSI corresponding to sub-config #2. Therefore, the behavior of reporting the corresponding CSI report is inconsistent with the CSI report. The corresponding terminal behavior needs to be defined.

[0197] In an example, when the terminal receives all resources corresponding to the CSI report in a time slot no later than that corresponding to the reference resource, for example, when receiving CSI resource#1 and CSI resource#2, the terminal reports the corresponding CSI.

[0198] In an example, when the terminal receives at least one resource, for example, CSI resource#1, in a time slot no later than that corresponding to the reference resource, the terminal reports the corresponding CSI.

[0199] The present disclosure provides an information transmission method, apparatus, and storage medium, which can improve CSI measurement reliability and accuracy, and have high availability, when introducing CSI reporting with sub-configuration granularity.

[0200] FIG2A is an interactive diagram of an information transmission method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2A , the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information transmission method, which includes:

[0201] In step S2101 , the network device 102 determines a reference resource.

[0202] In some embodiments, the reference resource refers to a resource for performing CSI-RS reception based on the CSI reporting configuration and determining the CSI-RS to be measured.

[0203] In some embodiments, the reference resource is related to the CSI report configuration. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, in order to save network device energy consumption, multiple sub-configurations can be included in a CSI report configuration. Accordingly, the network device 102 can determine the reference resource in the following manner:

[0204] Method 1: Do not introduce reference resources based on sub-configuration.

[0205] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the network device 102 can determine the first time slot for the terminal 101 to report the CSI report, and the network device 102 can configure the information element (Information Element) in the CSI report configuration for indicating the index of the first time slot, so that the terminal 101 reports the CSI report in the first time slot.

[0206] Additionally, the network device 102 may determine a first time interval parameter n CSI_ref . The first time interval parameter can be used to determine the reference resource.

[0207] Furthermore, the network device 102 may be configured to calculate the time interval based on the first time slot and the first time slot interval parameter n. CSI_ref , determine the reference resource, that is, determine the second time slot where the reference resource is located.

[0208] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, it is assumed that slot#n is related to the first time slot of CSI reporting, and the second time slot where the reference resource is located is slot#n', wherein slot#n' is based on The effective downlink time slot defined by K offset is the specified offset, μ DL is the downlink subcarrier spacing, and the value of μ can be 0, 1, 2, .... Here n CSI_ref is the first interval time slot parameter.

[0209] In one example, the network device 102 may determine the first time slot interval parameter corresponding to the first total number of resources for channel measurement corresponding to the CSI report configuration based on a correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter.

[0210] The first total number of resources is the total number of resources used for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, which can be configured by the network device 102.

[0211] In some embodiments, the present disclosure does not limit the name of the first total number of resources. For example, it can be "total number of resources", "total number of channel measurement resources", "total number of resources used for channel measurement", etc. The present disclosure does not limit this.

[0212] Exemplarily, the corresponding relationship includes at least one of the following:

[0213] When the total number of the first resource is 1, the first time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref is greater than or equal to and making the reference resource correspond to the minimum value among the values ​​of valid downlink time slots;

[0214] When the total number of the first resources is greater than 1, the first time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref is greater than or equal to And the reference resource corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slots.

[0215] Among them, μ DL is the downlink subcarrier spacing, and the value of μ can be 0, 1, 2, ...

[0216] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the network device 102 determines the corresponding first time slot interval parameter n based on the total number of the first resources. CSI_ref .

[0217] Method 2: Introduce reference resources based on sub-configuration.

[0218] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the reference resource is a reference resource based on a sub-configuration, and it can be understood that each sub-configuration has a corresponding reference resource.

[0219] In one example, the network device 102 may determine, for each sub-configuration in the CSI reporting configuration, a first time slot for reporting the corresponding CSI report. The network device 102 may configure an IE in the CSI reporting configuration for indicating the index of each first time slot, so that the terminal 101 reports the CSI report corresponding to the sub-configuration in each first time slot. The index of each first time slot may be set in the same IE, or the network device 102 may configure the index of the corresponding first time slot in each sub-configuration, which is not limited in this disclosure.

[0220] For example, the CSI report configuration includes L sub-configurations, where L is a positive integer greater than or equal to 1. For each sub-configuration, the terminal may report a corresponding CSI report.

[0221] The network device 102 may determine a first time slot corresponding to each sub-configuration, for example, a first time slot #1 corresponding to sub-configuration #1, a first time slot #2 corresponding to sub-configuration #2, and so on.

[0222] Furthermore, the network device 102 determines a second time slot interval parameter n corresponding to each of the first time slots. CSI_ref', and based on each of the first time slots and the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the first time slots, determine each of the second time slots in which the reference resource based on the sub-configuration is located.

[0223] Among them, the second time interval parameter n CSI_ref 'Can be used to determine reference resources based on sub-configuration.

[0224] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, it is assumed that slot#n1 is related to the first time slot of the CSI report based on sub-configuration#1, and the second time slot where the reference resource based on sub-configuration#1 is located is slot#n1', wherein the second time slot slot#n1' is based on The effective downlink time slot defined by K offset is the specified offset, μ DL is the downlink subcarrier spacing, and the value of μ can be 0, 1, 2, .... Here n CSI_ref ' is the second interval time slot parameter. Similarly, slot#ni is related to the first time slot of CSI reporting based on sub-configuration #i, where the second time slot slot#ni' based on sub-configuration #i is related to The valid downlink time slot defined by i is a positive integer, and i is less than or equal to the total number of sub-configurations N.

[0225] In an example, the network device 102 may determine the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to the second total number of resources based on a correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter.

[0226] The total number of second resources is the total number of resources for channel measurement configured by the network device 102 in each sub-configuration in the CSI reporting configuration. For example, the total number of second resources in sub-configuration #1 is N1, the total number of second resources in sub-configuration #2 is N2, and so on.

[0227] In some embodiments, the present disclosure does not limit the name of the second total number of resources. For example, it can be "total number of resources based on sub-configuration", "total number of resources used for channel measurement and associated with sub-configuration", "total number of resources", etc., and the present disclosure does not limit this. Exemplarily, the corresponding relationship includes at least one of the following:

[0228] When the total number of second resources corresponding to sub-configuration #i is 1, the second time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to and making the reference resource correspond to the minimum value among the values ​​of valid downlink time slots;

[0229] When the total number of second resources corresponding to sub-configuration #i is greater than 1, the second time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And the reference resource based on sub-configuration #i corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slot.

[0230] Among them, μ DL is the downlink subcarrier spacing, and the value of μ can be 0, 1, 2, ...

[0231] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the network device 102 determines the corresponding second time slot interval parameter n based on each second resource total. CSI_ref '.

[0232] For example, the total number of second resources in sub-configuration #1 is N1=1, and the corresponding second time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And the reference resource based on sub-configuration #1 corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slot. The total number of second resources N2 in sub-configuration #2 is greater than 1, and the corresponding second time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And the reference resource based on sub-configuration #2 corresponds to the minimum value among the values ​​of valid downlink time slots...

[0233] In step S2102 , the network device 102 configures a CSI reporting configuration including multiple sub-configurations.

[0234] In some embodiments, without introducing sub-configuration-based reference resources, the network device 102 may configure a set of resources within multiple sub-configurations in the following manner:

[0235] Method 1-1: Based on the total number of the first resources, configure a set of resources within the multiple sub-configurations in the CSI report configuration.

[0236] In one example, network device 102 may configure first resources within one or more sub-configurations of the plurality of sub-configurations based on the total number of first resources, wherein the number of the configured first resources is equal to the total number of the first resources, and wherein the first resources may refer to associated resources within the sub-configuration.

[0237] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the name of the first resource is not limited, for example, it can be "resource", "sub-configuration associated resource", "available resource", etc., and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0238] For example, the network device 102 determines that the total number of first resources is 2. The network device 102 can determine that the number of first resources is also 2, assuming they are resource #1 and resource #2 respectively. The network device 102 configures resource #1 in at least one sub-configuration among the L sub-configurations, and configures resource #2 in at least one sub-configuration among the L sub-configurations, so that the number of first resources is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0239] The above description is merely exemplary, and the present disclosure does not limit the manner in which the network device 102 configures, based on the total number of the first resources, the first resources in one or more sub-configurations of the multiple sub-configurations, with the number of the first resources being equal to the total number of the first resources.

[0240] In one example, the network device 102 can configure the first resources in one or more of the multiple sub-configurations based on the first resource number corresponding to each first resource, wherein the sum of the first resource numbers corresponding to each first resource is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0241] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the name of the first resource number is not limited, for example, it can be "resource number", "resource number corresponding to each resource", etc., and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0242] Exemplarily, network device 102 configures a first resource within a first number of sub-configurations among the multiple sub-configurations. That is, network device 102 may configure the first number of sub-configurations to be associated with the first resource. The first number is equal to the number of first resources corresponding to the current first resource. In this case, network device 102 may consider the number of first resources corresponding to the first resource to be the first number. Network device 102 needs to ensure that the sum of the first resource numbers corresponding to all first resources is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0243] For example, the total number of first resources is 10. Assume that the number of first resources configured in the network device is 4, namely resource #1, resource #2, resource #3 and resource #4. Assume that the network device 102 configures resource #1 in 2 of the L sub-configurations, that is, resource #1 is associated with 2 sub-configurations, then the first resource number #1 corresponding to resource #1 is 2. The network device 102 configures resource #2 in 3 of the L sub-configurations, that is, resource #2 is associated with 3 sub-configurations, then the first resource number #2 corresponding to resource #2 is 3. The network device 102 has a total of 10 first resources, namely, resource #2 is associated with 3 sub-configurations, then the first resource number #2 corresponding to resource #2 is 3. 102 configures resource #3 in 4 of the L sub-configurations, that is, resource #3 is associated with 4 sub-configurations, then the first resource number #3 corresponding to resource #3 is 4, and network device 102 configures resource #4 in 1 of the L sub-configurations, that is, resource #4 is associated with 1 sub-configuration, then the first resource number #4 corresponding to resource #4 is 1, where the sum of the first resource numbers = first resource number #1 + first resource number #2 + first resource number #3 + first resource number #4 = 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 = 10, which is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0244] The present disclosure does not limit the manner in which the network device 102 configures a first number of sub-configurations in the plurality of sub-configurations to be associated with the first resource based on the total number of the first resources, wherein the first number is equal to the number of first resources corresponding to the first resource, and the sum of the first resource numbers corresponding to all first resources is equal to the total number of the first resources.

