Control methods and apparatuses, and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to control methods and apparatuses, and a storage medium. A control method comprises: on the basis of the type of a service that is currently processed by a terminal, selecting a radio-frequency link, which matches the type of the service, to send data. In the above solution, the problem of a terminal being unable to select a radio-frequency link on the basis of a different processed service is solved. In the present disclosure, on the basis of the type of a processed service, the terminal selects a radio-frequency link, which matches the type of the service, to send data, thereby ensuring that the selected radio-frequency link is used to process a corresponding service, and improving the accuracy of selection of the terminal for the radio-frequency link, and thus ensuring the reliability of terminal communication.

Description

Control methods, devices and storage media Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to control methods, apparatus and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of mobile communication technology, IoT devices are also widely used. Among them, IoT devices can communicate with network devices. In order to extend the communication distance of IoT devices, terminals can be used as relay devices to realize long-distance communication between IoT devices and network devices.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] The solution provided in this disclosure solves the problem that the terminal cannot select the radio frequency link based on the different services being processed, and this disclosure guarantees the reliability of terminal communication.

[0005] This disclosure presents control methods, apparatus, and storage media.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a control method is provided, the method being executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0007] Based on the service type currently being processed by the terminal, a radio frequency link matching the service type is selected, and the radio frequency link is used by the terminal to transmit data or signaling.

[0008] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a control method is provided, the method being executed by an Internet of Things (IoT) device, the method comprising:

[0009] A first signal is received from the receiving terminal, the first signal being used to indicate the behavior of the IoT device, the first signal being transmitted via a radio frequency link selected by the terminal that matches the service type.

[0010] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a control method is provided, the method comprising:

[0011] The terminal selects a radio frequency link that matches the service type it is currently processing, and the radio frequency link is used by the terminal to transmit data or signaling.

[0012] The IoT device receives a first signal sent by the terminal. The first signal is used to indicate the behavior of the IoT device. The first signal is sent via a radio frequency link selected by the terminal that matches the service type.

[0013] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising:

[0014] The processing module is used to select a radio frequency link that matches the service type currently being processed by the terminal, and the radio frequency link is used by the terminal to transmit data or signaling.

[0015] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, an Internet of Things (IoT) device is provided, comprising:

[0016] The transceiver module is used to receive a first signal sent by the terminal. The first signal is used to indicate the behavior of the Internet of Things device. The first signal is sent via a radio frequency link selected by the terminal that matches the service type.

[0017] According to a sixth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising:

[0018] One or more processors;

[0019] The control device is used to perform any of the methods described in the first aspect.

[0020] According to a seventh aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, an Internet of Things (IoT) device is provided, comprising:

[0021] One or more processors;

[0022] The control device is used to perform any of the methods described in the second aspect.

[0023] According to an eighth aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising:

[0024] A terminal and an Internet of Things (IoT) device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the control method described in the first aspect, and the IoT device is configured to implement the control method described in the second aspect.

[0025] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions which, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method as described in any one of the first or second aspects. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure and form part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and, together with their descriptions, serve to explain the embodiments of this disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation of the embodiments of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of the control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 2B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a radio frequency link according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 2C is a schematic diagram of the structure of a radio frequency link according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 2D is a schematic diagram of the structure of a radio frequency link according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 3A is a schematic flowchart of a control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 3B is a schematic flowchart of a control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating the control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] [Correction 23.02.2024 according to Rule 91] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] [Corrected according to detailed rules 91, February 23, 2024] [Deleted]

[0038] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0039] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0040] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0041] Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0042] This disclosure provides a control method, apparatus, and storage medium.

[0043] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a control method is provided, the method being executed by a terminal, the method comprising:

[0044] Based on the service type currently being processed by the terminal, a radio frequency link matching the service type is selected, and the radio frequency link is used by the terminal to transmit data or signaling.

[0045] In the above embodiments, the problem that the terminal cannot select the radio frequency link based on the different services being processed is solved. The terminal of this disclosure selects the radio frequency link that matches the service type being processed to send data, ensuring that the selected radio frequency link is processing the corresponding service, thereby improving the accuracy of the terminal in selecting the radio frequency link and thus ensuring the reliability of terminal communication.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal supports a service corresponding to a service type;

[0047] The terminal includes a radio frequency link, which is configured to support a first function and a second function; wherein the first function supports the terminal to communicate with an access network device, and the second function supports the terminal to communicate with an Internet of Things (IoT) device.

[0048] In the above embodiments, if the terminal includes a radio frequency link, the terminal will switch the function of the radio frequency link based on the currently processed service type, so that the terminal can send data through the radio frequency link according to the service type requirements, ensuring the accuracy of the terminal's selection of the radio frequency link function, and thus ensuring the reliability of communication.

