Communication method and apparatus, and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a communication method and apparatus, and a storage medium. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, an AIoT terminal autonomously selects frequency domain resources for uplink transmission, so that the AIoT terminal can determine a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission from among a plurality of first frequency domain resources, improving channel utilization, and first information is sent to a network device on the second frequency domain resource, improving communication efficiency.

Description

Communication method, device, and storage medium Technical Field

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

[0002] The Ambient Internet of Things (AIoT), a new IoT technology, allows a greater number of devices to access the network. Furthermore, these devices are simple in structure, consume low power, and can last for extended periods without battery replacement, resulting in lower hardware and maintenance costs. In an AIoT system, devices can communicate with the network using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to improve the channel utilization and communication efficiency when an AIoT terminal uses RFID technology to communicate with a network, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method and device, and a storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, which is performed by an AIoT terminal. The method includes:

[0006] Determining, from a plurality of first frequency domain resources, a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission;

[0007] The first information is sent to the network device on the second frequency domain resource.

[0008] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, which is performed by a network device. The method includes:

[0009] Receiving, on the second frequency domain resource, first information sent by the AIoT terminal;

[0010] Among them, the second frequency domain resources are determined by the AIoT terminal from multiple first frequency domain resources.

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

[0012] a processing module, configured to determine a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission from a plurality of first frequency domain resources;

[0013] The transceiver module is configured to send first information to the network device on the second frequency domain resource.

[0014] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, including:

[0015] The transceiver module is configured to receive the first information sent by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency domain resource;

[0016] Among them, the second frequency domain resources are determined by the AIoT terminal from multiple first frequency domain resources.

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

[0018] one or more processors;

[0019] Among them, the AIoT terminal is used to execute the communication method provided by the first aspect.

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

[0021] one or more processors;

[0022] The network device is used to execute the communication method provided in the second aspect.

[0023] According to the seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including an AIoT terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method provided by the first aspect, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method provided by the second aspect.

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

[0025] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the AIoT terminal independently selects the frequency domain resources for uplink transmission, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the second frequency domain resources for uplink transmission from multiple first frequency domain resources, thereby improving channel utilization, and thus sending the first information to the network device on the second frequency domain resources. The network device can receive the first information sent by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency domain resources, thereby improving communication efficiency.

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

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

[0028] FIG1 is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG2A is a schematic diagram of a deployment structure of an AIoT terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 2B is a schematic diagram of the deployment structure of another AIoT terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG3 is an interactive diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG4A is a flow chart showing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG4B is a flow chart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG5A is a schematic structural diagram of an AIoT terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the network device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG6A is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device 6100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG6B is a schematic structural diagram of a chip 6200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0039] The terms used in this disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are 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 encompasses any and all possible combinations of at least one of the associated listed items.

[0040] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this disclosure to describe various messages, these messages should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish messages of the same type from each other. For example, a first message may also be referred to as a second message, and similarly, a second message may be referred to as a first message without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining."

[0041] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a device, and a storage medium.

[0042] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by an AIoT terminal. The method includes:

[0043] Determining, from a plurality of first frequency domain resources, a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission;

[0044] The first information is sent to the network device on the second frequency domain resource.

[0045] In the above embodiment, the AIoT terminal selects the frequency domain resources for uplink transmission by itself, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the second frequency domain resources for uplink transmission from multiple first frequency domain resources, thereby improving channel utilization, and thus sending the first information to the network device on the second frequency domain resources, thereby improving communication efficiency.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining, from multiple first frequency domain resources, a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission includes:

[0047] A first frequency domain resource including a first frequency value among multiple first frequency domain resources is determined as a second frequency domain resource; wherein the first frequency value is determined based on the frequency point of the continuous electromagnetic wave CW received by the AIoT terminal and / or the offset value of the backscattering of the AIOT terminal.

[0048] In the above embodiment, an optional implementation method is provided for an AIoT terminal to select frequency domain resources for uplink transmission, so that the AIoT terminal that receives the CW can realize autonomous selection of uplink transmission resources based on the frequency of the received CW and / or the offset value of the backscatter of the AIoT terminal, thereby improving channel utilization and communication efficiency.

[0049] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining, from multiple first frequency domain resources, a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission includes:

[0050] A first frequency domain resource is randomly selected from multiple first frequency domain resources as the second frequency domain resource.

[0051] In the above embodiment, an optional implementation method is provided for an AIoT terminal to select frequency domain resources for uplink transmission, so that the AIoT terminal can randomly select a second frequency domain resource from multiple first frequency domain resources to achieve autonomous selection of uplink transmission resources and improve channel utilization and communication efficiency.

[0052] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending first information to the network device on the second frequency domain resource includes:

[0053] Determine a first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource, wherein the first CW is a CW that can be reflected on the second frequency domain resource through backscattering;

[0054] The first information is sent to the network device using the first CW in a first time unit, where the first time unit is a time slot where the counter 0 is located.

[0055] In the above embodiment, by determining the first CW that can be backscattered onto the randomly selected second frequency domain resource, the first information is sent using the first CW in the time slot where the calculator 0 is located, thereby achieving communication with the network device.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource includes:

[0057] Before the second time unit, a first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource is determined, wherein the second time unit is determined based on the time slot where the counter 0 is located and the backscattering processing duration.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the second time unit is determined based on the time slot where counter 0 is located and the backscatter processing duration, so that the first CW is determined before the second time unit, thereby ensuring the rationality of the first CW determination time and avoiding the first CW determination being too late to affect the communication between the AIoT terminal and the network device.

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

[0060] Determining that a first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource does not exist;

[0061] Abandon sending the first information to the network device.

[0062] In the above embodiment, when the first CW that can be backscattered onto the second frequency domain resource cannot be determined, the first information is abandoned from being sent to the network device, thereby ensuring the integrity of the communication process.

[0063] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0064] Determining that a first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource does not exist;

[0065] Determine a second CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource, wherein the second CW is a CW that can be reflected on the second frequency domain resource through backscattering, and the second CW has a different frequency from the first CW;

[0066] The second CW is used to send the first information to the network device starting at the third time; wherein the third time is the time slot corresponding to the first duration after the first time unit, or the third time is the time slot where the counter 0 in the regenerated counter is located.

[0067] In the above embodiment, when it is impossible to determine the first CW that can be backscattered to the second frequency domain resource, a second CW with a different frequency that can be backscattered to the second frequency domain resource is determined, so that communication between the AIoT terminal and the network device can be achieved through the second CW at a third time.

[0068] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the second CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource includes:

[0069] After the first time unit and before a third time, a second CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource is determined.

[0070] In the above embodiment, the second CW is determined after the first time unit and before the third time to ensure the rationality of the second CW determination time, thereby avoiding the second CW determination being too late to affect the communication between the AIoT terminal and the network device.

[0071] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0072] Determining that a second CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource does not exist;

[0073] Abandon sending the first information to the network device.

[0074] In the above embodiment, when it is impossible to determine the second CW that can be backscattered onto the second frequency domain resource, the first information is abandoned from being sent to the network device, thereby ensuring the integrity of the communication process.

[0075] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first duration is a data packet delay budget PDB, or the first duration is a maximum signaling delay value.

[0076] In the above embodiment, the PDB or the maximum signaling delay value is used as the first duration for determining the third time, so that the first duration can be flexibly set according to actual needs, thereby improving the flexibility of the communication process.

[0077] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second frequency domain resources are used for periodic transmission of the first information.

[0078] In the above embodiment, the second frequency domain resource is used as the frequency domain resource for periodic transmission so that information transmission can be achieved each time using the second frequency domain resource, so that the communication method provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can be applicable to services that require periodic information transmission.

[0079] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining, from multiple first frequency domain resources, a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission includes:

[0080] The first frequency domain resource reflected when backscattering is performed on any CW received by the AIoT terminal is determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0081] In the above embodiment, an optional implementation method is provided for an AIoT terminal to select frequency domain resources for uplink transmission, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the second frequency domain resources based on any received CW, thereby realizing autonomous selection of uplink transmission resources and improving channel utilization and communication efficiency.

[0082] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, sending first information to the network device on the second frequency domain resource includes:

[0083] Using the CW received by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency domain resource, the first information is continuously sent to the network device starting from the first time unit.

[0084] In the above embodiment, the first information is continuously sent in time by using the CW received by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency domain resource to improve the success rate of sending the first information.

[0085] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining, from multiple first frequency domain resources, a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission includes:

[0086] Randomly selecting a portion of the first frequency domain resources from the plurality of first frequency domain resources as a plurality of third frequency domain resources;

[0087] The third frequency domain resource reflected when the third CW received by the AIoT terminal is backscattered is determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0088] In the above embodiment, an optional implementation method is provided for an AIoT terminal to select frequency domain resources for uplink transmission, so that the AIoT terminal can randomly select a part of resources from the first frequency domain resources as candidate third frequency domain resources, and then based on the third CW received by the AIoT terminal, the second frequency domain resources are determined in the third frequency domain resources to achieve autonomous selection of uplink transmission resources and improve channel utilization and communication efficiency.

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

[0090] Determining that the third frequency domain resource reflected when backscattering is performed based on the third CW does not exist in the plurality of third frequency domain resources;

[0091] Abandon sending the first information to the network device.

[0092] In the above embodiment, when the third frequency domain resource to which the third CW can be backscattered cannot be determined, the first information is abandoned from being sent to the network device, thereby ensuring the integrity of the communication process.

[0093] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining, from multiple first frequency domain resources, a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission includes:

[0094] Determining a second frequency domain resource in a fourth frequency domain resource;

[0095] Among them, the fourth frequency domain resource is a frequency domain resource in which the reference signal received power RSRP in the first frequency domain resource is less than or equal to the first threshold, or the fourth frequency domain resource is a frequency domain resource in which the received signal strength indication RSSI in the first frequency domain resource is less than or equal to the second threshold, or the fourth frequency domain resource is a frequency domain resource in which the reference signal received quality RSRQ in the first frequency domain resource is greater than or equal to the third threshold.