[0245] Exemplarily, the network device 102 configures the first resource within one or more sub-configurations of the multiple sub-configurations, that is, the network device 102 may configure one or more sub-configurations of the multiple sub-configurations to be associated with the first resource. In this case, the network device 102 may consider that the number of first resources corresponding to the first resource is equal to 1. The network device 102 needs to ensure that the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to all first resources is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0246] For example, the total number of first resources is 3, the number of first resources is 3, and the first resources are resource #1, resource #2 and resource #3 respectively. Assuming that the network device 102 configures resource #1 in one of the L sub-configurations, the first resource number #1 corresponding to resource #1 is 1, and the network device 102 configures resource #2 in three of the L sub-configurations, then the first resource number #2 corresponding to resource #2 is also 1, and the network device 102 configures resource #3 in two of the L sub-configurations, then the first resource number #3 corresponding to resource #3 is also 1, where the sum of the first resource numbers = first resource number #1 + first resource number #2 + first resource number #3 = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3, which is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0247] The present disclosure does not limit the manner in which the network device 102 configures the first resources in one or more sub-configurations of the multiple sub-configurations based on the total number of the first resources.

[0248] Method 1-2: Based on the total number of the first resources, configure a set of resources in the sub-configuration in the activated state in the CSI reporting configuration.

[0249] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the first resources may be associated with one or more sub-configurations in the multiple sub-configurations that are in an activated state.

[0250] In one example, the network device 102 may configure the first resource in one or more sub-configurations that are in an activated state among the multiple sub-configurations based on the total number of the first resources. In other words, the network device 102 may configure one or more sub-configurations that are in an activated state among the multiple sub-configurations to be associated with the first resource. The number of the configured first resources is equal to the total number of the first resources.

[0251] The network device 102 may activate one or more sub-configurations among the multiple sub-configurations.

[0252] For example, the network device 102 determines that the total number of first resources is 2. The network device 102 can determine that the number of first resources is also 2. Assuming they are resource #1 and resource #2 respectively, the network device 102 associates resource #1 with at least one sub-configuration that is activated among the L sub-configurations. Assuming that only sub-configuration #2 is activated among the L sub-configurations, the network device 102 can configure the activated sub-configuration #2 to be associated with resource #1, and configure the activated sub-configuration #2 to be associated with resource #2, so that the number of first resources is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0253] Alternatively, both subconfiguration #1 and subconfiguration #2 are in an activated state, and the network device 102 can configure the activated subconfiguration #2 to be associated with resource #1, and configure both the activated subconfiguration #1 and the activated subconfiguration #2 to be associated with resource #2, so that the number of first resources is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0254] The above description is merely exemplary, and the present disclosure does not limit the manner in which the network device 102 configures, based on the total number of the first resources, one or more activated sub-configurations in the multiple sub-configurations, with the number of first resources being equal to the total number of the first resources.

[0255] In one example, the network device 102 may configure the first resource in one or more sub-configurations that are activated in the multiple sub-configurations based on the first resource number corresponding to each of the first resources. In other words, the network device 102 may configure one or more sub-configurations that are activated in the multiple sub-configurations to be associated with the first resource. The sum of the first resource numbers corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to the total number of the first resources.

[0256] Exemplarily, network device 102 configures first resources in a first number of activated sub-configurations among the multiple sub-configurations, where the first number is equal to the first resource number corresponding to a current first resource. In this case, network device 102 may consider the first resource number corresponding to the first resource to be the first number. Network device 102 needs to ensure that the sum of the first resource numbers corresponding to all first resources is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0257] For example, the total number of first resources is 10. Assuming that the number of first resources configured by the network device is 4, namely resource #1, resource #2, resource #3 and resource #4, and assuming that sub-configuration #1 to sub-configuration #4 are all in the activated state, the network device 102 can configure resource #1 in sub-configuration #1 and sub-configuration #3, then the first resource number #1 corresponding to resource #1 is 2. The network device 102 configures resource #2 in sub-configuration #2, sub-configuration #3 and sub-configuration #4, then the first resource number #1 corresponding to resource #2 is 2. Number #2 is 3, and the network device 102 has configured resource #3 in subconfiguration #1, subconfiguration #2, subconfiguration #3, and subconfiguration #4. Then the first resource number #3 corresponding to resource #3 is 4, and the network device 102 has configured resource #4 in subconfiguration #2. Then the first resource number #4 corresponding to resource #4 is 1, where the sum of the first resource numbers = first resource number #1 + first resource number #2 + first resource number #3 + first resource number #4 = 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 = 10, which is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0258] The present disclosure does not limit the manner in which the network device 102 configures the first resources within a first number of sub-configurations that are activated in the plurality of sub-configurations based on the total number of first resources. The first number is equal to the number of first resources corresponding to the first resources, and the sum of the first resource numbers corresponding to all first resources is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0259] For example, when the network device 102 configures a first resource in one or more activated sub-configurations among the multiple sub-configurations, the network device 102 may consider that the first resource number corresponding to the first resource is equal to 1. The network device 102 needs to ensure that the sum of the first resource numbers corresponding to all first resources is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0260] For example, the total number of first resources is 3, and the number of first resources is 3, namely resource #1, resource #2 and resource #3. Assuming that sub-configuration #1 to sub-configuration #4 are in an activated state, and the network device 102 configures resource #1 in sub-configuration #4, then the first resource number #1 corresponding to resource #1 is 1. The network device 102 configures resource #2 in sub-configuration #1 and sub-configuration #2, then the first resource number #2 corresponding to resource #2 is also 1. The network device 102 configures resource #3 in sub-configuration #1 to sub-configuration #4, then the first resource number #3 corresponding to resource #3 is also 1, where the sum of the first resource numbers = first resource number #1 + first resource number #2 + first resource number #3 = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3, which is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0261] The present disclosure does not limit the manner in which the network device 102 configures the first resources in one or more activated sub-configurations among the multiple sub-configurations based on the total number of the first resources.

[0262] Method 1-3: configure the set of resources in the CSI report configuration based on the total number of the first resources.

[0263] Exemplarily, the network device 102 may configure a second number of resources equal to the first total number of resources based on the first total number of resources, where the second number of resources is the number of second resources included in the CSI-RS resource set used for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration. The second resources are resources configured in the CSI-RS resource set used for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration.

[0264] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the name of the second resource number is not limited, for example, it can be "resource number", "resource number configured for CSI report", etc., and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0265] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the name of the second resource is not limited, for example, it can be "resource", "resource configured for CSI report", etc., and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0266] For example, the total number of the first resources is 10, and the CSI report configuration includes a separate IE, which is used to configure the resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement. The network device 102 can configure the corresponding resources in the IE, so that the number of resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement is also 10, for example, resources #1 to resources #10 are configured in the IE.

[0267] Exemplarily, the network device 102 can configure a third number of resources to be equal to the first total number of resources based on the first total number of resources, wherein the third number of resources is the number of third resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the third resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations that are in an activated state.

[0268] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the name of the third resource number is not limited, for example, it can be "resource number", "resource number associated with the activated sub-configuration", etc., and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0269] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the name of the third resource is not limited, for example, it can be "resource", "resource associated with the activated sub-configuration", etc., and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0270] For example, the total number of first resources is 3, and the CSI report configuration includes a separate IE, which is used to configure the resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement, that is, the second resources. The number of second resources is 10. Assuming that resources #1 to #10 are included, subconfiguration #1 and subconfiguration #2 are in an activated state, wherein the resources associated with subconfiguration #1 and subconfiguration #2 are respectively the third resources. Assuming that subconfiguration #1 is associated with resource #1 and resource #2, and subconfiguration #2 is associated with resource #4, then the number of third resources is 2+1=3. The network device 102 only needs to ensure that the number of third resources is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0271] Exemplarily, the network device 102 can configure a fourth number of resources to be equal to the first total number of resources based on the first total number of resources, wherein the fourth number of resources is the number of fourth resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the fourth resource is associated with one or more sub-configurations.

[0272] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the name of the fourth resource number is not limited, for example, it can be "resource number", "sub-configuration associated resource number", etc., and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0273] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the name of the fourth resource is not limited, for example, it can be "resource", "resource associated with sub-configuration", etc., and the present disclosure does not limit this.