[0049] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, selecting a radio frequency link matching the service type currently being processed by the terminal includes:

[0050] The service type is used to indicate communication with the access network device and selection of the first function of the radio frequency link.

[0051] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, selecting a radio frequency link matching the service type currently being processed by the terminal includes:

[0052] The service type is used to indicate communication with the IoT device and selection of the second function of the radio frequency link.

[0053] In the above embodiments, when the service type is communication with access network equipment or IoT equipment, the corresponding function can be selected to send data, ensuring the accuracy of the terminal's selection of the radio frequency link function, thereby ensuring the reliability of communication.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal simultaneously supports services corresponding to multiple service types;

[0055] The terminal includes a first radio frequency link and a second radio frequency link. The first radio frequency link supports the terminal to communicate with access network devices, and the second radio frequency link supports the terminal to communicate with Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

[0056] In the above embodiments, if the terminal includes multiple radio frequency links, the terminal will switch between different radio frequency links based on the currently processed service type, so that the terminal can send data through the radio frequency link according to the service type requirements, ensuring the accuracy of the terminal's selection of the radio frequency link, and thus ensuring the reliability of communication.

[0057] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, selecting a radio frequency link matching the service type currently being processed by the terminal includes:

[0058] The service type is used to indicate communication with the access network device and to select the first radio frequency link.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, selecting a radio frequency link matching the service type currently being processed by the terminal includes:

[0060] The service type is used to indicate communication with the IoT device and selection of the second radio frequency link.

[0061] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0062] A first signal is sent to the IoT device, the first signal being used to instruct the behavior of the IoT device.

[0063] In the above embodiments, the terminal instructs the behavior of the IoT device by sending a first signal, ensuring the accuracy of the operations performed by the IoT device and the reliability of the communication between the IoT device and the IoT device.

[0064] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first signal is a command (downlink instruction) signal.

[0065] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0066] A second signal is sent to the IoT device, the second signal being used to configure resources for the IoT device.

[0067] In the above embodiments, the terminal sends a second signal to indicate the resources used for communication by the IoT device, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the operations performed by the IoT device and the reliability of the IoT device communication.

[0068] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second signal is a CW (Continuous Wave) signal.

[0069] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal sends data to the IoT device via downlink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via uplink spectrum; or,

[0070] The terminal sends data to the IoT device via downlink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via the downlink spectrum; or...

[0071] The terminal sends data to the IoT device via uplink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via uplink spectrum; or...

[0072] The terminal sends data to the IoT device via uplink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via downlink spectrum.

[0073] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, each radio frequency link includes one or more uplink radio frequency transmission links and one or more downlink radio frequency transmission links.

[0074] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a control method, which is executed by an access network device, the method comprising:

[0075] A first signal is received from the receiving terminal, the first signal being used to indicate the behavior of the IoT device, the first signal being transmitted via a radio frequency link selected by the terminal that matches the service type.

[0076] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first signal is a command signal.

[0077] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0078] The terminal sends a second signal, which is used to configure resources for the Internet of Things device.

[0079] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second signal is a CW signal.

[0080] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0081] Data or signaling is sent to the terminal based on the resources.

[0082] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a control method, the method comprising:

[0083] The terminal selects a radio frequency link that matches the service type it is currently processing, and the radio frequency link is used by the terminal to transmit data or signaling.

[0084] The IoT device receives a first signal sent by the terminal. The first signal is used to indicate the behavior of the IoT device. The first signal is sent via a radio frequency link selected by the terminal that matches the service type.

[0085] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute an optional implementation of the first aspect.

[0086] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an Internet of Things (IoT) device, which includes at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the network device is used to execute an optional implementation of the second aspect.

[0087] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including:

[0088] One or more processors;

[0089] The terminal is used to execute the method described in any one of the first aspects.

[0090] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an Internet of Things (IoT) device, including:

[0091] One or more processors;

[0092] The IoT device is used to perform the method described in any one of the second aspects.

[0093] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing first information that, when the first information is executed on a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in any one of the first or second aspects.

[0094] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in either the first or second aspect.

[0095] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method described in either the first or second aspect.

[0096] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described in either the first or second aspect.

[0097] It is understood that the aforementioned terminals, IoT devices, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0098] This disclosure provides control methods, apparatus, and storage media. In some embodiments, the terms "control method" and "information control method" or "control method" can be used interchangeably; the terms "control apparatus" and "information control apparatus" or "control apparatus" can be used interchangeably; and the terms "information processing system" or "communication system" can be used interchangeably.

[0099] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular 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 particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0100] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0101] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0102] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0103] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0104] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0105] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0106] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0107] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0108] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0109] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0110] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0111] In some embodiments, the terms “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 lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “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”.

[0112] In some embodiments, the apparatus and device may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they may also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "body", etc.

