Energy information providing method and apparatus, functional entity, and node device

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of core networks, and provides an energy information providing method and apparatus, a functional entity, and a node device. The method comprises: acquiring energy analysis information on the basis of energy related data of at least one first node; and sending the energy analysis information to at least one second node.

Description

Energy information providing method, device, functional entity and node equipment

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202311450299.6 filed in China on November 2, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the field of core network technology, and in particular to an energy information providing method, apparatus, functional entity, and node equipment. Background Art

[0004] Based on the green energy-saving mechanism defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), which performs energy consumption analysis based on network functions (NFs) and slicing, the concept of Energy-As-a-Service (EAAS) was proposed. It defines application cases such as communication energy consumption information collection, application energy consumption monitoring, energy consumption calculation, and opening network-level energy consumption information to enterprise customers. However, how to implement intelligent communication energy consumption statistics in the core network and provide energy consumption information to network nodes has become the main problem that needs to be solved.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the technical solution disclosed in the present invention is to provide an energy information providing method, device, functional entity and node equipment for realizing intelligent communication energy consumption statistics in the core network.

[0007] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides an energy information providing method, wherein the method is applied to a first functional entity and includes:

[0008] Obtaining energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node;

[0009] The energy analysis information is sent to at least one second node.

[0010] Optionally, the method described herein comprises information having a granularity based on one or more of a terminal UE, a protocol data unit PDU session, a quality of service flow QoS flow, a network function and a slice.

[0011] Optionally, in the method described above, the energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of the energy-related data, statistical information of the energy-related data, prediction information of the energy-related data, and recommendation strategy information of the energy-related data.

[0012] Optionally, in the method described above, the energy-related data includes one or more of system load data, business flow data, energy efficiency, energy consumption data, renewable energy data and carbon emission data.

[0013] Optionally, in the method, sending the energy analysis information to at least one second node includes:

[0014] If the first condition is met, sending the energy analysis information to at least one second node;

[0015] The first condition includes one or more of the following:

[0016] receiving a first request sent by the at least one second node, wherein the first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information;

[0017] Obtain or calculate data values ​​or results of energy-related data;

[0018] The preset reporting cycle time arrives;

[0019] Determine the need to enter energy-saving mode / state;

[0020] Monitoring or determining that energy consumption statistics have reached a preset threshold;

[0021] The UE's energy consumption level is monitored or determined to exceed the contract information or average value.

[0022] Optionally, the method described above, wherein the recommended strategy information includes one or more of bit rate adjustment, QoS adjustment, 5QI value setting, dynamic scaling, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, execution of cell list-based paging, provision of recommended cell list, and reporting of energy consumption quota.

[0023] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an energy information providing method, wherein the method is applied to a second node, and includes:

[0024] receiving energy analysis information sent by the first functional entity;

[0025] Energy strategy analysis and / or energy strategy adjustment are performed according to the energy analysis information.

[0026] Optionally, the method described herein comprises information having a granularity based on one or more of UE, protocol data unit (PDU) session, quality of service (QoS) flow, network function and slice.

[0027] Optionally, in the method described above, the energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of the energy-related data, statistical information of the energy-related data, prediction information of the energy-related data, and recommendation strategy information of the energy-related data.

[0028] Optionally, the method further comprises:

[0029] A first request is sent to the first functional entity; the first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information.

[0030] Optionally, the method described above, wherein the recommended strategy information includes one or more of bit rate adjustment, QoS adjustment, 5QI value setting, dynamic scaling, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, execution of cell list-based paging, provision of recommended cell list, and reporting of energy consumption quota.

[0031] Optionally, in the method, performing energy strategy analysis includes one or more of the following:

[0032] Determine whether it is necessary to enter energy-saving mode;

[0033] Determine whether energy strategy adjustments need to be implemented;

[0034] Determine whether the network function energy consumption is abnormal.

[0035] Optionally, in the method, the performing energy policy adjustment includes one or more of the following:

[0036] When it is determined that the energy-saving mode needs to be entered, the operation of entering the energy-saving mode is executed;

[0037] If it is determined that energy-saving mode adjustment is required, the energy-saving mode adjustment operation is performed;

[0038] Perform cell list-based paging;

[0039] Provide a list of recommended communities;

[0040] Select the user plane network function;

[0041] Feedback energy consumption quota;

[0042] Perform processing operations for abnormal network function energy consumption.