[0274] For example, the total number of first resources is 3, and the CSI report configuration includes a separate IE, which is used to configure the resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement, that is, the second resources. The number of second resources is 10. Assume that resources #1 to #10 are included, and multiple sub-configurations include sub-configuration #1, sub-configuration #2 and sub-configuration #3. Regardless of whether each sub-configuration is in an activated state, the resources associated with sub-configuration #1, sub-configuration #2 and sub-configuration #3 are the fourth resources. Assuming that sub-configuration #1 is associated with resource #1 and resource #2, and sub-configuration #3 is associated with resource #5, the number of fourth resources is 2+1=3. The network device 102 only needs to ensure that the number of fourth resources is equal to the total number of first resources.

[0275] The above description is merely an exemplary description, and the present disclosure does not limit the scheme in which the network device 102 configures the set of resources in the CSI report configuration based on the first total number of resources.

[0276] In some embodiments, corresponding to the above-described approach 2, when sub-configuration-based reference resources are introduced, the network device 102 may separately configure the set of resources in the corresponding CSI reporting configuration within each sub-configuration. For each sub-configuration, the configuration of the set of resources in the CSI report is similar to the configuration of the set of resources corresponding to the CSI reporting configuration by the network device when the CSI reporting configuration does not include multiple sub-configurations, and is not further described here.

[0277] In step S2103 , the terminal 101 determines a reference resource for the CSI report.

[0278] In some embodiments, when the terminal 101 receives a CSI report configuration, the terminal 101 may determine a reference resource in the following manner:

[0279] Method 1: Do not introduce reference resources based on sub-configuration.

[0280] The terminal 101 may determine the first time slot for reporting the CSI report based on the CSI report configuration. Further, the terminal 101 may determine the first time interval parameter n CSI_ref . The first time interval parameter can be used to determine the reference resource.

[0281] Furthermore, the terminal 101 may be based on the first time slot and the first time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref , determine the reference resource, that is, determine the second time slot where the reference resource is located.

[0282] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, it is assumed that slot#n is related to the first time slot of CSI reporting, the second time slot where the reference resource is located is slot#n', and slot#n' is based on The effective downlink time slot defined by Koffset is the specified offset, μ DL is the downlink subcarrier spacing, and the value of μ can be 0, 1, 2, .... Here n CSI_ref is the first interval time slot parameter.

[0283] In an example, the terminal 101 may determine the first time slot interval parameter corresponding to the total number of first resources based on a correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter.

[0284] The first total number of resources is the total number of resources used for channel measurement configured in the CSI report configuration.

[0285] Exemplarily, the corresponding relationship includes at least one of the following:

[0286] When the total number of the first resources is 1, the first time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref is greater than or equal to and making the reference resource correspond to the minimum value among the values ​​of valid downlink time slots;

[0287] When the total number of the first resources is greater than 1, the first time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref is greater than or equal to And the reference resource corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slots.

[0288] Among them, μ DL is the downlink subcarrier spacing, and the value of μ can be 0, 1, 2, ...

[0289] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal 101 first determines the total number of first resources based on multiple sub-configurations, and then determines the first time slot interval parameter n corresponding to the total number of first resources. CSI_ref The first time slot interval parameter n is determined. CSI_ref You can use the identified reference resources.

[0290] In an example, the terminal 101 determines the total number of first resources in any one of the following ways:

[0291] Method 1-1: Determine the total number of the first resources based on the set of resources corresponding to the multiple sub-configurations in the CSI reporting configuration.

[0292] In one example, it may be determined that the total number of the first resources is equal to the number of all first resources, wherein each of the first resources is associated with one or more sub-configurations of the plurality of sub-configurations.

[0293] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the number of the first resources may be one or more, and when the indexes of the first resources are incremented sequentially starting from 1, the total number of the first resources may be equal to the maximum index of the first resources.

[0294] For example, the first resources include resource #1 to resource #3, and the total number of first resources may be equal to 3.

[0295] In one example, first resources are configured in one or more sub-configurations of the multiple sub-configurations, and the terminal 101 determines that the total number of the first resources is equal to the number of all the first resources. The first resources may refer to resources configured in a sub-configuration.

[0296] For example, assuming that the terminal determines that resource #1 and resource #2 are configured in L sub-configurations, the terminal 101 determines that the number of first resources is 2. The total number of first resources is also 2.

[0297] In an example, it may be determined that the total number of the first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each first resource, wherein each first resource is associated with one or more sub-configurations of the plurality of sub-configurations.

[0298] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the number of first resources may be one or more, the number of first resources corresponding to each first resource may be equal or different, and the total number of first resources may be the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to all first resources.

[0299] In one example, a first resource is configured in one or more sub-configurations of the multiple sub-configurations, and the terminal 101 determines that the total number of the first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each of the first resources. The terminal 101 determines that the number of the first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to the number of the sub-configurations in which the first resource is configured. Exemplarily, the terminal 101 may determine that the number of the first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to a first number; wherein the first number is the number of the one or more sub-configurations associated with the first resource.

[0300] For example, the terminal determines that resource #1 is configured in 2 of the L sub-configurations, then the first resource number #1 corresponding to resource #1 is 2, resource #2 is configured in 3 of the L sub-configurations, then the first resource number #2 corresponding to resource #2 is 3, resource #3 is configured in 4 of the L sub-configurations, then the first resource number #3 corresponding to resource #3 is 4, resource #4 is configured in 1 of the L sub-configurations, then the first resource number #4 corresponding to resource #4 is 1, among which, first resource number #1+first resource number #2+first resource number #3+first resource number #4=2+3+4+1=10, then the total number of first resources is equal to 10.

[0301] In one example, one or more of the multiple sub-configurations are configured with a first resource, and the terminal 101 determines that the total number of the first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each of the first resources. The terminal 101 determines that the number of the first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to 1.

[0302] For example, terminal 101 determines that resource #1 is configured in one of the L sub-configurations, then the first resource number #1 corresponding to resource #1 is 1, resource #2 is configured in three of the L sub-configurations, then the first resource number #2 corresponding to resource #2 is also 1, resource #3 is configured in two of the L sub-configurations, then the first resource number #3 corresponding to resource #3 is also 1, among which, first resource number #1+first resource number #2+first resource number #3=1+1+1=3, and terminal 101 finally determines that the total number of first resources is equal to 3.

[0303] Method 1-2: Determine the total number of the first resources based on a set of resources configured in an activated sub-configuration in the CSI reporting configuration.

[0304] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the first resources is associated with one or more sub-configurations in an activated state among the multiple sub-configurations. In one example, the first resources are configured in one or more activated sub-configurations, and the terminal 101 determines that the total number of the first resources is equal to the number of all the first resources.

[0305] For example, the terminal 101 determines that resource #1 is configured in at least one sub-configuration in the L sub-configurations that is in an activated state. Assuming that only sub-configuration #2 is in an activated state among the L sub-configurations, the network device 102 can configure resource #1 in the activated sub-configuration #2, and configure resource #2 in the activated sub-configuration #2. The terminal 101 determines that the number of first resources is 2. Further, the total number of first resources is also equal to 2.

[0306] Alternatively, subconfiguration #1 and subconfiguration #2 in the L subconfigurations are both in an activated state, terminal 101 determines that resource #1 and resource #2 are configured in the activated subconfiguration #2, resource #2 is configured in the activated subconfiguration #2, terminal 101 determines that the number of first resources is 2, and further, the total number of first resources is also equal to 2.

[0307] In one example, first resources are configured in one or more activated subconfigurations, and terminal 101 determines that the total number of first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each of the first resources. Terminal 101 determines that the number of first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to the number of subconfigurations in which the first resources are configured and which are activated.

[0308] Alternatively, it may be determined that the number of the first resources corresponding to each first resource is equal to a second number, wherein the second number is the number of the one or more sub-configurations associated with the first resource and in an activated state.

[0309] For example, terminal 101 determines that subconfiguration #1 to subconfiguration #4 are all in an activated state, resource #1 is configured in subconfiguration #1 and subconfiguration #3, then the first resource number #1 corresponding to resource #1 is 2, resource #2 is configured in subconfiguration #2, subconfiguration #3 and subconfiguration #4, then the first resource number #2 corresponding to resource #2 is 3, resource #3 is configured in resource #1, subconfiguration #2, subconfiguration #3 and subconfiguration #4, then the first resource number #3 corresponding to resource #3 is 4, network device 102 configures resource #4 in subconfiguration #2, then the first resource number #4 corresponding to resource #4 is 1, where the sum of the first resource numbers = first resource number #1 + first resource number #2 + first resource number #3 + first resource number #4 = 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 = 10, and terminal 101 determines that the total number of first resources is equal to 10.

[0310] In one example, first resources are configured in one or more activated subconfigurations, and the terminal 101 determines that the total number of first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each of the first resources, wherein the terminal 101 determines that the number of first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to 1.

[0311] For example, subconfiguration #1 to subconfiguration #4 are in an activated state, and terminal 101 determines that resource #1 is configured in subconfiguration #4, then the first resource number #1 corresponding to resource #1 is 1, resource #2 is configured in subconfiguration #1 and subconfiguration #2, then the first resource number #2 corresponding to resource #2 is also 1, and resource #3 is configured in subconfiguration #1 to subconfiguration #4, then the first resource number #3 corresponding to resource #3 is also 1, wherein the sum of the first resource numbers = first resource number #1 + first resource number #2 + first resource number #3 = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3, and terminal 101 determines that the total number of first resources is equal to 3.