[0113] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network devices, core network devices, etc.

[0114] 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," or "fixed station." In some embodiments, it may also be understood as "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / 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," or "bandwidth part (BWP)."

[0115] In some embodiments, "terminal" or "terminal device" may be referred to as "user equipment (terminal)," "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.

[0116] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0117] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0118] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0119] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the method provided in this embodiment can be applied to a communication system 100, which may include a terminal 101, a network device 102, and an Internet of Things (IoT) device 103. It should be noted that the communication system 100 may also include other devices, and this disclosure does not limit the devices included in the communication system 100.

[0120] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0121] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0122] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0123] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0124] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0125] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device comprising one or more network elements, or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of the aforementioned one or more network elements. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), or a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0126] In some embodiments, the Internet of Things device 103 is an Ambient-IoT (Ambient Internet of Things) device. Compared to NB-IoT terminals, Ambient-IoT devices are less complex and less expensive, and have lower maintenance costs. Their main characteristic is that they do not have batteries; they are powered by electromagnetic signals they receive, or they may have batteries with a small amount of energy storage, but these batteries do not require manual charging and can obtain energy from external sources, such as electromagnetic waves, heat, kinetic energy, etc.

[0127] In some embodiments, different Ambient IoT device types and their operating methods differ, as do their power acquisition and storage capabilities. Currently, the device types for Ambient IoT devices are categorized as follows:

[0128] Optionally, device A cannot perform independent signal generation / amplification; for example, it uses a backscattering operation mode.

[0129] Optionally, device B has energy storage capabilities but cannot generate signals independently; for example, it uses a backscattering operation. The stored energy can be used to amplify the reflected signal.

[0130] Optionally, device C: has energy storage capabilities and can generate signals independently, such as having an RF module that actively transmits signals.

[0131] In some embodiments, Ambient IoT devices use backscatter communication. Optionally, backscatter communication utilizes the principle of backscattering radio frequency signals to design extremely low-power modulation and transmission techniques. In backscatter communication, the radio frequency signal is received by the device, and the device's internal circuitry modulates the information to be transmitted onto the incident electromagnetic wave using methods such as load impedance modulation. The modulated electromagnetic wave carrying the information is then transmitted. Various modulation methods can be used, including ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying), FSK (Frequency Shift Keying), and PSK (Phase Shift Keying), etc.

[0132] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0133] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 or some of the main bodies shown in FIG1, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1 are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1, or it may include other main bodies outside of FIG1. ​​The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0134] The embodiments disclosed herein 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), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a 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, systems utilizing other control methods, and next-generation systems built upon them. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0135] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of a control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a control method, which includes:

[0136] Step S2101: The access network device sends an instruction message to the terminal.

[0137] In some embodiments, the terminal receives indication information sent by the access network device. In some embodiments, the access network device sends indication information. In some embodiments, the terminal receives indication information.

[0138] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to instruct the terminal to communicate with an IoT device. In some embodiments, the indication information is used to instruct the terminal to configure a service type so that the terminal can communicate with the IoT device based on the configuration of the access network device. In some embodiments, the indication information is used to instruct the behavior of the terminal. Optionally, the behavior of the terminal refers to the behavior of the terminal communicating with the IoT device as a relay node. Alternatively, it refers to the behavior of the terminal communicating with the access network device. Alternatively, it refers to the behavior of the terminal communicating with other terminals. This disclosure does not limit the behavior of the terminal.

[0139] In some embodiments, this disclosure does not limit the name of the instruction information, which may be, for example, behavioral information, business information, etc.

[0140] In some embodiments, the indication information is further used to configure transmission resources for the terminal. In some embodiments, the transmission resources include uplink resources and downlink resources. In some embodiments, the transmission resources configured by the indication information may also be configured by other information, such as configuration information, resource information, etc., which are not limited in the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0141] In step S2102, the terminal selects a radio frequency link that matches the service type it is currently processing.

[0142] In some embodiments, the radio frequency link is used by the terminal to transmit data or signaling. Optionally, after selecting the radio frequency link, the terminal can use the selected radio frequency link to transmit data or send signaling.

[0143] In some embodiments, the service type indicates the type of service being processed by the terminal. In some embodiments, the service type indicates the communication target during terminal communication. In some embodiments, the service type indicates whether the terminal is communicating with an access network device or an IoT device. In some embodiments, the service being processed by the terminal can be understood as data transmission or signaling transmission between the terminal and an access network device. In some embodiments, the service being processed by the terminal can be understood as data transmission or signaling transmission between the terminal and an IoT device.

[0144] In some embodiments, the terminal supports a service corresponding to a service type; the terminal includes a radio frequency link, which is configured to support a first function and a second function; wherein, the first function supports the terminal to communicate with access network devices, and the second function supports the terminal to communicate with Internet of Things devices.

