Method and apparatus for processing downlink signal, and device and storage medium

Abstract

A method and apparatus for processing a downlink signal, and a device and a storage medium. The method for processing a downlink signal comprises: monitoring a downlink signal on the basis of a first mode or a second mode, and demodulating the downlink signal on the basis of a third mode or a fourth mode, wherein in the first mode, the downlink signal is monitored without using stored energy; in the second mode, the downlink signal is monitored using the stored energy; in the third mode, the downlink signal is demodulated without using the stored energy; and in the fourth mode, the downlink signal is demodulated using the stored energy. By means of the method, the operating capability of a terminal can be improved.

Description

Methods, apparatus, devices, and storage media for processing downlink signals Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to methods, apparatus, devices, and storage media for processing downlink signals. Background Technology

[0002] The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the use of various information sensors, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, global positioning systems (GPS), infrared sensors, laser scanners, and other devices and technologies to collect real-time information on any object or process that needs to be monitored, connected, or interacted with. This information includes sound, light, heat, electricity, mechanics, chemistry, biology, location, and other necessary data. Through various possible network access methods, it enables ubiquitous connectivity between things and between things and people, achieving intelligent perception, identification, and management of objects and processes.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] To achieve intelligent operation, embodiments of this disclosure provide a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for processing downlink signals.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for processing downlink signals is provided, executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0006] Listening to the downlink signal according to the first or second mode, and demodulating the downlink signal according to the third or fourth mode; wherein:

[0007] The first mode does not use energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0008] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0009] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0010] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0011] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a method for processing downlink signals is provided, performed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0012] Send trigger information to the terminal, the trigger information being used to trigger the terminal to switch between different working modes;

[0013] The operating mode includes at least two of the following:

[0014] In the first mode, energy storage is not used to monitor downlink signals;

[0015] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0016] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0017] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0018] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, configured within a terminal, the device comprising:

[0019] The transceiver module is configured to: listen to downlink signals according to a first mode or a second mode, and demodulate downlink signals according to a third mode or a fourth mode; wherein:

[0020] The first mode does not use energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0021] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0022] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0023] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0024] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, configured within a network device, the device comprising:

[0025] The transceiver module is configured to send trigger information to the terminal, the trigger information being used to trigger the terminal to switch between different working modes;

[0026] The operating mode includes at least two of the following:

[0027] In the first mode, energy storage is not used to monitor downlink signals;

[0028] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0029] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0030] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0031] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, one or more processors are provided; wherein the processors are configured to perform the method described in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0032] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, one or more processors are provided; wherein the processors are configured to perform the method described in the second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0033] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the method described in the first aspect of the present disclosure, and the network device is configured to implement the method described in the second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0034] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method described in the first or second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0035] The method provided in this embodiment can improve the working capability of the terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0037] Figures 1A-1B are schematic diagrams of a communication system architecture provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figures 2A-2H are interactive diagrams of processing downlink signals according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figures 3A-3E are flowcharts of a downlink signal processing method provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 4 is a flowchart of a downlink signal processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 5 is a flowchart of a downlink signal processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 6 is a flowchart of a downlink signal processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] [Revised according to Rule 91, 11.01.2024] Figures 7A-7B are schematic diagrams of the structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figures 8A-8B are schematic diagrams of the structure of a communication device according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0045] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, and storage medium for processing downlink signals.

[0046] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for processing downlink signals, executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0047] Listening to the downlink signal according to the first or second mode, and demodulating the downlink signal according to the third or fourth mode; wherein:

[0048] The first mode does not use energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0049] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0050] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0051] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0052] In the above embodiments, the terminal uses different modes to process downlink signals at different stages, which can improve the terminal's intelligent processing capabilities.

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

[0054] During the monitoring of downlink signals, the system switches between the first mode and the second mode.

[0055] In the above embodiments, the terminal can use energy storage or not use energy storage to listen to downlink signals, which can improve the terminal's listening processing capability and balance energy saving and listening effect.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0057] During the demodulation of the downlink signal, switching is performed between the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0058] In the above embodiments, during the demodulation of downlink signals, the terminal can use energy storage or not for monitoring, which can improve the terminal's demodulation processing capability and balance energy saving and demodulation effect.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0060] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between a fifth mode and a sixth mode, wherein the fifth mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the sixth mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0061] In the above embodiments, the terminal can use energy storage or not use energy storage to listen to or demodulate downlink signals during the process of listening to and demodulating downlink signals, which can improve the terminal's demodulation processing capability and balance energy saving and processing effect.

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

[0063] The system receives first configuration information sent by a network device, the first configuration information being used to configure a switching method, wherein the switching method is one of the following:

[0064] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the third mode;

[0065] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0066] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching between the second and third modes is performed.

[0067] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, the system switches between the second and fourth modes.

[0068] In the above embodiments, the terminal switches according to the instructions of the network device, ensuring the network device's control over the terminal and improving management effectiveness.

[0069] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0070] During the process of monitoring downlink signals, the system switches between a default monitoring mode and a non-default monitoring mode. The default monitoring mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the non-default monitoring mode is a mode other than the default monitoring mode among the first mode and the second mode.

[0071] During the demodulation of the downlink signal, the system switches between a default demodulation mode and a non-default demodulation mode. The default demodulation mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode, and the non-default demodulation mode is a mode other than the default demodulation mode among the third mode and the fourth mode.

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

[0073] The system receives trigger information, which is used to trigger the terminal to perform the switching.

[0074] In the above embodiments, the terminal switches according to the trigger information of the network device, ensuring the network device's control over the terminal and improving management effectiveness.

[0075] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, receiving the trigger information includes:

[0076] Receive downlink preamble information sent by the network device, wherein the downlink preamble information includes the triggering information;

[0077] Alternatively, receive downlink control information sent by the network device, the downlink control information including the triggering information;

[0078] Alternatively, receive dedicated downlink information sent by the network device, the dedicated downlink information including the triggering information;

[0079] Alternatively, receive a wake-up signal sent by the network device, the wake-up signal including the trigger information.

[0080] In the above embodiments, trigger information can be indicated in different ways, and the terminal supports different methods, thereby improving selectivity.

[0081] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the triggering information is used to trigger the terminal to switch between the fifth mode and the sixth mode, and the triggering information is any downlink signal.

[0082] In the above embodiments, the switching can be triggered by any downlink signal, which means that the switching can be triggered when the downlink signal is started.

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

[0084] The default operating mode of the terminal is determined according to the protocol;

[0085] The default working mode includes a default monitoring mode and a default demodulation mode; the default monitoring mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the default demodulation mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0086] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0087] Send first capability information to the network device, the first capability information being used to indicate the operating modes supported by the terminal, the operating modes being at least one of the first mode, the second mode, the third mode, and the fourth mode.

[0088] In the above embodiments, the terminal reports its capability information, enabling the network device to instruct the terminal on a reasonable working mode and switching method based on the terminal's capability information.

[0089] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first capability information is further used to indicate the switching methods supported by the terminal, the switching methods indicating how to switch from one working mode to another.

[0090] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0091] Send second capability information to the network device, the second capability information being used to indicate the parameters supported by the terminal in the third mode;

[0092] Alternatively, the parameters may be determined according to the agreement.

[0093] Alternatively, receive second configuration information sent by the network device, the second configuration information being used to configure the parameters;

[0094] The parameters include at least one of the following:

[0095] Waveform;

[0096] Modulation method;

[0097] Encoding bitrate;

[0098] Chip rate.

[0099] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for processing downlink signals, executed by a network device, the method comprising:

[0100] Send trigger information to the terminal, the trigger information being used to trigger the terminal to switch between different working modes;

[0101] The operating mode includes at least two of the following:

[0102] In the first mode, energy storage is not used to monitor downlink signals;

[0103] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0104] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0105] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0106] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the switching is one of the following:

[0107] When monitoring downlink signals, switch between the first mode and the second mode;

[0108] When demodulating downlink signals, it switches between the third and fourth modes;

[0109] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between a fifth mode and a sixth mode. The fifth mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the sixth mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0110] During the process of monitoring downlink signals, the system switches between a default monitoring mode and a non-default monitoring mode. The default monitoring mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the non-default monitoring mode is a mode other than the default monitoring mode among the first mode and the second mode.

[0111] During the demodulation of the downlink signal, the system switches between a default demodulation mode and a non-default demodulation mode. The default demodulation mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode, and the non-default demodulation mode is a mode other than the default demodulation mode among the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0112] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0113] Send first configuration information to the terminal, the first configuration information being used to configure a switching mode, wherein the switching mode is one of the following:

[0114] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the third mode;

[0115] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0116] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching between the second and third modes is performed.

[0117] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, the system switches between the second and fourth modes.

[0118] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending trigger information to the terminal includes:

[0119] Send downlink preamble information to the terminal, the downlink preamble information including the triggering information;

[0120] Alternatively, downlink control information may be sent to the terminal, the downlink control information including the triggering information;

[0121] Alternatively, dedicated downlink information may be sent to the terminal, the dedicated downlink information including the triggering information;

[0122] Alternatively, a wake-up message may be sent to the terminal, the wake-up message including the trigger information.