[0312] The above description is merely an exemplary description, and the manner in which the terminal 101 determines the total number of the first resources is consistent with that of the network device 102 .

[0313] Method 1-3: Determine the total number of the first resources based on the set of resources configured in the CSI report configuration.

[0314] In one example, the terminal 101 may determine that the total number of first resources is equal to the second number of resources, where the second number of resources is the number of second resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration. The second resources are resources configured in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration.

[0315] For example, the CSI report configuration includes a separate IE that is used to configure the resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement. For example, resources #1 to #10 are configured in the IE. Terminal 101 determines that the number of resources configured in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration is 10. Accordingly, the total number of first resources is equal to 10.

[0316] In one example, the terminal 101 can determine that the total number of first resources is equal to the number of third resources; wherein the number of third resources is the number of third resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI reporting configuration, and the third resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations in an activated state.

[0317] For example, the CSI report configuration includes a separate IE that is used to configure the resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement. For example, resources #1 to #10 are configured in this IE. Subconfiguration #1 and subconfiguration #2 are activated. The resources associated with subconfiguration #1 and subconfiguration #2 are the third resources. Assuming that subconfiguration #1 is associated with resources #1 and #2, and subconfiguration #2 is associated with resource #4, the number of third resources is 2 + 1 = 3. Terminal 101 can determine that the total number of first resources is equal to 3.

[0318] In one example, the terminal 101 can determine that the total number of first resources is equal to the number of fourth resources; wherein the fourth number of resources is the number of fourth resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI reporting configuration, and the fourth resource is associated with one or more sub-configurations of the configuration.

[0319] For example, the CSI report configuration includes a separate IE, which is used to configure the resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement. Assume that it includes resources #1 to resource #10, and multiple sub-configurations include sub-configuration #1, sub-configuration #2 and sub-configuration #3. Regardless of whether each sub-configuration is in an activated state, the resources associated with sub-configuration #1, sub-configuration #2 and sub-configuration #3 are the fourth resources. Assuming that sub-configuration #1 is associated with resource #1 and resource #2, and sub-configuration #3 is associated with resource #5, the number of fourth resources is 2+1=3, and the terminal 101 can determine that the total number of first resources is equal to 3.

[0320] In some embodiments, when sub-configuration-based reference resources are introduced, the network device 102 can separately configure the set of resources in the corresponding CSI reporting configuration within each sub-configuration. For each sub-configuration, the configuration of the set of resources in the CSI report is similar to the configuration of the set of resources corresponding to the CSI reporting configuration by the network device when the CSI reporting configuration does not include multiple sub-configurations, and is not further described here.

[0321] Method 2: Introduce reference resources based on sub-configuration.

[0322] The terminal 101 may determine the first time slot corresponding to the CSI report based on the indication of each sub-configuration included in the CSI report configuration. Further, the terminal 101 may determine the second time interval parameter n corresponding to each of the first time slots. CSI_ref '. The second time interval parameter can be used to determine a reference resource based on the sub-configuration.

[0323] The terminal 101 may be configured to calculate the time interval of each first time slot based on the time interval of each first time slot and the second time slot interval parameter n corresponding to each first time slot. CSI_ref ', determine the reference resource corresponding to each sub-configuration, that is, determine the second time slot where the reference resource corresponding to each sub-configuration is located.

[0324] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, it is assumed that slot#n1 is related to the first time slot of the CSI report based on sub-configuration#1, and the second time slot where the reference resource based on sub-configuration#1 is located is slot#n1', wherein the second time slot slot#n1' is based on The effective downlink time slot defined by K offset is the specified offset, μ DL is the downlink subcarrier spacing, and the value of μ can be 0, 1, 2, .... Here n CSI_ref ' is the second interval time slot parameter. Similarly, slot#ni is related to the first time slot of CSI reporting based on sub-configuration #i, where the second time slot slot#ni' is related to The valid downlink time slot defined by i is a positive integer, and i is less than or equal to the total number of sub-configurations N.

[0325] In one example, terminal 101 may first determine the total number of second resources corresponding to each sub-configuration, where the second total number of resources is the total number of resources configured by network device 102 for channel measurement in each sub-configuration in the CSI reporting configuration. Furthermore, based on the correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter, a second time slot interval parameter corresponding to the second total number of resources may be determined.

[0326] Exemplarily, the corresponding relationship includes at least one of the following:

[0327] When the total number of the second resources corresponding to sub-configuration #i is 1, the second time slot interval parameter n is CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to and making the reference resource correspond to the minimum value among the values ​​of valid downlink time slots;

[0328] When the total number of second resources corresponding to sub-configuration #i is greater than 1, the second time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And the reference resource based on sub-configuration #i corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slot.

[0329] Among them, μ DL is the downlink subcarrier spacing, and the value of μ can be 0, 1, 2, ...

[0330] For example, the total number of second resources in sub-configuration #1 is N1=1, and the corresponding second time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And the reference resource based on sub-configuration #1 corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slot. The total number of second resources N2 in sub-configuration #2 is greater than 1, and the corresponding second time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And the reference resource based on sub-configuration #2 corresponds to the minimum value among the values ​​of valid downlink time slots...

[0331] After determining the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each first time slot, the terminal 101 may determine the reference resource based on the sub-configuration based on the above formula, that is, determine the second time slot where the reference resource corresponding to each sub-configuration is located.

[0332] In step S2104, the terminal 101 measures a channel state information reference signal CSI-RS to generate one or more CSIs.

[0333] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 may perform measurements based on part or all of the CSI-RSs received before the first time slot to obtain one or more CSIs.

[0334] In step S2105 , the terminal 101 performs CSI discard.

[0335] In some embodiments, if terminal 101 does not receive any resource associated with a first subconfiguration in a time slot no later than that corresponding to a reference resource, terminal 101 discards the first CSI corresponding to the first subconfiguration, where the first subconfiguration is any one of the multiple subconfigurations.

[0336] Accordingly, if the network device does not send any resource associated with the first sub-configuration to the terminal 101 no later than the time slot corresponding to the reference resource, the network device 102 abandons receiving the first CSI corresponding to the first sub-configuration on the first uplink control information (UCI) resource mapped by the first sub-configuration.

[0337] In some embodiments, if terminal 101 does not receive all resources associated with a first sub-configuration in a time slot no later than that corresponding to a reference resource, terminal 101 discards the first CSI corresponding to the first sub-configuration, where the first sub-configuration is any one of the multiple sub-configurations.

[0338] Accordingly, if the network device does not send all resources associated with the first subconfiguration to the terminal 101 no later than the time slot corresponding to the reference resource, the network device 102 abandons receiving the first CSI corresponding to the first subconfiguration on the first UCI resource mapped by the first subconfiguration.

[0339] In some embodiments, if the terminal 101 does not receive at least one resource associated with the CSI report in a time slot no later than that corresponding to the reference resource, the terminal 101 discards all CSI corresponding to the CSI report.

[0340] In some embodiments, if the terminal 101 does not receive all resources associated with the CSI report in a time slot no later than the time slot corresponding to the reference resource, the terminal 101 discards all CSI corresponding to the CSI report.

[0341] In step S2106 , the terminal 101 determines uplink control information UCI resources mapped to the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration.

[0342] In some embodiments, terminal 101 may determine that the uplink control information (UCI) resource mapped to the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration remains unchanged. Because the first CSI was previously discarded, the content carried by the first UCI resource mapped to the discarded first CSI is empty. For example, as shown in FIG2B , assuming that CSI #2 corresponding to sub-configuration #2 is discarded, the content carried by the bits indexed from m to (2m-1) is empty. When network device 102 receives the corresponding reported CSI, it may ignore the content of the bits indexed from m to (2m-1).

[0343] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 can determine that the first UCI resource mapped to the first CSI is used to carry the second CSI. Since the first CSI was previously discarded, if the content carried by the mapped first UCI resource is empty, it is equivalent to wasting this part of the UCI resource. Therefore, it can be considered to use the first UCI resource to carry the second CSI, and the second CSI is the CSI that is determined to be reported. For example, as shown in Figure 2C, assuming that CSI #2 corresponding to sub-configuration #2 is discarded, the bits indexed from m to (2m-1) carry CSI #3 corresponding to sub-configuration #3. The network device 102 reads the content of CSI #3 at the bits indexed from m to (2m-1).

[0344] In step S2107 , the network device 102 determines the UCI resources mapped to the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration.

[0345] In some embodiments, the network device 102 may determine that the uplink control information UCI resource mapped to the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration remains unchanged. Since it was previously determined to abandon receiving the first CSI, the network device 102 may determine that the content carried by the first UCI resource mapped to the first CSI is empty.

[0346] In some embodiments, the network device 102 may determine that the first UCI resource mapped to the first CSI carries the second CSI. Since the decision to abandon reception of the first CSI was previously made, if the mapped first UCI resource carries empty content, this represents a waste of the UCI resource. Therefore, the network device 102 may determine that the terminal 101 uses the first UCI resource to carry other CSI, namely, the second CSI, where the second CSI is the CSI that the terminal 101 determines needs to report.

[0347] Step S2108: Terminal 101 reports a CSI report.

[0348] In some embodiments, the CSI report includes at least one of the CSIs generated by the terminal 101 .

[0349] In some embodiments, network device 102 receives the CSI report.

[0350] In some embodiments, without introducing sub-configuration-based reference resources, the terminal 101 reports one CSI report for each CSI reporting configuration.