[0145] In some embodiments, a terminal supporting a service corresponding to a service type means that the terminal can communicate with an IoT device or an access network device at the same time. However, the terminal cannot communicate with both IoT devices and access network devices simultaneously. In some embodiments, a terminal supporting a service corresponding to a service type means that the terminal can communicate with one communication object at a time.

[0146] In some embodiments, the radio frequency (RF) link included in the terminal refers to the link used by the terminal to transmit signals / data. In some embodiments, the terminal is provided with an RF link through which it can communicate with access network devices or IoT devices. Optionally, the RF link has two functions: if the terminal needs to communicate with an access network device, the terminal uses the first function of the communication link to communicate with the access network device; if the terminal needs to communicate with an IoT device, the terminal uses the second function of the communication link to communicate with the access network device.

[0147] In some embodiments, the switching of the function of the radio frequency link is achieved through a switch node inside the terminal. Optionally, the radio frequency link of the terminal is provided with a first node and a second node. If the terminal switches to the first node, the radio frequency link of the terminal has a first function; if the terminal switches to the second node, the radio frequency link of the terminal has a second function.

[0148] In some embodiments, if the terminal's current service type indicates communication with an access network device, a first function of the radio frequency link is selected. In this embodiment, if the terminal determines that the current service type is communication with an access network device, the terminal needs to select a first function to indicate communication with the access network device, and then send data based on the first function of the radio frequency link. Optionally, the terminal switches the radio frequency link to a node for communication with the access network device, and then uses the first function to communicate with the access network device.

[0149] In some embodiments, if the terminal's current service type indicates communication with an IoT device, a second function of the radio frequency link is selected. In this embodiment, if the terminal determines that the current service type is communication with an IoT device, the terminal needs to select a second function to indicate communication with the IoT device, and then send data based on the second function of the radio frequency link. Optionally, the terminal switches the radio frequency link to a node for communication with the IoT device, and then uses the second function to communicate with the IoT device.

[0150] It should be noted that the radio frequency link included in the terminal in this embodiment can be understood as a radio frequency link already used by the terminal in NR, with new functions assigned to the radio frequency link, or it can be understood as the radio frequency link for communication between the terminal and the IoT device reusing the link for communication between the terminal and the access network device in NR.

[0151] For example, referring to Figure 2B, when switch 1 is connected to a and switch 2 is connected to b, the terminal communicates with the access network device, including communication with the access network device. When switch 1 is connected to b and switch 2 is connected to a, the terminal communicates with the IoT device. In some embodiments, before the terminal triggers a trigger signal with the IoT device, the terminal maintains switch 1 connected to a and switch 2 connected to b to communicate with the access network device. When the access network device or the terminal triggers communication with the IoT device, switch 1 is connected to b and switch 2 is connected to a, the terminal communicates with the IoT device, and after the terminal finishes collecting information from the IoT device, the terminal requests switch 1 to switch to a and switch 2 to switch to b, and the terminal reports the collected information to the access network device.

[0152] For example, referring to Figure 2C, when switch 1 is connected to a and switch 2 is connected to b, the terminal communicates with the access network device, including communication with the access network device. When switch 1 is connected to c and switch 2 is connected to d, the terminal communicates with the IoT device. In some embodiments, before the terminal triggers a trigger signal with the IoT device, the terminal maintains switch 1 connected to a and switch 2 connected to b to communicate with the access network device. When the access network device or the terminal triggers communication with the IoT device, and switch 1 is connected to c and switch 2 is connected to d, the terminal communicates with the IoT device. After the terminal finishes collecting information from the IoT device, the terminal requests switch 1 to switch to a and switch 2 to switch to b, and the terminal reports the collected information to the access network device.

[0153] In some embodiments, the terminal supports services corresponding to multiple service types simultaneously. The terminal includes a first radio frequency link and a second radio frequency link. The first radio frequency link supports the terminal to communicate with access network devices, and the second radio frequency link supports the terminal to communicate with Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

[0154] In some embodiments, "simultaneous support of multiple service types" means that the terminal can communicate with both IoT devices and access network devices at the same time. In some embodiments, "simultaneous support of multiple service types" also means that the terminal can communicate with multiple communication objects simultaneously.

[0155] In some embodiments, the radio frequency (RF) links included in the terminal refer to the links used by the terminal to transmit signals / data. In some embodiments, the terminal is provided with multiple RF links, and the terminal can communicate with access network devices through one or more of these RF links, and then communicate with IoT devices through one or more of the other RF links. Optionally, the multiple RF links include two types of RF links, wherein a first RF link is used for communication between the terminal and access network devices, and a second RF link is used for communication between the terminal and IoT devices.