[0123] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the triggering information is used to trigger the terminal to switch between the fifth mode and the sixth mode, and the triggering information is any downlink signal.

[0124] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0125] The terminal receives first capability information, which indicates the operating modes supported by the terminal. The operating modes are at least one of the first mode, the second mode, the third mode, and the fourth mode.

[0126] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first capability information is further used to indicate the switching methods supported by the terminal, the switching methods indicating how to switch from one working mode to another.

[0127] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0128] The terminal receives second capability information, which indicates the parameters supported by the terminal in the third mode.

[0129] Alternatively, send second configuration information to the terminal, the second configuration information being used to configure the parameters;

[0130] The parameters include at least one of the following:

[0131] Waveform;

[0132] Modulation method;

[0133] Encoding bitrate;

[0134] Chip rate.

[0135] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device configured within a terminal, the device comprising:

[0136] The transceiver module is configured to: listen to downlink signals according to a first mode or a second mode, and demodulate downlink signals according to a third mode or a fourth mode; wherein:

[0137] The first mode does not use energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0138] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0139] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0140] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0141] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device configured within a network device, the device comprising:

[0142] The transceiver module is configured to send trigger information to the terminal, the trigger information being used to trigger the terminal to switch between different working modes;

[0143] In the first mode, energy storage is not used to monitor downlink signals;

[0144] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0145] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0146] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0147] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, including a processor and a memory, wherein,

[0148] The memory is used to store computer programs;

[0149] The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method described in any one of the first aspects.

[0150] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, including a processor and a memory, wherein,

[0151] The memory is used to store computer programs;

[0152] The processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the method described in any one of the second aspects.

[0153] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system including a first device and a second device, wherein the first device is configured to perform the method described in the first aspect, and the second device is configured to perform the method described in the second aspect.

[0154] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when invoked and executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method as described in any one of the first aspects or the method as described in any one of the second aspects.

[0155] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the method described in accordance with the first or second aspect above.

[0156] It is understood that the first device, the second device, the communication system, the storage medium, the program product, the computer program, the chip, or the chip system described above are all used to perform the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0157] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation details.

[0158] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with those of this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0159] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. The singular forms “a” and “the” as used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0160] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used to describe various information in embodiments of this disclosure, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of embodiments of this disclosure, first instruction information may also be referred to as second instruction information, and similarly, second instruction information may also be referred to as first instruction information. Depending on the context, the words “if” and “suppose” as used herein may be interpreted as “when”, “when”, or “in response to a determination”.

[0161] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure.

[0162] In some embodiments, the first device is a terminal, the second device is a network device, and the fourth device is a charging node.

[0163] As shown in Figure 1A, the method provided in this embodiment can be applied to a wireless communication system 100, which may include a terminal 101 and a network device 102. It should be noted that the wireless communication system 100 may also include other devices, and this application does not limit the devices included in the wireless communication system 100.

[0164] The wireless communication system 100 is applicable to both low-frequency and high-frequency scenarios. Application scenarios for the wireless communication system 100 include, but are not limited to, long-term evolution (LTE) systems, LTE frequency division duplex (FDD) systems, LTE time division duplex (TDD) systems, worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) communication systems, cloud radio access network (CRAN) systems, future 5th-generation (5G) systems, new radio (NR) communication systems, or future evolved public land mobile network (PLMN) systems, and Internet of Things (IoT) systems.

[0165] Terminal 101 can be a terminal, access terminal, terminal unit, terminal station, mobile station (MS), remote station, remote terminal, mobile terminal, wireless communication device, terminal agent, IoT terminal, etc. Terminal 101 may have wireless transceiver capabilities, enabling it to communicate (e.g., wireless communication) with one or more network devices in one or more communication systems and receive network services provided by these network devices, including but not limited to network device 102 shown in the diagram. Terminal 101 can also be an IoT terminal. IoT terminals have lower complexity, manufacturing costs, and maintenance costs compared to ordinary terminals. IoT terminals may not require a battery and can be powered by receiving electromagnetic signals. IoT terminals may also have a battery with a small amount of energy storage capacity, which does not require manual charging but obtains energy from external sources, such as electromagnetic waves, heat, or kinetic energy.

[0166] The charging node 103 can be a third device that sends an excitation signal to the first device. In one example, the third device is a continuous wave node (CWN), and the excitation signal is a continuous electromagnetic wave.

[0167] The charging node 103 can also be an energy source node (ESN).

[0168] In some embodiments, different terminals 101 have different capabilities. For example, different terminals 101 have different types and operating methods, and their power acquisition capabilities and storage capabilities may also differ.

[0169] The capabilities of a Type I terminal (which can be referred to as device A) include: it cannot actively send uplink signals.

[0170] In some possible embodiments, the first type of terminal (which may be referred to as device A) may or may not have energy storage capability.

[0171] In some possible embodiments, the first type of terminal (which may be referred to as device A) can only passively send uplink signals.

[0172] For example, after receiving an excitation signal from a network device, a Type I terminal uses backscattering to send an uplink signal. If a Type I terminal does not receive an excitation signal from a network device, it cannot actively send an uplink signal.

[0173] The capabilities of the second type of terminal (which can be called device B) include: having energy storage capabilities, but not being able to actively send uplink signals.

[0174] The capabilities of the third type of terminal (which can be called device C) include: having energy storage capabilities and being able to actively send uplink signals.

[0175] In one example, the third type of terminal has a radio frequency (RF) module that actively transmits uplink signals.

[0176] Of the three types of terminals mentioned above, the third type has the strongest capabilities but the highest cost. The first type has the weakest capabilities but the lowest cost. Furthermore, because the first and second types of terminals can only use backscatter mode and cannot actively send uplink signals, their coverage area is relatively small. However, the power consumption of the first and second types of terminals is lower than that of the third type.

[0177] In some embodiments, terminal 101 is Ambient-IoT.

[0178] In some embodiments, AmbientIoT uses backscatter communications technology, which is one of the key technologies for building a green, energy-efficient, low-cost, and flexibly deployable future Internet of Things, and is an important means of realizing "intelligent interconnection of everything".

[0179] Backscatter communication utilizes the principle of backscattering radio frequency signals to design an extremely low-power modulation and transmission technology. Since a portion of the radio frequency signal is reflected when it reaches the surface of an object, the transmitting node adjusts the matching between the receiving antenna and impedance according to the information to be transmitted, enhancing the reflection of the incident radio frequency signal. It then modulates the sensed data it acquires onto the reflected signal, completing the data transmission.

[0180] In backscatter communication, the terminal receives a radio frequency signal. The terminal's internal circuitry modulates the information to be transmitted onto the incident electromagnetic wave using methods such as load impedance modulation, and then transmits the modulated electromagnetic wave carrying the information. There are various modulation methods, such as Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK), Frequency Shift Keying (FSK), and Phase Shift Keying (PSK), etc.

[0181] For terminals using backscatter communication, the workflow is as follows: The network device sends a downlink command to the terminal. Upon receiving the downlink command, the terminal sends a corresponding response message or performs a corresponding operation to the network device. Simultaneously, the terminal needs a CWN (Continuous Wave Network) to provide electromagnetic waves for reflection. The CWN can be a single node, or it can be a base station or intermediate node (e.g., a UE) communicating with the terminal. Continuous waves (CW) generally have a constant amplitude. The frequency of the electromagnetic wave reflected by the terminal can be exactly the same as the frequency of the continuous wave, or it can have some offset. The value of this offset is related to the terminal's hardware characteristics. The offset may be a fixed value, or, if the terminal's hardware supports it, one of several fixed values. Alternatively, the offset may be a dynamically adjustable value.

[0182] Backscatter communication has the following advantages compared to other communication technologies: it does not require complex radio frequency structures, reduces the use of devices such as power amplifiers, high-precision crystal oscillators, duplexers, and high-precision filters, and does not require complex baseband processing. Therefore, backscatter communication technology can simplify terminal design and significantly reduce the cost of terminal nodes.

[0183] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1B, the IoT terminal can have four types of links. Specifically:

[0184] The first link is the downlink link used to transmit downlink data, and can be called link1;

[0185] The second link is the uplink used to transmit uplink data, and can be called link2;

[0186] The third link is used to receive continuous electromagnetic waves and can be called link3;

[0187] The fourth link is used to receive charging signals and can be called link4.

[0188] The four nodes involved in these four types of links can be the same node, or they can be two, three, or four separate nodes.

[0189] For example: the first link connects to a downlink signal node (DSN), the second link connects to an uplink receiver (UR), the third link connects to a continuous wave node (CWN), and the fourth link connects to an energy source node (ESN).

[0190] The fourth link (Link 4) may be network-controlled. For example, network device 102 can control the ESN to enable or disable charging of the terminal. The energy in the fourth link (Link 4) can come from electromagnetic waves or from non-electromagnetic charging signals. In this case, it can be assumed that the ESN can better coordinate with network scheduling and other functions to ensure terminal charging while minimizing disruption to terminal communication.

