Information indication method, terminal, network device, communication system and storage medium

Abstract

Provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure are an information indication method, a terminal, a network device, a communication system and a storage medium. The method is executed by a network device. The method comprises: sending a first message to a terminal, wherein the first message is a downlink control information (DCI) message or a master information block (MIB) message, and the first message is at least used for indicating a transmission period and / or a transmission occasion for transmitting a synchronization signal / PBCH block (SSB). The communication mechanism of the technical solution provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce network power consumption.

Description

Information indication method, terminal, network device, communication system and storage medium Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of communication technologies, and in particular to an information indication method, a terminal, a network device, a communication system, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] In the field of communication technology, a synchronization signal block (SSB) is sent in a cell. In related technologies, some scenarios of sending SSB will waste network power, resulting in high network energy consumption.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] In the related art, there is a situation where network energy consumption is relatively high.

[0005] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information indication method, a terminal, a network device, and a storage medium.

[0006] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an information indication method, the method being performed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0007] Sending a first message to a terminal;

[0008] The first message is a downlink control information DCI message or a master information block MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0009] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an information indication method, the method being executed by a terminal, the method including:

[0010] receiving a first message sent by a network device;

[0011] The first message is a DCI message or an MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0012] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided an information indication method, the method comprising:

[0013] The network device sends a first message to the terminal;

[0014] The first message is a DCI message or an MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

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

[0016] The transceiver module is configured to: send a first message to the terminal;

[0017] The first message is a DCI message or an MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0018] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising:

[0019] The transceiver module is configured to: receive a first message sent by the network device;

[0020] The first message is a DCI message or an MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0021] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising:

[0022] one or more processors;

[0023] The terminal is used to execute the information indication method described in any one of the second aspects.

[0024] According to a seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, the network device including:

[0025] one or more processors;

[0026] The network device is used by the terminal to execute the information indication method described in any one of the first aspects.

[0027] According to the eighth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, which includes a terminal and a network device, the terminal is configured to implement the information indication method provided by the second aspect, and the device is configured to implement the information indication method provided by the first aspect.

[0028] According to a ninth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, wherein the storage medium stores instructions, which, when executed on a communication device, enable the communication device to execute the information indication method provided by the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0029] The communication mechanism of the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce network power consumption.

[0030] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the embodiments of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] FIG1a is a schematic diagram showing an architecture of a communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0033] FIG1b is a schematic diagram showing a method of sending an SSB according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0034] FIG2a is a schematic flow chart showing an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0035] FIG3a is a schematic flow chart showing an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0036] FIG3 b is a schematic flow chart showing an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0037] FIG4a is a schematic flow chart showing an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0038] FIG4 b is a schematic flow chart showing an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0039] FIG5a is a schematic flow chart showing an information indication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0040] FIG6a is a schematic structural diagram of a terminal according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0041] FIG6b is a schematic structural diagram of a network device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0042] FIG7a is a schematic structural diagram of a UE according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0043] Fig. 7b is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information indication method, a terminal, a network device, and a storage medium.

[0045] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information indication method, the method being performed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0046] Sending a first message to a terminal;

[0047] The first message is a downlink control information DCI message or a master information block MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0048] In the above embodiment, a DCI message or a master information block MIB message can be sent to the terminal, which is at least used to indicate the transmission period and / or transmission timing of the synchronization signal block SSB, so that the transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting the synchronization information block SSB can be dynamically updated, so that the transmission period and / or transmission timing can adapt to the transmission requirements of the SSB and reduce network energy consumption.

[0049] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the DCI message is system information block 1 downlink control information SIB1-DCI.

[0050] In the above embodiment, the transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting the synchronization signal block SSB can be indicated by the SIB1-DCI message, so that the transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting the synchronization information block SSB can be dynamically updated, so that the transmission period and / or transmission timing can adapt to the transmission requirements of the SSB and reduce network energy consumption.

[0051] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes first information associated with a time window, and the first information is used to indicate the transmission period and / or the transmission timing for transmitting the SSB in the time window.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the SSB may be transmitted in the time window based on the transmission period and / or the transmission opportunity.

[0053] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0054] Determining the time window based on the first predetermined protocol information;

[0055] The time window is determined based on the configuration information included in SIB1.

