Signal interrupt processing method and apparatus, and storage medium

Abstract

Provided in the present disclosure are a signal interrupt processing method and apparatus, and a storage medium. In the present disclosure, when a first signal used for an ambient IOT device to perform data transmission is not received, the ambient IOT device releases or suspends a first procedure corresponding to the ambient IOT device, thereby ensuring that the ambient IOT device can effectively perform corresponding processing on the currently ongoing first procedure in the case of a signal interrupt.

Description

Signal interruption processing method, device, and storage medium Technical Field

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

[0002] The Ambient Internet of Things (Ambient IOT, or Passive Internet of Things) is an important technology in the Internet of Things with energy conservation, carbon reduction and low power consumption as its main development direction, and is an important research direction in the Internet of Things technology.

[0003] In an Ambient IoT system, Ambient IoT devices rely on continuous wave (CW) signals provided by other devices to transmit data. However, the transmission of the excitation signal may stop due to reasons such as device failure. Therefore, it is necessary to consider how the Ambient IoT device should handle the ongoing process and data when the excitation signal stops.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to ensure that the Ambient IoT device can effectively process the currently ongoing process and data when the transmission of the excitation signal is interrupted, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device for processing signal interruption, and a storage medium.

[0006] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for processing signal interruption is provided, which is applied to an Ambient IoT device. The method includes:

[0007] If the first signal is not received, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is released or suspended, where the first signal is used for the Ambient IoT device to perform data transmission.

[0008] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for processing a signal interruption is provided, which is applied to a first communication device, and the method includes:

[0009] Instructing the Ambient IoT device of a first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device;

[0010] The Ambient IOT device is configured to release or suspend a first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device when the first signal is not received, and the first signal is used for the Ambient IOT device to perform data transmission.

[0011] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an ambient IoT device is provided, including:

[0012] The processing module is configured to release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device if it does not receive the first signal, where the first signal is used for the Ambient IoT device to perform data transmission.

[0013] According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a first communication device, including:

[0014] a transceiver module configured to indicate to the Ambient IoT device a first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device;

[0015] The Ambient IOT device is configured to release or suspend a first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device when the first signal is not received, and the first signal is used for the Ambient IOT device to perform data transmission.

[0016] According to a fifth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an Ambient IOT device is provided, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the Ambient IOT device is used to execute the signal interruption processing method described in the first aspect.

[0017] According to a sixth aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a first communication device is provided, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the first communication device is used to execute the signal interruption processing method described in the second aspect.

[0018] According to a seventh aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising an Ambient IOT device and a first communication device, wherein the Ambient IOT device is configured to implement the signal interruption processing method described in the first aspect, and the first communication device is configured to implement the signal interruption processing method described in the second aspect.

[0019] 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 signal interruption processing method as described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first communication device indicates to the Ambient IOT device the corresponding first process, and the Ambient IOT device can release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device when it does not receive the first signal used for the Ambient IOT device to transmit data, so as to ensure that the Ambient IOT device can effectively process the currently ongoing first process in the event of signal interruption.

[0021] 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

[0022] 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.

[0023] FIG1 is a schematic diagram showing the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG2A is a schematic diagram of a network architecture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG2B is a schematic diagram of another network architecture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG3 is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a method for processing signal interruption according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG4A is a flow chart of a method for processing signal interruption according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG4B is a flow chart of a method for processing signal interruption according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of an Ambient IOT device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG5B is a schematic structural diagram of a first communication device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG6A is a schematic structural diagram of a communication device 6100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG6B is a schematic structural diagram of a chip 6200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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."

[0036] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device for processing signal interruption, and a storage medium.

[0037] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for processing signal interruption, which is applied to an Ambient IoT device. The method includes:

[0038] If the first signal is not received, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is released or suspended, where the first signal is used for the Ambient IoT device to perform data transmission.

[0039] In the above embodiment, the Ambient IoT device releases or suspends the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device when it does not receive the first signal for the Ambient IoT device to transmit data, thereby ensuring that the Ambient IoT device can effectively process the currently ongoing first process in the event of signal interruption.