[0043] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a functional entity, wherein the functional entity is a first functional entity, which includes a processor and a transceiver, wherein:

[0044] The processor is configured to obtain energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node;

[0045] The transceiver is configured to send the energy analysis information to at least one second node.

[0046] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a node device, wherein the node device is a second node, including a transceiver and a processor, wherein:

[0047] The transceiver is used to receive energy analysis information sent by the first functional entity;

[0048] The processor is configured to perform energy policy adjustment according to the energy analysis information.

[0049] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an energy information providing device, which is applied to a first functional entity and includes:

[0050] An energy consumption information acquisition module, configured to obtain energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node;

[0051] The sending module is configured to send the energy analysis information to at least one second node.

[0052] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an energy information providing device, which is applied to a second node and includes:

[0053] A receiving module, configured to receive energy analysis information sent by the first functional entity;

[0054] The adjustment module is configured to perform energy strategy adjustment according to the energy analysis information.

[0055] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a network device, which includes a processor, a memory, and a program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the program, when executed by the processor, implements the energy information providing method as described in any one of the above items.

[0056] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a readable storage medium, wherein the readable storage medium stores a program, and when the program is executed by a processor, the steps in any of the above energy information providing methods are implemented.

[0057] At least one of the above technical solutions of the present disclosure has the following beneficial effects:

[0058] By adopting the energy information providing method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a first functional entity collects energy-related data of at least one first node, obtains energy analysis information, and then sends the energy analysis information to at least one second node, so as to collect energy-related data based on the core network and realize intelligent communication energy consumption statistics. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0059] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a system architecture using the energy information providing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0060] FIG2 is a flow chart of the energy information providing method according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0061] FIG3 is a flow chart of one embodiment of the method for providing energy information according to the embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0062] FIG4 is a flow chart of the energy information providing method according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0063] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the functional entity according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0064] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a node device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0065] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of an energy information providing device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0066] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of an energy information providing device according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and advantages to be solved by the present disclosure clearer, a detailed description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0068] As shown in Figure 1, a schematic diagram of the system architecture of the energy information providing method described in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The system using this method includes user equipment (UE), which can also be called a terminal, a base station, and a core network device, wherein the core network device includes a user plane function (UPF) entity, an access and mobility management function (AMF) entity, a session management function (SMF) entity, a unified data management (UDM) entity, a policy control function (PCF) entity, an operation, maintenance and management (OAM) entity, a charging function (CHF) entity, a network exposure function (NEF) and a network data analysis function (NWDAF) entity, etc.

[0069] The energy information providing method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure collects energy-related data based on the core network, realizes intelligent communication energy consumption statistics, and provides energy analysis information to the network node.

[0070] The energy information providing method described in one embodiment of the present disclosure is applied to a first functional entity, as shown in FIG2 , and includes:

[0071] S210, obtaining energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node;

[0072] S220: Send the energy analysis information to at least one second node.

[0073] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, optionally, the first functional entity includes but is not limited to only including one or more of NWDAF, AMF, SMF, PCF, NEF and network function (NF). The NF may be a newly added NF in the core network.

[0074] Optionally, the first node includes but is not limited to only including one or more of a network device (such as a radio access network (Radio Access Network, RAN), an OAM entity, a 5G core network (5G Core, 5GC) network function NF entity and a terminal UE.

[0075] Optionally, the second node includes but is not limited to only one or more of an application function AF entity, a network device RAN, a 5GC control plane entity, a terminal UE, a user plane function UPF entity, a charging function CHF entity, and an operation, maintenance and management OAM entity.

[0076] It should be noted that the energy information providing method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure takes the application in the fifth generation mobile communication technology (5G) network as an example. The first functional entity, the first node and the second node can respectively include the above-mentioned functional entities, but the method is not limited to being applicable only to 5G networks. When applied to other networks, the first functional entity, the first node and the second node can also include other functional entities, or the above-mentioned functional entities can be named with other names. Each possible implementation method is not given an example here.

[0077] In addition, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the user plane network function mentioned may be but is not limited to only including UPF, and the network function mentioned may be but is not limited to only being NF.

[0078] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a first functional entity collects energy-related data of at least one first node, obtains energy analysis information, and then sends the energy analysis information to at least one second node to collect energy-related data based on the core network and realize intelligent communication energy consumption statistics.

[0079] Optionally, the energy-related data includes one or more of system load data, business flow data, energy efficiency (Energy Efficiency), energy consumption (Energy Consumption) data, renewable energy data and carbon emission data.