[0191] The fourth link may also be uncontrolled by the network, or in other words, the terminal can flexibly collect energy on its own based on its capabilities and the energy sources in the actual environment. For example, it can collect electromagnetic wave energy or non-electromagnetic wave energy that is not controlled by the network. In this case, the fourth link can be considered to not exist.

[0192] The following embodiments in this disclosure are applicable to terminals with energy storage capabilities, and can be applied to a first type of terminal (which may be referred to as device A), a second type of terminal (which may be referred to as device B), or a third type of terminal (which may be referred to as device C).

[0193] The embodiments of this disclosure involve four modes, which include:

[0194] The first mode does not use energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0195] In the first mode, the terminal does not consume energy storage. When the network device needs to send downlink signals to the terminal, it needs to use high power to send downlink signals to the terminal, or use high power to send dedicated signals to activate the terminal.

[0196] Activation here can be understood as switching the terminal from an idle state to a working state.

[0197] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0198] In the second mode, the terminal consumes stored energy. When the network device needs to send downlink signals to the terminal, it sends downlink signals to the terminal using low power, or it sends dedicated signals using low power, which can activate the terminal.

[0199] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0200] In the first mode, the terminal does not consume energy storage. When the network device needs to send downlink signals to the terminal, it needs to use high power to send downlink signals to the terminal to ensure that the terminal can use the energy provided by the high power signal to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0201] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0202] In the fourth mode, the terminal consumes stored energy, and the network device can transmit downlink signals with low power. Alternatively, if the terminal uses stored energy to demodulate downlink signals, the network device can use more complex signal modulation methods (such as OFDM), higher-order modulation, or higher-rate encoding.

[0203] In some embodiments, when the terminal is listening to downlink signals, it listens to downlink signals according to a first mode or a second mode.

[0204] In some embodiments, when demodulating downlink signals, the terminal listens to downlink signals according to a third mode or a fourth mode.

[0205] In some embodiments, monitoring refers to a terminal receiving information and attempting to decode it to determine whether it is a downlink signal sent to the terminal without knowing the time-frequency resources of the downlink signal.

[0206] Optionally, listening can be replaced with blind detection.

[0207] In some embodiments, demodulation refers to the terminal receiving and demodulating the downlink signal when it has already obtained the time-frequency resources of the downlink signal.

[0208] Optionally, demodulation can be replaced with receiving and demodulating.

[0209] In the embodiment corresponding to Figure 2A below, the switching of the terminal's working mode is not involved.

[0210] This disclosure provides a method for processing downlink signals. Figure 2A is a flowchart of a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, the method includes the following steps:

[0211] Step S2100: The terminal determines the working mode.

[0212] In some embodiments, the terminal determines the default operating mode.

[0213] In one example, the terminal determines the default operating mode according to the protocol.

[0214] In some embodiments, the default operating modes include a default monitoring mode and a default demodulation mode; wherein:

[0215] The default listening mode is one of the first mode or the second mode.

[0216] The default demodulation mode is one of the third or fourth modes.

[0217] In one example, the default operating modes include mode 1 and mode 3.

[0218] In one example, the default operating modes include mode 1 and mode 4.

[0219] In one example, the default operating modes include mode 2 and mode 3.

[0220] In one example, the default operating modes include mode 2 and mode 4.

[0221] In some embodiments, the terminal determines the parameters supported in the third mode according to the protocol agreement.

[0222] The parameters include at least one of the following:

[0223] Waveform;

[0224] Modulation method;

[0225] Encoding bitrate;

[0226] Chip rate.

[0227] In some embodiments, the terminal receives configuration information sent by the network device for configuring parameters supported in the third mode.

[0228] Step S2101: The terminal sends capability information to the network device.

[0229] In some embodiments, the terminal sends first capability information to the network device.

[0230] In one example, the first capability information is used to indicate the operating modes supported by the terminal, which are at least one of a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, and a fourth mode.

[0231] In some embodiments, the terminal sends second capability information to the network device, wherein the second capability information is used to indicate the parameters supported by the terminal in the third mode;

[0232] In some embodiments, the terminal sends third capability information to the network device, the third capability information being used to indicate the terminal's default operating mode.

[0233] Step S2102: The terminal processes the downlink signal.

[0234] In some embodiments, when the operating mode is the default operating mode, the terminal processes downlink signals according to the default operating mode.

[0235] In one example, the default operating mode is the first mode, and the terminal listens for downlink signals according to the first mode.

[0236] In one example, the default operating mode is the second mode, and the terminal listens for downlink signals according to the second mode.

[0237] In one example, the default operating mode is the third mode, and the terminal demodulates the downlink signal according to the third mode.

[0238] In one example, the default operating mode is mode 4, and the terminal demodulates the downlink signal according to mode 4.

[0239] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2100 to S2102. For example, step S2102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S2101 and S2102 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0240] In some embodiments, steps S2100 and S2102 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0241] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S2100 to S2102 can be changed.

[0242] Example 1:

[0243] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3.

[0244] The default operating modes determined by the terminal according to the protocol include the first mode and the third mode.

[0245] During the process of listening to downlink signals, the terminal listens to downlink signals according to the first mode.

[0246] During the demodulation of downlink signals, the terminal demodulates downlink signals according to the third mode.

[0247] In the embodiments corresponding to Figures 2B and 2C below, the automatic switching of the terminal's working mode is involved.

[0248] This disclosure provides a method for processing downlink signals. Figure 2B is a flowchart of a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 2B, the method includes the following steps:

[0249] Step S2200: The terminal determines the working mode.

[0250] The optional implementation of step S2200 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2100, and refer to step S2100.

[0251] Step S2201: The terminal determines the switching method.

[0252] In some embodiments, the switching method refers to the method of switching between two operating modes.

[0253] In some embodiments, the switching method is to switch between a first mode and a second mode while monitoring downlink signals.

[0254] In some embodiments, during the demodulation of the downlink signal, switching is performed between a third mode and a fourth mode.

[0255] In some embodiments, during the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is made between a fifth mode and a sixth mode, wherein the fifth mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the sixth mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0256] In some embodiments, the terminal determines the switching method based on the default operating mode.

[0257] The default operating modes include the default monitoring mode and the default demodulation mode. The switching method is to switch between the default monitoring mode and the default demodulation mode.

[0258] In one example, the default listening mode is mode one, the default demodulation mode is mode two, and the switching method is to switch between mode one and mode two.

[0259] In some embodiments, during the process of listening to downlink signals, switching is performed between a default listening mode and a non-default listening mode. The default listening mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the non-default listening mode is a mode other than the default listening mode in the first mode and the second mode.

[0260] During the demodulation of downlink signals, the system switches between the default demodulation mode and the non-default demodulation mode. The default demodulation mode is one of the third and fourth modes, while the non-default demodulation mode is any mode other than the default demodulation mode in the third and fourth modes.

[0261] In some embodiments, the handover method is a handover method dynamically configured by the network device. Step S2201 is as follows: the network device sends first configuration information to the terminal, the first configuration information is used to configure the handover method of the terminal, and the terminal determines the handover method according to the first configuration information, that is, determines the handover method as the handover method configured by the first configuration information.

[0262] In one example, the switching method for the first configuration information configuration is one of the following:

[0263] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the third mode;

[0264] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0265] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching between the second and third modes is performed.

[0266] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, the system switches between the second and fourth modes.

[0267] Step S2202: The terminal sends capability information to the network device.

[0268] In some embodiments, the terminal sends first capability information to the network device.

[0269] In one example, the first capability information is used to indicate the operating modes supported by the terminal, which are at least one of a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, and a fourth mode.

[0270] In some embodiments, the first capability information is also used to indicate the switching methods supported by the terminal.

[0271] In some embodiments, the terminal sends second capability information to the network device, wherein the second capability information is used to indicate the parameters supported by the terminal in the third mode;

[0272] In some embodiments, the terminal sends third capability information to the network device, the third capability information being used to indicate the terminal's default operating mode.

[0273] Step S2203: The terminal demodulates the downlink signal.

[0274] In some embodiments, the terminal demodulates the downlink signal according to the default demodulation mode.

[0275] Step S2204: The terminal listens for downlink signals.

[0276] In some embodiments, after the terminal finishes receiving the downlink signal, it switches from the process of demodulating the downlink signal to the process of listening to the downlink signal, and automatically switches the working mode according to the default switching method. During the process of listening to the downlink signal, the downlink signal is listened to according to the switched mode.

[0277] In one example, the switching method is as follows: when switching between the first mode and the third mode, after switching from the process of demodulating the downlink signal to the process of listening to the downlink signal, the working mode is automatically switched according to the default switching method, that is, from the third mode to the first mode. During the process of listening to the downlink signal, the downlink signal is listened to according to the first mode.

[0278] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2200 to S2204. For example, step S2203 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S2203 and S2204 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0279] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S2200 to S2202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0280] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S2200 to S2204 can be changed.

[0281] Example 2:

[0282] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3.