[0096] In the above embodiment, an optional implementation method is provided for an AIoT terminal to select frequency domain resources for uplink transmission, so that the AIoT terminal can select a fourth frequency domain resource whose RSRP, RSSI or RSRQ meets the conditions from the first frequency domain resource, and then determine the second frequency domain resource in the fourth frequency domain resource to achieve autonomous selection of uplink transmission resources and improve channel utilization and communication efficiency.

[0097] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the second frequency domain resource in the fourth frequency domain resource includes:

[0098] The second frequency domain resource currently used to send the first information and the second frequency domain resource to be used for sending the first information in the future are randomly selected from multiple fourth frequency domain resources.

[0099] In the above embodiment, by randomly selecting the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information this time and the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information in the future from the fourth frequency domain resource, multiple second frequency domain resources can be determined, thereby improving the efficiency of determining frequency domain resources.

[0100] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information is periodically sent, and the second frequency domain resource used for sending the first information this time and the second frequency domain resource used for sending the first information in the future are randomly selected from multiple fourth frequency domain resources, including:

[0101] Randomly selecting a fourth frequency domain resource from a plurality of fourth frequency domain resources as the second frequency domain resource for sending the first information this time;

[0102] Based on the second frequency domain resources used for sending the first information this time and the signaling sending period, a second frequency domain resource used for sending the first information in the future is determined.

[0103] In the above embodiment, when the first information is sent periodically, the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information this time is randomly selected from the fourth frequency domain resource, and then the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information in the future is determined according to the signaling sending period, so as to improve the efficiency of determining the frequency domain resources and ensure that the determined frequency domain resources can meet the periodic sending requirements of the first information.

[0104] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any of the following:

[0105] Acquire, within a first time window, an RSRP corresponding to each of a plurality of first frequency domain resources;

[0106] Obtaining an RSSI corresponding to each of the plurality of first frequency domain resources within a first time window;

[0107] An RSRQ corresponding to each first frequency domain resource in a plurality of first frequency domain resources is obtained within a first time window.

[0108] In the above embodiment, any one of RSRP, RSSI, and RSRQ of each first frequency domain resource is obtained within the first time window, so that the fourth frequency domain resource can be determined based on the obtained RSRP, RSSI, or RSRQ.

[0109] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first time window is determined based on the time when the AIoT terminal receives the first CW and the duration of the measurement reference signal.

[0110] In the above embodiment, the first time window is determined based on the time when the AIoT terminal receives the first CW and the duration of the measurement reference signal to ensure the rationality of the determined first time window, thereby improving the success rate of obtaining RSRP, RSSI, and RSRQ of the first frequency domain resources.

[0111] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first threshold is predefined, or the first threshold is preconfigured, or the first threshold is dynamically indicated by the network device through control information;

[0112] The second threshold is predefined, or the second threshold is preconfigured, or the second threshold is dynamically indicated by the network device through control information;

[0113] The third threshold is predefined, or the third threshold is preconfigured, or the third threshold is dynamically indicated by the network device through control information.

[0114] In the above embodiment, multiple optional implementation methods for configuring the thresholds corresponding to RSRP, RSSI, and RSRQ are provided so that the configuration of the thresholds corresponding to RSRP, RSSI, and RSRQ can be implemented according to actual needs, thereby improving the flexibility of the threshold configuration process.

[0115] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining, from multiple first frequency domain resources, a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission includes:

[0116] According to a first rule, a second frequency domain resource is determined from a plurality of first frequency domain resources.

[0117] In the above embodiment, an optional implementation method is provided for an AIoT terminal to select frequency domain resources for uplink transmission, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the second frequency domain resources according to the first rule to achieve autonomous selection of uplink transmission resources and improve channel utilization and communication efficiency.

[0118] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the second frequency domain resource from multiple first frequency domain resources according to the first rule includes any of the following:

[0119] Determine a first frequency domain resource with a minimum RSRP value among the multiple first frequency domain resources as the second frequency domain resource;

[0120] Determine the first frequency domain resource with the smallest RSSI value among the multiple first frequency domain resources as the second frequency domain resource;

[0121] The first frequency domain resource with the largest RSRQ value among the multiple first frequency domain resources is determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0122] In the above embodiment, multiple optional implementation methods for selecting the second frequency domain resource according to the first rule are provided, so that the second frequency domain resource that better meets the current communication needs can be selected according to actual needs, thereby improving the flexibility of the frequency domain resource selection process.

[0123] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of control information, data information, and high-layer signaling.

[0124] In the above embodiment, optional examples of the content included in the first information are provided, so that the content included in the first information can be configured according to actual needs, thereby improving the flexibility of the communication process.

[0125] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the multiple first frequency domain resources include any one of the following:

[0126] Multiple channels;

[0127] Multiple sub-channels;

[0128] Multiple physical resource blocks PRB;

[0129] Multiple resource elements RE.

[0130] In the above embodiment, multiple optional examples of the first frequency domain resources are provided so that the granularity of the first frequency domain resources can be selected according to actual needs, thereby improving the flexibility of the frequency domain resource selection process. In addition, by refining the channel into sub-channels, PRBs, and REs, channel utilization can also be improved.

[0131] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a communication method, performed by a network device, comprising:

[0132] Receiving, on the second frequency domain resource, first information sent by the AIoT terminal;

[0133] Among them, the second frequency domain resources are determined by the AIoT terminal from multiple first frequency domain resources.

[0134] In the above embodiment, the AIoT terminal selects the frequency domain resources for uplink transmission by itself, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the second frequency domain resources for uplink transmission from multiple first frequency domain resources, thereby improving channel utilization. The network device can receive the first information sent by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency domain resources, thereby improving communication efficiency.

[0135] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any of the following:

[0136] Sending pre-configuration information to the AIoT terminal, where the pre-configuration information is used to indicate at least one of a first threshold corresponding to RSRP, a second threshold corresponding to RSSI, and a third threshold corresponding to RSRQ;

[0137] Control information is sent to the AIoT terminal, where the control information is used to indicate at least one of a first threshold corresponding to RSRP, a second threshold corresponding to RSSI, and a third threshold corresponding to RSRQ.

[0138] In the above embodiment, by providing a network device to send pre-configuration information or control information to the AIoT terminal, the threshold values ​​corresponding to RSRP, RSSI, and RSRQ are configured for the AIoT terminal, thereby improving the flexibility of the threshold configuration process.

[0139] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes at least one of control information, data information, and high-layer signaling.

[0140] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the multiple first frequency domain resources include any one of the following:

[0141] Multiple channels;

[0142] Multiple sub-channels;

[0143] Multiple physical resource blocks PRB;

[0144] Multiple resource elements RE.

[0145] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an AIoT terminal, including:

[0146] a processing module, configured to determine a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission from a plurality of first frequency domain resources;

[0147] The transceiver module is configured to send first information to the network device on the second frequency domain resource.

[0148] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a network device, including:

[0149] The transceiver module is configured to receive the first information sent by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency domain resource;

[0150] Among them, the second frequency domain resources are determined by the AIoT terminal from multiple first frequency domain resources.

[0151] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an AIoT terminal, including:

[0152] one or more processors;

[0153] Among them, the AIoT terminal is used to execute the communication method provided in the above-mentioned first aspect and any one of the first aspects.

[0154] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a network device, including:

[0155] one or more processors;

[0156] The network device is used to execute the communication method provided in the second aspect and any one of the second aspects.

[0157] In the seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication system, including an AIoT terminal and a network device, wherein the AIoT terminal is configured to implement the communication method provided in the above-mentioned first aspect and any one of the first aspects, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method provided in the above-mentioned second aspect and any one of the second aspects.

[0158] In an eighth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a storage medium storing instructions. When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes a communication method as provided in the first aspect and any one of the first aspects, the second aspect and any one of the second aspects.

[0159] In the ninth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a program product. When the program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device executes the communication method provided in the first aspect and any one of the first aspects, the second aspect and any one of the second aspects.

[0160] In a tenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, enables the computer to execute the communication method provided in the first aspect and any one of the first aspects, the second aspect and any one of the second aspects.

[0161] In an eleventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a chip or a chip system, which includes a processing circuit configured to execute the communication method provided according to the first aspect and any one of the first aspect, the second aspect and any one of the second aspect.

[0162] It is understandable that the above-mentioned AIoT terminals, network devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects of the corresponding methods and will not be repeated here.

[0163] The present disclosure provides a communication method, apparatus, and storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "communication method," "information processing method," and "frequency domain resource selection method" are interchangeable; the terms "communication apparatus," "information processing apparatus," and "frequency domain resource selection apparatus" are interchangeable; and the terms "communication system," "information processing system," and "information processing system" are interchangeable.

[0164] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive and are merely illustrative of some embodiments, and are not intended to be a specific limitation on the scope of protection of the present disclosure. In the absence of contradiction, each step in a certain embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a certain embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily exchanged. In addition, the optional implementation methods in a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; in addition, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. For example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a certain embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0165] In each embodiment of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified or provided for by logic, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. The technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form a new embodiment based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0166] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0167] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "said", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0168] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

[0169] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one," "one or more," "a plurality of," "multiple," etc. may be used interchangeably.

[0170] In some embodiments, descriptions such as "at least one of A and B," "A and / or B," "A in one case, B in another case," or "in response to one case A, in response to another case B" may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); and in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0171] In some embodiments, "A or B" and other descriptions may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (A is executed independently of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed independently of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The above is also applicable when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0172] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different description objects and do not constitute any restriction on the position, order, priority, quantity or content of the description objects. For the statement of the description object, please refer to the description in the context of the claims or embodiments, and no unnecessary restriction should be constituted due to the use of prefixes. For example, if the description object is a "field", the ordinal number before the "field" in the "first field" and the "second field" does not limit the position or order between the "fields". "First" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they limit the order of the "first field" and the "second field". For another example, if the description object is a "level", the ordinal number before the "level" in the "first level" and the "second level" does not limit the priority between the "levels". For another example, the number of description objects is not limited by the ordinal number and can be one or more. Taking "first device" as an example, the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the description object is "device", then the "first device" and the "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different; for another example, if the description object is "information", then the "first information" and the "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0173] In some embodiments, “including A,” “comprising A,” “used to indicate A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0174] In some embodiments, terms such as "in response to...", "in response to determining...", "in the case of...", "at the time of...", "when...", "if...", "if...", etc. can be used interchangeably.