[0040] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, releasing or suspending the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following:

[0041] According to the agreement, release the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device;

[0042] According to the agreement, suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device;

[0043] Release the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device according to an instruction of the first communication device;

[0044] According to an instruction of the first communication device, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device is suspended.

[0045] In the above embodiment, an optional implementation method is provided for the Ambient IoT device to determine whether to release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device, so that the Ambient IoT device can flexibly release or suspend the first process, thereby improving the flexibility of the signal interruption processing process.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following:

[0047] The first process that the Ambient IoT device needs to process;

[0048] The Ambient IoT device is processing the first process.

[0049] In the above embodiment, possible first processes corresponding to the Ambient IoT device are provided so that the Ambient IoT device can flexibly choose which first process to release or suspend, thereby improving the flexibility of the signal interruption processing process.

[0050] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended, and the method further includes:

[0051] If the first signal is not received within a first time period after the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended, the suspended first process is released.

[0052] In the above embodiment, when the first signal is not received within the first time period after the first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device is suspended, the suspended first process is released to avoid the first process being suspended for a long time and occupying resources, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0053] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first duration is agreed upon in a protocol, or the first duration is indicated by the second communication device.

[0054] In the above embodiment, possible ways of obtaining the first duration are provided so that the first duration can be obtained flexibly as needed, thereby improving the flexibility of the process of obtaining the first duration.

[0055] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first communication device is the same as the second communication device, or the first communication device is different from the second communication device;

[0056] The first communication device or the second communication device is any one of the following:

[0057] Intermediate nodes;

[0058] Access network equipment;

[0059] Core network equipment;

[0060] Ambient IoT server.

[0061] In the above embodiment, possible device types as the first communication device and the second communication device are provided so that the first communication device and the second communication device can be flexibly selected as needed, thereby improving the flexibility of the signal interruption processing process.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, releasing the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following:

[0063] terminating the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device;

[0064] Delete or store the data associated with the first process.

[0065] In the above embodiment, by providing a possible implementation method for releasing the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device, the Ambient IoT device can flexibly select the operation to be performed when releasing the first process as needed, thereby improving the flexibility of the signal interruption processing process.

[0066] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, suspending the first process being executed by the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following:

[0067] Suspending the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device;

[0068] Delete or store the data associated with the first process.

[0069] In the above embodiment, by providing a possible implementation method for suspending the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device, the Ambient IoT device can flexibly select the operation to be performed when suspending the first process as needed, thereby improving the flexibility of the signal interruption processing process.

[0070] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes any one of the following:

[0071] When the first signal is received again, resuming execution of the first process;

[0072] When the first signal is received again, the first process is restarted.

[0073] In the above embodiment, when the Ambient IoT device receives the first signal again, the first process is restored or restarted to ensure smooth progress of the subsequent communication process and the integrity of the communication process.

[0074] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0075] sending capability information to the first communication device;

[0076] sending capability information to the second communication device;

[0077] The capability information is used to indicate whether the Ambient IoT device has the capability to release or suspend the first process.

[0078] In the above embodiment, the Ambient IOT device exchanges capability information with the first communication device and / or the second communication device so that the first communication device and the second communication device can promptly learn that the Ambient IOT device has the ability to release or suspend the first process, thereby ensuring smooth processing of the signal interruption.

[0079] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for processing a signal interruption, which is applied to a first communication device. The method includes:

[0080] Instructing the Ambient IoT device of a first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device;

[0081] The Ambient IOT device is configured to release or suspend a first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device when the first signal is not received, and the first signal is used for the Ambient IOT device to perform data transmission.

[0082] In the above embodiment, the first communication device instructs the Ambient IOT device to indicate the corresponding first process, and the Ambient IOT device can release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device when it does not receive the first signal for the Ambient IOT device to transmit data, so as to ensure that the Ambient IOT device can effectively process the currently ongoing first process in the event of signal interruption.

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

[0084] Sending instruction information to the Ambient IoT device, where the instruction information is used to instruct the Ambient IoT device to release the first process, or the instruction information is used to instruct the Ambient IoT device to suspend the first process.