[0156] In some embodiments, the terminal's service type is used to indicate communication with an access network device, and a first radio frequency link is selected. In this embodiment, if the terminal determines that the current service type is communication with an access network device, the terminal needs to select a first radio frequency link to indicate communication with the access network device, and then send data based on the first radio frequency link.

[0157] In some embodiments, the terminal's service type is used to indicate communication with an IoT device, and a second radio frequency link is selected. In this embodiment, if the terminal determines that the current service type is communication with an IoT device, the terminal needs to select a second radio frequency link to indicate communication with the IoT device, and then send data based on the second radio frequency link.

[0158] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the terminal has a first radio frequency link and a second radio frequency link, and this embodiment is described by way of selecting either the first or the second radio frequency link. In another embodiment, the selection between the first and second radio frequency links is actually a switching of radio frequency links. For example, if the terminal is currently using the first radio frequency link, and the second radio frequency link needs to be used, the terminal switches to the second radio frequency link. Alternatively, if the terminal is currently using the second radio frequency link, and the first radio frequency link needs to be used, the terminal switches to the first radio frequency link.

[0159] For example, referring to Figure 2D, communication between the terminal and the access network device and communication between the terminal and the IoT device can be scheduled simultaneously. However, since the UL (Up Link) spectrum and DL (Down Link) spectrum of communication between the terminal and the access network device and communication between the terminal and the IoT device are opposite, co-channel interference will be significant, requiring the terminal to have high uplink and downlink isolation performance.

[0160] In some embodiments, the communication between the terminal and the access network device is considered to operate on different frequency bands as the communication between the terminal and the IoT device. For example, the terminal and the access network device communicate on band n1, while the terminal and the IoT device communicate on band n3.

[0161] In some embodiments, when an access network device or terminal triggers communication with an IoT device, the terminal communicates with the IoT device through antenna 2. Simultaneously, the terminal can communicate with the access network device through antenna 1, transmitting collected information from the IoT device or performing normal NR system communication. The links corresponding to antenna 1 and antenna 2 can operate on the same frequency band, such as both operating on band n1, or they can operate on different frequency bands, such as the link corresponding to antenna 1 operating on band n1 and the link corresponding to antenna 2 operating on band n3. Here, band n1 and n3 are just examples and could also be other FDD (Frequency Division Duplexing) frequency bands.

[0162] In some embodiments, each radio frequency link includes one or more uplink radio frequency transmission links and one or more downlink radio frequency transmission links. That is, each radio frequency link in the one or more radio frequency links in the above embodiments includes one or more uplink radio frequency transmission links and one or more downlink radio frequency transmission links.

[0163] In some embodiments, the uplink radio frequency transmission link can be understood as the radio frequency transmission link through which the terminal sends data to the access network device. The downlink radio frequency transmission link can be understood as the radio frequency transmission link through which the access network device sends data to the terminal.

[0164] Step S2103: The terminal sends a first signal to the IoT device.

[0165] In some embodiments, the IoT device receives a first signal sent by the terminal. In some embodiments, the terminal sends a first signal. In some embodiments, the IoT device receives a first signal.

[0166] In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate the behavior of an IoT device. In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate the operation performed by the IoT device. In some embodiments, the first signal is used to configure the IoT device to perform subsequent actions.

[0167] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal sends a first signal to the Internet of Things (IoT) device, and the IoT device can determine the subsequent action based on the first signal, that is, the IoT device can determine the steps to be executed.

[0168] In some embodiments, the first signal is a command signal or other signals, which are not limited in the present disclosure.

[0169] In some embodiments, if the access network device indicates to the terminal that it needs to communicate with the Internet of Things (IoT) device through the indication information, the terminal can send a first signal to the IoT device through the determined time-frequency link after determining the corresponding radio frequency link based on the above step S2102.

[0170] In step S2104, the terminal sends a second signal to the IoT device.

[0171] In some embodiments, the IoT device receives a second signal sent by the terminal. In some embodiments, the terminal sends a second signal. In some embodiments, the IoT device receives a second signal.

[0172] In some embodiments, the second signal is used to configure resources for an IoT device. In some embodiments, the resources configured by the second signal are used for the IoT device to perform data transmission. In some embodiments, the resources configured by the second signal are used for the IoT device to send data to a terminal.

[0173] In some embodiments, the resources configured by the terminal for the IoT device include uplink resources and / or downlink resources. In some embodiments, the uplink resources include uplink spectrum. In some embodiments, the downlink resources include downlink spectrum.

[0174] In some embodiments, the terminal sends data to the IoT device via downlink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via uplink spectrum.

[0175] In some embodiments, the terminal sends data to the IoT device via downlink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via downlink spectrum.

[0176] In some embodiments, the terminal sends data to the IoT device via uplink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via uplink spectrum.

[0177] In some embodiments, the terminal sends data to the IoT device via uplink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via downlink spectrum.