[0351] In some embodiments, when sub-configuration-based reference resources are introduced, the terminal 101 reports a corresponding CSI report for each sub-configuration in an activated state.

[0352] In some embodiments, if terminal 101 receives at least one resource associated with a first subconfiguration in a time slot no later than that corresponding to a reference resource, terminal 101 may report a first CSI report corresponding to the first subconfiguration. The first subconfiguration may be any one of multiple subconfigurations.

[0353] In some embodiments, if terminal 101 receives all resources associated with the first sub-configuration in a time slot no later than that corresponding to the reference resource, terminal 101 may report a first CSI report corresponding to the first sub-configuration. The first sub-configuration may be any one of multiple sub-configurations.

[0354] In some embodiments, after discarding the first CSI, terminal 101 may determine the UCI resource to which the non-discarded CSI is mapped. For example, terminal 101 may determine the UCI resource to which the non-discarded CSI is mapped based on a mapping relationship agreed upon in a protocol, and then report a CSI report to network device 102, where the CSI report includes the non-discarded CSI.

[0355] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc. are not limited to the names described in the embodiments, and terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codeword", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0356] In some embodiments, the terms "uplink", "uplink", "physical uplink", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0357] In some embodiments, the terms "downlink", "physical downlink", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0358] In some embodiments, terms such as "send", "transmit", "report", "download", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0359] In some embodiments, "obtain", "get", "get", "receive", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be interchangeable, and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining by self-processing, autonomous implementation, etc.

[0360] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain", "preseted", "preset", "setting", "indicated", "a certain", "any", "first", and "designated" can be interchangeable. "Specific A", "preset A", "preset A", "setting A", "indicated A", "a certain A", "any A", and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-specified in a protocol, etc., or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or indication, etc., or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, etc., but not limited to this.

[0361] In some embodiments, the information transmission method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2108. For example, step S2101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2101+S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2101+S2102+step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2106+S2107 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2108 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S2101 to S2108 can be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0362] In some embodiments, step S2101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, when the network device 102 does not need to configure the terminal 101 to perform CSI measurement reporting, step S2101 may not be performed.

[0363] In some embodiments, step S2102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, when the CSI report configuration does not include multiple sub-configurations, step S2102 may not be performed.

[0364] In some embodiments, step S2103 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, when the terminal 101 does not receive the CSI report configuration, step S2103 may not be performed.

[0365] In some embodiments, step S2104 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if the terminal 101 does not receive any CSI-RS before reporting the CSI report, step S2104 may not be performed.

[0366] In some embodiments, step S2105 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, when the terminal 101 does not need to perform CSI discard, step S2105 may not be performed.

[0367] In some embodiments, step S2106 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if terminal 101 does not perform CSI discard or terminal 101 has determined the UCI resources mapped to the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration using other methods, step S2106 may not be performed.

[0368] In some embodiments, step S2107 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if network device 102 determines that terminal 101 has not performed CSI discard or network device 102 has determined the UCI resources mapped to the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration using other methods, step S2107 may not be performed.

[0369] In some embodiments, the order of step S2106 and step S2107 may be interchanged.

[0370] In some embodiments, step S2108 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, if terminal 101 has already reported a CSI report or terminal 101 determines that a CSI report does not need to be reported, step S2108 may not be performed.

[0371] In some embodiments, steps S2101 to S2108 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0372] In the above embodiment, if a CSI reporting configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, the corresponding reference resources can be specified, allowing the CSI-RS received based on the reference resources to be measured and reported. This improves the reliability and accuracy of CSI measurements and enhances availability by introducing sub-configuration-based CSI reporting. Furthermore, the CSI reporting behavior of the terminal is clarified, ensuring that network equipment and the terminal have a consistent understanding of CSI reporting.

[0373] FIG3A is a flow chart of an information transmission method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3A , the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information transmission method, which can be executed by terminal 101, and the method includes:

[0374] Step S3101, obtain CSI report configuration.

[0375] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 may obtain the CSI report configuration from the network device 102, but is not limited thereto. The terminal 101 may also receive the CSI report configuration sent by other entities.

[0376] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 obtains a CSI reporting configuration determined according to a predefined rule.

[0377] In some embodiments, terminal 101 performs processing to obtain the CSI reporting configuration.

[0378] In some embodiments, step S3101 is omitted, and the terminal 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the CSI report configuration, or the terminal 101 obtains the CSI report configuration based on predefined rules or protocol agreements, or the above functions are default or default.

[0379] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0380] Step S3102: Determine the reference resource for the CSI report.

[0381] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0382] Step S3103: Generate CSI.

[0383] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0384] Step S3104: perform CSI discard.

[0385] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3104 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0386] Step S3105: Determine UCI resources.

[0387] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3105 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2106 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0388] Step S3106: submit a CSI report.

[0389] In some embodiments, terminal 101 reports the CSI report to network device 102 .

[0390] In some embodiments, network device 102 receives the CSI report.

[0391] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3106 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2108 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0392] In some embodiments, the information transmission method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3106. For example, step S3101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3101+S3102 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3101+S3102+step S3103 can be implemented as independent embodiments, step S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3104+S3105+step S3106 can be implemented as independent embodiments, and steps S3101 to S3106 can be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0393] In the above embodiment, if a CSI reporting configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, the terminal can determine the corresponding reference resource, measure the CSI-RS received based on the reference resource, and report the CSI report. The introduction of sub-configuration-based CSI reporting improves CSI measurement reliability and accuracy, resulting in high availability. Furthermore, the terminal's CSI reporting behavior is clarified to ensure consistent understanding of CSI reporting between network equipment and the terminal.

[0394] FIG3B is a flow chart of an information transmission method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an information transmission method, which can be executed by the network device 102, and the method includes:

[0395] Step S3201: Determine reference resources.

[0396] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0397] Step S3202: Configure CSI reporting configuration.

[0398] In some embodiments, the network device 102 may configure the CSI reporting configuration for the terminal 101 .

[0399] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0400] Step S3203: Determine UCI resources.

[0401] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2107 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0402] Step S3204, obtain CSI report.

[0403] In some embodiments, the network device 102 may obtain the CSI report from the terminal 101, but is not limited thereto and may also receive a CSI report sent by other entities.

[0404] In some embodiments, the network device 102 obtains a CSI report determined according to predefined rules.

[0405] In some embodiments, the network device 102 performs processing to obtain the CSI report.

[0406] In some embodiments, step S3204 is omitted, and the network device 102 autonomously implements the function indicated by the CSI report, or the network device 102 obtains the CSI report based on predefined rules or protocol agreements, or the above functions are default or default.

[0407] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2108 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0408] In some embodiments, the information transmission method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3201 to S3204. For example, step S3101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3201+S3202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3204 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3203+S3204 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S3201 to S3204 can be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0409] In the above embodiment, if a CSI reporting configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, the network device can determine the corresponding reference resources to receive CSI reports reported by the terminal. This improves the reliability and accuracy of CSI measurements and enhances availability by introducing CSI reporting at the sub-configuration granularity. Furthermore, the terminal's CSI reporting behavior is clarified to ensure that the network device and the terminal have a consistent understanding of CSI reporting.

[0410] FIG3C is a flow chart of an information transmission method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3C , the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information transmission method, which can be executed by terminal 101. The method includes:

[0411] In step S3301, a channel state information (CSI) report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, and a reference resource for the CSI report is determined.

[0412] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3301 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0413] In step S3302, a channel state information reference signal CSI-RS is measured to generate one or more CSIs.

[0414] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3302 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0415] In step S3303, a CSI report is reported.

[0416] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3303 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2108 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0417] In some embodiments, the information transmission method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3301 to S3303. For example, step S3301 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3302 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3301+S3302 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3303 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S3301 to S3303 can be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0418] In the above embodiment, if a CSI reporting configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, the terminal can determine the corresponding reference resource, measure the CSI-RS received based on the reference resource, and report the CSI report. The introduction of sub-configuration-based CSI reporting improves CSI measurement reliability and accuracy, resulting in high availability. Furthermore, the terminal's CSI reporting behavior is clarified to ensure consistent understanding of CSI reporting between network equipment and the terminal.

[0419] FIG3D is a flow chart of an information transmission method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3D , the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information transmission method, which can be executed by the network device 102. The method includes:

[0420] In step S3401, a channel state information (CSI) report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, and a CSI report is received.

[0421] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3401 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2108 in Figure 2A and other related parts of the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0422] In the above embodiment, if a CSI reporting configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, the network device can determine the corresponding reference resources to receive CSI reports reported by the terminal. This improves the reliability and accuracy of CSI measurements and enhances availability by introducing CSI reporting at the sub-configuration granularity. Furthermore, the terminal's CSI reporting behavior is clarified to ensure that the network device and the terminal have a consistent understanding of CSI reporting.

[0423] The above process is further illustrated by the following examples:

[0424] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the NES scenario is taken as an example, but is not limited to the NES scenario. When a CSI report configuration corresponds to multiple sub-configurations, the design solution determines the corresponding reference resources and the terminal-related CSI reporting behavior.