[0085] In the above embodiment, the first communication device sends indication information to the Ambient IOT device so that the Ambient IOT device can release or suspend the first process according to the indication of the first communication device, thereby ensuring the smooth processing of the signal interruption and improving the flexibility of the signal interruption processing.

[0086] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following:

[0087] The first process that the Ambient IoT device needs to process;

[0088] The Ambient IoT device is processing the first process.

[0089] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, if the Ambient IOT device still does not receive the first signal within a first time period after the first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device is suspended, the suspended first process is released.

[0090] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first duration is agreed upon in a protocol, or the first duration is indicated by the second communication device.

[0091] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first communication device is the same as the second communication device, or the first communication device is different from the second communication device;

[0092] The first communication device or the second communication device is any one of the following:

[0093] Intermediate nodes;

[0094] Access network equipment;

[0095] Core network equipment;

[0096] Ambient IoT server.

[0097] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is released, including at least one of the following:

[0098] The first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device is terminated;

[0099] The data associated with the first process is deleted or stored.

[0100] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended, including at least one of the following:

[0101] The first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device is suspended;

[0102] The data associated with the first process is deleted or stored.

[0103] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, when the Ambient IoT device receives the first signal again, execution of the first process is resumed; or,

[0104] When the Ambient IOT device receives the first signal again, the first process is restarted.

[0105] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0106] Receive capability information sent by the Ambient IoT device, where the capability information is used to indicate that the Ambient IoT device has the capability to release or suspend the first process.

[0107] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an Ambient IoT device, including:

[0108] The processing module is configured to release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device if it does not receive the first signal, where the first signal is used for the Ambient IoT device to perform data transmission.

[0109] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a first communication device, including:

[0110] a transceiver module configured to indicate to the Ambient IoT device a first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device;

[0111] The Ambient IOT device is configured to release or suspend a first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device when the first signal is not received, and the first signal is used for the Ambient IOT device to perform data transmission.

[0112] In a fifth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an Ambient IoT device, including:

[0113] one or more processors;

[0114] The Ambient IOT device is used to execute the signal interruption processing method described in the first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect.

[0115] In a sixth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a first communication device, including:

[0116] one or more processors;

[0117] The first communication device is used to execute the signal interruption processing method described in the second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0118] In the seventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a communication system, comprising an Ambient IOT device and a first communication device, wherein the Ambient IOT device is configured to implement the signal interruption processing method described in the above-mentioned first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect, and the first communication device is configured to implement the signal interruption processing method described in the above-mentioned second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0119] 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 the signal interruption processing method as described in the first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect, the second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0120] 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 signal interruption processing method as described in the first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect, the second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0121] In the tenth aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a computer program, which, when running on a computer, enables the computer to execute the signal interruption processing method as described in the first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect, the second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0122] In an eleventh aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a chip or a chip system. The chip or chip system includes a processing circuit configured to execute the signal interrupt processing method described in the first aspect and any embodiment of the first aspect, the second aspect and any embodiment of the second aspect.

[0123] It is understandable that the aforementioned Ambient IoT device, first communication device, communication system, storage medium, program product, computer program, chip, or chip system is used to perform the method 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 method and will not be repeated here.

[0124] The present disclosure provides a method, device, and storage medium for processing signal interruptions. In some embodiments, the terms "method for processing signal interruptions" and "information processing method" and "communication method" are interchangeable; the terms "device for processing signal interruptions" and "information processing device" and "communication device" are interchangeable; and the terms "information processing system" and "communication system" are interchangeable.

[0125] 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.

[0126] 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.

[0127] 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.

[0128] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, elements expressed in the singular, such as "a", "an", "the", "above", "said", "the", "the", etc., may mean "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one", etc. For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", "the" in English in translation, the noun following the article may be understood as a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0129] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, “plurality” refers to two or more.

[0130] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one," "one or more," "a plurality of," "multiple," etc. may be used interchangeably.

[0131] 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.

[0132] 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.

[0133] 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.

[0134] 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.

[0135] 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.

[0136] 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.

[0137] 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.

[0138] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network equipment, core network equipment, etc.

[0139] 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.