[0175] In some embodiments, terms such as "greater than", "greater than or equal to", "not less than", "more than", "more than or equal to", "not less than", "higher than", "higher than or equal to", "not less than", and "above" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "less than", "less than or equal to", "not greater than", "less than", "less than or equal to", "not more than", "lower than", "lower than or equal to", "not higher than", and "below" can be replaced with each other.

[0176] In some embodiments, devices and equipment can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they can also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "subject", etc.

[0177] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.

[0178] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)", "base station (BS)", "radio base station", "fixed station", and in some embodiments may also be understood as "node", "access point", "transmission point (TP)", "reception point (RP)", "transmission and / or reception point (TRP)" "panel", "antenna panel", "antenna array", "cell", "macro cell", "small cell", "femto cell", "pico cell", "sector", "cell group", "serving cell", "carrier", "component carrier", "bandwidth part (BWP)", etc.

[0179] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" may be referred to as "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal" "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, client, etc.

[0180] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0181] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0182] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the combination of any elements, any rows, and any columns can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0183] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG1 , a communication system 100 includes an AIoT terminal 101 and a network device 102 .

[0184] In some embodiments, an AIoT terminal may also be referred to as an AIoT device. AIoT terminals (or AIoT devices) include, for example, an Internet of Things device, a mobile phone, a wearable device, a car with communication capabilities, a smart car, a tablet computer, a computer with wireless transceiver capabilities, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, and a wireless terminal device in a smart home, but are not limited thereto.

[0185] In some embodiments, the network device 102 may include at least one of an access network device, a core network device, and other nodes in the network.

[0186] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that accesses a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include an evolved NodeB (eNB), a next generation evolved NodeB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved nodeB (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open base station (Open RAN), a cloud base station (Cloud RAN), a base station in other communication systems, and at least one of an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0187] In some embodiments, the technical solution of the present disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within the access network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of the Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented through software or programs.

[0188] In some embodiments, the access network device can be composed of a centralized unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can be used to split the protocol layer of the access network device, with the functions of some protocol layers centrally controlled by the CU, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU, but is not limited to this.

[0189] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device including multiple network elements, or may be multiple devices or device groups, each including all or part of multiple network elements. A network element may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), and a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0190] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a first network element, such as an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF).

[0191] In some embodiments, the first network element is used for user access management and mobility management, but is not limited thereto.

[0192] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a second network element, which is, for example, a session management function (SMF).

[0193] In some embodiments, the second network element is used for session management of the control plane and the user plane, but is not limited thereto.

[0194] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a third network element, such as a user plane function (UPF).

[0195] In some embodiments, the third network element is used for data forwarding, traffic statistics, quality of service (QoS) management, etc. on the user plane, but is not limited thereto.

[0196] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a fourth network element, which is, for example, a policy control function (PCF).

[0197] In some embodiments, the fourth network element is used to implement user control policy management, including but not limited to QoS control, service access control, etc.

[0198] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a fifth network element, where the fifth network element is, for example, a unified data management function (UDM).

[0199] In some embodiments, the fifth network element is used to implement user subscription data management, roaming control, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0200] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a sixth network element, which is, for example, an authentication service function (AUSF).

[0201] In some embodiments, the sixth network element is used to implement user identity authentication, but is not limited thereto.

[0202] In some embodiments, each of the above network elements may be independent of the core network device.

[0203] In some embodiments, each of the above network elements may be part of a core network device.

[0204] In some embodiments, other nodes in the network are, for example, intermediate nodes in the network, auxiliary nodes in the network, or other user equipment in the network, but are not limited thereto.

[0205] In some embodiments, the intermediate node of the network can be a node device that plays an intermediate role such as forwarding, relaying, and processing in a wireless communication network, such as a relay, a repeater, an integrated access and backhaul node (IAB node), a router, a UE, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0206] In some embodiments, an auxiliary node of a network may be a device or component that plays an auxiliary role in the network, provides additional functionality, or supports a primary node. For example, an auxiliary node of a network may be a device that works in conjunction with a base station or a repeater, but is not limited thereto.

[0207] In some embodiments, other user devices in the network may be other terminals in the network, such as Internet of Things devices, mobile phones, wearable devices, cars with communication functions, smart cars, tablet computers, computers with wireless transceiver functions, virtual reality (VR) terminal devices, augmented reality (AR) terminal devices, wireless terminal devices in industrial control, wireless terminal devices in self-driving, wireless terminal devices in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal devices in smart grids, wireless terminal devices in transportation safety, wireless terminal devices in smart cities, and wireless terminal devices in smart homes, but not limited to these.

[0208] It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiment of the present disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure. Ordinary technicians in this field can know that with the evolution of the system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solution proposed in the embodiment of the present disclosure is also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0209] The following embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1 , or a portion thereof, but are not limited thereto. The entities shown in FIG1 are illustrative only. The communication system may include all or part of the entities shown in FIG1 , or may include other entities outside of FIG1 . The number and form of the entities are arbitrary, and the entities may be physical or virtual. The connection relationships between the entities are illustrative only. The entities may be connected or disconnected, and the connection may be in any manner, including direct or indirect, wired or wireless.

[0210] The embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), future radio access (FRA), new radio access technology (RAT), new radio (NR), new radio access (NX), future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems based on and extending these methods. Furthermore, multiple systems may be combined (for example, a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0211] In some embodiments, AIoT technology can be applied to sensor-related scenarios such as smart homes and environmental monitoring, so that AIoT terminals can report information to network devices when certain trigger conditions are met.

[0212] In some embodiments, AIoT technology can be applied to positioning scenarios. For example, AIoT technology can be used to find items, or AIoT technology can be used to locate items in a shopping mall.

[0213] In some embodiments, AIoT technology can be applied to command scenarios so that the AIoT terminal can respond to commands sent by network devices.

[0214] In some embodiments, AIoT terminals can be divided into two types: type A (also known as device type a, or device a) and type B (also known as device type b, or device b).

[0215] In some embodiments, device A does not store energy but instead operates based on backscatter. For an AIoT terminal that operates based on backscatter, a continuous wave (CW) energy source (also known as a CW node) is required to provide the electromagnetic wave for reflection.

[0216] Optionally, the CW node can be a separate node, or the CW node can be a network device that communicates with the AIoT terminal. The CW node can provide a CW with a constant amplitude to the AIoT terminal.

[0217] Optionally, the AIoT terminal can reflect the received CW to load the information to be transmitted onto the reflected wave and transmit it. The reflected wave and the CW can be of the same frequency, or there can be a certain frequency offset between the reflected wave and the CW.

[0218] Optionally, the CW can also serve to charge the AIoT terminal. Device A can receive the CW and activate the internal modules through the received CW, so that the activated modules can encode and / or modulate the information to be uploaded.

[0219] It should be noted that device a has lower complexity and consumes less power, but cannot amplify uplink or downlink signals.

[0220] In some embodiments, device B can store energy. That is, device B can operate using stored energy or battery energy rather than relying on CW power. Thus, device B can operate based on active transmission rather than backscatter. However, this is not limiting and device B can also operate based on backscatter.

[0221] It should be noted that compared with device a, device b is more complex and consumes more power. In addition, device b can amplify uplink or downlink signals.

[0222] Optionally, an AIoT terminal can support multiple deployment structures, that is, the AIoT terminal can access the network in multiple ways. Taking the network device as a base station as an example, the AIoT terminal can directly access the base station, or the AIoT terminal can communicate with the base station indirectly.

[0223] For example, referring to FIG2A , FIG2A is a schematic diagram of a deployment structure of an AIoT terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2A , information can be directly transmitted between the AIoT terminal and the base station.

[0224] For another example, referring to FIG2B , FIG2B is a schematic diagram of a deployment structure of another AIoT terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG2B , information can be indirectly transmitted between the AIoT terminal and the base station through an intermediate node.

[0225] FIG3 is an interactive diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3 , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0226] In step S3101, the AIoT terminal determines a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission from multiple first frequency domain resources.

[0227] The multiple first frequency domain resources may be multiple different frequency domain resources. For example, the multiple first frequency domain resources may be multiple frequency domain resources with different starting positions and / or ending positions.

[0228] Optionally, the multiple first frequency domain resources may be multiple channels, or the multiple first frequency domain resources may be multiple sub-channels, or the multiple first frequency domain resources may be multiple physical resource blocks (PRBs), or the multiple first frequency domain resources may be multiple resource elements (REs).

[0229] For example, the frequency band in which the AIoT terminal operates can be divided into multiple (such as N, where N is an arbitrary positive integer) channels or sub-channels, and the bandwidth of each channel or sub-channel can be X kilohertz (kHz), where X can be any positive value. Each channel and sub-channel can be further divided into multiple PRBs or multiple REs. The AIoT terminal can operate on one channel, or the AIoT terminal can operate on one sub-channel, or the AIoT terminal can operate on one PRB, or the AIoT terminal can operate on one RE.

[0230] Alternatively, a resource pool may be pre-configured for the AIoT terminal. The configured resource pool may include one or more channels, or the configured resource pool may include one or more sub-channels, or the configured resource pool may include one or more PRBs, or the configured resources may include one or more REs. Optionally, the network device may configure the resource pool for the AIoT terminal, but is not limited thereto.

[0231] By dividing the frequency domain resources into multiple channels, multiple sub-channels, multiple PRBs or multiple REs, and using multiple channels, multiple sub-channels, multiple PRBs or multiple REs as the first frequency domain resources for resource selection, the frequency domain resource selection granularity is refined to channels, sub-channels, PRBs or REs, thereby improving channel utilization.

[0232] Optionally, the AIoT terminal can implement the selection of the second frequency domain resources in a variety of ways. Several exemplary implementation methods are introduced below.

[0233] In some embodiments, a first frequency domain resource including a first frequency value among the plurality of first frequency domain resources may be determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0234] The first frequency value may be determined based on the frequency of the CW received by the AIoT terminal and / or the offset value of the backscatter of the AIoT terminal. It should be noted that the frequency of the CW received by the AIoT terminal may be fixed.