[0178] In some embodiments, the second signal is a CW signal or other signals, which are not limited in the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0179] In step S2105, the IoT device sends data to the terminal based on the second signal.

[0180] In this embodiment of the disclosure, if an IoT device identifies a resource indicated by a second signal, the IoT device can then send data to a terminal based on that resource. In some embodiments, the data is sent via a resource configured by the second signal. That is, the IoT device sends data to the terminal via a resource configured by the second signal.

[0181] In some embodiments, the terminal receives data sent by an IoT device. In some embodiments, the IoT device sends data. In some embodiments, the terminal receives data.

[0182] Step S2106: The terminal sends data to the access network device.

[0183] In some embodiments, the access network device receives data sent by the terminal. In some embodiments, the terminal sends data. In some embodiments, the access network device receives data.

[0184] It should be noted that the terminal in this embodiment can be understood as a relay device, that is, the terminal acts as a relay device between the access network device and the Internet of Things device, and is used to forward data between the access network device and the Internet of Things device.

[0185] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the disclosure, the step of the terminal sending data to the access network device is to use the first function of the radio frequency link or the first radio frequency link to send data in the above embodiment.

[0186] The control method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2106. For example, step S2101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2105 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2106 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S2102 and S2103 may be implemented as independent embodiments, and steps S2104 and S2105 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0187] In some embodiments, step S2101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0188] In some embodiments, step S2102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0189] In some embodiments, step S2103 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0190] In some embodiments, step S2104 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0191] In some embodiments, step S2105 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0192] In some embodiments, step S2106 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0193] In some embodiments, steps S2102 and S2103 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0194] In some embodiments, steps S2104 and S2105 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0195] In some embodiments, other alternative implementations may be described before or after the specification corresponding to FIG2A.

[0196] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0197] In some embodiments, the terms "uplink", "uplink", and "physical uplink" can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "downlink", "downlink", and "physical downlink", as well as the terms "sidelink", "sidelink", "sidelink communication", "sidelink communication", "direct connection", "direct link", "direct communication", and "direct link communication".

[0198] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0199] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0200] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” and “time location” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” and “time.”

[0201] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0202] Figure 3A is a flowchart illustrating a control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to a terminal. As shown in Figure 3A, the present disclosure relates to a control method, which includes:

[0203] Step S3101: The terminal selects a radio frequency link that matches the service type it is currently processing to send data.

[0204] The optional implementation of step S3101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0205] Step S3102: The terminal sends a first signal to the IoT device.

[0206] The optional implementation of step S3102 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2103 in Figure 2A, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0207] In step S3103, the terminal sends a second signal to the IoT device.

[0208] The optional implementation of step S3103 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2104 in Figure 2A, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0209] Step S3104: The terminal sends data to the access network device.

[0210] The optional implementation of step S3104 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2106 in Figure 2A, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0211] The control method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3104. For example, step S3101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0212] Figure 3B is a flowchart illustrating a control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to a terminal. As shown in Figure 3B, the present disclosure relates to a control method, which includes:

[0213] Step S3201: The terminal selects a radio frequency link that matches the service type it is currently processing to send data.

[0214] The optional implementation of step S3201 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0215] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating a control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, applied to an Internet of Things (IoT) device. As shown in Figure 4, the present disclosure relates to a control method, which includes:

[0216] Step S4101: The IoT device receives the first signal sent by the terminal.

[0217] In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate the behavior of the IoT device, and the first signal is transmitted by a radio frequency link selected by the terminal that matches the service type.

[0218] The optional implementation of step S4101 can be found in step S2104 of Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0219] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0220] The terminal sends a second signal, which is used to configure resources for the Internet of Things device.

[0221] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0222] Data is sent to the terminal, and the data is sent through the resources configured by the second signal.

[0223] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating a control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, the present disclosure relates to a control method, which includes:

[0224] Step S5101: The terminal selects a radio frequency link that matches the service type it is currently processing.

[0225] The optional implementation of step S5101 can be found in step S2103 of Figure 2A, step S3102 of Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0226] Step S5102: The terminal sends a first signal to the IoT device using the selected radio frequency link.

[0227] Step S5103: The IoT device receives the first signal sent by the terminal.

[0228] In some embodiments, the first signal is used to indicate the behavior of the IoT device, and the first signal is transmitted via a radio frequency link selected by the terminal that matches the service type.

[0229] Optional implementations of step S5103 can be found in step S2104 of Figure 2A, step S3103 of Figure 3A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 3A, which will not be repeated here.

[0230] In some embodiments, the above methods may include the methods of the embodiments described above on the communication system side, terminal side, network device side, etc., which will not be repeated here.

[0231] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6, the present disclosure relates to a control method, which includes:

[0232] Step S6101: The terminal and IoT devices are allocated in the FDD band according to different allocation methods.