[0425] Terminal side:

[0426] When a CSI report configuration includes multiple reporting sub-configurations, the terminal determines the reference resource of the CSI report and determines the reporting criteria for the corresponding CSI:

[0427] Mode 1: The terminal determines the total number of first resources for channel measurement in the CSI report and determines the first time slot interval parameter n of the reference resource based on the CSI report. CSI_ref :

[0428] In mode 1-1, the total number of first resources may be equal to the set of resources configured in all sub-configurations configured in a specific CSI reporting configuration:

[0429] Exemplarily, if the same resource (i.e., the first resource) is configured in a sub-config of M configurations, the number of first resources corresponding to the resource is M;

[0430] Exemplarily, if the same resource (ie, the first resource) is configured in a sub-config of M configurations, the first resource number corresponding to the resource is 1.

[0431] Accordingly, the total number of first resources may be equal to the sum of the numbers of first resources corresponding to all first resources. Alternatively, the total number of first resources may be equal to the number of all first resources.

[0432] In mode 1-2, the total number of first resources is equal to the set of resources configured in the activated sub-configuration in the specific CSI reporting configuration:

[0433] Exemplarily, if the same resource (i.e., the first resource) is associated with S activated sub-configs, the number of first resources corresponding to the resource is S;

[0434] Exemplarily, if the same resource (ie, the first resource) is associated with S activated sub-configs, the first resource number corresponding to the resource is 1.

[0435] Accordingly, the total number of first resources may be equal to the sum of the numbers of first resources corresponding to all first resources. Alternatively, the total number of first resources may be equal to the number of all first resources.

[0436] In mode 1-3, the total number of first resources is determined based on a set of resources configured in a specific CSI report configuration:

[0437] Exemplarily, the total number of first resources is equal to the number of second resources, wherein the second number of resources is the number of second resources included in the CSI-RS resource set used for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration;

[0438] Exemplarily, the total number of first resources is equal to the number of third resources; wherein the number of third resources is the number of third resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI reporting configuration, and the third resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations in an activated state;

[0439] Exemplarily, the total number of first resources is equal to the number of fourth resources; wherein the number of fourth resources is the number of fourth resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the fourth resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations of the configuration.

[0440] Mode 2: The terminal determines the total number of second resources for channel measurement in the sub-configuration and determines the second time slot interval parameter n based on the reference resource of the sub-configuration. CSI_ref ':

[0441] For example, for sub-configuration #i, if the number of resources configured for channel measurement is 1, corresponding to n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And the minimum value among the values ​​corresponding to the valid downlink time slots;

[0442] For example, for sub-configuration #i, if the number of resources configured for channel measurement is greater than 1, the corresponding n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And it corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slot.

[0443] In mode 3, the terminal executes the CSI reporting or discarding rules corresponding to the sub-configuration:

[0444] For the CSI resource corresponding to sub-config#1 configured under CSI report#1, in a scenario where sub-config#1 is activated, the terminal receives all resources corresponding to the sub-configuration no later than the time slot of the corresponding reference resource, and the terminal reports the CSI corresponding to sub-config#1. Alternatively, the terminal receives at least part of the resources corresponding to the sub-configuration no later than the time slot of the corresponding reference resource, and the terminal reports the CSI corresponding to sub-config#1.

[0445] Otherwise, for example, if the terminal does not receive all resources corresponding to the sub-configuration in a time slot no later than the time slot corresponding to the reference resource, the terminal discards the CSI corresponding to sub-config #1. Alternatively, if the terminal does not transmit any resource in a time slot no later than the time slot corresponding to the reference resource, the terminal discards the CSI corresponding to sub-config #1.

[0446] On the network device side:

[0447] When a CSI report configuration contains multiple reporting sub-configurations, the network device determines the reference resource of the CSI report and determines the corresponding CSI reporting criteria:

[0448] Method 1: The network device determines the total number of first resources for channel measurement in the CSI report and determines the first time slot interval parameter n of the reference resource of the CSI report. CSI_ref :

[0449] In mode 1-1, the total number of first resources may be equal to the set of resources configured in all sub-configurations configured in a specific CSI reporting configuration:

[0450] Exemplarily, if the same resource (i.e., the first resource) is configured in a sub-config of M configurations, the number of first resources corresponding to the resource is M;

[0451] If the same resource (i.e., first resource) is configured in a sub-config of M configurations, the number of first resources corresponding to the resource is M;

[0452] Accordingly, the network device configures a set of multiple sub-configured resources on the basis of ensuring that the total number of first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to all first resources. Alternatively, the network device configures a set of multiple sub-configured resources on the basis of ensuring that the total number of first resources is equal to the number of all first resources.

[0453] In mode 1-2, the total number of first resources may be equal to the set of resources configured in the activated sub-configuration in the specific CSI reporting configuration:

[0454] Exemplarily, if the same resource (i.e., the first resource) is associated with S activated sub-configs, the number of first resources corresponding to the resource is S;

[0455] Exemplarily, if the same resource (ie, the first resource) is associated with S activated sub-configs, the first resource number corresponding to the resource is 1.

[0456] Accordingly, the network device configures a set of multiple sub-configured resources on the basis of ensuring that the total number of first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to all first resources. Alternatively, the network device configures a set of multiple sub-configured resources on the basis of ensuring that the total number of first resources is equal to the number of all first resources.

[0457] In mode 1-3, the total number of first resources is determined based on a set of resources configured in a specific CSI report configuration:

[0458] Exemplarily, the total number of first resources is equal to the number of second resources, wherein the second number of resources is the number of second resources included in the CSI-RS resource set used for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration;

[0459] Exemplarily, the total number of first resources is equal to the number of third resources; wherein the number of third resources is the number of third resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI reporting configuration, and the third resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations in an activated state;

[0460] Exemplarily, the total number of first resources is equal to the number of fourth resources; wherein the number of fourth resources is the number of fourth resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the fourth resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations of the configuration.

[0461] The network device is based on a collection of resources of multiple sub-configurations configured above.

[0462] Mode 2: The network device determines the total number of second resources for channel measurement in the sub-configuration and determines the second time slot interval parameter n based on the reference resource of the sub-configuration. CSI_ref ':

[0463] For example, for sub-configuration #i, if the number of resources configured for channel measurement is 1, corresponding to n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And the minimum value among the values ​​corresponding to the valid downlink time slots;

[0464] For example, for sub-configuration #i, if the number of resources configured for channel measurement is greater than 1, the corresponding n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And it corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slot.

[0465] In method 3, the network device determines that the terminal executes the CSI reporting or discarding rules corresponding to the sub-configuration:

[0466] For the CSI resource corresponding to sub-config#1 configured under CSI report#1, in a scenario where sub-config#1 is activated, if the network device transmits all resources to the terminal no later than the time slot of the corresponding reference resource, the network device determines that the terminal reports the CSI corresponding to the sub-config#1, or if the network device transmits at least part of the resources to the terminal no later than the time slot of the corresponding reference resource, the network device determines that the terminal reports the CSI corresponding to the sub-config#1.

[0467] Otherwise, for example, if the network device does not transmit all resources to the terminal in a time slot no later than the time slot corresponding to the reference resource, the network device determines that the terminal discards the CSI corresponding to sub-config #1. Alternatively, if the terminal does not transmit any resources in a time slot no later than the time slot corresponding to the reference resource, the network device determines that the terminal discards the CSI corresponding to sub-config #1.

[0468] The following will describe the specific implementation of the present invention from the perspective of the terminal:

[0469] Implementation 1 assumes that the terminal is a Rel-18 or later version terminal and supports the NES feature. To support measurement reporting for multiple SDs (spatial patterns) and / or multiple power standards, the NES supports sub-CSI reporting for multiple sub-configurations defined for the same CSI report configuration. Compared to the existing mechanism where one CSI report configuration corresponds to one CSI, the Rel-18 NES corresponds one CSI report configuration to multiple sub-configurations, with each sub-configuration corresponding to a sub-CSI report, effectively improving the performance of dynamic CSI measurement reporting.

[0470] The following embodiments of the present invention will focus on the design of reference resources for the CSI report under different reporting types, and will describe specific implementation methods including:

[0471] In implementation 1, a reference resource is defined for each CSI report in the existing mechanism. That is, a reference resource is defined for each CSI report containing at least one sub-configuration, and each CSI report uses one reference resource. The reference resource is determined based on the following method:

[0472] The terminal determines the total number of first resources for channel measurement in the CSI report and determines the first time slot interval parameter n of the reference resource based on the CSI report. CSI_ref For periodic and semi-persistent CSI reporting, the n CSI_ref The corresponding relationship with the number of resources is as follows:

[0473] When the number of resources is 1, the time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref is greater than or equal to And it corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slot. DL is the downlink subcarrier spacing, and the value of μ can be 0, 1, 2, ...;

[0474] When the number of resources is greater than 1, the time slot interval parameter n CSI_ref is greater than or equal to And it corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slot. DL is the downlink subcarrier spacing, and the value of μ can be 0, 1, 2, ...

[0475] The number of CSI-RS and SSB resources used for channel measurement is equal to the set of resources configured in all sub-configurations configured in a specific report, specifically including:

[0476] In implementation 1-1, considering that the definition of the reference resources is related to the behavior of the terminal performing channel measurement, the terminal determines the number of resources for performing channel measurement based on the number of sub-configurations.

[0477] For example, if the same CSI-RS / SSB resource for channel measurement is configured in a sub-config of M configurations, the first resource number corresponding to the CSI-RS / SSB resource in the report is M; or, if the same CSI-RS / SSB resource for channel measurement is configured in a sub-config of M configurations, the first resource number corresponding to the CSI-RS / SSB resource in the report is 1.