[0056] In the above embodiment, the time window may be determined based on different information, and the determination method may be more flexible.

[0057] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes a first information field, and the first information field is used to indicate the transmission period; the indication value carried by the first information is different, and the transmission period indicated by the first message is different.

[0058] In the above embodiment, different transmission periods can be indicated by different indication values ​​of the first information field, which is more flexible.

[0059] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information field carries a first value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is the first period; the first information field carries a second value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is the second period.

[0060] In the above embodiment, different values ​​can be carried in the first information field so that the first message is used to indicate different transmission cycles for transmitting the SSB, which makes the indication more flexible.

[0061] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second period is N times the first period, where N is an integer.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes one of the following:

[0063] Determining N based on the second predetermined protocol information;

[0064] Determine N based on the configuration information included in SIB1;

[0065] The N is determined based on the currently used period for sending the SSB.

[0066] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0067] Receive SIB1 sent by network equipment;

[0068] The first period and / or the second period is determined based on the configuration information included in SIB1.

[0069] In the above embodiment, the first period and / or the second period can be configured via SIB1. In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes a second information field; the second information field indicates, via a bitmap, whether to transmit or not transmit the SSB at transmission opportunities corresponding to different bits of the bitmap.

[0070] In the above embodiment, the second information field may indicate whether to transmit the SSB at the corresponding transmission opportunity in the form of a bitmap.

[0071] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first message is sent within a first time period, and the transmission cycle and / or transmission opportunity is applied by the terminal within a second time period.

[0072] In the above embodiment, after the first message is sent, the transmission cycle and / or the transmission opportunity can be used by the terminal in a timely manner.

[0073] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the DCI is a DCI scrambled based on a predetermined radio network temporary identifier RNTI.

[0074] In the above embodiment, the DCI for the transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting the synchronization signal block SSB can be encrypted by a dedicated RNTI, so that the DCI can be identified more quickly.

[0075] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information indication method, which is executed by a terminal and includes:

[0076] receiving a first message sent by a network device;

[0077] The first message is a DCI message or an MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0078] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the DCI message is a SIB1-DCI message.

[0079] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes first information associated with a time window, and the first information is used to indicate the transmission period and / or the transmission timing for transmitting the SSB in the time window.

[0080] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the time window is determined based on first predetermined protocol information; and / or, the time window is determined based on configuration information included in SIB1.

[0081] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes a first information field, and the first information field is used to indicate the transmission period; the indication value carried by the first information is different, and the transmission period indicated by the first message is different.

[0082] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information field carries a first value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is the first period; the first information field carries a second value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is the second period.

[0083] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second period is N times the first period, where N is an integer.

[0084] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the N is determined based on the second predetermined protocol information, the N is determined based on the configuration information contained in SIB1 and / or the N is determined based on the currently used period for sending the SSB.

[0085] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0086] Receive SIB1 sent by network equipment;

[0087] The first period and / or the second period is determined based on the configuration information included in SIB1.

[0088] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes a second information field; the second information field indicates through a bitmap whether to transmit or not transmit the SSB at the transmission timing corresponding to different bits of the bitmap.

[0089] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0090] receiving the first message within a first time period;

[0091] The transmission cycle and / or the transmission opportunity are applied within a second time period.

[0092] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the DCI is a DCI scrambled based on a predetermined radio network temporary identifier RNTI.

[0093] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information indication method, the method comprising:

[0094] The network device sends a first message to the terminal;

[0095] The first message is a DCI message or an MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0096] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a terminal, comprising:

[0097] The transceiver module is configured to: send a first message to the terminal;

[0098] The first message is a DCI message or an MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0099] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a network device, the network device comprising:

[0100] The transceiver module is configured to: receive a first message sent by the network device;

[0101] The first message is a DCI message or an MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0102] In the sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information indication system, wherein the communication system includes a terminal and a network device, the network device is configured to implement the information indication method described in the optional implementation method of the first aspect, and the terminal is configured to implement the information indication method described in the optional implementation method of the second aspect.

[0103] In a seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a terminal, the terminal including:

[0104] one or more processors;

[0105] Among them, the terminal is used to execute the information indication method provided by the second aspect.

[0106] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a network device, the network device including:

[0107] one or more processors;

[0108] Among them, the network device is used to execute the information indication method provided by the second aspect.