[0080] The energy analysis information includes information based on one or more granularities of UE, Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session, Quality of Service (QoS) flow, NF and slice.

[0081] The energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of the energy-related data, statistical information of the energy-related data, prediction information of the energy-related data, and recommendation strategy information of the energy-related data.

[0082] Among them, the recommended strategy information of the energy-related data includes one or more of bit rate adjustment, QoS adjustment, 5G QoS identifier (5QI) value setting, dynamic scaling, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, execution of cell list-based paging, provision of recommended cell list, and reporting of energy consumption quota.

[0083] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, optionally, the method may further include:

[0084] Energy efficiency is calculated based on business flow data and / or energy consumption data in energy-related data.

[0085] Furthermore, energy analysis information is obtained based on the calculated energy efficiency and other energy consumption related data.

[0086] Using the energy information providing method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first functional entity analyzes energy-related data, such as analyzing one or more of system load data, business flow data, energy efficiency, energy consumption data, renewable energy data and carbon emission data, and obtains one or more of the data values ​​or results, statistical information, forecast information and recommended strategy information of these data.

[0087] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, optionally, in step S220, obtaining energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node includes:

[0088] When the first condition is met, energy analysis information is obtained based on energy-related data of at least one first node;

[0089] The first condition includes one or more of the following:

[0090] receiving a first request sent by the at least one second node, wherein the first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information;

[0091] Obtain or calculate data values ​​or results of energy-related data;

[0092] The preset reporting cycle time arrives;

[0093] Determine the need to enter energy-saving mode / state;

[0094] Monitoring or determining that energy consumption statistics have reached a preset threshold;

[0095] The UE's energy consumption level is monitored or determined to exceed the contract information or average value.

[0096] In one embodiment, optionally, the first functional entity performs one or more of energy statistics, energy forecasting and / or determination of energy strategies, i.e., determines energy analysis information, upon obtaining a request for energy analysis information and / or subscribing to energy analysis information from at least one second node (such as one or more of AF, RAN, UE, 5GC control plane, UPF).

[0097] In one embodiment, the first functional entity determines the energy analysis information based on a single subscription or request of the second node, or determines the energy analysis information when a preset reporting cycle time arrives based on the reporting cycle requested or subscribed by the second node, or determines the energy analysis information when it is determined that an energy-saving mode / state is needed, when it is monitored or determined that the energy consumption statistical information reaches a preset threshold, or when it is monitored or determined that the energy consumption level of the UE exceeds the contract information or average value.

[0098] In another embodiment, optionally, in step S220, sending the energy analysis information to at least one second node includes:

[0099] If the first condition is met, sending the energy analysis information to at least one second node;

[0100] The first condition includes one or more of the following:

[0101] receiving a first request sent by the at least one second node, wherein the first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information;

[0102] Obtain or calculate data values ​​or results of energy-related data;

[0103] The preset reporting cycle time arrives;

[0104] Determine the need to enter energy-saving mode / state;

[0105] Monitoring or determining that energy consumption statistics have reached a preset threshold;

[0106] The UE's energy consumption level is monitored or determined to exceed the contract information or average value.

[0107] Optionally, in step S210, obtaining energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node includes:

[0108] The first functional entity collects one or more of system load data, energy efficiency (Energy Efficiency), energy consumption (Energy Consumption) data, renewable capacity (Renewable Energy) data and carbon emission (Carbon Emission) data to obtain energy analysis information.

[0109] In one embodiment, optionally, the first functional entity is composed of RAN, 5GC NF and / or UE, etc., to obtain energy-related data at a granularity of UE, PDU session, QoS flow, etc.;

[0110] The Management Data Analytics Function (MDAF) or Operation Administration and Maintenance (OAM) obtains energy-related data at granularities such as NFs and slices, such as energy consumption statistics and / or energy consumption forecasts.

[0111] Based on the above-mentioned energy-related data obtained, the first functional entity performs energy consumption statistics and / or energy consumption prediction, obtains energy analysis information with granularity of one or more of the terminal UE, PDU session, QoS flow, network function and slice, and performs policy recommendation.

[0112] Optionally, the obtained energy analysis information includes user plane energy consumption and / or control plane energy consumption.

[0113] FIG3 is a flow chart of a specific implementation of the method for providing energy information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3 , the method for providing energy information includes the following steps:

[0114] S301: A consumer (such as a second node) sends a subscription request to a first functional entity (such as an NWDAF or a newly added NF) to subscribe to energy analysis information.