[0235] For example, a network device can configure a CW for an AIoT terminal, and the configured CW frequency can be fixed at fc. The AIoT terminal can then select a first frequency domain resource containing a frequency of fc+offset or fc-offset as the second frequency domain resource. Here, fc is the frequency of the CW received by the AIoT terminal, and offset is the offset value of the backscatter of the AIoT terminal.

[0236] In some embodiments, a first frequency domain resource may be randomly selected from a plurality of first frequency domain resources as the second frequency domain resource.

[0237] For example, when CW is dynamically indicated by a network device or is any one or more downlink signals from a network device, the frequency of CW can be dynamically changed. In this case, a first frequency domain resource can be randomly selected from multiple first frequency domain resources as the second frequency domain resource.

[0238] Optionally, the randomly selected second frequency domain resource can be used for periodic transmission of the first information.

[0239] For example, for some services that require periodic information transmission, a second frequency domain resource for periodic transmission can be randomly selected from multiple first frequency domain resources. When the AIoT terminal performs periodic transmission, the selected second frequency domain resource can be used for each transmission.

[0240] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal may not perform resource selection, but instead communicate based on any received CW.

[0241] Optionally, the first frequency domain resource reflected when backscattering is performed based on any CW received by the AIoT terminal can be determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0242] In some embodiments, some first frequency domain resources can be randomly selected from multiple first frequency domain resources as multiple third frequency domain resources; the third frequency domain resources reflected when the third CW received by the AIoT terminal is backscattered are determined as second frequency domain resources.

[0243] For example, the AIoT terminal can randomly select multiple first frequency domain resources as multiple third frequency domain resources. These multiple third frequency domain resources can form a candidate resource set. The AIoT terminal can select the second frequency domain resource in the candidate resource set based on any received CW. Taking the frequency point f1 of the CW received by the AIoT terminal as an example, the AIoT terminal can make a judgment in the candidate resource set, thereby determining the third frequency domain resource containing the frequency point f1+offset or f1-offset in the candidate resource set as the second frequency domain resource. The third frequency domain resource containing the frequency point f1+offset or f1-offset is the third frequency domain resource reflected when the CW with the frequency point f1 is backscattered. Offset is the offset value of the backscattering of the AIoT terminal.

[0244] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal can select a fourth frequency domain resource with less interference from multiple first frequency domain resources, thereby determining the second frequency domain resource in the fourth frequency domain resources.

[0245] Among them, the fourth frequency domain resource can be a frequency domain resource in which the reference signal receiving power (Reference Signal Receiving Power, RSRP) in the first frequency domain resource is less than or equal to the first threshold, or the fourth frequency domain resource is a frequency domain resource in which the received signal strength indication (Received Signal Strength Indication, RSSI) in the first frequency domain resource is less than or equal to the second threshold, or the fourth frequency domain resource is a frequency domain resource in which the reference signal receiving quality (Reference Signal Receiving Quality, RSRQ) in the first frequency domain resource is greater than or equal to the third threshold.

[0246] The first threshold value may be predefined. Alternatively, the first threshold value may be preconfigured; for example, the network device may send preconfiguration information to the AIoT terminal, and the preconfiguration information may be used to indicate the first threshold value corresponding to RSRP, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the first threshold value based on the received preconfiguration information. Alternatively, the first threshold value may be dynamically indicated by the network device through control information; for example, the network device may send control information to the AIoT terminal, and the control information may be used to indicate the first threshold value corresponding to RSRP, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the first threshold value based on the received control information.

[0247] In addition, the second threshold value may be predefined. Alternatively, the second threshold value may be preconfigured; for example, the network device may send preconfiguration information to the AIoT terminal, and the preconfiguration information may be used to indicate the second threshold value corresponding to the RSSI, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the second threshold value based on the received preconfiguration information. Alternatively, the second threshold value may be dynamically indicated by the network device through control information; for example, the network device may send control information to the AIoT terminal, and the control information may be used to indicate the second threshold value corresponding to the RSSI, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the second threshold value based on the received control information.

[0248] In addition, the third threshold value may be predefined. Alternatively, the third threshold value may be preconfigured; for example, the network device may send preconfiguration information to the AIoT terminal, and the preconfiguration information may be used to indicate the third threshold value corresponding to RSRQ, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the third threshold value based on the received preconfiguration information. Alternatively, the third threshold value may be dynamically indicated by the network device through control information; for example, the network device may send control information to the AIoT terminal, and the control information may be used to indicate the second threshold value corresponding to RSRQ, so that the AIoT terminal can determine the third threshold value based on the received control information.

[0249] Optionally, the RSRP corresponding to each of the multiple first frequency domain resources can be obtained within the first time window; or, the RSSI corresponding to each of the multiple first frequency domain resources can be obtained within the first time window; or, the RSRQ corresponding to each of the multiple first frequency domain resources can be obtained within the first time window.

[0250] The first time window can be determined based on the time when the AIoT terminal receives the first CW and the duration of the measurement reference signal. For example, the first time window can be [t1, t1 + tproc0], where t1 is the time when the AIoT terminal receives the first CW, and tproc0 is the duration required to measure the reference signal.

[0251] After obtaining the RSRP or RSSI or RSRQ corresponding to each first frequency domain resource, the fourth frequency domain resource can be determined.

[0252] For example, within the first time window, the AIoT terminal can exclude the first frequency domain resources whose RSRP values ​​exceed the first threshold based on the RSRP value of the reference signal of the measurement control signal or data among multiple first frequency domain resources, and use the remaining first frequency domain resources as the fourth frequency domain resources.

[0253] Alternatively, the AIoT terminal can exclude first frequency domain resources whose RSSI values ​​exceed a second threshold based on the RSSI value of the reference signal of the measurement control signal or data among multiple first frequency domain resources within the first time window, and use the remaining first frequency domain resources as fourth frequency domain resources.

[0254] Alternatively, the AIoT terminal can, within the first time window, exclude first frequency domain resources whose RSRQ values ​​do not exceed the third threshold among multiple first frequency domain resources based on the RSRQ value of the reference signal of the measurement control signal or data, and use the remaining first frequency domain resources as fourth frequency domain resources.

[0255] After the fourth frequency domain resources are determined, the second frequency domain resources for uplink transmission may be randomly selected from the fourth frequency domain resources.

[0256] Optionally, the second frequency domain resources selected from the fourth frequency domain resources may include the second frequency domain resources used to send the first information this time and the second frequency domain resources used to send the first information in the future.

[0257] Optionally, if the first information is sent periodically, when randomly selecting the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information this time and the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information in the future from multiple fourth frequency domain resources, one fourth frequency domain resource can be randomly selected from the multiple fourth frequency domain resources as the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information this time, thereby determining the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information in the future based on the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information this time and the signaling sending period.

[0258] For example, for first information that needs to be sent periodically, resource r1 can be randomly selected from the fourth frequency domain resources as the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information this time, thereby using resources r1+p, resources r1+2p, ..., and resources r1+np as the second frequency domain resources for sending the first information in the future. Where p can be the signaling transmission period of the AIoT terminal. Optionally, when determining r1+p, resources r1+2p, ..., and resources r1+np, p can be converted into a physical time slot to facilitate resource determination.

[0259] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal may determine the second frequency domain resource from a plurality of first frequency domain resources according to a first rule.

[0260] Optionally, the first rule may be predefined, or the first rule may be preconfigured, or the first rule may be indicated by the network device to the terminal.

[0261] It should be noted that there may be multiple first rules, and the embodiments of the present disclosure do not limit the first rule.

[0262] For example, the first frequency domain resource with the smallest RSRP value among multiple first frequency domain resources can be determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0263] Alternatively, the first frequency domain resource with the smallest RSSI value among the multiple first frequency domain resources may be determined as the second frequency domain resource;

[0264] Alternatively, the first frequency domain resource with the largest RSRQ value among the multiple first frequency domain resources may be determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0265] Step S3102: The AIoT terminal sends first information to the network device on the second frequency domain resources.

[0266] It should be noted that after the AIoT terminal completes the determination of the second frequency domain resources, it can realize the transmission of the first information on the second frequency domain resources.

[0267] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal determines a first frequency domain resource containing a first frequency value as a second frequency domain resource, and the first frequency value is determined based on the frequency point of the CW received by the AIoT terminal and / or the offset value of the backscattering of the AIoT terminal. The AIoT terminal can use the received CW to send the first information on the second frequency domain resource.

[0268] For example, if the frequency of the CW received by the AIoT terminal is fixed, the AIoT terminal can use the CW with the fixed frequency to send the first information on the second frequency domain resource. Alternatively, the frequency of the CW is not fixed, and the frequency of the CW is different for the AIOT device at different times.

[0269] In some embodiments, the second frequency domain resource is randomly selected from the first frequency domain resource, and the AIoT terminal can determine the first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource, thereby using the first CW to send the first information to the network device in the first time unit. The first CW is a CW that can be reflected on the second frequency domain resource through backscattering, and the first time unit is the time slot where counter 0 is located.

[0270] Optionally, the first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource can be determined before the second time unit. The second time unit can be determined based on the time slot where counter 0 is located and the backscattering processing duration, and the backscattering processing duration can be the processing time for the AIoT terminal to complete the modulation onto the reflected wave.

[0271] For example, the AIoT terminal can determine which CW to use for backscattering before slot n-tproc0, where slot n is the time slot where the counter is 0 and tproc0 is the backscattering processing duration.

[0272] Taking the frequency point of the first CW as f1 as an example, the second frequency domain resource reflected when the first CW is backscattered can be a frequency domain resource including the frequency point f1+offset or f1-offset, and offset is the offset value of the backscattering of the AIoT terminal.

[0273] Optionally, if it is determined that there is no first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource, the AIoT terminal may give up sending the first information to the network device.

[0274] For example, when the AIoT terminal determines before slot n-tproc0 that backscattering using any received CW cannot be reflected on the selected second frequency domain resource, the AIoT terminal can discard the current transmission.

[0275] Alternatively, if it is determined that the first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource does not exist, the terminal may determine the second CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource, and thus start using the second CW at the third time to send the first information to the network device.