[0109] In a ninth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a storage medium, wherein the storage medium stores instructions, which, when executed on a communication device, enable the communication device to execute the information indication method described in the optional implementation of the first and second aspects.

[0110] In a tenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a program product. When the program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device executes the method described in the optional implementation of the first and second aspects.

[0111] In an eleventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, enables the computer to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first and second aspects.

[0112] In a twelfth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a chip or a chip system, wherein the chip or chip system includes a processing circuit configured to execute the method described in the optional implementation of the first and second aspects above.

[0113] It is understandable that the above-mentioned terminals, access network devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems are all used to perform the methods proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects of the corresponding methods and will not be repeated here.

[0114] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information indication method, a terminal, an access network device, a communication system, and a storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms information indication method, information processing method, information transmission method, etc. are interchangeable, and the terms communication system, information processing system, etc. are interchangeable.

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] 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.

[0119] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

[0120] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one," "one or more," "a plurality of," "multiple," etc. may be used interchangeably.

[0121] 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.

[0122] 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.

[0123] 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.

[0124] 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.

[0125] In some embodiments, terms such as "in response to...", "in response to determining...", "in the case of...", "at the time of...", "when...", "if...", "if...", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0126] In some embodiments, terms such as "greater than", "greater than or equal to", "not less than", "more than", "more than or equal to", "not less than", "higher than", "higher than or equal to", "not less than", and "above" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "less than", "less than or equal to", "not greater than", "less than", "less than or equal to", "not more than", "lower than", "lower than or equal to", "not higher than", and "below" can be replaced with each other.

[0127] In some embodiments, devices and equipment can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they can also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "subject", etc.

[0128] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.

[0129] 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.

[0130] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" may be referred to as "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal" "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, client, etc.

[0131] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0132] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0133] 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.

[0134] FIG1a is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0135] As shown in Figure 1a, a communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102. The network device 102 may include an access network device and a core network device.

[0136] 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.

[0137] In some embodiments, the access network device may be, 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.

[0138] 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 Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented through software or programs.

[0139] In some embodiments, the access network device can be composed of a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be called a control unit. 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.

[0140] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a device including one or more network elements, or may be multiple devices or device groups, each including all or part of the one or more network elements. The network element 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).

[0141] 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 provided by 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 provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0142] 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 a portion 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. The connection relationship between the entities is illustrative only. The entities may be connected or disconnected, and the connection may be in any manner, including direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0143] The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), future radio access (FRA), new radio access technology (RAT), new radio (NR), new radio access (NX), future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems based on and extending these methods. Furthermore, multiple systems may be combined (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0144] To better understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, some exemplary embodiments are used below to illustrate relevant application scenarios:

[0145] In some embodiments, in some embodiments, 5G is introduced in response to people's pursuit of speed, latency, high-speed mobility, energy efficiency, and the diversity and complexity of services in future life.

[0146] In some embodiments, the main application scenarios of 5G include: enhanced mobile ultra-wideband (eMBB), ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC), and massive machine type communication (mMTC).

[0147] In some embodiments, eMBB still aims to provide users with multimedia content, services, and data, and demand for this is growing rapidly. Furthermore, since eMBB may be deployed in different scenarios, such as indoors, in urban areas, and in rural areas, its capabilities and requirements vary significantly. Therefore, it is not possible to generalize and requires detailed analysis based on specific deployment scenarios.

[0148] In some embodiments, typical applications of URLLC include industrial automation, power automation, remote medical operations (surgery), and traffic safety assurance.

[0149] In some embodiments, typical features of mMTC include: high connection density, small data volume, latency-insensitive services, low module cost and long service life.

[0150] After the introduction of 5G technology, the energy consumption of 5G base stations is four times that of LTE base stations, so network energy saving is an important means for operators to reduce the cost of operating 5G systems.

[0151] In some embodiments, in order to save energy for terminals in a radio resource control (RRC) connected state, a power saving signal (WUS) is introduced. An offset in front of the on duration of the discontinuous reception (C-DRX) in the UE connected state defines a duration for sending the WUS signal. During this WUS duration, the WUS signal, i.e., downlink control information (DCI) 2-6, is sent and scrambled by the power saving signal-radio network temporary identifier (PS-RNTI) to indicate whether the terminal wakes up to monitor the physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) during the next UE C-DRX onduration.