[0233] In some embodiments, the terminal acts as a base station (BS), transmitting command signals / CW in the DL spectrum, while IoT devices reflect or transmit signals in the UL spectrum. Correspondingly, the terminal receives the reflected or transmitted signals from the IoT devices in the UL spectrum.

[0234] In some embodiments, the terminal transmits a command signal / CW in the UL spectrum, and the IoT device reflects or transmits the signal in the DL spectrum. Correspondingly, the terminal receives the reflected or transmitted signal from the IoT device in the DL spectrum.

[0235] In some embodiments, both the command signal / CW and the reflected signal are in the DL spectrum.

[0236] In some embodiments, the command signal / CW and the reflected signal are all in the UL spectrum.

[0237] In some embodiments, the terminal-to-access network device and the terminal-to-IoT device operate in FD-FDD, and the radio frequency links of the terminal-to-access network device and the terminal-to-IoT device reuse the radio frequency links of the terminal in NR and share the same radio frequency front end.

[0238] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 2B or Figure 2C, when switch 1 is connected to a and switch 2 is connected to b, the terminal communicates with the access network device, including communication with the access network device. When switch 1 is connected to b (c) and switch 2 is connected to a (d), the terminal communicates with the Internet of Things (IoT) device.

[0239] Therefore, communication between the terminal and access network devices cannot be scheduled simultaneously with communication between the terminal and IoT devices, requiring TDM (time-division multiplexing) operations. At the same time, priorities need to be defined to ensure communication between the terminal and access network devices.

[0240] In some embodiments, before the terminal triggers A-IoT communication or receives an A-IoT communication trigger signal, the terminal keeps switch 1 connected to a and switch 2 connected to b to communicate with the access network device. When the access network device or the terminal triggers A-IoT communication, switch 1 is connected to b (c) and switch 2 is connected to a (d). The terminal performs A-IoT communication with the IoT device. After information collection is completed, the terminal requests switch 1 to switch to a and switch 2 to switch to b. The terminal then reports the collected information to the access network device.

[0241] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 2D, communication between the terminal and the access network device and communication between the terminal and the IoT device can be scheduled simultaneously. However, since the UL and DL spectrum of the terminal and the access network device, and the terminal and the IoT device are opposite, co-frequency operation will result in significant interference, requiring the terminal to have high uplink and downlink isolation performance. It is advisable to consider that communication between the terminal and the access network device and communication between the terminal and the IoT device operate on different frequency bands. For example, the terminal and the access network device communicate on band n1, while simultaneously the terminal and the IoT device communicate on band n3.

[0242] In some embodiments, when the network or terminal triggers A-IoT communication, the terminal communicates with IoT devices through antenna 2. Simultaneously, the terminal can communicate with the network through antenna 1, transmitting collected A-IoT information or performing normal NR system communication. The links corresponding to antennas 1 and 2 can operate on the same frequency band, such as both operating on band n1, or they can operate on different frequency bands, such as the link corresponding to antenna 1 operating on band n1 and the link corresponding to antenna 2 operating on band n3. Here, band n1 and n3 are just examples and could also be other FDD frequency bands.

[0243] In the embodiments disclosed herein, some or all of the steps and their optional implementations may be arbitrarily combined with some or all of the steps in other embodiments, or may be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementations in other embodiments.

[0244] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0245] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0246] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0247] Figure 7A is a schematic diagram of the control device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 7A, the control device 7100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 7101, a processing module 7102, etc. In some embodiments, the processing module 7102 is used to select a radio frequency link matching the service type currently being processed by the terminal to transmit data. Optionally, the transceiver module 7101 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal in any of the above methods (e.g., step S2101, but not limited thereto), which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0248] Optionally, the processing module 7102 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps, such as the processing performed by the terminal in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0249] Figure 7B is a schematic diagram of the control device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 7B, the control device 7200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 7201, a processing module 7202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 7201 is used to receive a first signal sent by a terminal, the first signal being used to indicate the behavior of the IoT device, the first signal being sent by a radio frequency link selected by the terminal that matches the service type. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the network device in any of the above methods (e.g., step S2102, but not limited thereto), which will not be described in detail here.

[0250] Optionally, the processing module 7202 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps, such as the processing performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0251] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0252] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module may be interchangeable with a processor.

[0253] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 8100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 8100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal, a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 8100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0254] As shown in Figure 8A, the communication device 8100 includes one or more processors 8101. The processor 8101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control control devices (such as base stations, baseband chips, terminals, terminal chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 8100 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0255] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more memories 8102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8102 may also be located outside the communication device 8100.

[0256] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more transceivers 8103. When the communication device 8100 includes one or more transceivers 8103, the transceivers 8103 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, S2103, S2104, but not limited thereto).