[0276] The second CW is a CW that can be reflected onto the second frequency domain resource through backscattering, and the second CW has a different frequency than the first CW. Furthermore, the third time is the time slot corresponding to the first duration after the first time unit, or the third time is the time slot where counter 0 in the regenerated counter is located.

[0277] For example, when the AIoT terminal determines before slotn-tproc0 that backscattering using any received CW cannot be reflected on the selected second frequency domain resource, the AIoT terminal can determine after slot n and before slot n+Tmax whether there are other CWs (denoted as CWn) that meet the conditions. The frequency of CWn is fn. When backscattering using CWn can be reflected on the selected second frequency domain resource (that is, the second frequency domain resource includes the frequency fn+offset or the second frequency domain resource includes the frequency fn-offset), CWn is used to send the first information.

[0278] Tmax is the first duration, and the first duration may be a packet delay budget (PDB), or the first duration may be a maximum signaling delay value, but is not limited thereto.

[0279] Alternatively, when the AIoT terminal determines before slotn-tproc0 that backscattering using any received CW cannot be reflected on the selected second frequency domain resource, the AIoT terminal can regenerate the first counter and before the counter reaches 0, determine whether there are other CWs (denoted as CWn) that meet the conditions. The frequency of CWn is fn. When backscattering using CWn can be reflected on the selected second frequency domain resource (that is, the second frequency domain resource includes the frequency fn+offset or the second frequency domain resource includes the frequency fn-offset), CWn is used to send the first information.

[0280] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal does not select resources, but uses the first frequency domain resource reflected when backscattering is performed based on any CW it receives as the second frequency domain resource. The AIoT terminal can use the CW it receives on the second frequency domain resource to continuously send the first information to the network device starting from the first time unit.

[0281] For example, if the AIoT terminal does not select resources, the AIoT terminal can use any received CW for backscattering before the first time unit (that is, slot n (the time slot where the counter is 0)) to realize information transmission. However, it is necessary to send M time slots (slots) or M time units continuously starting from slot n, where M can be any positive integer value.

[0282] It should be noted that by sending continuously in time, the sending success rate can be improved, because the AIoT terminal may conflict with other AIoT terminals in slot n, but by sending continuously in time, there may be no conflict in subsequent slots, thereby improving the sending success rate.

[0283] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal first randomly selects part of the first frequency domain resources as multiple third frequency domain resources, and then implements resource selection in the third frequency domain resources. The selected second frequency domain resources can be the frequency domain resources reflected when the third CW received by the AIoT terminal is backscattered. The AIoT terminal can use the third CW to send the first information on the second frequency domain resources.

[0284] For example, when the AIoT terminal receives a downlink signal with a frequency of f1, the downlink signal with a frequency of f1 can be used as the third CW. The AIoT terminal can determine the second frequency domain resources based on the frequency domain resources emitted when the third CW is backscattered, thereby using the third CW with a frequency of f1 on the second frequency domain resources to send the first information.

[0285] Optionally, if it is determined that the third frequency domain resource reflected when backscattering is performed based on the third CW does not exist in the multiple third frequency domain resources, the terminal may give up sending the first information to the network device.

[0286] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal selects the second frequency domain resource in the first frequency domain resource with less interference (that is, the fourth frequency domain resource), and the AIoT terminal can use its own stored electrical energy to actively send the first information on the second frequency domain resource.

[0287] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal selects the second frequency domain resource according to the first rule, and the AIoT terminal can use its own stored electrical energy to actively send the first information on the second frequency domain resource.

[0288] Optionally, the first information may include at least one of control information, data information, and high-layer signaling. Taking the case where the first information includes control information and data information as an example, the AIoT terminal may send the first information including the control information and the data information, and the control information may indicate a second frequency domain resource for sending the data information.

[0289] In some embodiments, the network device can receive the first information sent by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency domain resource.

[0290] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc. are not limited to the names described in the embodiments, and terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codeword", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0291] In some embodiments, terms such as "uplink", "uplink", "physical uplink" can be interchangeable with each other, and terms such as "downlink", "downlink", "physical downlink" can be interchangeable with each other, and terms such as "side", "sidelink", "side communication", "sidelink communication", "direct connection", "direct link", "direct communication", "direct link communication" can be interchangeable with each other.

[0292] In some embodiments, the terms "radio", "wireless", "radio access network (RAN)", "access network (AN)", "RAN-based" and the like may be used interchangeably.

[0293] In some embodiments, terms such as "reference signal (RS)", "synchronization signal (SS)", "synchronization signal block (SSB)", "pilot", and "pilot signal" can be used interchangeably.

[0294] In some embodiments, terms such as "time", "moment", "time point", and "time position" can be replaced with each other, and terms such as "duration", "period", "time window", "window", and "time" can be replaced with each other.

[0295] In some embodiments, the terms "physical resource block (PRB)", "resource block (RB)", "sub-carrier group (SCG)", "resource element group (REG)", "PRB pair", "RB pair", "resource element (RE)", "sub-carrier (sub-carrier)" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0296] In some embodiments, the terms "resource", "resource set", "resource group", "precoding", "precoder", "weight", "precoding weight", "quasi-co-location (QCL)", "transmission configuration indication (TCI) state", "spatial relation", "spatial domain filter", "transmission power", "phase rotation", "antenna port", "antenna port group", "layer", "the number of layers", "rank", "beam", "beam width", "beam angular degree", "antenna", "antenna element", "panel" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0297] In some embodiments, terms such as "time slot", "sub-slot", "mini-slot", "frame", "radio frame", "subframe", "symbol", "symbol", "transmission time interval (TTI)" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0298] In some embodiments, "obtain", "get", "get", "receive", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be interchangeable, and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining by self-processing, autonomous implementation, etc.

[0299] In some embodiments, terms such as "send", "transmit", "report", "download", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0300] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain", "preset", "preset", "setting", "indicated", "some", "any", and "first" can be interchangeable. "Specific A", "preset A", "preset A", "setting A", "indicated A", "some A", "any A", and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-specified in a protocol, etc., or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or indication, etc., or as specific A, some A, any A, or first A, etc., but not limited to this.

[0301] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be performed by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (Boolean value) represented by true or false, or by comparison of numerical values ​​(for example, comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0302] In some embodiments, "not expecting to receive" can be interpreted as not receiving on time domain resources and / or frequency domain resources, or as not performing subsequent processing on the data after receiving it; "not expecting to send" can be interpreted as not sending, or as sending but not expecting the recipient to respond to the content sent.

[0303] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3102. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0304] In some embodiments, step S3102 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0305] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 3 .

[0306] FIG4A is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0307] Step S4101: Determine a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission among multiple first frequency domain resources.

[0308] The optional implementation of step S4101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S3101 in Figure 3 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 3, which will not be repeated here.

[0309] In some embodiments, a first frequency domain resource including a first frequency value among multiple first frequency domain resources is determined as a second frequency domain resource; wherein the first frequency value is determined based on the frequency point of the continuous electromagnetic wave CW received by the AIoT terminal and / or the offset value of the backscattering of the AIoT terminal.

[0310] In some embodiments, one first frequency domain resource is randomly selected from a plurality of first frequency domain resources as the second frequency domain resource.

[0311] Optionally, the second frequency domain resources determined by random selection may be used for periodic transmission.

[0312] In some embodiments, the first frequency domain resource reflected when backscattering is performed on any CW received by the AIoT terminal is determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0313] In some embodiments, a portion of the first frequency domain resources are randomly selected from multiple first frequency domain resources as multiple third frequency domain resources; the third frequency domain resources reflected when the third CW received by the AIoT terminal is backscattered are determined as second frequency domain resources.

[0314] In some embodiments, a second frequency domain resource is determined in a fourth frequency domain resource; wherein the fourth frequency domain resource is a frequency domain resource in which the reference signal received power RSRP in the first frequency domain resource is less than or equal to the first threshold, or the fourth frequency domain resource is a frequency domain resource in which the received signal strength indication RSSI in the first frequency domain resource is less than or equal to the second threshold, or the fourth frequency domain resource is a frequency domain resource in which the reference signal received quality RSRQ in the first frequency domain resource is greater than or equal to the third threshold.

[0315] Optionally, the first threshold is predefined, or the first threshold is preconfigured, or the first threshold is dynamically indicated by the network device through control information.

[0316] Optionally, the second threshold is predefined, or the second threshold is preconfigured, or the second threshold is dynamically indicated by the network device through control information.

[0317] Optionally, the third threshold is predefined, or the third threshold is preconfigured, or the third threshold is dynamically indicated by the network device through control information.

[0318] Optionally, the network device may send pre-configuration information to the AIoT terminal, where the pre-configuration information is used to indicate at least one of a first threshold corresponding to RSRP, a second threshold corresponding to RSSI, and a third threshold corresponding to RSRQ.

[0319] Optionally, the network device may send control information to the AIoT terminal, where the control information is used to indicate at least one of a first threshold corresponding to RSRP, a second threshold corresponding to RSSI, and a third threshold corresponding to RSRQ.

[0320] In some embodiments, the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information this time and the second frequency domain resource used to send the first information in the future can be randomly selected from multiple fourth frequency domain resources.

[0321] Optionally, some first frequency domain resources can be randomly selected from multiple first frequency domain resources as multiple third frequency domain resources; the third frequency domain resources reflected when the third CW received by the AIoT terminal is backscattered are determined as second frequency domain resources.

[0322] In some embodiments, the RSRP corresponding to each of the multiple first frequency domain resources is obtained within the first time window; or, the RSSI corresponding to each of the multiple first frequency domain resources is obtained within the first time window; or, the RSRQ corresponding to each of the multiple first frequency domain resources is obtained within the first time window.

[0323] Optionally, the first time window is determined based on the time when the AIoT terminal receives the first CW and the duration of the measurement reference signal.

[0324] In some embodiments, the second frequency domain resource is determined from a plurality of first frequency domain resources according to a first rule.

[0325] Optionally, the first frequency domain resource with the smallest RSRP value among the first frequency domain resources is determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0326] Optionally, a first frequency domain resource with the smallest RSSI value among multiple first frequency domain resources is determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0327] Optionally, a first frequency domain resource with the largest RSRQ value among multiple first frequency domain resources is determined as the second frequency domain resource.