[0152] In some embodiments, a paging WUS is introduced to save energy for terminals in RRC idle or inactive states. This WUS, also known as a Paging Early Indication (PEI), is sent sometime before a paging occasion (PO) to indicate whether the terminal is monitoring paging scheduling information at that PO. The PEI is DCI 2-7, scrambled using the PEI-RNTI.

[0153] In some embodiments, in order to reduce network energy consumption, a network energy saving project is launched. The four supported network energy saving (NES) functions include:

[0154] SSB-less Scell;

[0155] cell DTX / DRX;

[0156] Antenna port adaptation;

[0157] PDSCH transmission power adaptation.

[0158] In some embodiments, the synchronization signal block (SSB, SS and PBCH Block) includes the new air interface primary synchronization signal (NR-PSS, NR-Primary Synchronization Signal), the new air interface secondary synchronization signal (NR-SSS, NR-Secondary Synchronization Signal) or the air interface physical broadcast channel (NR-PBCH, NR-Physical Broadcast Channel) (PBCH DMRS, PBCH Demodulation Reference Signal), and its functions include:

[0159] Time-frequency synchronization (including fine synchronization or carrier frequency offset (CFO) estimation), corresponding to NR-PSS, NR-SSS or NR-PBCH DMRS;

[0160] Radio frame timing acquisition, corresponding to NR-PBCH (PBCH-DMRS);

[0161] Cell ID identification, corresponding to NR-PSS or NR-SSS;

[0162] Carrying main broadcast information, corresponding to NR-PBCH;

[0163] Radio Resource Management (RRM) measurement, corresponding to NR-SSS or NR-PBCH DMRS.

[0164] In some embodiments, the SSB is transmitted periodically and in a beam sweeping manner. See FIG1 b , which shows an SSB transmitted with a period of 20 ms.

[0165] In some embodiments, the configuration period of the SSB may be configured in the system information block 1 (SIB1, (SIB, System Information Block)).

[0166] In some embodiments, the SSBs in the cell are transmitted according to a configured period, a fixed period, and a beam sweeping method according to an actual transmitted beam (SSB index).

[0167] In some embodiments, the periodic beam sweeping mode of SSB transmission may waste network power in some scenarios. For example, in actual network deployment, some cells are capacity type cells and some cells are coverage type cells. For example, operators have deployed 3.5GHz NR consisting of macro cells and small cells. Macro cells provide a coverage layer, while small cells provide a capacity layer that is activated when needed. As a result, the SSB period of the cell belonging to the unloaded capacity layer (denoted as a sleeping cell) is set to the maximum value, i.e., 160ms, while the coverage cell is configured with a default period, i.e., 20ms.

[0168] FIG2a is an interactive diagram of an information indication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2a, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an information indication method, which is used in a communication system 100 and includes:

[0169] Step S2101: The network device sends a first message to the terminal.

[0170] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a first message sent by the network device.

[0171] In some embodiments, the first message is a downlink control information (DCI) message.

[0172] In some embodiments, the DCI is system information block 1 downlink control information SIB1-DCI.

[0173] In some embodiments, the first message is a MIB message.

[0174] It should be noted that, in the following examples, DCI messages, SIB1-DCI and MIB messages can be interchangeable in certain scenarios. The following embodiments are only for illustrative purposes, but are not limited thereto.

[0175] In some embodiments, the first message is used to at least indicate: a transmission period and / or a transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0176] In some embodiments, the first message is the DCI message, and the DCI message includes first information associated with a time window, and the first information is used to indicate the transmission period and / or the transmission timing for transmitting the SSB in the time window.

[0177] In some embodiments, the DCI message includes a first information field; the first information field carries a first value, and the DCI message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a first period; the first information field carries a second value, and the DCI message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a second period.

[0178] Exemplarily, the network defines a time window, and SIB1-DCI is used to indicate the transmission period and / or transmission timing (or transmission timing mode) of transmitting SSB starting from the boundary of the current or next time window.

[0179] Exemplarily, SIB1-DCI may include one bit, through which two periods may be configured. For example, when the bit takes the value of "0" or "1", it indicates two different periods (for example, the first period and the second period) respectively.