[0140] 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.

[0141] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, etc. may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the data is obtained.

[0142] In some embodiments, data, information, etc. may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0143] 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.

[0144] FIG1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG1 , a communication system 100 includes an ambient IoT device 101 and a first communication device 102 .

[0145] In some embodiments, the Ambient IOT device 101 includes, for example, at least one of sensors (such as temperature sensors, humidity sensors, light sensors, pressure sensors, etc.), actuators (such as motors, actuator valves, etc.), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, smart home devices (such as smart sockets, smart light bulbs, smart door locks, smart cameras, etc.), smart wearable devices (such as smart watches, smart bracelets, smart glasses, etc.), smart city devices (such as smart traffic lights, smart parking systems, smart trash cans, etc.), industrial Internet of Things devices (such as industrial sensors, smart storage equipment, smart surveillance cameras, etc.), agricultural Internet of Things devices (such as soil moisture detectors, meteorological monitoring equipment, smart irrigation systems, etc.), smart vehicle equipment (such as smart cars, vehicle-mounted sensors, etc.), and medical Internet of Things devices (such as telemedicine equipment, smart health monitors, etc.), but is not limited to these.

[0146] In some embodiments, the first communication device 102 includes at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0147] In some embodiments, the intermediate node may be a node that provides data forwarding functionality, or an intermediate node that assists other devices or nodes in sending or receiving data, for example, at least one of a relay, an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) node, a user equipment (UE), and a repeater, but not limited thereto.

[0148] In some embodiments, the user device (or terminal) includes, for example, a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things 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 at least one of a wireless terminal device in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0149] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that accesses a user device 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 (BS), 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.

[0150] 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.

[0151] 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.

[0152] 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).

[0153] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a first network element, such as an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF).

[0154] In some embodiments, the first network element is used for user access management and mobility management, but is not limited thereto.

[0155] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a second network element, which is, for example, a session management function (SMF).

[0156] 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.

[0157] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a third network element, such as a user plane function (UPF).

[0158] 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.

[0159] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a fourth network element, which is, for example, a policy control function (PCF).

[0160] 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.

[0161] 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).

[0162] In some embodiments, the fifth network element is used to implement user subscription data management, roaming control, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0163] In some embodiments, the core network device may include a sixth network element, which is, for example, an authentication service function (AUSF).

[0164] In some embodiments, the sixth network element is used to implement user identity authentication, but is not limited thereto.

[0165] In some embodiments, each of the above network elements may be independent of the core network device.

[0166] In some embodiments, each of the above network elements may be part of a core network device.

[0167] In some embodiments, the Ambient IOT server can be a service device or computing platform that can provide data processing and storage services for managing, processing, and storing Ambient IOT business data collected from the surrounding environment. Optionally, the Ambient IOT server can also provide other possible functions, including but not limited to user interface, data visualization, remote access, integration of third-party services or applications, etc. Optionally. The Ambient IOT server may be a physical server or a virtual server, which can be located locally (for example, in a smart home system) or in the cloud.

[0168] In more possible implementations, the communication system 100 may further include a second communication device. In some embodiments, the second communication device includes at least one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0169] Among them, the introduction of intermediate nodes, access network equipment, core network equipment and Ambient IOT servers can be found in the above content and will not be repeated here.

[0170] 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.

[0171] 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.

[0172] 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).

[0173] In today's IoT networks, traditional IoT devices are often powered by conventional batteries with limited lifespans, negatively impacting the user experience. The astronomical growth of IoT networks, coupled with the proliferation of IoT devices, has pushed maintenance expenses, including labor and battery costs, to a whole new level. Billions of conventional batteries are discarded annually, with only a small fraction effectively recycled, resulting in detrimental impacts on Earth's ecosystems. Maintaining IoT network operations and replacing batteries can be extremely challenging in extreme environmental conditions. Consequently, research is underway to develop battery-free IoT communications that will improve network performance and sustainability, while expanding their application scenarios. Furthermore, battery-free communications are environmentally friendly and safer for children and the elderly. By eliminating traditional batteries, device size and cost can be significantly reduced, paving the way for a variety of new applications. IoT powered by ambient power is a promising technology that can address these needs.