[0283] The supported switching methods reported by the terminal to the network device are the switching methods between the first mode and the third mode, and the switching methods between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0284] The terminal determines the default working mode as the first mode and the third mode according to the protocol.

[0285] The terminal determines that the default switching method is the switching method between the first mode and the third mode.

[0286] During the downlink signal demodulation phase, the terminal demodulates the downlink signal according to the third mode. After the downlink signal reception ends, it enters the downlink signal monitoring phase and automatically switches according to the default switching method, that is, from the third mode to the first mode. During the downlink signal demodulation phase, the downlink signal is demodulated according to the first mode.

[0287] This disclosure provides a method for processing downlink signals. Figure 2C is a flowchart of a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 2C, the method includes the following steps:

[0288] Step S2300: The terminal determines the working mode.

[0289] The optional implementation of step S2300 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2100, and refer to step S2100.

[0290] Step S2301: The terminal determines the switching method.

[0291] The optional implementation of step S2301 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2101, and refer to step S2101.

[0292] Step S2302: The terminal sends capability information to the network device.

[0293] The optional implementation of step S2302 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2202, refer to step S2202.

[0294] Step S2303: The terminal listens for downlink signals.

[0295] In some embodiments, the terminal listens for downlink signals according to the default listening mode.

[0296] Step S2304: The terminal demodulates the downlink signal.

[0297] In some embodiments, after the terminal detects a downlink signal for the terminal, it switches from the process of detecting the downlink signal to the process of demodulating the downlink signal. It automatically switches the working mode according to the default switching method. During the demodulation of the downlink signal, it detects the downlink signal according to the switched mode.

[0298] In one example, the default switching method is that when switching between the second mode and the third mode, after the terminal listens to the downlink signal for the terminal, it switches from the process of listening to the downlink signal to the process of demodulating the downlink signal. The working mode is automatically switched according to the default switching method, that is, from the second mode to the third mode. During the demodulation of the downlink signal, the downlink signal is listened to according to the third mode.

[0299] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2300 to S2304. For example, step S2303 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S2303 and S2304 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0300] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S2300 to S2302 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0301] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S2300 to S2304 can be changed.

[0302] Example 3:

[0303] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3.

[0304] The supported switching methods reported by the terminal to the network device are the switching methods between the first mode and the third mode, and the switching methods between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0305] The terminal determines the default working mode as the first mode and the third mode according to the protocol.

[0306] The terminal determines that the default switching method is the switching method between the first mode and the third mode.

[0307] During the process of listening to downlink signals, the terminal listens to downlink signals according to the first mode. After listening to the downlink signal for the terminal, it enters the stage of demodulating the downlink signal. It automatically switches according to the default switching method, that is, it switches from the first mode to the third mode. During the demodulation of downlink signals, the downlink signal is demodulated according to the third mode.

[0308] In the embodiments shown in Figures 2D and 2E below, the network device triggers the terminal to switch working modes according to the switching method (the default switching method, or the switching method configured by the network device).

[0309] This disclosure provides a method for processing downlink signals. Figure 2D is a flowchart of a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 2D, the method includes the following steps:

[0310] Step S2400: The terminal determines the working mode.

[0311] The optional implementation of step S2400 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2100, and refer to step S2100.

[0312] Step S2401: The terminal determines the switching method.

[0313] The optional implementation of step S2401 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2101, and refer to step S2101.

[0314] In step S2402, the terminal sends capability information to the network device.

[0315] The optional implementation of step S2402 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2202, refer to step S2202.

[0316] Step S2403: The terminal listens for downlink signals.

[0317] In some embodiments, the terminal listens for downlink signals according to the default listening mode.

[0318] In step S2404, the network device sends trigger information to the terminal.

[0319] In some embodiments, the triggering information is used to trigger the terminal to perform a switch.

[0320] In some embodiments, the triggering information is used to trigger the terminal to perform a switch according to the default switching method.

[0321] In some embodiments, the network device sends downlink preamble information, which includes triggering information;

[0322] In some embodiments, the network device sends downlink control information, which includes triggering information;

[0323] In some embodiments, the network device sends dedicated downlink information, which includes triggering information;

[0324] In some embodiments, the network device sends a wake-up signal, which includes trigger information.

[0325] In some embodiments, when the triggering information is used to trigger the terminal to switch between the fifth mode and the sixth mode, the triggering information is any downlink signal.

[0326] Step S2405: The terminal demodulates the downlink signal.

[0327] In some embodiments, when the triggering information is used to trigger the terminal to perform a switch according to the default switching method, after the terminal listens to the downlink signal for the terminal, it switches from the process of listening to the downlink signal to the process of demodulating the downlink signal, switches the working mode according to the default switching method, and listens to the downlink signal according to the switched mode during the demodulation of the downlink signal.

[0328] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2400 to S2405. For example, steps S2404 and S2405 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0329] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S2400 to S2403 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0330] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S2400 to S2405 can be changed.

[0331] Example 4:

[0332] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3.

[0333] The supported switching methods reported by the terminal to the network device are the switching methods between the first mode and the third mode, and the switching methods between the second mode and the third mode.

[0334] The terminal determines the default working mode as the first mode and the third mode according to the protocol.

[0335] The terminal determines that the default switching method is the switching method between the first mode and the third mode.

[0336] During the process of the terminal listening for downlink signals, it uses the first mode to listen for downlink signals, that is, it does not use energy storage to listen for downlink signals. Before sending downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using high power to activate the terminal. After the terminal is activated, it switches from the first mode to the third mode according to the default switching method, and demodulates the downlink signals according to the third mode.

[0337] After the terminal finishes demodulating the downlink signal, it starts listening to the downlink signal and automatically switches from the third mode to the first mode according to the default switching method, and listens to the downlink signal according to the first mode.

[0338] Example 5:

[0339] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3.

[0340] The supported switching methods reported by the terminal to the network device are the switching methods between the first mode and the third mode, and the switching methods between the second mode and the third mode.

[0341] The terminal determines the default working mode as the second mode and the third mode according to the protocol.

[0342] The terminal determines that the default switching method is the switching method between the second mode and the third mode.

[0343] During the process of the terminal listening for downlink signals, it uses a second mode to listen for downlink signals, which involves using energy storage to listen for downlink signals. Before sending downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using low power to activate the terminal. After the terminal is activated, it switches from the second mode to the third mode according to the default switching method, and demodulates the downlink signals according to the third mode.

[0344] After the terminal finishes demodulating the downlink signal, it starts listening to the downlink signal and automatically switches from the third mode to the second mode according to the default switching method, and listens to the downlink signal according to the second mode.

[0345] Example 6:

[0346] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3.

[0347] The supported switching methods reported by the terminal to the network device are the switching methods between the first mode and the third mode, the switching methods between the second mode and the third mode, and the switching methods between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0348] The terminal determines the default working mode as the first mode and the fourth mode according to the protocol.

[0349] The terminal determines that the default switching method is the switching method between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0350] During the process of the terminal listening for downlink signals, it uses the first mode to listen for downlink signals, that is, it does not use energy storage to listen for downlink signals. Before sending downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using high power to activate the terminal. After the terminal is activated, it switches from the first mode to the fourth mode according to the default switching method, and demodulates the downlink signals according to the fourth mode.

[0351] After the terminal finishes demodulating the downlink signal, it starts listening to the downlink signal and automatically switches from the fourth mode to the first mode according to the default switching method, and listens to the downlink signal according to the first mode.

[0352] Example 7:

[0353] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3.

[0354] The supported switching methods reported by the terminal to the network device are the switching methods between the first mode and the third mode, the switching methods between the second mode and the third mode, and the switching methods between the second mode and the fourth mode.

[0355] The terminal determines the default working mode as the second mode and the fourth mode according to the protocol.

[0356] The terminal determines that the default switching method is the switching method between the second mode and the fourth mode.

[0357] During the process of the terminal listening for downlink signals, it uses the second mode to listen for downlink signals, which is to use energy storage to listen for downlink signals. Before sending downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using low power to activate the terminal. After the terminal is activated, it switches from the second mode to the fourth mode according to the default switching method, and demodulates the downlink signals according to the fourth mode.

[0358] After the terminal finishes demodulating the downlink signal, it starts listening to the downlink signal and automatically switches from the fourth mode to the second mode according to the default switching method, and listens to the downlink signal according to the second mode.

[0359] This disclosure provides a method for processing downlink signals. Figure 2E is a flowchart of a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 2E, the method includes the following steps:

[0360] In step S2500, the terminal sends capability information to the network device.

[0361] The optional implementation of step S2500 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2101, and refer to step S2101.

[0362] Step S2501: The network device sends the first configuration information to the terminal.

[0363] The first configuration information is used to configure the switching method, wherein the switching method is one of the following:

[0364] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the third mode;

[0365] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0366] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching between the second and third modes is performed.

[0367] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, the system switches between the second and fourth modes.

[0368] Step S2502: The terminal processes the downlink signal.

[0369] During the process of monitoring downlink signals, the terminal monitors downlink signals according to the first mode or the second mode in the switching method indicated by the first configuration information.