[0180] In some embodiments, the DCI message includes a second information field; the second information field indicates, through a bitmap, whether to transmit or not transmit the SSB at transmission opportunities corresponding to different bits of the bitmap.

[0181] Exemplarily, the DCI message indicates the time when the SSB is transmitted and / or the time when the SSB is not transmitted. For example, whether the SSB is transmitted or not transmitted at the transmission timing corresponding to different bits is indicated by a bitmap. For example, each bit corresponds to a transmission timing, and when the corresponding bit is set to "1", it indicates that the SSB is transmitted, and when the corresponding bit is set to "0", it indicates that the SSB is transmitted. The mode or bitmap corresponding to the transmission timing may be pre-set in SIB1.

[0182] In some embodiments, the first message is sent within a first time period, and the transmission period and / or the transmission opportunity is used by the terminal within a second time period.

[0183] In some embodiments, the lengths of the first period and the second period may be m, where m=modification period.

[0184] For example, m=modificationPeriodCoeff*defaultPagingCycle;

[0185] Among them, modificationPeriodCoeff can be the modification period of the system broadcast change, or it can be the coefficient of the new channel adaptation configuration for the common signal, and defaultPagingCycle is the cell DRX cycle.

[0186] In some embodiments, the network device sends a first message during a modification period, and starts applying the transmission cycle and / or the transmission opportunity at a next modification period boundary.

[0187] In some embodiments, the terminal determines the time window based on first predetermined protocol information.

[0188] Exemplarily, the time window can also be determined based on the first predetermined protocol information predefined by the system. For example, the time window includes n SSB periods, and the starting position of the time window can be: system frame number (SFN, SFN) mod n×T=0, where T is the period for transmitting SSB.

[0189] In some embodiments, the terminal determines the time window based on configuration information included in SIB1.

[0190] Exemplarily, the time window may be configured in SIB1, for example, the cycle length and offset may be configured, and the starting position of the time window may be: SFN mod T = offset.

[0191] In some embodiments, the DCI is a DCI scrambled based on a predetermined Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RNTI).

[0192] It should be noted that, if the DCI includes a first DCI and a second DCI, the Radio Network Temporary Indentifier (RNTI) used to scramble the first DCI is different from the RNTI used to scramble the second DCI.

[0193] In some embodiments, the first message is a MIB message; the MIB message includes a first information field, the first information field carries a first value, and the MIB message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a first period; the first information field carries a second value, and the MIB message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a second period.

[0194] Exemplarily, the spare bit in the MIB is used to indicate the transmission period or transmission timing of the SSB. For example, when the spare bit takes the value of "0" and "1", it indicates that different periods are configured respectively.

[0195] In some embodiments, the second period is N times the first period, where N is an integer.

[0196] In some embodiments, the terminal determines N based on second predetermined protocol information.

[0197] In some embodiments, the terminal determines N based on configuration information included in SIB1.

[0198] In some embodiments, the terminal determines N based on the currently used period for sending the SSB.

[0199] For example, please refer to Table 1, which shows the mapping relationship between the period of transmitting the SSB currently used and N.

[0200] Table 1

[0201] In some embodiments, the first message is a MIB message; the MIB message includes a second information field; the second information field indicates, through a bitmap, whether to transmit or not transmit the SSB at the transmission timing corresponding to different bits of the bitmap.

[0202] In some embodiments, the MIB message indicates the time when the SSB is transmitted and / or the time when the SSB is not transmitted. For example, a bitmap is used to indicate whether the SSB is transmitted or not transmitted at the transmission opportunity corresponding to different bits. For example, each bit corresponds to a transmission time, when the corresponding bit is set to "1", it indicates that the SSB is transmitted, and when the corresponding bit is set to "0", it indicates that the SSB is transmitted. The pattern or bitmap corresponding to the transmission opportunity can be pre-set in SIB1.

[0203] In some embodiments, the terminal receives SIB1 sent by the network device. Based on configuration information included in SIB1, the terminal determines at least one of the first period and the second period.

[0204] Step S2102: The terminal and the network device perform SSB transmission (the terminal receives SSB, and the network device sends SSB).

[0205] In some embodiments, the network device sends the SSB to the terminal.

[0206] In some embodiments, the network device sends the SSB based on the transmission period and / or transmission opportunity indicated by the first message.

[0207] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the SSB sent by the network device based on the transmission period and / or transmission opportunity indicated by the first message.