[0174] In some embodiments, it may be considered to implement wireless communication design of Ambient IoT devices based on backscatter technology.

[0175] In some embodiments, in backscattering technology, when the radio frequency signal reaches the surface of an object, a portion of the signal will be reflected. The ambient IoT device can adjust the matching between the receiving antenna and the impedance according to the information to be sent to enhance the reflection of the incident radio frequency signal, and modulate the information to be sent onto the reflected signal to complete the transmission of the information.

[0176] It should be noted that backscattering can transmit signals without complex RF structures, which can reduce the use of devices such as power amplifiers, high-precision crystal oscillators, duplexers, and high-precision filters. It also does not require complex baseband processing processes, which can simplify the design of terminal equipment and reduce equipment costs.

[0177] In some embodiments, Ambient IoT devices can access the network in a variety of ways.

[0178] Refer to Figure 2A, which is a schematic diagram of a network architecture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Taking the access network device as a base station as an example, as shown in Figure 2A, data (including uplink data and downlink data) can be directly sent and received between the Ambient IOT device and the base station.

[0179] Refer to Figure 2B, which is another network architecture diagram shown according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Taking the access network device as a base station as an example, as shown in Figure 2B, data (including uplink data and downlink data) can be indirectly sent and received between the Ambient IOT device and the base station, and the intermediate node can play the function of data forwarding between the Ambient IOT device and the base station.

[0180] It should be noted that the above are only two exemplary access methods and do not constitute a limitation on the access methods of Ambient IOT devices.

[0181] In the Ambient IoT system, there are three types of data transmission from Ambient IoT devices. One is to report data based on network demand. For example, data can be reported when the network has an inventory inventory demand. One is based on environmental IoT triggers. For example, when the temperature of the sensor is higher than the configured threshold, the Ambient IoT device is triggered to send data. The other is network-triggered data reading and writing. For example, the network can initiate requests periodically to achieve regular environmental IoT data reporting.

[0182] In some embodiments, to support data transmission between Ambient IoT devices, devices in the network need to support at least one of the following functions:

[0183] Function as an energy source (ES);

[0184] Downlink Transport (DT) functionality, including but not limited to sending indication information to Ambient IoT devices to trigger them to perform uplink transmission;

[0185] As a function of continuous wave (CW), ambient IoT devices can achieve uplink transmission by backscattering CW.

[0186] The uplink reception (UR) function includes but is not limited to receiving uplink information backscattered by ambient IoT devices and receiving uplink information actively transmitted by ambient IoT devices.

[0187] Optionally, the device that performs the above-mentioned ES, DT, CW or UR functions may be a UE, a repeater, a relay or a base station, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0188] Optionally, a device may support only one of the above functions, or a device may support multiple of the above functions at the same time, or a device may support all of the above functions at the same time.

[0189] From the perspective of usage function, the commands involved in the Ambient IOT system can be divided into three categories: tag selection (Select), inventory (Inventory) and access (Access).

[0190] In some embodiments, there may be five inventory commands, namely, a query command, a query adjustment command, a query response (QueryRep) command, an acknowledgment (ACK) command, and a negative acknowledgment (NAK) command.

[0191] In some embodiments, ambient IoT devices can be divided into two types: type 1 and type 2.

[0192] Type 1 Ambient IoT devices lack energy storage, independent signal generation, and amplification, and therefore rely on backscatter for uplink transmission. Type 2 Ambient IoT devices, on the other hand, have energy storage and independent signal amplification, and their uplink transmission can be generated internally or through backscatter.

[0193] It should be noted that the main difference between type 1 and type 2 Ambient IoT devices is that type 1 Ambient IoT devices need to rely on excitation signals for backscattering to achieve data transmission, while type 2 Ambient IoT devices can rely on excitation signals for backscattering to achieve data transmission, or rely on the energy inside the device for data transmission.

[0194] It should be noted that for Ambient IoT devices that rely on excitation signals for data transmission, it is necessary to continuously provide excitation signals to the Ambient IoT devices to ensure smooth data transmission. In addition, for Ambient IoT devices that rely on power supply signals for energy acquisition, it is necessary to continuously provide power supply signals to ensure smooth data processing and data transmission.