[0115] Optionally, the second node includes one or more of AF, RAN, UE, 5GC control plane, UPF, and OAM entity.

[0116] S302, the first functional entity (such as NWDAF or a newly added NF) collects energy-related data of at least one first node (such as one or more of the network equipment RAN, OAM entity, 5GC network function NF entity and terminal UE) according to the subscription request of the second node.

[0117] In one embodiment, optionally, the first functional entity is composed of RAN, 5GC NF and / or UE, etc., to obtain energy-related data at a granularity of UE, PDU session, QoS flow, etc.;

[0118] Energy-related data at granularity levels such as NF and slices are obtained by MDAF or OAM. For example, the energy-related data includes energy consumption statistics and / or energy consumption forecasts and other related information.

[0119] In another embodiment, optionally, the first functional entity can also determine the energy analysis information based on a single subscription or request of the second node, or determine the energy analysis information when the preset reporting cycle time arrives based on the reporting cycle requested or subscribed by the second node, or determine the energy analysis information when it is determined that an energy-saving mode / state is needed, when monitoring or judging that the energy consumption statistical information reaches a preset threshold, or when monitoring or judging that the UE's energy consumption level exceeds the contract information or average value.

[0120] S303, the first functional entity performs energy statistics and / or energy forecasting based on the above-mentioned energy-related data obtained, obtains energy analysis information with granularity of one or more of terminal UE, PDU session, QoS flow, NF and slice, and performs policy recommendation.

[0121] S304, the first functional entity sends energy analysis information to at least one second node;

[0122] Among them, the second node includes one or more of an application function AF entity, a network device RAN, a 5GC control plane entity, a terminal UE, a user plane function UPF entity, a charging function CHF entity, and an operation, maintenance and management OAM entity.

[0123] As shown in FIG3 , step S304 may include the following steps:

[0124] S3041a, the first functional entity sends energy analysis information to the AF; wherein the energy analysis information sent to the AF is based on one or more of the granularity of UE, PDU session, QoS flow, NF and slice;

[0125] S3041b, the AF determines whether to enter the energy-saving mode based on the obtained energy analysis information, and enters the energy-saving mode as needed, such as adjusting the bit rate.

[0126] S3042a: The first functional entity sends energy analysis information to the PCF; the energy analysis information includes one or more of the following: data values ​​or results of energy-related data, statistical information of energy-related data, prediction information of energy-related data, and recommended strategy information of energy-related data.

[0127] S3042b: The PCF adjusts energy consumption policies based on the UE, flow, and session based on the energy analysis information, such as downgrading or upgrading Quality of Service (QoS) parameters and setting 5QI values. QoS parameters include one or more of bit rate, latency, jitter, 5QI, and bandwidth (maximum bit rate (MBR), guaranteed bit rate (GBR)).

[0128] S3043a, the first functional entity sends energy analysis information to the OAM; the energy analysis information includes one or more of the following: data values ​​or results of energy-related data, statistical information of energy-related data, prediction information of energy-related data, and recommended strategy information of energy-related data;

[0129] S3043b: Based on the energy analysis information, OAM configures the network element to enter an energy-saving mode based on the network element and / or slice, such as implementing dynamic scaling, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, etc., to reduce energy consumption. Optionally, if OAM determines that the NF energy consumption is abnormal based on the energy analysis information, it will take relevant measures.

[0130] S3044a: The first functional entity sends energy analysis information to the AMF; the energy analysis information includes one or more of the following: data values ​​or results of energy-related data, statistical information of energy-related data, forecast information of energy-related data, and recommended strategy information of energy-related data.

[0131] S3044b: The AMF performs cell list-based paging based on the energy analysis information and / or load factors, and provides a recommended cell list.

[0132] S3045a, the first functional entity sends energy analysis information to the SMF; the energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of energy-related data, statistical information of energy-related data, prediction information of energy-related data, and recommendation strategy information of energy-related data;

[0133] S3045b, the SMF selects a UPF based on the energy analysis information and / or load factors;

[0134] S3046a, the first functional entity sends energy analysis information to the CHF. Optionally, the first functional entity is further configured to report or apply for energy consumption quotas to the CHF based on the energy consumption quotas based on granularity such as UE and NF obtained by the UDM / PCF and the energy analysis information obtained.

[0135] S3046b, CHF feeds back the energy consumption quota to the first functional entity.

[0136] According to the above, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first functional entity sends energy analysis information to the second node, and the second node performs energy policy adjustment according to the energy analysis information.