[0208] In some embodiments, the term "information" can be interchangeable with terms such as "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "field", and "data".

[0209] In some embodiments, the term "send" can be interchanged with terms such as "transmit", "report", and "transmit".

[0210] The information indication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 and S2102. For example, step S2101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It should be noted that each step may be implemented independently, or, if not contradictory, in any order or in combination.

[0211] FIG3a is a flow chart of an information indication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3a, the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information indication method, which is executed by terminal 101 and includes:

[0212] Step S3101: Receive a first message sent by a network device.

[0213] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3101 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.

[0214] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the first message sent by the access network device, but is not limited thereto and may also receive the first message sent by other entities.

[0215] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains a first message specified by the protocol.

[0216] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first message from an upper layer(s).

[0217] In some embodiments, the terminal performs processing to obtain the first message.

[0218] In some embodiments, step S3101 is omitted, and the terminal autonomously implements the function indicated by the first message, or the above function is default or acquiescent.

[0219] Step S3102: Receive SSB.

[0220] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S3102 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.

[0221] The information indication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 and S3102. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It should be noted that each step may be implemented independently, or, where not inconsistent, in any order or combination.

[0222] FIG3b is a flow chart of an information indication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3b, the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information indication method, which is executed by terminal 101 and includes:

[0223] Step S3201: Receive a first message sent by a network device.

[0224] In some embodiments, the first message is a DCI message or an MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0225] 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.

[0226] In some embodiments, the DCI message is system information block 1 downlink control information SIB1-DCI.

[0227] In some embodiments, the first message includes first information associated with a time window, and the first information is used to indicate the transmission period and / or the transmission opportunity for transmitting the SSB in the time window.

[0228] In some embodiments, the method further comprises at least one of the following:

[0229] Determining the time window based on the first predetermined protocol information;

[0230] The time window is determined based on the configuration information included in SIB1.

[0231] In some embodiments, the first message includes a first information field, and the first information field is used to indicate the transmission period; the indication value carried by the first information is different, and the transmission period indicated by the first message is different.

[0232] In some embodiments, the first information field carries a first value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a first period; the first information field carries a second value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a second period.

[0233] In some embodiments, the second period is N times the first period, where N is an integer.

[0234] In some embodiments, the method further comprises one of the following:

[0235] Determining N based on the second predetermined protocol information;

[0236] Determine N based on the configuration information included in SIB1;

[0237] The N is determined based on the currently used period for sending the SSB.

[0238] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0239] Receive SIB1 sent by network equipment;

[0240] The first period and / or the second period is determined based on the configuration information included in SIB1.

[0241] In some embodiments, the first message includes a second information field; the second information field indicates, through a bitmap, whether to transmit or not transmit the SSB at transmission opportunities corresponding to different bits of the bitmap.

[0242] In some embodiments, the first message is sent within a first time period, and the transmission period and / or the transmission opportunity is used by the terminal within a second time period.

[0243] In some embodiments, the DCI is a DCI scrambled based on a predetermined Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RNTI).

[0244] FIG4a is a flow chart of an information indication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4a, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an information indication method, which is executed by the network device 102 and includes:

[0245] Step S4101: Send the first message.

[0246] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S4101 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.

[0247] Step S4102: Send SSB.

[0248] The optional implementation of step S4102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2a and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0249] The information indication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 and S4102. For example, step S4101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S4102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It should be noted that each step may be implemented independently, or, if not contradictory, in any order or in combination.

[0250] FIG4 b is a flow chart of an information indication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4 b , the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information indication method, which is executed by the network device 102 and includes:

[0251] Step S4201: Send a first message to the terminal;

[0252] In some embodiments, the first message is a downlink control information DCI message or a master information block MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0253] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S4201 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.

[0254] In some embodiments, the DCI message is a SIB1-DCI message.

[0255] In some embodiments, the first message includes first information associated with a time window, and the first information is used to indicate the transmission period and / or the transmission opportunity for transmitting the SSB in the time window.

[0256] In some embodiments, the time window is determined based on first predetermined protocol information; and / or, the time window is determined based on configuration information included in SIB1.

[0257] In some embodiments, the first message includes a first information field, and the first information field is used to indicate the transmission period; the indication value carried by the first information is different, and the transmission period indicated by the first message is different.