[0370] During the demodulation of downlink signals, the terminal demodulates downlink signals according to the third or fourth mode in the switching method indicated by the first configuration information.

[0371] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, the terminal performs a handover according to the handover method indicated by the first configuration information.

[0372] Example 8:

[0373] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, mode 3, and mode 4.

[0374] The supported switching methods reported by the terminal to the network device are the switching method between the first mode and the third mode, the switching method between the second mode and the third mode, the switching method between the first mode and the fourth mode, and the switching method between the second mode and the fourth mode.

[0375] The terminal receives configuration information sent by the network device using unicast or multicast signaling. This configuration information is used to configure the switching method between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0376] During the process of the terminal listening for downlink signals, it uses the first mode to listen for downlink signals, that is, it does not use energy storage to listen for downlink signals. Before sending downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using high power to activate the terminal. After the terminal is activated, it switches from the first mode to the fourth mode according to the default switching method, and demodulates the downlink signals according to the fourth mode.

[0377] After the terminal finishes demodulating the downlink signal, it starts listening to the downlink signal and automatically switches from the fourth mode to the first mode according to the default switching method, and listens to the downlink signal according to the first mode.

[0378] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2500 to S2502. For example, step S2502 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0379] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S2500 to S2501 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0380] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S2500 to S2502 can be changed.

[0381] In the embodiments shown in Figures 2F and 2H below, the network device triggers the terminal to switch the working mode according to the switching method indicated by the network device.

[0382] This disclosure provides a method for processing downlink signals. Figure 2F is a flowchart of a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 2F, the method includes the following steps:

[0383] Step S2600: The terminal determines the working mode.

[0384] The optional implementation of step S2600 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2100, and refer to step S2100.

[0385] Step S2601: The terminal sends capability information to the network device.

[0386] The optional implementation of step S2601 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2101, and refer to step S2101.

[0387] Step S2602: The terminal determines the switching method.

[0388] The optional implementation of step S2602 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2202, refer to step S2202.

[0389] Step S2603: The terminal listens for downlink signals.

[0390] In some embodiments, the terminal listens for downlink signals according to the default listening mode.

[0391] In step S2604, the network device sends trigger information to the terminal, which is used to indicate the switching mode.

[0392] In some embodiments, the network device sends downlink preamble information, which includes triggering information;

[0393] In some embodiments, the network device sends downlink control information, which includes triggering information;

[0394] In some embodiments, the network device sends dedicated downlink information, which includes triggering information;

[0395] In some embodiments, the network device sends a wake-up signal, which includes trigger information.

[0396] Step S2605: The terminal demodulates the downlink signal.

[0397] In some embodiments, the terminal performs a switch according to the switching method indicated by the trigger information.

[0398] In some embodiments, after the terminal detects a downlink signal for the terminal, it switches from the process of detecting the downlink signal to the process of demodulating the downlink signal. The working mode is switched according to the switching method indicated by the trigger information. During the demodulation of the downlink signal, the downlink signal is detected according to the switched mode.

[0399] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the switching mode indicated by the trigger information has a higher priority than the terminal's default switching mode.

[0400] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2600 to S2605. For example, step S2604 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S2604 and S2605 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0401] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S2600 to S2603 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0402] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S2600 to S2603 can be changed.

[0403] Example 9:

[0404] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, mode 3, and mode 4.

[0405] The supported handover methods reported by the terminal to the network device are:

[0406] The switching method between the first and third modes, and,

[0407] The switching method between the second and third modes, and,

[0408] The switching method between the first and fourth modes, and,

[0409] The switching method between the second and fourth modes.

[0410] The terminal determines the default working mode as the first mode and the fourth mode according to the protocol.

[0411] During the process of the terminal listening to downlink signals, it uses the first mode to listen to downlink signals, that is, it does not use energy storage to listen to downlink signals. Before sending downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using high power to activate the terminal. The trigger message also indicates the switching mode between the first mode and the third mode. The trigger message instructs the terminal to use the third mode to demodulate downlink signals during the demodulation process. (The terminal's detection of the trigger message continues the practice of not using energy storage in the first mode, that is, the default is to detect the trigger message according to the third mode).

[0412] Optionally, the trigger information can also indicate parameters when the terminal is operating in the third mode.

[0413] Based on the triggering information and the default operating mode, the terminal can determine whether the switching method triggered by the network device is a switching method between the first mode and the third mode.

[0414] After receiving the trigger information, the terminal demodulates the downlink signal according to the third mode during the demodulation process.

[0415] After the terminal demodulates the downlink signal, it starts listening to the downlink signal and automatically switches modes, that is, from the third mode to the first mode. During the process of listening to the downlink signal, it listens to the downlink signal according to the first mode.

[0416] Example 10:

[0417] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, mode 3, and mode 4.

[0418] The supported handover methods reported by the terminal to the network device are:

[0419] The switching method between the first and third modes, and,

[0420] The switching method between the second and third modes, and,

[0421] The switching method between the first and fourth modes, and,

[0422] The switching method between the second and fourth modes.

[0423] The terminal determines the default working mode as the second mode and the third mode according to the protocol.

[0424] During the process of the terminal listening to downlink signals, it uses the second mode to listen to downlink signals, which is to use energy storage to listen to downlink signals. Before sending downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using low power to activate the terminal. The trigger message also indicates the switching mode between the second mode and the fourth mode. The method by which the trigger message indicates this switching mode is that it instructs the terminal to use the fourth mode to demodulate downlink signals during the demodulation process. (Note that the terminal's detection of the trigger message continues the second mode's practice of not using energy storage, meaning that the default is to detect the trigger message according to the fourth mode).

[0425] Optionally, the trigger information can also indicate the parameters when the terminal is operating in the fourth mode.

[0426] Based on the triggering information and the default operating mode, the terminal can determine whether the switching method triggered by the network device is a switching method between the second mode and the fourth mode.

[0427] After receiving the trigger information, the terminal demodulates the downlink signal according to the fourth mode during the demodulation process.

[0428] After the terminal completes the demodulation of the downlink signal, it starts monitoring the downlink signal and automatically switches modes, that is, from the fourth mode to the second mode. During the monitoring of the downlink signal, the downlink signal is monitored according to the second mode.

[0429] Example 11:

[0430] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, mode 3, and mode 4.

[0431] The supported handover methods reported by the terminal to the network device are:

[0432] The switching method between the first and third modes, and,

[0433] The switching method between the second and third modes, and,

[0434] The switching method between the first and fourth modes, and,

[0435] The switching method between the second and fourth modes.

[0436] The terminal determines the default working mode as the second mode and the fourth mode according to the protocol.

[0437] During the process of the terminal listening to downlink signals, it uses the second mode to listen to downlink signals, which is to use energy storage to listen to downlink signals. Before sending downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using low power to activate the terminal. The trigger message also indicates the switching method between the second mode and the third mode. The method of indicating this switching method in the trigger message is that it instructs the terminal to use the third mode to demodulate downlink signals during the demodulation process. (Note that the terminal's detection of the trigger message continues the practice of not using energy storage in the second mode, that is, the default is to detect the trigger message according to the third mode).

[0438] Optionally, the trigger information can also indicate parameters when the terminal is operating in the third mode.

[0439] Based on the triggering information and the default operating mode, the terminal can determine whether the switching method triggered by the network device is a switching method between the second mode and the third mode.

[0440] After receiving the trigger information, the terminal demodulates the downlink signal according to the third mode during the demodulation process.

[0441] After the terminal demodulates the downlink signal, it starts listening to the downlink signal and automatically switches modes, that is, from the third mode to the second mode. During the downlink signal listening process, the downlink signal is listened to according to the second mode.

[0442] This disclosure provides a method for processing downlink signals. Figure 2G is a flowchart of a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 2G, the method includes the following steps:

[0443] Step S2700: The terminal determines the working mode.

[0444] The optional implementation of step S2700 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2100, and refer to step S2100.

[0445] Step S2701: The terminal sends capability information to the network device.

[0446] The optional implementation of step S2701 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2101, and refer to step S2101.

[0447] Step S2702: The terminal determines the switching method.

[0448] The optional implementation of step S2702 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2202, refer to step S2202.

[0449] Step S2703: The terminal listens for downlink signals.

[0450] The optional implementation of step S2703 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2603, and refer to step S2603.

[0451] In step S2704, the network device sends trigger information to the terminal, which is used to indicate the switching mode.

[0452] The optional implementation of step S2704 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2604, and refer to step S2604.

[0453] Step S2705: The terminal listens for downlink signals.

[0454] In some embodiments, the terminal switches its working mode according to the switching method indicated by the trigger information, and listens for downlink signals according to the switched mode while listening for downlink signals.

[0455] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2700 to S2705. For example, step S2704 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S2704 and S2705 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0456] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S2700 to S2703 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0457] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S2700 to S2705 can be changed.

[0458] Example 12:

[0459] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3.

[0460] The supported handover methods reported by the terminal to the network device are:

[0461] The switching method between the first and third modes, and,

[0462] The switching method between the second and third modes, and,

[0463] The method for switching between the first mode and the second mode.