[0137] Optionally, the second node performs energy policy adjustment, including one or more of the following:

[0138] Determine whether it is necessary to enter energy-saving mode;

[0139] Determine whether energy strategy adjustments need to be implemented;

[0140] When it is determined that the energy-saving mode needs to be entered, the operation of entering the energy-saving mode is executed;

[0141] If it is determined that energy-saving mode adjustment is required, the energy-saving mode adjustment operation is performed;

[0142] Perform cell list-based paging;

[0143] Provide a list of recommended communities;

[0144] Select a user plane function UPF entity;

[0145] Feedback energy consumption quota;

[0146] Determine whether NF energy consumption is abnormal;

[0147] Perform operations to handle abnormal NF energy consumption.

[0148] It should be noted that the above-mentioned various implementations of the second node performing energy policy adjustment are merely examples and are not limited thereto.

[0149] Another embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an energy information providing method, which is applied to a second node, as shown in FIG4 , and includes:

[0150] S410, receiving energy analysis information sent by the first functional entity;

[0151] S420: Perform energy strategy analysis and / or energy strategy adjustment according to the energy analysis information.

[0152] By adopting the energy information providing method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a first functional entity collects energy-related data of at least one first node, obtains energy analysis information, and then sends the energy analysis information to at least one second node, so that the second node performs energy strategy adjustment, such as dynamic scaling, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, etc., to achieve energy consumption reduction, and realize intelligent communication energy consumption statistics by collecting energy-related data based on the core network.

[0153] Optionally, the first functional entity includes one or more of NWDAF, AMF, SMF, PCF, NEF and NF.

[0154] Optionally, the method described herein comprises information having a granularity based on one or more of UE, PDU session, QoS flow, NF and slice.

[0155] Optionally, in the method described above, the energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of the energy-related data, statistical information of the energy-related data, prediction information of the energy-related data, and recommendation strategy information of the energy-related data.

[0156] Optionally, the method further comprises:

[0157] A first request is sent to the first functional entity; the first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information.

[0158] Optionally, the method described above, wherein the energy consumption recommendation strategy information includes one or more of bit rate adjustment, QoS adjustment, 5QI value setting, dynamic scaling, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, execution of cell list-based paging, provision of recommended cell list, and reporting of energy consumption quota.

[0159] Optionally, the method described, wherein the second node includes one or more of an application function AF entity, a network device RAN, a 5GC control plane entity, a terminal UE, a user plane function UPF entity, a charging function CHF entity, and an operation, maintenance and management OAM entity.

[0160] Optionally, in the method, performing energy strategy analysis includes one or more of the following:

[0161] Determine whether it is necessary to enter energy-saving mode;

[0162] Determine whether energy strategy adjustments need to be implemented;

[0163] Determine whether the network function energy consumption is abnormal.

[0164] Optionally, in the method, the performing energy policy adjustment includes one or more of the following:

[0165] When it is determined that the energy-saving mode needs to be entered, the operation of entering the energy-saving mode is executed;

[0166] If it is determined that energy-saving mode adjustment is required, the energy-saving mode adjustment operation is performed;

[0167] Perform cell list-based paging;

[0168] Provide a list of recommended communities;

[0169] Select the user plane network function;

[0170] Feedback energy consumption quota;

[0171] Perform processing operations for abnormal network function energy consumption.

[0172] The specific implementation of the energy information providing method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure applied to the second node can be described in conjunction with the specific implementation of the method applied to the first functional entity, and will not be repeated here.

[0173] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a functional entity, wherein the functional entity is a first functional entity. As shown in FIG5 , the first functional entity 500 includes a processor 510 and a transceiver 520, wherein:

[0174] The processor 510 is configured to obtain energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node;

[0175] The transceiver 520 is configured to send the energy analysis information to at least one second node.

[0176] Optionally, the functional entity, wherein the energy analysis information includes information based on the granularity of one or more of terminal UE, PDU session, QoS flow, NF and slice.

[0177] Optionally, the functional entity, wherein the energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of the energy-related data, the statistical information of the energy-related data, the prediction information of the energy-related data and the recommendation strategy information of the energy-related data.

[0178] Optionally, the functional entity, wherein the energy-related data includes one or more of system load data, business flow data, energy efficiency (Energy Efficiency), energy consumption (Energy Consumption) data, renewable energy data and carbon emission data.