[0258] In some embodiments, the first information field carries a first value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a first period; the first information field carries a second value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a second period.

[0259] In some embodiments, the second period is N times the first period, where N is an integer.

[0260] In some embodiments, the N is determined based on second predetermined protocol information, the N is determined based on configuration information included in SIB1 and / or the N is determined based on a currently used period for sending the SSB.

[0261] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0262] Receive SIB1 sent by network equipment;

[0263] The first period and / or the second period is determined based on the configuration information included in SIB1.

[0264] In some embodiments, the first message includes a second information field; the second information field indicates, through a bitmap, whether to transmit or not transmit the SSB at transmission opportunities corresponding to different bits of the bitmap.

[0265] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0266] receiving the first message within a first time period;

[0267] The transmission cycle and / or the transmission opportunity are applied within a second time period.

[0268] In some embodiments, the DCI is a DCI scrambled based on a predetermined Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RNTI).

[0269] Figure 5a is an interactive diagram of an information indication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5a, the present disclosure embodiment relates to an information indication method, which is used in a communication system 100 and includes one of the following steps:

[0270] Step S5101: The network device sends first information to the terminal.

[0271] In some embodiments, the first message is a downlink control information DCI message or a master information block MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: a transmission period and / or transmission timing for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

[0272] The optional implementation of step S5101 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.

[0273] In some embodiments, the above method may include the methods of the above-mentioned communication system side, terminal side, network device side, etc. embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0274] 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 function node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0275] 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.

[0276] 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.

[0277] Figure 6a is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal 6100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6a, the terminal 6100 may include: at least one of a transceiver module 6101 and a processing module 6102. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 6101 is used to receive the first information. Optionally, the transceiver module 6101 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal 6100 in any of the above methods, which are not further described here. Optionally, the processing module 6102 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the terminal 6100 in any of the above methods, which are not further described here.

[0278] Figure 6b is a schematic diagram of the structure of the network device 6200 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6b, the network device 6200 may include: at least one of a transceiver module 6201, a processing module 6202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 6201 is used to send the first information. Optionally, the transceiver module 6201 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the network device 6200 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 6201 may include a sending module and / or a receiving module, and the sending module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the transceiver module 6201 may be interchangeable with a transceiver. Optionally, the processing module 6202 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the network device 6200 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0279] 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.

[0280] Figure 7a is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 8100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Communication device 8100 can be a 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 8100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the description of the above method embodiments.

[0281] As shown in Figure 7a, the communication device 8100 includes one or more processors 8101. The processor 8101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (such as a base station, baseband chip, terminal device, terminal device chip, DU or CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 8100 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0282] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more memories 8102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8102 may be located outside the communication device 8100.

[0283] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more transceivers 8103. When the communication device 8100 includes one or more transceivers 8103, the transceiver 8103 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 8101 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0284] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter. The receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, and transceiver circuit may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit may be used interchangeably.

[0285] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 may include one or more interface circuits 8104. Optionally, the interface circuit 8104 is connected to the memory 8102. The interface circuit 8104 may be configured to receive signals from the memory 8102 or other devices, and may be configured to send signals to the memory 8102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8104 may read instructions stored in the memory 8102 and send the instructions to the processor 8101.

[0286] The communication device 8100 described in the above embodiment may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 8100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 8100 may not be limited by FIG. 7a. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data or programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, 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.

[0287] FIG7 b is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 8200 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. If the communication device 8100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 8200 shown in FIG7 b , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0288] The chip 8200 includes one or more processors 8201 , and the chip 8200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0289] In some embodiments, the chip 8200 further includes one or more interface circuits 8202. Optionally, the interface circuit 8202 is connected to the memory 8203. The interface circuit 8202 can be used to receive signals from the memory 8203 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 8203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8202 can read instructions stored in the memory 8203 and send the instructions to the processor 8201.

[0290] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 8202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 8201 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0291] In some embodiments, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver may be used interchangeably.

[0292] In some embodiments, the chip 8200 further includes one or more memories 8203 for storing instructions. Alternatively, all or part of the memories 8203 may be outside the chip 8200.

[0293] The present disclosure also proposes a storage medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed on the communication device 8100, causes the communication device 8100 to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto, and may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto, and may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0294] The present disclosure also provides a program product, which, when executed by the communication device 8100, enables the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0295] 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.