[0328] Optionally, the multiple first frequency domain resources include any one of the following: multiple channels; multiple sub-channels; multiple physical resource blocks PRBs; multiple resource elements REs.

[0329] Step S4102: Send first information on the second frequency domain resources.

[0330] The optional implementation of step S4102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S3102 in Figure 3 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 3, which will not be repeated here.

[0331] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal sends the first information to the network device on the second frequency domain resource, but is not limited to this, and the first information can also be sent to other entities.

[0332] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal determines a first frequency domain resource including a first frequency value among multiple first frequency domain resources as a second frequency domain resource, and the first frequency value is determined based on the frequency point of the CW received by the AIoT terminal and / or the offset value of the backscattering of the AIoT terminal. The AIoT terminal can send the first information based on the CW on the second frequency domain resource.

[0333] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal randomly selects a first frequency domain resource from multiple first frequency domain resources as the second frequency domain resource, and the AIoT terminal can determine the first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource, thereby using the first CW to send the first information to the network device in the first time unit.

[0334] The first CW is a CW that can be reflected on the second frequency domain resource through backscattering, and the first time unit is a time slot where the counter 0 is located.

[0335] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal may determine the first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource before the second time unit, where the second time unit is determined based on the time slot in which the counter 0 is located and the backscatter processing duration.

[0336] In some embodiments, if it is determined that there is no first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource, the AIoT terminal may give up sending the first information to the network device.

[0337] In some embodiments, it is determined that there is no first CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource. The AIoT terminal can determine the second CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource, and then start using the second CW at a third time to send the first information to the network device.

[0338] Among them, the second CW is a CW that can be reflected on the second frequency domain resource through backscattering, and the frequency of the second CW is different from that of the first CW; the third time is the time slot corresponding to the first time length after the first time unit, or the third time is the time slot where counter 0 is located in the regenerated counter.

[0339] Optionally, the first duration is a data packet delay budget PDB, or the first duration is a maximum signaling delay value.

[0340] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal may determine the second CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource after the first time unit and before the third time.

[0341] In some embodiments, if it is determined that there is no second CW corresponding to the second frequency domain resource, the AIoT terminal may give up sending the first information to the network device.

[0342] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal determines the first frequency domain resource reflected when backscattering is performed based on any CW received by the AIoT terminal as the second frequency domain resource. The AIoT terminal can then use the CW received by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency domain resource to continuously send the first information to the network device starting from the first time unit.

[0343] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal randomly selects some first frequency domain resources from multiple first frequency domain resources as multiple third frequency domain resources, and determines the third frequency domain resources reflected when backscattering based on the third CW received by the AIoT terminal as the second frequency domain resources. The AIoT terminal can then use the third CW to send the first information on the second frequency domain resources.

[0344] Optionally, if it is determined that the third frequency domain resource reflected when backscattering is performed based on the third CW does not exist in the multiple third frequency domain resources, the AIoT terminal can give up sending the first information to the network device.

[0345] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal determines the second frequency domain resource in the fourth frequency domain resource, and the AIoT terminal can actively send the first information on the second frequency domain resource using its own stored electrical energy.

[0346] In some embodiments, the AIoT terminal determines the second frequency domain resource from multiple first frequency domain resources according to the first rule, and the AIoT terminal can actively send the first information on the second frequency domain resource using its own stored electrical energy.

[0347] Optionally, the first information includes at least one of control information, data information, and high-layer signaling.

[0348] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4102. For example, step S4101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0349] In some embodiments, step S4102 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0350] FIG4B is a flow chart of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, and the method includes:

[0351] Step S4201: Acquire first information on a second frequency domain resource.

[0352] The optional implementation of step S4201 can be found in step S3101 and step S3102 of FIG. 3 , the optional implementation of step S4101 and step S4102 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A , which will not be repeated here.

[0353] In some embodiments, the network device can receive the first information sent by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency domain resource, but is not limited to this, and can also receive the first information sent by other entities.

[0354] Optionally, the first information includes at least one of control information, data information, and high-layer signaling.

[0355] Among them, the second frequency domain resources can be determined by the AIoT terminal from multiple first frequency domain resources, and the multiple first frequency domain resources can include any one of multiple channels, multiple sub-channels, multiple PRBs, and multiple REs.

[0356] Optionally, the specific implementation method of the AIoT terminal determining the second frequency domain resource from multiple first frequency domain resources can be found in the embodiment corresponding to Figure 4A, which will not be repeated here.

[0357] In some embodiments, the network device sends pre-configuration information to the AIoT terminal, where the pre-configuration information is used to indicate at least one of a first threshold corresponding to RSRP, a second threshold corresponding to RSSI, and a third threshold corresponding to RSRQ.

[0358] In some embodiments, the network device sends control information to the AIoT terminal, where the control information is used to indicate at least one of a first threshold corresponding to RSRP, a second threshold corresponding to RSSI, and a third threshold corresponding to RSRQ.

[0359] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may at least include step S4201, but is not limited thereto.

[0360] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, step S4201 may be combined with step S4102 of FIG. 4A .

[0361] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the operating frequency band of the AIoT device (that is, the AIoT terminal) can be divided into multiple (such as N) channels or sub-channels, the bandwidth of each channel or sub-channel can be X khz, each channel or sub-channel can include one or more PRBs, or each channel or sub-channel can include one or more REs, each AIoT device can work on one or more channels, or each AIoT device can work on one or more sub-channels, or each AIoT device can work on one or more PRBs, or each AIoT device can work on one or more REs.

[0362] Optionally, a network device (such as a base station / UE / intermediate node) can also pre-configure a resource pool for the AIoT device. The resource pool may include one or more channels, or the resource pool may include one or more sub-channels, or the resource pool may include one or more PRBs, or the resource pool may include one or more REs.

[0363] Based on the above settings of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the granularity of frequency domain resource allocation can be any one of channel, subchannel, PRB, and RE. The frequency domain resources selected for one information transmission may include one or more subchannels, or the frequency domain resources selected for one information transmission may include one or more PRBs, or the frequency domain resources selected for one information transmission may include one or more REs, thereby improving channel utilization.

[0364] In some embodiments, device a and device b need to collect energy from surrounding devices and use the signals of the surrounding devices as CW to achieve information transmission based on backscattering. Therefore, the method for device a and device b to select resources can be as follows.

[0365] Optionally, when CW is pre-configured by the network device, CW can be continuously sent for a period of time, with a fixed frequency of fc and a bandwidth of B. The AIoT device can select a frequency domain resource containing a frequency of fc+offset or fc-offset, and the offset value can be 0.

[0366] Optionally, when CW is pre-configured by the network device, CW can be continuously sent for a period of time, its frequency is fixed at fc, and the bandwidth is B. Then the AIoT device can not perform resource selection, but use any 1 CW received before sending time slot slot n (the time slot where the counter is 0) to transmit information based on backscattering, but it is necessary to send M slots continuously or M time units continuously starting from slot n.

[0367] By sending data continuously over time, the success rate of sending data can be increased. This is because there may be a conflict with other AIoT devices in slot n, but by sending data continuously over time, there is a possibility that there will be no conflict in the next slot and the data will be sent successfully, thus improving the success rate of sending data.

[0368] Optionally, when CW is pre-configured by the network device, CW can be continuously sent for a period of time, its frequency is fixed at fc, and its bandwidth is B, then the AIoT device can randomly select multiple resources to form a candidate resource set, and the candidate resource set can include multiple frequency domain resources (such as r1, r2, r3, r4, ..., ri, ..., rn). The AIoT device can judge in the candidate resource set based on the received 1 CW (frequency is f1). If it is determined that the candidate resource set contains frequency domain resources with a frequency of f1+offset or f1-offset, then the CW with a frequency of f1 is used for backscattering to send the first information to the network device on the frequency domain resources containing the frequency of f1+offset or f1-offset. Otherwise, if the candidate resource set does not contain a frequency domain resource with a frequency of f1+offset, and the candidate resource set does not contain a frequency domain resource with a frequency of f1-offset, then drop this transmission.

[0369] For example, when an AIoT device receives a downlink signal with a frequency point f1, it can use the signal as a CW. The AIoT device can use the CW to reflect to the frequency point where the frequency domain resource r3 in the candidate resource set is located (the frequency where the frequency domain resource r3 is located includes the frequency point f1+offset, or the frequency where the frequency domain resource r3 is located includes the frequency point f1-offset). Then, the CW can be used for backscattering to send the first information to the network device on the frequency domain resource r3.

[0370] Optionally, when CW is dynamically indicated by a network device, or when CW is any one or more downlink signals from a network device whose frequency points are dynamically changing, the AIoT device can randomly select frequency domain resources for one transmission in the resource pool.

[0371] Optionally, the AIoT device can randomly select frequency domain resources from the resource pool for periodic transmission. For example, for services that require periodic information transmission, with a transmission period of p1, each transmission can use the frequency domain resources randomly selected by the AIoT device from the resource pool.

[0372] In this case, taking the frequency domain resource selected by the AIoT device as frequency domain resource 1, and the AIoT device being charged by CW with frequency f1 and entering the working state as an example, the AIoT device can have the following behaviors:

[0373] Behavior 1: When the AIoT device determines which CW to use for backscattering before slot n-tproc0 (slotn is the time slot where the counter is 0, tproc0 is the backscattering processing time, such as the processing time for the AIoT device to complete the encoding and modulation onto the reflected wave), and it can be reflected on the selected frequency domain resource r1 (that is, the frequency domain resource r1 contains the frequency point f1+offset, or the frequency domain resource r1 contains the frequency point f1-offset), then the CW is used for backscattering and the first information is sent to the network device starting at slot n.

[0374] Behavior 2: When the AIoT device determines that any received CW for backscattering before slot n-tproc0 cannot be reflected on the frequency of the selected frequency domain resource r1 (that is, the frequency domain resource r1 does not contain the frequency point f1+offset, and the frequency domain resource r1 does not contain the frequency point f1-offset), then,

[0375] Method 1: Directly drop this sending.