[0179] Optionally, in the functional entity, the transceiver 520 sending the energy analysis information to at least one second node includes:

[0180] If the first condition is met, sending the energy analysis information to at least one second node;

[0181] The first condition includes one or more of the following:

[0182] receiving a first request sent by the at least one second node, wherein the first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information;

[0183] Obtain or calculate data values ​​or results of energy-related data;

[0184] The preset reporting cycle time arrives;

[0185] Determine the need to enter energy-saving mode / state;

[0186] Monitoring or determining that energy consumption statistics have reached a preset threshold;

[0187] The UE's energy consumption level is monitored or determined to exceed the contract information or average value.

[0188] Optionally, the functional entity, wherein the energy consumption recommendation strategy information includes one or more of bit rate adjustment, QoS adjustment, 5QI value setting, dynamic scaling, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, execution of cell list-based paging, provision of recommended cell list, and reporting of energy consumption quota.

[0189] Optionally, the functional entity, wherein the first node includes one or more of a network device RAN, an OAM entity, a 5GC network functional entity and a terminal UE.

[0190] Optionally, the functional entity, wherein the second node includes one or more of an application function AF entity, a network device RAN, a 5GC control plane entity, a terminal UE, a user plane function UPF entity, a billing function CHF entity, and an operation, maintenance and management OAM entity.

[0191] Optionally, the functional entity, wherein the first functional entity includes one or more of NWDAF, AMF, SMF, PCF, NEF and NF.

[0192] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a node device, wherein the node device is a second node. As shown in FIG6 , the second node device 600 includes a transceiver 610 and a processor 620, wherein:

[0193] The transceiver 610 is configured to receive energy analysis information sent by the first functional entity;

[0194] The processor 620 is configured to perform energy policy analysis and / or energy policy adjustment according to the energy analysis information.

[0195] Optionally, the node device, wherein the energy analysis information includes information based on one or more granularities of UE, PDU session, QoS flow, NF and slice.

[0196] Optionally, the node device, wherein the energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of the energy-related data, statistical information of the energy-related data, prediction information of the energy-related data and recommendation strategy information of the energy-related data.

[0197] Optionally, in the node device, the method further includes:

[0198] A first request is sent to the first functional entity; the first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information.

[0199] Optionally, the node device, wherein the energy consumption recommendation strategy information includes one or more of bit rate adjustment, QoS adjustment, 5QI value setting, dynamic scaling, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, execution of cell list-based paging, provision of recommended cell list, and reporting of energy consumption quota.

[0200] Optionally, the node device, wherein the second node includes one or more of an application function AF entity, a network device RAN, a 5GC control plane entity, a terminal UE, a user plane function UPF entity, a charging function CHF entity and an operation, maintenance and management OAM entity.

[0201] Optionally, in the node device, the processor 620 performs energy policy analysis, including one or more of the following:

[0202] Determine whether it is necessary to enter energy-saving mode;

[0203] Determine whether energy strategy adjustments need to be implemented;

[0204] Determine whether the network function energy consumption is abnormal.

[0205] Optionally, in the node device, the energy policy adjustment performed by the processor 620 includes one or more of the following:

[0206] When it is determined that the energy-saving mode needs to be entered, the operation of entering the energy-saving mode is executed;

[0207] If it is determined that energy-saving mode adjustment is required, the energy-saving mode adjustment operation is performed;

[0208] Perform cell list-based paging;

[0209] Provide a list of recommended communities;

[0210] Select the user plane network function;

[0211] Feedback energy consumption quota;

[0212] Perform processing operations for abnormal network function energy consumption.

[0213] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an energy information providing device, which is applied to a first functional entity. As shown in FIG7 , the device includes:

[0214] An energy consumption information acquisition module 710 is configured to obtain energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node;

[0215] The sending module 720 is configured to send the energy analysis information to at least one second node.

[0216] Optionally, the device, wherein the energy analysis information includes information based on the granularity of one or more of terminal UE, PDU session, QoS flow, NF and slice.

[0217] Optionally, in the device, the energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of the energy-related data, statistical information of the energy-related data, prediction information of the energy-related data, and recommendation strategy information of the energy-related data.

[0218] Optionally, in the device, the energy-related data includes one or more of system load data, business flow data, energy efficiency (Energy Efficiency), energy consumption (Energy Consumption) data, renewable energy data and carbon emission data.