[0478] In implementation 1-2, taking into account that the reference resources are determined based on the CSI report, in order to reduce the complexity of the reference resources, the terminal determines the number of resources for channel measurement based on the number of activated sub-configurations. For example, if the same CSI-RS / SSB resource for channel measurement is configured in an activated sub-configuration of S configurations, the first number of resources corresponding to the CSI-RS / SSB resource in the report is S; or, if the same CSI-RS / SSB resource for channel measurement is configured in a sub-configuration of S configurations, the first number of resources corresponding to the CSI-RS / SSB resource in the report is 1.

[0479] The total number of first resources may be equal to the sum of the numbers of first resources corresponding to all first resources. Alternatively, the total number of first resources may be equal to the number of all first resources.

[0480] In implementation mode 2, unlike one CSI report corresponding to one CSI, in the NES scenario, if one CSI report is configured with multiple sub-configurations, the terminal needs to report multiple CSIs, each CSI corresponding to one sub-configuration, as shown in Figure 4. N_rep is the number of configured reports.

[0481] The present disclosure introduces reference resources corresponding to sub-configuration definitions. For a CSI report containing multiple sub-configurations, multiple reference resources are defined. The reference resources corresponding to sub-configuration #i are determined based on the following method:

[0482] For sub-configuration #i, if the total number of second resources for channel measurement configured / associated in the sub-configuration is 1, corresponding to n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And the minimum value of the corresponding valid downlink time slot; for sub-configuration#i, if the total number of second resources of CSI-RS / SSB configured / associated for channel measurement is greater than 1, the corresponding n CSI_ref ' is greater than or equal to And it corresponds to the minimum value of the valid downlink time slot.

[0483] Implementation 2 assumes that the terminal is a Rel-18 or later version terminal and supports the NES feature. To support measurement reporting for multiple SDs (spatial patterns) and / or multiple power standards, the NES supports sub-CSI reporting for multiple sub-configurations defined for the same CSI report config. Compared to the existing mechanism where one CSI report config corresponds to one CSI, the Rel-18 NES corresponds one CSI report config to multiple sub-configurations, with each sub-configuration corresponding to one sub-CSI report, effectively improving the performance of dynamic CSI measurement reporting.

[0484] This embodiment of the present invention mainly addresses the second problem described in the background and defines the reporting / dropping behavior of CSI at the sub-configuration granularity:

[0485] For a specific CSI report, the terminal can only perform related CSI measurements based on a resource that is no later than the reference resource corresponding to the CSI report.

[0486] Meanwhile, the terminal will report CSI only when it receives at least one resource that is no later than the reference resource corresponding to the CSI report. Otherwise, the terminal will discard the corresponding CSI report.

[0487] In the NES scenario, the terminal calculates CSI based on the resources corresponding to multiple sub-configs and reports multiple CSIs at the same reporting time.

[0488] For example, as shown in Figure 1B, CSI resource #1 is associated with sub-config #1, and CSI resource #2 is associated with sub-config #2. If CSI resource #2 is transmitted after the reference resource, considering that the terminal has already received a CSI-RS resource #1, the terminal will report the corresponding CSI, but the CSI terminal corresponding to sub-config #2 cannot be calculated.

[0489] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, CSI reporting is defined at a sub-configuration granularity. Specifically, if a terminal receives at least one channel measurement resource and / or interference measurement resource associated with a sub-configuration before a corresponding reference resource, the terminal reports the CSI corresponding to the sub-configuration. Otherwise, the terminal drops the corresponding CSI. This avoids the situation shown in Figure 1B where some CSI is discarded.

[0490] In an example, if the terminal drops the CSI corresponding to the sub-configuration, the mapped UCI resource corresponding to the CSI remains unchanged. If the network device determines that the corresponding CSI is dropped, the base station abandons receiving the corresponding CSI on the corresponding UCI.

[0491] Alternatively, if the terminal drops the CSI corresponding to the corresponding sub-configuration, the terminal reports other CSI based on the mapped UCI resource. If the base station determines that the corresponding CSI is dropped, the base station receives the corresponding other CSI on the corresponding UCI. For example, it receives the resource corresponding to sub-configuration (i+1).

[0492] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a terminal in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0493] It should be understood that the division of the various units or modules in the above device is merely a division of logical functions. In actual implementation, they may be fully or partially integrated into a physical entity, or they may be physically separated. In addition, the units or modules in the device may be implemented in the form of a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor, the processor is connected to a memory, and the memory stores instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or implement the functions of the various units or modules of the above device, wherein the processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory within the device or a memory outside the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits, and the functions of some or all of the units or modules can be realized by designing the hardware circuits. The above-mentioned hardware circuits can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which realizes the functions of some or all of the above units or modules by designing the logical relationship of the components in the circuit; for example, in another implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit can be realized by a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by configuring the configuration file, thereby realizing the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. All units or modules of the above devices can be realized in the form of software called by the processor, or in the form of hardware circuits, or in part by the form of software called by the processor, and the rest by hardware circuits.

[0494] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and execution capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationship of the hardware circuit. The logical relationship of the above-mentioned hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and implementing the hardware circuit configuration can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), etc.

[0495] FIG5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG5A , the terminal 5100 may include: a processing module 5101 and a transceiver module 5102 .

[0496] In some embodiments, the processing module 5101 is configured to include a plurality of sub-configurations in a channel state information (CSI) report configuration, and determine a reference resource for the CSI report;

[0497] A channel state information reference signal (CSI-RS) is measured to generate one or more CSIs; wherein the CSI-RS is received based on the reference resource.

[0498] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5102 is configured to report the CSI report; wherein the CSI report includes at least one of the generated CSIs.

[0499] Optionally, the above-mentioned processing module 5101 is used to execute at least one of the other steps (such as step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2106, but not limited to these) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0500] Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module 5102 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving (for example, step S2102, step S2108, but not limited to this) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0501] FIG5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG5B , a network device 5200 may include: a transceiver module 5201 .

[0502] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned transceiver module 5201 is configured as a channel state information CSI report configuration including multiple sub-configurations, and receives a CSI report; wherein, the CSI report includes at least one of the CSIs generated after measuring the channel state information reference signal CSI-RS, and the CSI-RS is received based on a reference resource, and the reference resource is determined based on the multiple sub-configurations.

[0503] Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module 5201 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving (for example, step S2102, step S2108, but not limited to this) performed by the network device 5200 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0504] Optionally, the above-mentioned network device 5200 may also include a processing module 5202 (not shown in Figure 5B), which is used to execute at least one of the other steps (such as steps S2101 and S2107, but not limited to these) performed by the network device 5200 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0505] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, and the transmitting module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with the transceiver.

[0506] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules respectively execute all or part of the steps required to be executed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be interchangeable with the processor.

[0507] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 6100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Communication device 6100 can be a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., a user equipment, etc.), a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a network device to implement any of the above methods, or a chip, a chip system, or a processor that supports a terminal to implement any of the above methods. Communication device 6100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the description of the above method embodiments.

[0508] As shown in Figure 6A, the communication device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. The processor 6101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process the communication protocol and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (such as a base station, a baseband chip, a terminal device, a terminal device chip, a DU or a CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 6100 is used to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 6101 are used to call instructions to enable the communication device 6100 to perform any of the above methods.

[0509] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6102. When the communication device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6102, the transceiver 6102 performs at least one of the communication steps (e.g., step S2102, step S2108, but not limited thereto) such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 6101 performs at least one of the other steps (e.g., step S2101, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2106, step S2107, but not limited thereto). In an optional embodiment, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, and the receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, and interface may be interchangeable, the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit may be interchangeable, and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit may be interchangeable.

[0510] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6103 for storing data. Alternatively, all or part of the memories 6103 may be located outside the communication device 6100. In alternative embodiments, the communication device 6100 may include one or more interface circuits 6104. Optionally, the interface circuits 6104 are connected to the memory 6102 and may be configured to receive data from the memory 6102 or other devices, or to send data to the memory 6102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 6104 may read data stored in the memory 6102 and send the data to the processor 6101.

[0511] The communication device 6100 described in the above embodiment may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 6100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 6100 may not be limited to FIG6A. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, a terminal device, an intelligent terminal device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handheld device, a mobile unit, an in-vehicle device, a network device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0512] 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip 6200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. If the communication device 6100 can be a chip or a chip system, reference can be made to the schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 6200 shown in FIG6B , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0513] The chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201. The chip 6200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0514] In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more interface circuits 6202. Terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pins may be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 6200 further includes one or more memories 6203 for storing data. Alternatively, all or part of memory 6203 may be located external to chip 6200. Optionally, interface circuit 6202 is connected to memory 6203 and may be used to receive data from memory 6203 or other devices, or may be used to send data to memory 6203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 6202 may read data stored in memory 6203 and send the data to processor 6201.

[0515] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 performs at least one of the communication steps (e.g., step S2102 and step S2108, but not limited thereto) of the aforementioned method. The interface circuit 6202 performing the communication steps (e.g., step S2102 and step S2108, but not limited thereto) of the aforementioned method means, for example, that the interface circuit 6202 performs data exchange between the processor 6201, chip 6200, memory 6203, or a transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 6201 performs at least one of the other steps (e.g., step S2101, step S2103, step S2104, step S2105, step S2106, and step S2107, but not limited thereto).

[0516] The modules and / or devices described in various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be arbitrarily combined or separated according to circumstances. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0517] The present disclosure also proposes a storage medium having instructions stored thereon. When the instructions are executed on the communication device 6100, the communication device 6100 executes any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a transient storage medium.