[0257] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0258] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 may include one or more interface circuits 8104. Optionally, the interface circuit 8104 is connected to the memory 8102, and the interface circuit 8104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 8102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 8102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8104 can read instructions stored in the memory 8102 and send the instructions to the processor 8101.

[0259] The communication device 8100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 8100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 8100 may not be limited by FIG8A. The communication device may be a standalone device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal, smart terminal, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0260] Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 8200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 8100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of chip 8200 shown in Figure 8B, but it is not limited thereto.

[0261] Chip 8200 includes one or more processors 8201, which are used to perform any of the above methods.

[0262] In some embodiments, chip 8200 further includes one or more interface circuits 8202. Optionally, the interface circuit 8202 is connected to memory 8203, and the interface circuit 8202 can be used to receive signals from memory 8203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 8202 can be used to send signals to memory 8203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8202 can read instructions stored in memory 8203 and send the instructions to processor 8201.

[0263] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 8202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 8201 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0264] In some embodiments, the terms interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, transceiver, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0265] In some embodiments, chip 8200 further includes one or more memories 8203 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8203 may be located outside of chip 8200.

[0266] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device 8100, cause the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0267] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 8100, causes the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0268] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A control method characterized by, The method is executed by a terminal, and the method includes: Based on the service type currently being processed by the terminal, a radio frequency link matching the service type is selected, and the radio frequency link is used by the terminal to transmit data or signaling.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The terminal supports services corresponding to one type of service. The terminal includes a radio frequency link, which is configured to support a first function and a second function; wherein the first function supports the terminal to communicate with an access network device, and the second function supports the terminal to communicate with an Internet of Things (IoT) device.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, The step of selecting a radio frequency link that matches the service type currently being processed by the terminal includes: The service type is used to indicate communication with the access network device and selection of the first function of the radio frequency link.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of selecting a radio frequency link that matches the service type currently being processed by the terminal includes: The service type is used to indicate communication with the IoT device and selection of the second function of the radio frequency link.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The terminal simultaneously supports services corresponding to multiple service types. The terminal includes a first radio frequency link and a second radio frequency link. The first radio frequency link supports the terminal to communicate with access network devices, and the second radio frequency link supports the terminal to communicate with Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of selecting a radio frequency link that matches the service type currently being processed by the terminal includes: The service type is used to indicate communication with the access network device and to select the first radio frequency link.

7. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of selecting a radio frequency link that matches the service type currently being processed by the terminal includes: The service type is used to indicate communication with the IoT device and selection of the second radio frequency link.

8. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that, The method further includes: A first signal is sent to the IoT device, the first signal being used to instruct the behavior of the IoT device.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first signal is the downlink command signal.

10. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that, The method further includes: A second signal is sent to the IoT device, the second signal being used to configure resources for the IoT device.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second signal is a constant amplitude telegraph communication (CW) signal.

12. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 11, characterized in that, The terminal sends data to the IoT device via downlink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via uplink spectrum; or... The terminal sends data to the IoT device via downlink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via the downlink spectrum; or... The terminal sends data to the IoT device via uplink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via uplink spectrum; or... The terminal sends data to the IoT device via uplink spectrum, and the IoT device sends data to the terminal via downlink spectrum.

13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, Each radio frequency link includes one or more uplink radio frequency transmission links and one or more downlink radio frequency transmission links.

14. A control method, characterized in that, The method is executed by an Internet of Things (IoT) device, and the method includes: A first signal is received from the receiving terminal, the first signal being used to indicate the behavior of the IoT device, the first signal being transmitted via a radio frequency link selected by the terminal that matches the service type.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first signal is the command signal.

16. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that, The method further includes: The terminal sends a second signal, which is used to configure resources for the Internet of Things device.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The second signal is a CW signal.

18. The method according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that, The method further includes: Data or signaling is sent to the terminal based on the resources.

19. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes: The processing module is used to select a radio frequency link that matches the service type currently being processed by the terminal, and the radio frequency link is used by the terminal to transmit data or signaling.

20. An Internet of Things (IoT) device, characterized in that, The IoT devices include: The transceiver module is used to receive a first signal sent by the terminal. The first signal is used to indicate the behavior of the Internet of Things device. The first signal is sent via a radio frequency link selected by the terminal that matches the service type.

21. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes: One or more processors; The processor is used to execute the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

22. An Internet of Things (IoT) device, characterized in that, The IoT devices include: One or more processors; The processor is used to execute the control method according to any one of claims 14 to 18.

23. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal and an Internet of Things (IoT) device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, and the IoT device is configured to implement the control method according to any one of claims 14 to 18.

24. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores instructions that, when executed on the communication device, cause the communication device to perform the control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 18.

25. A computer program product, characterized in that, When the computer program product is executed on a communication device, it causes the communication device to perform the control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 18.

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