[0219] Optionally, in the apparatus, the sending module 720 sends the energy analysis information to at least one second node, including:

[0220] If the first condition is met, sending the energy analysis information to at least one second node;

[0221] The first condition includes one or more of the following:

[0222] receiving a first request sent by the at least one second node, wherein the first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information;

[0223] Obtain or calculate data values ​​or results of energy-related data;

[0224] The preset reporting cycle time arrives;

[0225] Determine the need to enter energy-saving mode / state;

[0226] Monitoring or determining that energy consumption statistics have reached a preset threshold;

[0227] The UE's energy consumption level is monitored or determined to exceed the contract information or average value.

[0228] Optionally, the device, wherein the energy consumption recommendation strategy information includes one or more of bit rate adjustment, QoS adjustment, 5QI value setting, dynamic scaling, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, execution of cell list-based paging, provision of recommended cell list, and reporting of energy consumption quota.

[0229] Optionally, the device, wherein the first node includes one or more of a network device RAN, an OAM entity, a 5GC network function entity and a terminal UE.

[0230] Optionally, the device, wherein the second node includes one or more of an application function AF entity, a network device RAN, a 5GC control plane entity, a terminal UE, a user plane function UPF entity, a charging function CHF entity and an operation, maintenance and management OAM entity.

[0231] Optionally, the device, wherein the first functional entity includes one or more of NWDAF, AMF, SMF, PCF, NEF and NF.

[0232] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides an energy information providing device, which is applied to a second node. As shown in FIG8 , the device includes:

[0233] The receiving module 810 is configured to receive energy analysis information sent by the first functional entity;

[0234] The adjustment module 820 is configured to perform energy strategy analysis and / or energy strategy adjustment according to the energy analysis information.

[0235] Optionally, the device, wherein the energy analysis information includes information based on one or more granularities of UE, PDU session, QoS flow, NF and slice.

[0236] Optionally, in the device, the energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of the energy-related data, statistical information of the energy-related data, prediction information of the energy-related data, and recommendation strategy information of the energy-related data.

[0237] Optionally, the device further comprises:

[0238] The request sending module 830 is configured to send a first request to the first functional entity; the first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information.

[0239] Optionally, the device, wherein the energy consumption recommendation strategy information includes one or more of bit rate adjustment, QoS adjustment, 5QI value setting, dynamic scaling, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, execution of cell list-based paging, provision of recommended cell list, and reporting of energy consumption quota.

[0240] Optionally, the device, wherein the second node includes one or more of an application function AF entity, a network device RAN, a 5GC control plane entity, a terminal UE, a user plane function UPF entity, a charging function CHF entity and an operation, maintenance and management OAM entity.

[0241] Optionally, in the apparatus, the energy strategy analysis performed by the adjustment module 820 includes one or more of the following:

[0242] Determine whether it is necessary to enter energy-saving mode;

[0243] Determine whether energy strategy adjustments need to be implemented;

[0244] Determine whether the network function energy consumption is abnormal.

[0245] Optionally, in the device, the energy policy adjustment performed by the adjustment module 820 includes one or more of the following:

[0246] When it is determined that the energy-saving mode needs to be entered, the operation of entering the energy-saving mode is executed;

[0247] If it is determined that energy-saving mode adjustment needs to be performed, the energy-saving mode adjustment operation is performed;

[0248] Perform cell list-based paging;

[0249] Provide a list of recommended communities;

[0250] Select the user plane network function;

[0251] Feedback energy consumption quota;

[0252] Perform processing operations for abnormal network function energy consumption.

[0253] One embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a network device, which includes a processor, a memory, and a program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the program, when executed by the processor, implements the energy information providing method as described in any one of the above items.

[0254] The specific implementation of the energy information providing method executed by the program running on the processor of the network device can refer to the detailed description of the energy information providing method applied to the first functional entity and the second node, and will not be repeated here.

[0255] In addition, a specific embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein when the program is executed by a processor, the steps in the energy information providing method as described in any one of the above items are implemented.

[0256] Specifically, the readable storage medium is applied to the first functional entity or the second node mentioned above. When applied to the first functional entity or the second node, the execution steps in the corresponding energy information providing method are as described in detail above and will not be repeated here.

[0257] In the several embodiments provided in the present disclosure, it should be understood that the disclosed methods and devices can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely schematic. For example, the division of the units is merely a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be an indirect coupling or communication connection of some interfaces, devices or units, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0258] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present disclosure may be integrated into a single processing unit, each unit may be physically included separately, or two or more units may be integrated into a single unit. The aforementioned integrated units may be implemented in the form of hardware or hardware plus software functional units.