[0464] The terminal determines the default working mode as the first mode and the third mode according to the protocol.

[0465] During the process of the terminal listening to downlink signals, it uses the first mode to listen to downlink signals, that is, it does not use power storage to listen to downlink signals. Before sending downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using high power to activate the terminal. The trigger message also indicates the switching mode between the first mode and the second mode. The method by which the trigger message indicates this switching mode is that it instructs the terminal to use the second mode to demodulate the downlink signals during the downlink signal listening process.

[0466] Based on the triggering information and the default listening mode, the terminal can determine whether the switching method triggered by the network device is a switching method between the first mode and the second mode.

[0467] During the subsequent process of monitoring downlink signals, the terminal switches modes, that is, from the first mode to the second mode. During the process of monitoring downlink signals, the terminal monitors downlink signals according to the second mode.

[0468] In another implementation, the triggering information is a wake-up signal. After receiving the wake-up signal, the terminal switches from the first mode to the second mode to obtain better downlink signal monitoring capabilities.

[0469] Example 13:

[0470] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3.

[0471] The supported handover methods reported by the terminal to the network device are:

[0472] The switching method between the first and third modes, and,

[0473] The switching method between the second and third modes, and,

[0474] The method for switching between the first mode and the second mode.

[0475] The terminal determines the default working mode as the second mode and the third mode according to the protocol.

[0476] During the process of the terminal listening to downlink signals, it uses a second mode to listen to downlink signals, that is, to use energy storage to listen to downlink signals. Before sending downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using low power to activate the terminal. The trigger message also indicates the switching mode between the first mode and the second mode. The method by which the trigger message indicates this switching mode is by instructing the terminal to use the first mode to demodulate the downlink signals during the downlink signal listening process.

[0477] Based on the triggering information and the default operating mode, the terminal can determine whether the switching method triggered by the network device is a switching method between the first mode and the second mode.

[0478] During the subsequent process of monitoring downlink signals, the terminal switches modes, that is, from the second mode to the first mode. During the process of monitoring downlink signals, it monitors downlink signals according to the first mode.

[0479] This disclosure provides a method for processing downlink signals. Figure 2H is a flowchart of a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 2H, the method includes the following steps:

[0480] Step S2800: The terminal determines the working mode.

[0481] The optional implementation of step S2800 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2100, and refer to step S2100.

[0482] Step S2801: The terminal sends capability information to the network device.

[0483] The optional implementation of step S2801 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2101, and refer to step S2101.

[0484] Step S2802: The terminal determines the switching method.

[0485] The optional implementation of step S2802 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2202, refer to step S2202.

[0486] Step S2803: The terminal demodulates the downlink signal.

[0487] In step S2804, the network device sends trigger information to the terminal, which is used to indicate the switching mode.

[0488] The optional implementation of step S2804 is the same as the optional implementation of step S2604, and refer to step S2604.

[0489] Step S2805: The terminal demodulates the downlink signal.

[0490] In some embodiments, the terminal switches its operating mode according to the switching method indicated by the trigger information, and demodulates the downlink signal according to the switched mode during the demodulation of the downlink signal.

[0491] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2800 to S2805. For example, step S2804 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S2804 and S2805 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0492] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S2800 to S2803 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0493] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S2800 to S2805 can be changed.

[0494] Example 14:

[0495] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 3, and mode 4.

[0496] The supported handover methods reported by the terminal to the network device are:

[0497] The switching method between the first and third modes, and,

[0498] The switching method between the first and fourth modes, and,

[0499] The switching method between the third and fourth modes.

[0500] The terminal determines the default working mode as the second mode and the third mode according to the protocol.

[0501] During the demodulation of downlink signals by the terminal, the third mode is used to listen to the downlink signals, meaning that power storage is not used for demodulation. Before transmitting the downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using high power. The trigger message also indicates the switching mode between the third and fourth modes. The method by which the trigger message indicates this switching mode is to instruct the terminal to use the fourth mode to demodulate the downlink signals during the listening process.

[0502] Based on the triggering information and the default operating mode, the terminal can determine whether the switching method triggered by the network device is a switching method between the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0503] During the subsequent demodulation of downlink signals, the terminal automatically switches modes, that is, from the third mode to the fourth mode. During the demodulation of downlink signals, the terminal listens for downlink signals according to the fourth mode.

[0504] Example 15:

[0505] The supported operating modes reported by the terminal to the network device are mode 1, mode 3, and mode 4.

[0506] The supported handover methods reported by the terminal to the network device are:

[0507] The switching method between the first and third modes, and,

[0508] The switching method between the first and fourth modes, and,

[0509] The switching method between the third and fourth modes.

[0510] The terminal determines the default working mode as the second mode and the fourth mode according to the protocol.

[0511] During the demodulation of downlink signals by the terminal, a fourth mode is used to listen to the downlink signals, meaning that power storage is not used for demodulation. Before transmitting the downlink signals, the network device sends a trigger message to the terminal using low power. The trigger message also indicates the switching mode between the third and fourth modes. The trigger message indicates this switching mode by instructing the terminal to use the third mode to demodulate the downlink signals during the listening process.

[0512] Based on the triggering information and the default operating mode, the terminal can determine whether the switching method triggered by the network device is a switching method between the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0513] During the subsequent demodulation of downlink signals, the terminal automatically switches modes, that is, from the fourth mode to the third mode. During the demodulation of downlink signals, it listens for downlink signals according to the third mode.

[0514] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the method for processing downlink signals with the terminal as the execution subject can be executed in any one of Figures 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2E.

[0515] Figure 3A is a flowchart illustrating a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to terminal 101. As shown in Figure 3A, corresponding to Figure 2D, the method includes the following steps:

[0516] Step S3100: Determine the working mode.

[0517] The optional implementation of step S3100 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2400 in Figure 2D, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2D, which will not be repeated here.

[0518] Step S3101: Determine the switching method.

[0519] The optional implementation of step S3100 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2601 in Figure 2D, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2D, which will not be repeated here.

[0520] Step S3102: Send capability information to the network device.

[0521] The optional implementation of step S3102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2602 in Figure 2D and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2D, which will not be repeated here.

[0522] Step S3103: Listen for downlink signals.

[0523] The optional implementation of step S3103 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2603 in Figure 2D and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2D, which will not be repeated here.

[0524] Step S3104: Receive trigger information sent by the network device.

[0525] The optional implementation of step S3104 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2604 in Figure 2D, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2D, which will not be repeated here.

[0526] Step S3105: Demodulate the downlink signal.

[0527] The optional implementation of step S3105 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2605 in Figure 2D, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2D, which will not be repeated here.

[0528] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3100 to S3105. For example, step S3104 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S3104 and S3105 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0529] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S3100 to S3103 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0530] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S3100 to S3105 can be changed.

[0531] Figure 3B is a flowchart illustrating a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to terminal 101. As shown in Figure 3B, corresponding to Figure 2E, the method includes the following steps:

[0532] Step S3200: Send capability information to the network device.

[0533] The optional implementation of step S3200 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2500 in Figure 2E, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2E, which will not be repeated here.

[0534] Step S3201: Receive the first configuration information sent by the network device.

[0535] The optional implementation of step S3201 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2501 in Figure 2E, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2E, which will not be repeated here.

[0536] Step S3202: Process the downlink signal.

[0537] The optional implementation of step S3202 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2502 in Figure 2E, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2E, which will not be repeated here.

[0538] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3200 to S3202. For example, step S3202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0539] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S3200 to S3201 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0540] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S3200 to S3202 can be changed.

[0541] Figure 3C is a flowchart illustrating a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to terminal 101. As shown in Figure 3C, corresponding to Figure 2F, the method includes the following steps:

[0542] Step S3300: Determine the working mode.

[0543] The optional implementation of step S3300 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2600 in Figure 2F, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2F, which will not be repeated here.

[0544] Step S3301: Send capability information to the network device.

[0545] The optional implementation of step S3301 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2601 in Figure 2F, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2F, which will not be repeated here.

[0546] Step S3302: Determine the switching method.

[0547] The optional implementation of step S3302 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2602 in Figure 2F and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2F, which will not be repeated here.

[0548] Step S3303: Listen for downlink signals.

[0549] The optional implementation of step S3303 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2603 in Figure 2F and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2F, which will not be repeated here.

[0550] In step S3304, the network device sends trigger information to the terminal, which is used to indicate the switching mode.

[0551] The optional implementation of step S3304 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2604 in Figure 2F, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2F, which will not be repeated here.

[0552] Step S3305: The terminal demodulates the downlink signal.

[0553] The optional implementation of step S3305 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2605 in Figure 2F, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2F, which will not be repeated here.

[0554] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3300 to S3305. For example, step S3304 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S3304 and S3305 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0555] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S3300 to S3303 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0556] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S3300 to S3303 can be changed.

[0557] Figure 3D is a flowchart illustrating a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to terminal 101. As shown in Figure 3D, corresponding to Figure 2G, the method includes the following steps:

[0558] Step S3400: Determine the working mode.