Claims

1. An information indication method, characterized in that The method is executed by a network device, and the method includes: Sending a first message to a terminal; Wherein, the first message is a downlink control information DCI message or a master information block MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: the transmission period and / or transmission occasion for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The DCI message is a system information block 1 downlink control information SIB1-DCI.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein The first message includes first information associated with a time window, and the first information is used to indicate the transmission period and / or the transmission occasion for transmitting the SSB in the time window.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein The method further includes at least one of the following: Determining the time window based on first predetermined protocol information; Determining the time window based on configuration information included in SIB1.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first message includes a first information field, and the first information field is used to indicate the transmission period; wherein, when the indication values carried by the first information are different, the transmission periods indicated by the first message are different.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first information field carries a first value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a first period; the first information field carries a second value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a second period.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein The second period is N times the first period, and N is an integer.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein The method further includes one of the following: Determining the N based on second predetermined protocol information; Determining the N based on configuration information included in SIB1; Determining the N based on the currently used period for transmitting the SSB.

9. The method according to claim 6, wherein The method further includes: Receiving SIB1 sent by the network device; Determining the first period and / or the second period based on configuration information included in SIB1.

10. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first message includes a second information field; the second information field indicates whether to transmit or not transmit the SSB at transmission occasions corresponding to different bits in the bitmap through the bitmap.

11. The method according to claim 1, wherein The first message is sent within a first time period, and the transmission period and / or the transmission occasion are applied by the terminal within a second time period.

12. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The DCI is a DCI scrambled based on a predetermined radio network temporary identity RNTI.

13. An information indication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a terminal, and the method includes: Receiving a first message sent by the network device; Wherein, the first message is a DCI message or a MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: the transmission period and / or transmission occasion for transmitting a synchronization signal block SSB.

14. The method according to claim 13, wherein The DCI message is a SIB1-DCI message.

15. The method according to claim 13, wherein The first message includes first information associated with a time window, and the first information is used to indicate the transmission period and / or the transmission occasion for transmitting the SSB in the time window.

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein The time window is determined based on first predetermined protocol information; and / or, the time window is determined based on configuration information included in SIB1.

17. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first message includes a first information field, and the first information field is used to indicate the transmission period; when the indication values carried by the first information are different, the transmission periods indicated by the first message are different.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that The first information field carries a first value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a first period; the first information field carries a second value, and the first message is used to indicate that the transmission period for transmitting the SSB is a second period.

19. The method according to claim 18, wherein The second period is N times the first period, and N is an integer.

20. The method according to claim 19, wherein The N is determined based on second predetermined protocol information, the N is determined based on configuration information included in SIB1, and / or the N is determined based on the currently used period for transmitting the SSB.

21. The method according to claim 18, wherein The method further includes: Receiving SIB1 sent by a network device; Determining the first period and / or the second period based on the configuration information included in SIB1.

22. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first message includes a second information field; the second information field indicates whether to transmit the SSB at transmission opportunities corresponding to different bits in the bitmap through a bitmap.

23. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that The method further includes: Receiving the first message within a first time period; Applying the transmission period and / or the transmission opportunity within a second time period.

24. The method according to claim 13, wherein, The DCI is a DCI scrambled based on a predetermined radio network temporary identity (RNTI).

25. A communication system, characterized in that, The communication system includes a terminal and a network device. The network device is configured to implement the information indication method provided in the first aspect, and the terminal is configured to implement the information indication method provided in the second aspect.

26. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes: A transceiver module, configured to: send a first message to the terminal; Wherein, the first message is a DCI message or a MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: the transmission period and / or the transmission opportunity for transmitting a synchronization signal block (SSB).

27. A network device, characterized in that, The network device includes: A transceiver module, configured to: receive the first message sent by the network device; Wherein, the first message is a DCI message or a MIB message; the first message is at least used to indicate: the transmission period and / or the transmission opportunity for transmitting a synchronization signal block (SSB).

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

29. A network device, characterized in that, The network device includes: One or more processors; Wherein, the network device is used for the terminal to execute the information indication method according to any one of claims 13 to 24.

30. A storage medium, wherein, The storage medium stores instructions, which, when running on a communication device, cause the communication device to execute the information indication method according to any one of claims 1 to 12 or 13 to 24.

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