[0518] The present disclosure also provides a program product, which, when executed by the communication device 6100, enables the communication device 6100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0519] The present disclosure also proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform any one of the above methods.

[0520] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An information transmission method, characterized in that: include: A channel state information CSI report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations to determine the reference resources of the CSI report; Measuring a channel state information reference signal CSI-RS to generate one or more CSIs; wherein the CSI-RS is received based on the reference resource; Reporting the CSI report; wherein the CSI report includes at least one of the generated CSIs.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The reference resources for determining the CSI report include: Determining, based on an indication of the CSI report configuration, a first time slot for reporting the CSI report; determining a first time slot interval parameter; Based on the first time slot and the first time slot interval parameter, a second time slot in which the reference resource is located is determined.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The determining of the first time slot interval parameter comprises: Determine a total number of first resources for channel measurement corresponding to the CSI report configuration; Based on the corresponding relationship between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter, the first time slot interval parameter corresponding to the total number of the first resources is determined.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The determining the total number of first resources for channel measurement corresponding to the CSI report configuration includes any one of the following: Determine the first total number of resources based on a set of resources corresponding to the multiple sub-configurations in the CSI report configuration; Determining the first total number of resources based on a set of resources configured in an activated sub-configuration in the CSI reporting configuration; The first total number of resources is determined based on a set of resources configured in the CSI report configuration.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The determining, based on a set of resources corresponding to the multiple sub-configurations in the CSI report configuration, the total number of the first resources includes any one of the following: Determining that the total number of the first resources is equal to the number of all first resources; Determine that the total number of the first resources is equal to the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each first resource; Each of the first resources is associated with one or more sub-configurations of the multiple sub-configurations.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that The method further comprises any of the following: Determine that the number of the first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to a first number; wherein the first number is the number of the one or more sub-configurations associated with the first resource; determine that the number of the first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to 1.

7. The method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: Each of the first resources is associated with one or more sub-configurations in the plurality of sub-configurations that are in an activated state.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The method further comprises any of the following: Determine that the number of the first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to a second number; wherein the second number is the number of the one or more sub-configurations associated with the first resource and in an activated state; Determine that the number of first resources corresponding to each of the first resources is equal to 1.

9. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The determining, based on a set of resources configured in the CSI report configuration, the first total number of resources includes any one of the following: Determine that the total number of the first resources is equal to the number of the second resources; wherein the second number of resources is the number of second resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration; Determine that the total number of the first resources is equal to the number of third resources; wherein the number of the third resources is the number of third resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the third resources are associated with one or more sub-configurations in an activated state; Determine that the total number of the first resources is equal to the number of fourth resources; wherein the number of the fourth resources is the number of fourth resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the fourth resource is associated with one or more sub-configurations of the configuration.

10. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The reference resource is a sub-configuration-based reference resource; The reference resources for determining the CSI report include: Determine, based on an indication of each subconfiguration in the CSI reporting configuration, a first time slot for reporting the CSI report corresponding to each of the subconfigurations; Determine a second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the first time slots; and determine each second time slot in which the reference resource based on the sub-configuration is located based on each of the first time slots and the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the first time slots.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that The determining of a second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the first time slots comprises: Determine the total number of second resources configured in each of the sub-configurations for channel measurement; Based on the correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter, the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to the total number of the second resources is determined.

12. The method according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that: The method further comprises any of the following: If at least one resource associated with a first sub-configuration is not received in a time slot no later than that corresponding to a reference resource, a first CSI corresponding to the first sub-configuration is discarded; wherein the first sub-configuration is any one of the multiple sub-configurations; If all resources associated with the first sub-configuration are not received no later than a time slot corresponding to a reference resource, the first CSI corresponding to the first sub-configuration is discarded; wherein the first sub-configuration is any one of the multiple sub-configurations.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The method further comprises any of the following: Determine that the uplink control information UCI resource mapped by the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration remains unchanged; It is determined that the first UCI resource mapped to the first CSI is used to carry the second CSI.

14. An information transmission method, characterized in that: include: A channel state information CSI report configuration includes multiple sub-configurations, and a CSI report is received; wherein the CSI report includes at least one of the CSIs generated after measuring a channel state information reference signal CSI-RS, and the CSI-RS is received based on a reference resource, and the reference resource is determined based on the multiple sub-configurations.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The method further comprises: Determining a first time slot for reporting the CSI report; Based on the first time slot, configure the CSI report configuration; determining a first time slot interval parameter; Based on the first time slot and the first time slot interval parameter, a second time slot in which the reference resource is located is determined.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that The determining of the first time slot interval parameter comprises: Based on the correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter, the first time slot interval parameter corresponding to the first total number of resources for channel measurement corresponding to the CSI report configuration is determined.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that The method further comprises any of the following: Based on the first total number of resources, configure a set of resources in the multiple sub-configurations in the CSI report configuration; Based on the first total number of resources, configure a set of resources in an activated sub-configuration in the CSI reporting configuration; Based on the first total number of resources, a set of resources in the CSI report configuration is configured.

18. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that The configuring, based on the first total number of resources, a set of resources in the multiple sub-configurations in the CSI report configuration includes any one of the following: Configuring the number of all first resources to be equal to the total number of the first resources; Configuring the sum of the number of first resources corresponding to each first resource to be equal to the total number of the first resources; Each of the first resources is associated with one or more sub-configurations of the multiple sub-configurations.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that The method further comprises any of the following: Configuring a first number of sub-configurations in the plurality of sub-configurations to be associated with the first resource; wherein the first number is equal to the number of the first resources corresponding to the first resource; The one or more sub-configurations of the plurality of sub-configurations are configured to be associated with the first resource.

20. The method according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that Each of the first resources is associated with one or more sub-configurations in the plurality of sub-configurations that are in an activated state.

21. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that The method further comprises any of the following: Activate a second number of sub-configurations in the plurality of sub-configurations, and configure the second number of sub-configurations to be associated with the first resource; wherein the second number is equal to the number of the first resources corresponding to the first resource; At least one sub-configuration is activated among the multiple sub-configurations, and one or more sub-configurations in the activated sub-configuration are associated with the first resource.

22. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that The configuring, based on the first total number of resources, a set of resources in the CSI report configuration includes any one of the following: The number of second resources is configured to be equal to the total number of the first resources; wherein the number of the second resources is the number of second resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration; Configuring a third resource number that is equal to the total number of the first resources, wherein the third resource number is the number of third resources included in the CSI-RS resource set for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the third resource is associated with one or more sub-configurations in an activated state; The fourth resource number is configured to be equal to the total number of the first resources, wherein the fourth resource number is the number of fourth resources included in the CSI-RS resource set used for channel measurement in the CSI report configuration, and the fourth resource is associated with one or more sub-configurations.

23. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The reference resource is a sub-configuration-based reference resource; The method further comprises: Determine a first time slot for reporting the CSI report corresponding to each sub-configuration; Determine, based on each of the first time slots, each sub-configuration in the CSI reporting configuration; determining a second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the first time slots; Based on each of the first time slots and the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the first time slots, each second time slot in which the reference resource based on the sub-configuration is located is determined.

24. The method according to claim 23, characterized in that The determining a second time slot interval parameter corresponding to each of the second time slots comprises: Based on the correspondence between the number of resources and the time slot interval parameter, the second time slot interval parameter corresponding to the total number of second resources configured in each of the sub-configurations is determined.

25. The method according to claim 23 or 24, characterized in that The method further comprises any of the following: At least one resource associated with the first sub-configuration is not sent in a time slot no later than that corresponding to the reference resource, and the first CSI corresponding to the first sub-configuration is abandoned on the first uplink control information UCI resource mapped by the first sub-configuration; wherein the first sub-configuration is any one of the multiple sub-configurations; All resources associated with the first sub-configuration are not sent no later than the time slot corresponding to the reference resource, and the first CSI corresponding to the first sub-configuration is abandoned on the first UCI resource mapped by the first sub-configuration; wherein the first sub-configuration is any one of the multiple sub-configurations.

26. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that The method further comprises any of the following: Determine that the UCI resources mapped by the CSI corresponding to each sub-configuration remain unchanged; Second CSI is received on the first UCI resource.

27. A terminal, characterized in that: include: A processing module, configured to include a plurality of sub-configurations in a channel state information CSI report configuration, and determine a reference resource for the CSI report; The processing module is further configured to measure a channel state information reference signal CSI-RS to generate one or more CSIs; wherein the CSI-RS is received based on the reference resource; The transceiver module is configured to report the CSI report; wherein the CSI report includes at least one of the generated CSIs.

28. A network device, characterized in that: include: The transceiver module is configured to include multiple sub-configurations in a channel state information CSI report configuration, and receives a CSI report; wherein the CSI report includes at least one of the CSIs generated after measuring a channel state information reference signal CSI-RS, and the CSI-RS is received based on a reference resource, and the reference resource is determined based on the multiple sub-configurations.

29. A terminal, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; The terminal is used to execute the information transmission method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

30. A network device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; Wherein, the network device is used to execute the method for information transmission behavior described in any one of claims 14-26.

31. A communication system, characterized in that: It comprises a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the information transmission method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, and the network device is configured to implement the information transmission method according to any one of claims 14 to 26.

32. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that: When the instruction is executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the information transmission method according to any one of claims 1-13 or 14-26.

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