[0376] Method 2: After slot n and before slot n+Tmax, when there is another CW (CWn, frequency fn of the CWn) that meets the conditions, that is, when the AIoT device uses the CWn for backscattering and can be reflected on the selected frequency domain resource r1 (that is, the frequency domain resource r1 includes the frequency point fn+offset, or the frequency domain resource r1 includes the frequency point fn-offset), then the AIoT device can use the CWn for backscattering to start sending the first information to the network device. Otherwise, the current transmission is dropped.

[0377] Alternatively, before another counter is generated and the counter reaches 0, when there is another CW (CWn, the frequency point fn of the CWn) that meets the conditions, that is, when the AIoT device uses the CWn for backscattering and can be reflected on the selected frequency domain resource r1 (that is, the frequency domain resource r1 includes the frequency point fn+offset, or the frequency domain resource r1 includes the frequency point fn-offset), the AIoT device can use the CWn for backscattering to start sending the first information to the network device. Otherwise, drop this transmission.

[0378] Tmax is the packet delay budget PDB or the maximum signaling delay value.

[0379] Optionally, when CW is dynamically indicated by a network device, or when CW is any one or more downlink signals from a network device whose frequency point changes dynamically, the AIoT device may not perform resource selection, but may use any 1 CW received before sending time slot n (the time slot where the counter is 0) to transmit information based on backscattering, but it is necessary to send M slots continuously or M time units continuously starting from slot n.

[0380] By sending data continuously over time, the success rate of sending data can be increased. This is because there may be a conflict with other AIoT devices in slot n, but by sending data continuously over time, there is a possibility that there will be no conflict in the next slot and the data will be sent successfully, thus improving the success rate of sending data.

[0381] Optionally, when CW is dynamically indicated by a network device, or when CW is any one or more downlink signals from a network device, and its frequency point is dynamically changing, the AIoT device can randomly select multiple resources to form a candidate resource set. The candidate resource set can include multiple frequency domain resources (such as r1, r2, r3, r4, ..., ri, ..., rn). The AIoT device can judge in the candidate resource set based on the received 1 CW (frequency point f1). If it is determined that the candidate resource set contains frequency domain resources with a frequency point of f1+offset or f1-offset, the CW with a frequency point of f1 is used for backscattering to send the first information to the network device on the frequency domain resources containing the frequency point f1+offset or f1-offset. Otherwise, if the candidate resource set does not contain a frequency domain resource with a frequency point of f1+offset, and the candidate resource set does not contain a frequency domain resource with a frequency point of f1-offset, then drop this transmission.

[0382] For example, when an AIoT device receives a downlink signal with a frequency point f1, it can use the signal as a CW. The AIoT device can use the CW to reflect to the frequency point where the frequency domain resource r3 in the candidate resource set is located (the frequency where the frequency domain resource r3 is located includes the frequency point f1+offset, or the frequency where the frequency domain resource r3 is located includes the frequency point f1-offset). Then, the CW can be used for backscattering to send the first information to the network device on the frequency domain resource r3.

[0383] In some embodiments, device B may be equipped with a battery and thus store electrical energy, so that device B can actively send information without relying on backscatter. Therefore, device B may also select resources in the following manner.

[0384] Optionally, the AIoT device can exclude frequency domain resources in the resource pool whose RSRP measurement values ​​exceed a first threshold (that is, the RSRP corresponding threshold) based on the RSRP value of the reference signal for measuring the control signal or data in the time window [t1, t1+tproc0], and determine the remaining frequency domain resources as one candidate resource set, thereby randomly selecting one frequency domain resource for this transmission and multiple frequency domain resources for future transmission from the candidate resource set.

[0385] The first threshold is predefined, or the first threshold is preconfigured, or the first threshold is dynamically indicated through control information.

[0386] It should be noted that the RSRP measurement value may be an RSRP value obtained by measuring a reference signal based on control information, or the RSRP measurement value may be an RSRP value obtained by measuring a reference signal based on data information.

[0387] Among them, for the time window [t1, t1+tproc0], time t1 is the time when the AIoT device receives the first CW, and tproc0 is the processing time required for RSRP measurement and comparison with the threshold.

[0388] Optionally, the AIoT device can exclude frequency domain resources in the resource pool whose RSSI measurement values ​​exceed a second threshold (that is, the RSSI corresponding threshold) based on the RSSI value of the reference signal for measuring the control signal or data in the time window [t1, t1+tproc0], and determine the remaining frequency domain resources as one candidate resource set, thereby randomly selecting one frequency domain resource for this transmission and multiple frequency domain resources for future transmission from the candidate resource set.

[0389] The second threshold is predefined, or the second threshold is preconfigured, or the second threshold is dynamically indicated through control information.

[0390] Among them, for the time window [t1, t1+tproc0], time t1 is the time when the AIoT device receives the first CW, and tproc0 is the processing time required for RSSI measurement and comparison with the threshold.

[0391] Optionally, the AIoT device can exclude frequency domain resources in the resource pool whose RSRQ measurement values ​​do not exceed a third threshold (that is, the RSSI corresponding threshold) based on the RSRQ value of the reference signal for measuring the control signal or data in the time window [t1, t1+tproc0], and determine the remaining frequency domain resources as one candidate resource set, thereby randomly selecting one frequency domain resource for this transmission and multiple frequency domain resources for future transmission from the candidate resource set.

[0392] The third threshold is predefined, or the third threshold is preconfigured, or the third threshold is dynamically indicated through control information.

[0393] Among them, for the time window [t1, t1+tproc0], time t1 is the time when the AIoT device receives the first CW, and tproc0 is the processing time required for RSRQ measurement and its comparison with the threshold.

[0394] Particularly, for periodic transmission, the multiple resources selected for periodic transmission in the candidate resource set may be r1, r1+p, r1+2p, . . . , r1+np.

[0395] In some embodiments, when CW is dynamically indicated by a network device, or when CW is any one or more downlink signals from a network device whose frequency points are dynamically changing, the AIoT device can select frequency domain resources in the resource pool according to certain rules.

[0396] For example, in the time window [t1, t1+tproc0], the AIoT device can sort the frequency domain resources in ascending order based on the RSRP value of the reference signal for measuring the control signal or data, and when selecting the frequency domain resources, give priority to the frequency domain resources with the smallest corresponding RSRP value.

[0397] Alternatively, the AIoT device can sort the frequency domain resources in ascending order based on the RSSI value of the reference signal for measuring the control signal or data in the time window [t1, t1+tproc0], and when selecting frequency domain resources, give priority to the frequency domain resources with the smallest corresponding RSSI value.

[0398] Alternatively, the AIoT device can sort the frequency domain resources in descending order based on the RSRQ value of the reference signal for measuring the control signal or data in the time window [t1, t1+tproc0], and when selecting frequency domain resources, give priority to the frequency domain resources with the largest corresponding RSRQ value.

[0399] Optionally, regardless of the method used to select the frequency domain resources, the AIoT device can be supported to send control information and data information at the same time, and the control information can be used to indicate the frequency domain resources used by the data information.

[0400] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a terminal in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network function node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0401] It should be understood that the division of the various units or modules in the above device is merely a division of logical functions. In actual implementation, they may be fully or partially integrated into a physical entity, or they may be physically separated. In addition, the units or modules in the device may be implemented in the form of a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor, the processor is connected to a memory, and the memory stores instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or implement the functions of the various units or modules of the above device, wherein the processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory within the device or a memory outside the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits, and the functions of some or all of the units or modules can be realized by designing the hardware circuits. The above-mentioned hardware circuits can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which realizes the functions of some or all of the above units or modules by designing the logical relationship of the components in the circuit; for example, in another implementation, the above-mentioned hardware circuit can be realized by a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by configuring the configuration file, thereby realizing the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. All units or modules of the above devices can be realized in the form of software called by the processor, or in the form of hardware circuits, or in part by the form of software called by the processor, and the rest by hardware circuits.

[0402] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and execution capabilities, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationship of the hardware circuit. The logical relationship of the above-mentioned hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and implementing the hardware circuit configuration can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), etc.

[0403] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of an AIoT terminal proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5A, AIoT terminal 5100 may include at least one of a processing module 5101 and a transceiver module 5102. In some embodiments, the processing module 5101 is configured to determine a second frequency domain resource for uplink transmission from among multiple first frequency domain resources; the transceiver module 5102 is configured to send first information to a network device on the second frequency domain resource.

[0404] Optionally, the transceiver module 5102 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the AIoT terminal in any of the above methods (such as step S3102, but not limited to this), which will not be repeated here. Optionally, the processing module 5101 is used to execute at least one of the other steps (such as step S3101, but not limited to this) performed by the AIoT terminal in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0405] Figure 5B is a structural diagram of the network device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5B, the network device 5200 may include at least a transceiver module 5201. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 5201 is configured to receive the first information sent by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency domain resource; wherein the second frequency domain resource is determined by the AIoT terminal from a plurality of first frequency domain resources. Optionally, the transceiver module 5201 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving (such as step S3102, but not limited thereto) performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0406] Optionally, the network device 5200 may further include other modules. For example, the network device 5200 may further include a processing module. The processing module is used to execute at least one of the other steps performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0407] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, and the transmitting module and the receiving module may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with the transceiver.

[0408] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules respectively execute all or part of the steps required to be executed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be interchangeable with the processor.

[0409] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 6100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. The communication device 6100 can be a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network device, etc.), or a terminal (e.g., an AIoT terminal, etc.), or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports a network device to implement any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports a terminal to implement any of the above methods. The communication device 6100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments. For details, please refer to the description of the above method embodiments.

[0410] As shown in Figure 6A, the communication device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. Processor 6101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (such as a base station, baseband chip, terminal device, terminal device chip, DU or CU, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 6100 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0411] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 6102 may be located outside the communication device 6100.

[0412] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6103. When the communication device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6103, the transceiver 6103 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S3102, but not limited thereto), and the processor 6101 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S3101, but not limited thereto).

[0413] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter. The receiver and transmitter may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, and transceiver circuit may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, and transmitting circuit may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, and receiving circuit may be used interchangeably.