[0559] The optional implementation of step S3400 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2700 in Figure 2G and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2G, which will not be repeated here.

[0560] Step S3401: Send capability information to the network device.

[0561] The optional implementation of step S3401 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2701 in Figure 2G and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2G, which will not be repeated here.

[0562] Step S3402: The terminal determines the switching method.

[0563] The optional implementation of step S3402 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2702 in Figure 2G and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2G, which will not be repeated here.

[0564] Step S3403: The terminal listens for downlink signals.

[0565] The optional implementation of step S3403 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2703 in Figure 2G and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2G, which will not be repeated here.

[0566] In step S3404, the network device sends trigger information to the terminal, which is used to indicate the switching mode.

[0567] The optional implementation of step S3404 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2704 in Figure 2G and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2G, which will not be repeated here.

[0568] Step S3405: ​​The terminal listens for downlink signals.

[0569] The optional implementation of step S3405 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2705 in Figure 2G and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2G, which will not be repeated here.

[0570] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3400 to S3405. For example, step S3404 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S3404 and S3405 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0571] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S3400 to S3403 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0572] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S3400 to S3405 can be changed.

[0573] Figure 3E is a flowchart illustrating a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to terminal 101. As shown in Figure 3E, corresponding to Figure 2H, the method includes the following steps:

[0574] Step S3500: Determine the working mode.

[0575] The optional implementation of step S3500 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2800 in Figure 2H, and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2H, which will not be repeated here.

[0576] Step S3501: Send capability information to the network device.

[0577] The optional implementation of step S3501 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2801 in Figure 2H, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2H, which will not be repeated here.

[0578] Step S3502: Determine the switching method.

[0579] The optional implementation of step S3502 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2802 in Figure 2H, and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2H, which will not be repeated here.

[0580] Step S3503: Demodulate the downlink signal.

[0581] The optional implementation of step S3503 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2803 in Figure 2H, and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2H, which will not be repeated here.

[0582] Step S3504: Receive trigger information sent by the network device. The trigger information is used to indicate the switching mode.

[0583] The optional implementation of step S3504 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2804 in Figure 2H, and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2H, which will not be repeated here.

[0584] Step S3505: Demodulate the downlink signal.

[0585] The optional implementation of step S3505 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2805 in Figure 2H, and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2H, which will not be repeated here.

[0586] The method for processing downlink signals according to the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3500 to S3505. For example, step S3504 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S3504 and S3505 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0587] In some embodiments, at least one of steps S3500 to S3503 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0588] In some embodiments, the execution order of different steps in steps S3500 to S3505 can be changed.

[0589] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to network device 102. As shown in Figure 4, corresponding to Figures 2A-2H, the method includes the following steps:

[0590] Step S4100: Receive capability information sent by the terminal.

[0591] The optional implementation of step S4100 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0592] The optional implementation of step S4100 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2202 in Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0593] The optional implementation of step S4100 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2302 in Figure 2C, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0594] The optional implementation of step S4100 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2801 in Figure 2G, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2G, which will not be repeated here.

[0595] Step S4101: Send the first configuration information to the terminal.

[0596] The optional implementation of step S4101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2502 in Figure 2E, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2E, which will not be repeated here.

[0597] Step S4102: Send trigger information to the terminal.

[0598] The optional implementation of step S4102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2404 in Figure 2D and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 4D, which will not be repeated here.

[0599] The optional implementation of step S4102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2604 in Figure 2F, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 4F, which will not be repeated here.

[0600] The optional implementation of step S4102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2704 in Figure 2G and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 4G, which will not be repeated here.

[0601] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, the method includes the following steps:

[0602] In step S5100, the terminal sends the first information to the network device.

[0603] Listening to the downlink signal according to the first or second mode, and demodulating the downlink signal according to the third or fourth mode; wherein:

[0604] The first mode does not use energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0605] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0606] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0607] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0608] Step S5101: The terminal switches modes.

[0609] In some embodiments, during the monitoring of downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the second mode.

[0610] In some embodiments, during the demodulation of the downlink signal, switching is performed between the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0611] In some embodiments, during the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is made between a fifth mode and a sixth mode, wherein the fifth mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the sixth mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0612] In some embodiments, first configuration information sent by a network device is received, the first configuration information being used to configure a handover method, wherein the handover method is one of the following:

[0613] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the third mode;

[0614] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0615] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching between the second and third modes is performed.

[0616] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, the system switches between the second and fourth modes.

[0617] In some embodiments, during the process of monitoring downlink signals, switching is performed between a default monitoring mode and a non-default monitoring mode. The default monitoring mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the non-default monitoring mode is a mode other than the default monitoring mode among the first mode and the second mode.

[0618] During the demodulation of the downlink signal, the system switches between a default demodulation mode and a non-default demodulation mode. The default demodulation mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode, and the non-default demodulation mode is a mode other than the default demodulation mode among the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0619] In some embodiments, triggering information is received, which is used to trigger the terminal to perform the switching.

[0620] In some embodiments, receiving the trigger information includes:

[0621] Receive downlink preamble information sent by the network device, wherein the downlink preamble information includes the triggering information;

[0622] Alternatively, receive downlink control information sent by the network device, the downlink control information including the triggering information;

[0623] Alternatively, receive dedicated downlink information sent by the network device, the dedicated downlink information including the triggering information;

[0624] Alternatively, receive a wake-up signal sent by the network device, the wake-up signal including the trigger information.

[0625] In some embodiments, the triggering information is used to trigger the terminal to switch between the fifth mode and the sixth mode, and the triggering information is any downlink signal.

[0626] In some embodiments, the default operating mode of the terminal is determined according to a protocol;

[0627] The default working mode includes a default monitoring mode and a default demodulation mode; the default monitoring mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the default demodulation mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0628] In some embodiments, a first capability information is sent to a network device, the first capability information being used to indicate the operating modes supported by the terminal, the operating modes being at least one of the first mode, the second mode, the third mode, and the fourth mode.

[0629] In some embodiments, the first capability information is further used to indicate the switching methods supported by the terminal, the switching methods indicating how to switch from one working mode to another.

[0630] In some embodiments, the network device sends second capability information, which is used to indicate the parameters supported by the terminal in the third mode;

[0631] Alternatively, the parameters may be determined according to the agreement.

[0632] Alternatively, receive second configuration information sent by the network device, the second configuration information being used to configure the parameters;

[0633] The parameters include at least one of the following:

[0634] Waveform;

[0635] Modulation method;

[0636] Encoding bitrate;

[0637] Chip rate.

[0638] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for processing downlink signals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6, the method includes the following steps:

[0639] Step S6100: Send trigger information to the terminal, the trigger information being used to trigger the terminal to switch between different working modes;

[0640] The operating mode includes at least two of the following:

[0641] In the first mode, energy storage is not used to monitor downlink signals;

[0642] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0643] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0644] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0645] In some embodiments, the switching is one of the following:

[0646] When monitoring downlink signals, switch between the first mode and the second mode;

[0647] When demodulating downlink signals, it switches between the third and fourth modes;

[0648] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between a fifth mode and a sixth mode. The fifth mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the sixth mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0649] During the process of monitoring downlink signals, the system switches between a default monitoring mode and a non-default monitoring mode. The default monitoring mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the non-default monitoring mode is a mode other than the default monitoring mode among the first mode and the second mode.

[0650] During the demodulation of the downlink signal, the system switches between a default demodulation mode and a non-default demodulation mode. The default demodulation mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode, and the non-default demodulation mode is a mode other than the default demodulation mode among the third mode and the fourth mode.

[0651] In some embodiments, first configuration information is sent to the terminal, the first configuration information being used to configure a switching method, wherein the switching method is one of the following:

[0652] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the third mode;

[0653] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the fourth mode.

[0654] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching between the second and third modes is performed.

[0655] During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, the system switches between the second and fourth modes.

[0656] In some embodiments, sending trigger information to the terminal includes:

[0657] Send downlink preamble information to the terminal, the downlink preamble information including the triggering information;

[0658] Alternatively, downlink control information may be sent to the terminal, the downlink control information including the triggering information;

[0659] Alternatively, dedicated downlink information may be sent to the terminal, the dedicated downlink information including the triggering information;

[0660] Alternatively, a wake-up message may be sent to the terminal, the wake-up message including the trigger information.

[0661] In some embodiments, the triggering information is used to trigger the terminal to switch between the fifth mode and the sixth mode, and the triggering information is any downlink signal.

[0662] In some embodiments, the terminal receives first capability information, which indicates the operating modes supported by the terminal, and the operating modes are at least one of the first mode, the second mode, the third mode, and the fourth mode.

[0663] In some embodiments, the first capability information is further used to indicate the switching methods supported by the terminal, the switching methods indicating how to switch from one working mode to another.

[0664] In some embodiments, the terminal sends second capability information, which is used to indicate the parameters supported by the terminal in the third mode;

[0665] Alternatively, send second configuration information to the terminal, the second configuration information being used to configure the parameters;

[0666] The parameters include at least one of the following:

[0667] Waveform;

[0668] Modulation method;

[0669] Encoding bitrate;

[0670] Chip rate.