[0259] The above-mentioned integrated unit implemented in the form of a software functional unit can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The above-mentioned software functional unit is stored in a storage medium and includes a number of instructions for causing a computer device (which can be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute some steps of the sending and receiving methods described in various embodiments of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium includes: a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, etc., various media that can store program code.

[0260] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be pointed out that for ordinary personnel in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles described in the present disclosure. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A method for providing energy information, applied to a first functional entity, the method comprising: Obtaining energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node; The energy analysis information is sent to at least one second node.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The energy analysis information includes information based on the granularity of one or more of the terminal UE, protocol data unit PDU session, quality of service flow QoS flow, network function and slice.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of the energy-related data, statistical information of the energy-related data, prediction information of the energy-related data, and recommendation strategy information of the energy-related data.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The energy-related data includes one or more of system load data, business flow data, energy efficiency data, energy consumption data, renewable energy data and carbon emission data.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein: The sending the energy analysis information to at least one second node includes: When the first condition is met, sending the energy analysis information to at least one second node; The first condition includes one or more of the following: receiving a first request sent by the at least one second node; the first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information; Obtain or calculate data values ​​or results of energy-related data; The preset reporting cycle time arrives; Determine the need to enter energy-saving mode / state; The energy consumption statistics are monitored or judged to have reached the preset threshold; The energy consumption level of the UE is monitored or determined to exceed the contract information or average value.

6. The method according to claim 3, wherein: The recommended strategy information includes one or more of bit rate adjustment, QoS adjustment, 5QI value setting, dynamic expansion and contraction, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, execution of paging based on cell list, provision of recommended cell list, and reporting of energy consumption quota.

7. A method for providing energy information, applied to a second node, the method comprising: receiving energy analysis information sent by the first functional entity; Energy strategy analysis and / or energy strategy adjustment are performed according to the energy analysis information.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein: The energy analysis information includes information based on the granularity of one or more of UE, protocol data unit PDU session, quality of service flow QoS flow, network function and slice.

9. The method according to claim 7, wherein: The energy analysis information includes one or more of the data value or result of the energy-related data, statistical information of the energy-related data, prediction information of the energy-related data, and recommendation strategy information of the energy-related data.

10. The method according to claim 7, further comprising: Sending a first request to the first functional entity; The first request is used to request the energy analysis information and / or to subscribe to the energy analysis information.

11. The method according to claim 9, wherein: The recommended strategy information includes one or more of bit rate adjustment, QoS adjustment, 5QI value setting, dynamic expansion and contraction, optimized deployment, equipment improvement, execution of paging based on cell list, provision of recommended cell list, and reporting of energy consumption quota.

12. The method according to claim 7, wherein: The energy strategy analysis may include one or more of the following: Determine whether it is necessary to enter energy-saving mode; Determine whether energy strategy adjustments need to be implemented; Determine whether the energy consumption of network functions is abnormal.

13. The method according to claim 7, wherein: The energy strategy adjustment may include one or more of the following: When it is determined that the energy saving mode needs to be entered, an operation of entering the energy saving mode is executed; When it is determined that the energy-saving mode adjustment needs to be performed, the energy-saving mode adjustment operation is performed; Perform cell list based paging; Provide a list of recommended communities; Select user plane network function; Feedback energy consumption quota; Executes processing operations for abnormal network function energy consumption.

14. A functional entity, the functional entity being a first functional entity, comprising a processor and a transceiver, wherein: The processor is used to obtain energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node; The transceiver is used to send the energy analysis information to at least one second node.

15. A node device, the node device being a second node, comprising a transceiver and a processor, wherein: The transceiver is used to receive energy analysis information sent by the first functional entity; The processor is used for performing energy policy adjustment according to the energy analysis information.

16. An energy information providing device, applied to a first functional entity, comprising: An energy consumption information acquisition module, used to obtain energy analysis information based on energy-related data of at least one first node; The sending module is used to send the energy analysis information to at least one second node.

17. An energy information providing device, applied to a second node, comprising: A receiving module, configured to receive energy analysis information sent by the first functional entity; The adjustment module is used to perform energy strategy adjustment according to the energy analysis information.

18. A network device, comprising a processor, a memory, and a program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the program is executed by the processor, the energy information providing method according to any one of claims 1 to 13 is implemented.

19. A readable storage medium having a program stored thereon, wherein the program, when executed by a processor, implements the steps in the energy information providing method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

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