[0414] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 may include one or more interface circuits 6104. Optionally, the interface circuit 6104 is connected to the memory 6102. The interface circuit 6104 may be configured to receive signals from the memory 6102 or other devices, and may be configured to send signals to the memory 6102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6104 may read instructions stored in the memory 6102 and send the instructions to the processor 6101.

[0415] The communication device 6100 described in the above embodiment may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 6100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 6100 may not be limited to FIG6A. The communication device may be an independent device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: 1) an independent integrated circuit IC, or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the above IC collection may also include a storage component for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, a terminal device, an intelligent terminal device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handheld device, a mobile unit, an in-vehicle device, a network device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0416] 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip 6200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. If the communication device 6100 can be a chip or a chip system, reference can be made to the schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 6200 shown in FIG6B , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0417] The chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201 , and the chip 6200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0418] In some embodiments, the chip 6200 further includes one or more interface circuits 6202. Optionally, the interface circuit 6202 is connected to the memory 6203. The interface circuit 6202 can be used to receive signals from the memory 6203 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 6203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6202 can read instructions stored in the memory 6203 and send the instructions to the processor 6201.

[0419] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S3102, but not limited to this), and the processor 6201 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S3101, but not limited to this).

[0420] In some embodiments, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver may be used interchangeably.

[0421] In some embodiments, the chip 6200 further includes one or more memories 6203 for storing instructions. Alternatively, all or part of the memories 6203 may be outside the chip 6200.

[0422] The present disclosure also proposes a storage medium having instructions stored thereon. When the instructions are executed on the communication device 6100, the communication device 6100 executes any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto and may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0423] The present disclosure also provides a program product, which, when executed by the communication device 6100, enables the communication device 6100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0424] The present disclosure also proposes a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform any one of the above methods.

[0425] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0426] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that, Executed by an Ambient Internet of Things (AIoT) terminal, the method includes: Determine, among a plurality of first frequency-domain resources, a second frequency-domain resource for uplink transmission; Transmit first information to a network device on the second frequency-domain resource.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein The determining, among a plurality of first frequency-domain resources, a second frequency-domain resource for uplink transmission includes: Determine the first frequency-domain resource including a first frequency value among the plurality of first frequency-domain resources as the second frequency-domain resource; wherein, the first frequency value is determined based on the frequency point of the continuous wave (CW) received by the AIoT terminal and / or the offset value of the backscattering of the AIoT terminal.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determining, among a plurality of first frequency-domain resources, a second frequency-domain resource for uplink transmission includes: Randomly select one first frequency-domain resource from the plurality of first frequency-domain resources as the second frequency-domain resource.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmitting first information to a network device on the second frequency-domain resource includes: Determine a first CW corresponding to the second frequency-domain resource, wherein the first CW is a CW that can be reflected onto the second frequency-domain resource through backscattering; Transmit the first information to the network device using the first CW in a first time unit, and the first time unit is the time slot where counter 0 is located.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein The determining a first CW corresponding to the second frequency-domain resource includes: Before a second time unit, determine a first CW corresponding to the second frequency-domain resource, wherein the second time unit is determined based on the time slot where counter 0 is located and the backscattering processing duration.

6. The method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determine that there is no first CW corresponding to the second frequency-domain resource; Abandon transmitting the first information to the network device.

7. The method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determine that there is no first CW corresponding to the second frequency-domain resource; Determine a second CW corresponding to the second frequency-domain resource, wherein the second CW is a CW that can be reflected onto the second frequency-domain resource through backscattering and the frequency points of the second CW and the first CW are different; Start using the second CW at a third time to transmit the first information to the network device; wherein, the third time is the time slot corresponding to a first duration after the first time unit, or the third time is the time slot where counter 0 is located in a newly generated counter.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein The determining a second CW corresponding to the second frequency-domain resource includes: After the first time unit and before the third time, determine a second CW corresponding to the second frequency-domain resource.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determine that there is no second CW corresponding to the second frequency-domain resource; Abandon transmitting the first information to the network device.

10. The method according to claim 7, wherein The first duration is the packet delay budget (PDB), or the first duration is the maximum signaling delay value.

11. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 10, characterized in that The second frequency-domain resource is used for periodic transmission of the first information.

12. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determining, among a plurality of first frequency-domain resources, a second frequency-domain resource for uplink transmission includes: Determine the first frequency-domain resource that is reflected when backscattering is performed based on any one CW received by the AIoT terminal as the second frequency-domain resource.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The transmitting first information to a network device on the second frequency-domain resource includes: Using the CW received by the AIoT terminal on the second frequency-domain resource, continuously send the first information to the network device starting from the first time unit.

14. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Determining a second frequency-domain resource for uplink transmission among the multiple first frequency-domain resources includes: Randomly selecting some of the first frequency-domain resources from the multiple first frequency-domain resources as multiple third frequency-domain resources; Determining the frequency-domain resource reflected when backscattering based on the third CW received by the AIoT terminal as the second frequency-domain resource.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein, The method further includes: Determining that there is no frequency-domain resource reflected when backscattering based on the third CW among the multiple third frequency-domain resources; Abandoning sending the first information to the network device.

16. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Determining a second frequency-domain resource for uplink transmission among the multiple first frequency-domain resources includes: Determining the second frequency-domain resource in a fourth frequency-domain resource; Wherein, the fourth frequency-domain resource is a frequency-domain resource in the first frequency-domain resources where the reference signal received power (RSRP) is less than or equal to a first threshold, or the fourth frequency-domain resource is a frequency-domain resource in the first frequency-domain resources where the received signal strength indication (RSSI) is less than or equal to a second threshold, or the fourth frequency-domain resource is a frequency-domain resource in the first frequency-domain resources where the reference signal received quality (RSRQ) is greater than or equal to a third threshold.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein Determining the second frequency-domain resource in the fourth frequency-domain resource includes: Randomly selecting the second frequency-domain resource for sending the first information this time and the second frequency-domain resource for sending the first information in the future from multiple fourth frequency-domain resources.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein The first information is sent in a periodic manner. Randomly selecting the second frequency-domain resource for sending the first information this time and the second frequency-domain resource for sending the first information in the future from multiple fourth frequency-domain resources includes: Randomly selecting one fourth frequency-domain resource from the multiple fourth frequency-domain resources as the second frequency-domain resource for sending the first information this time; Based on the second frequency-domain resource for sending the first information this time and the signaling transmission period, determining the second frequency-domain resource for sending the first information in the future.

19. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that, The method further includes any one of the following: Obtaining the RSRP corresponding to each first frequency-domain resource among the multiple first frequency-domain resources within a first time window; Obtaining the RSSI corresponding to each first frequency-domain resource among the multiple first frequency-domain resources within a first time window; Obtaining the RSRQ corresponding to each first frequency-domain resource among the multiple first frequency-domain resources within a first time window.

20. The method according to claim 19, wherein The first time window is determined based on the time when the AIoT terminal receives the first CW and the duration of measuring the reference signal.

21. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 20, characterized in that The first threshold is predefined, or the first threshold is preconfigured, or the first threshold is dynamically indicated by the network device through control information; The second threshold is predefined, or the second threshold is preconfigured, or the second threshold is dynamically indicated by the network device through control information; The third threshold is predefined, or the third threshold is preconfigured, or the third threshold is dynamically indicated by the network device through control information.

22. The method according to claim 1, wherein Determining a second frequency-domain resource for uplink transmission among a plurality of first frequency-domain resources includes: Determining the second frequency-domain resource from the plurality of first frequency-domain resources according to a first rule.

23. The method according to claim 22, wherein The determining the second frequency-domain resource from the plurality of first frequency-domain resources according to the first rule includes any one of the following: Determining the first frequency-domain resource with the smallest RSRP value among the plurality of first frequency-domain resources as the second frequency-domain resource; Determining the first frequency-domain resource with the smallest RSSI value among the plurality of first frequency-domain resources as the second frequency-domain resource; Determining the first frequency-domain resource with the largest RSRQ value among the plurality of first frequency-domain resources as the second frequency-domain resource.

24. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of control information, data information, and high-layer signaling.

25. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that, The plurality of first frequency-domain resources include any one of the following: A plurality of channels; A plurality of sub-channels; A plurality of physical resource blocks (PRBs); A plurality of resource elements (REs).

26. A communication method, characterized in that, Executed by a network device, the method includes: Receiving first information sent by an AIoT terminal on a second frequency-domain resource; Wherein, the second frequency-domain resource is determined by the AIoT terminal from a plurality of first frequency-domain resources.

27. The method according to claim 26, wherein The method further includes any one of the following: Sending pre-configured information to the AIoT terminal, where the pre-configured information is used to indicate at least one of a first threshold corresponding to RSRP, a second threshold corresponding to RSSI, and a third threshold corresponding to RSRQ; Sending control information to the AIoT terminal, where the control information is used to indicate at least one of a first threshold corresponding to RSRP, a second threshold corresponding to RSSI, and a third threshold corresponding to RSRQ.

28. The method according to claim 26 or 27, characterized in that, The first information includes at least one of control information, data information, and high-layer signaling.

29. The method according to any one of claims 26 to 28, characterized in that, The plurality of first frequency-domain resources include any one of the following: A plurality of channels; A plurality of sub-channels; A plurality of physical resource blocks (PRBs); A plurality of resource elements (REs).

30. An AIoT terminal, characterized in that, It includes: A processing module, configured to determine a second frequency-domain resource for uplink transmission among a plurality of first frequency-domain resources; A transceiver module, configured to send first information to a network device on the second frequency-domain resource.

31. A network device, characterized in that, It includes: A transceiver module, configured to receive first information sent by an AIoT terminal on a second frequency-domain resource; Wherein, the second frequency-domain resource is determined by the AIoT terminal from a plurality of first frequency-domain resources.

32. An AIoT terminal, characterized in that, It includes: One or more processors; Wherein, the AIoT terminal is used to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1-25.

33. A network device, characterized in that, It includes: One or more processors; Wherein, the network device is used to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 26-29.

34. A communication system, characterized in that, It includes an AIoT terminal and a network device, wherein the AIoT terminal is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 1-25, and the network device is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 26-29.

35. A storage medium, the storage medium stores instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction runs on a communication device, the communication device is caused to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1-26 or 26-29.

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