[0671] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0672] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0673] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute 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 relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using 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 configuring the hardware circuit 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. Furthermore, 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), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0674] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to terminal 101. As shown in Figure 7A, the communication device 7100 may include a transceiver module 7101. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7101 is configured to: listen to downlink signals according to a first mode or a second mode, and demodulate downlink signals according to a third mode or a fourth mode; wherein:

[0675] The first mode does not use energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0676] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0677] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0678] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal. Optionally, the transceiver module described above is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0679] The communication device 7100 may include a processing module 7102 for processing at least one of the steps performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0680] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to network device 102. As shown in Figure 7B, network device 7200 may include a transceiver module 7201. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is configured to send trigger information to a terminal, the trigger information being used to trigger the terminal to switch between different operating modes;

[0681] The operating mode includes at least two of the following:

[0682] In the first mode, energy storage is not used to monitor downlink signals;

[0683] The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals;

[0684] The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal;

[0685] The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

[0686] Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the network device 102 in any of the above methods, which will not be elaborated here.

[0687] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0688] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 8100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The communication device 8100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a charging node, or a chip, chip system, or processor implementing any of the above methods in a network device, or a chip, chip system, or processor implementing any of the above methods in a terminal. The communication device 8100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0689] As shown in Figure 8A, the communication device 8100 includes one or more processors 8101. The processor 8101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 8100 is used to execute any of the above methods.

[0690] 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 also be located outside the communication device 8100.

[0691] 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 transceivers 8103 perform 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.

[0692] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0693] 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, and the interface circuit 8104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 8102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 8102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8104 can read instructions stored in the memory 8102 and send the instructions to the processor 8101.

[0694] The communication device 8100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 8100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 8100 may not be limited by FIG8A. The communication device may be a standalone device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (8) others, etc.

[0695] Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 8200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 8100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of chip 8200 shown in Figure 8B, but it is not limited thereto.

[0696] Chip 8200 includes one or more processors 8201, which are used to perform any of the above methods.

[0697] In some embodiments, chip 8200 further includes one or more interface circuits 8202. Optionally, the interface circuit 8202 is connected to memory 8203, and the interface circuit 8202 can be used to receive signals from memory 8203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 8202 can be used to send signals to memory 8203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8202 can read instructions stored in memory 8203 and send the instructions to processor 8201.

[0698] 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.

[0699] In some embodiments, the terms interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, transceiver, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0700] In some embodiments, chip 8200 further includes one or more memories 8203 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8203 may be located outside of chip 8200.

[0701] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device 8100, cause the communication device 8100 to perform 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 not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0702] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 8100, causes the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0703] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods. Industrial applicability

[0704] It can improve the working capabilities of the terminal.

Claims

1. A method for processing downlink signals, executed by a terminal, the method comprising: Listening to the downlink signal according to the first or second mode, and demodulating the downlink signal according to the third or fourth mode; wherein: The first mode does not use energy storage to monitor downlink signals; The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals; The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal; The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: During the monitoring of downlink signals, the system switches between the first mode and the second mode.

3. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The method further includes: During the demodulation of the downlink signal, switching is performed between the third mode and the fourth mode.

4. The method of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The method further includes: During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between a fifth mode and a sixth mode, wherein the fifth mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the sixth mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein, The method further includes: The system receives first configuration information sent by a network device, the first configuration information being used to configure a switching method, wherein the switching method is one of the following: During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the third mode; During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the fourth mode. During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching between the second and third modes is performed. During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, the system switches between the second and fourth modes.

6. The method of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The method further includes: During the process of monitoring downlink signals, the system switches between a default monitoring mode and a non-default monitoring mode. The default monitoring mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the non-default monitoring mode is a mode other than the default monitoring mode among the first mode and the second mode. During the demodulation of the downlink signal, the system switches between a default demodulation mode and a non-default demodulation mode. The default demodulation mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode, and the non-default demodulation mode is a mode other than the default demodulation mode among the third mode and the fourth mode.

7. The method of any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein, The method further includes: The system receives trigger information, which is used to trigger the terminal to perform the switching.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein, The received trigger information includes: Receive downlink preamble information sent by the network device, wherein the downlink preamble information includes the triggering information; Alternatively, receive downlink control information sent by the network device, the downlink control information including the triggering information; Alternatively, receive dedicated downlink information sent by the network device, the dedicated downlink information including the triggering information; Alternatively, receive a wake-up signal sent by the network device, the wake-up signal including the trigger information.

9. The method of claim 7, wherein, The triggering information is used to trigger the terminal to switch between the fifth mode and the sixth mode, and the triggering information is any downlink signal.

10. The method of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The method further includes: The default operating mode of the terminal is determined according to the protocol; The default working mode includes a default monitoring mode and a default demodulation mode; the default monitoring mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the default demodulation mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode.

11. The method of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, The method further includes: The terminal sends first capability information to the network device, the first capability information indicating the operating modes supported by the terminal. It is at least one of the first mode, the second mode, the third mode, and the fourth mode.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein, The first capability information is also used to indicate the switching methods supported by the terminal, which indicate how to switch from one working mode to another.

13. The method of claims 1 to 12, wherein, The method further includes: Send second capability information to the network device, the second capability information being used to indicate the parameters supported by the terminal in the third mode; Alternatively, the parameters may be determined according to the agreement. Alternatively, receive second configuration information sent by the network device, the second configuration information being used to configure the parameters; The parameters include at least one of the following: Waveform; Modulation method; Encoding bitrate; Chip rate.

14. A method for processing downlink signals, performed by a network device, the method comprising: Send trigger information to the terminal, the trigger information being used to trigger the terminal to switch between different working modes; The operating mode includes at least two of the following: In the first mode, energy storage is not used to monitor downlink signals; The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals; The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal; The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein, The switching is one of the following: When monitoring downlink signals, switch between the first mode and the second mode; When demodulating downlink signals, it switches between the third and fourth modes; During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between a fifth mode and a sixth mode, wherein the fifth mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the sixth mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode. During the process of monitoring downlink signals, the system switches between a default monitoring mode and a non-default monitoring mode. The default monitoring mode is one of the first mode and the second mode, and the non-default monitoring mode is a mode other than the default monitoring mode among the first mode and the second mode. During the demodulation of the downlink signal, the system switches between a default demodulation mode and a non-default demodulation mode. The default demodulation mode is one of the third mode and the fourth mode, and the non-default demodulation mode is a mode other than the default demodulation mode among the third mode and the fourth mode.

16. The method of claim 14 or 15, wherein, The method further includes: Send first configuration information to the terminal, the first configuration information being used to configure a switching mode, wherein the switching mode is one of the following: During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the third mode; During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching is performed between the first mode and the fourth mode. During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, switching between the second and third modes is performed. During the process of monitoring and demodulating downlink signals, the system switches between the second and fourth modes.

17. The method of any one of claims 14 to 16, wherein, Sending trigger information to the terminal includes: Send downlink preamble information to the terminal, the downlink preamble information including the triggering information; Alternatively, downlink control information may be sent to the terminal, the downlink control information including the triggering information; Alternatively, dedicated downlink information may be sent to the terminal, the dedicated downlink information including the triggering information; Alternatively, a wake-up message may be sent to the terminal, the wake-up message including the trigger information.

18. The method of any one of claims 14 to 16, wherein, The triggering information is used to trigger the terminal to switch between the fifth mode and the sixth mode, and the triggering information is any downlink signal.

19. The method of any one of claims 14 to 18, wherein, The method further includes: The terminal receives first capability information, which indicates the operating modes supported by the terminal. The operating modes are at least one of the first mode, the second mode, the third mode, and the fourth mode.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein, The first capability information is also used to indicate the switching methods supported by the terminal, which indicate how to switch from one working mode to another.

21. The method of any one of claims 14 to 21, wherein, The method further includes: The terminal receives second capability information, which indicates the parameters supported by the terminal in the third mode. Alternatively, send second configuration information to the terminal, the second configuration information being used to configure the parameters; The parameters include at least one of the following: Waveform; Modulation method; Encoding bitrate; Chip rate.

22. A communication device disposed within a terminal, the device comprising: The transceiver module is configured to: listen to downlink signals according to a first mode or a second mode, and demodulate downlink signals according to a third mode or a fourth mode; wherein: The first mode does not use energy storage to monitor downlink signals; The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals; The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal; The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

23. A communication device configured within a network device, the device comprising: The transceiver module is configured to send trigger information to the terminal, the trigger information being used to trigger the terminal to switch between different working modes; In the first mode, energy storage is not used to monitor downlink signals; The second mode uses energy storage to monitor downlink signals; The third mode does not use energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal; The fourth mode uses energy storage to demodulate the downlink signal.

24. A communication device, comprising a processor and a memory, wherein, The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is configured to execute the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-13, or the method as described in any one of claims 14-21.

25. A computer-readable storage medium having stored therein instructions, which when executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the method of any one of claims 1-13, or the method of any one of claims 14-21.

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