[0195] In some embodiments, a corresponding signal (ie, an excitation signal or an energy supply signal) may be continuously provided to the Ambient IOT device for a period of time. For example, a corresponding signal may be provided to the Ambient IOT device 24 hours a day.

[0196] In some embodiments, corresponding signals may be provided to the Ambient IoT device periodically, for example, intermittently at regular intervals. For example, an excitation signal may be sent to the Ambient IoT device every five minutes, or a power supply signal may be sent to the Ambient IoT device every five minutes.

[0197] It should be noted that regardless of the signal provision method, Ambient IOT devices may experience signal reception interruption.

[0198] For example, if an excitation signal is continuously provided to an Ambient IoT device for a period of time, and the node sending the excitation signal stops sending the excitation signal due to a fault or other reason, the Ambient IoT device may experience an interruption in receiving the excitation signal. Alternatively, if an energy signal is continuously provided to an Ambient IoT device for a period of time, and the node sending the energy signal stops sending the energy signal due to a fault or other reason, the Ambient IoT device may experience an interruption in receiving the energy signal.

[0199] For example, if an Ambient IoT device is periodically provided with an excitation signal, the Ambient IoT device will experience an interruption in receiving the excitation signal during periods when no excitation signal is being sent. Alternatively, if an Ambient IoT device is periodically provided with an energy supply signal, the Ambient IoT device will experience an interruption in receiving the energy supply signal during periods when no energy supply signal is being sent.

[0200] In order to ensure that Ambient IoT devices can effectively cope with signal reception interruptions, it is necessary to instruct Ambient IoT devices on how to handle the currently ongoing processes and data.

[0201] FIG3 is an interactive diagram of a method for processing signal interruption according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG3 , an embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method for processing signal interruption, and the method includes:

[0202] Step S3101: The ambient IoT device sends capability information to the first communication device.

[0203] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device is a node device that needs to rely on the first signal for data transmission, and the Ambient IoT device is a node device that can support the release or suspension of the first process.

[0204] In some embodiments, the first communication device receives capability information sent by the Ambient IoT device.

[0205] In some embodiments, the capability information is used to indicate that the Ambient IoT device has the capability to release or suspend its corresponding first process.

[0206] In some embodiments, the name of the capability information is not limited, and may be, for example, "capability indication", "capability indication information", etc.

[0207] 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.

[0208] It should be noted that the relevant contents about the first communication device, the first signal and the first process will be described in detail below and will not be repeated here.

[0209] Step S3102: The first communication device indicates the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device to the Ambient IoT device.

[0210] In some embodiments, the first communication device is a node device capable of instructing the Ambient IoT device to execute the first process. For example, the first communication device may be capable of sending a first command to the Ambient IoT device, where the first command is used to instruct the Ambient IoT device to execute the first process.

[0211] In some embodiments, the first communication device may be any one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0212] In some embodiments, the name of the first communication device is not limited, and it can be, for example, a "first node", a "command node", etc.

[0213] In some embodiments, the ambient IoT device may execute its corresponding first process according to the instruction of the first communication device.

[0214] In some embodiments, the first communication device may send a first command to the Ambient IoT device, and the Ambient IoT device may receive the first command sent by the first communication device, thereby executing a first process indicated by the first command.

[0215] In some embodiments, the first command may be, but is not limited to, a read command, a write command, a select command, or a query command. Accordingly, the first process may be, but is not limited to, a data reading process (or "read" process), a data writing process (or "write" process), a device selection process (or "select" process), a data query process (or "query" process), or the like.

[0216] In some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device may be the first process that the Ambient IoT device needs to process, and / or the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device may be the first process that the Ambient IoT device is processing.

[0217] Step S3103: The Ambient IoT device does not receive the first signal, and releases or suspends the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device.

[0218] In some embodiments, the third communication device may send a first signal to the Ambient IoT device, so that the Ambient IoT device may implement data transmission based on the first signal.

[0219] In some embodiments, the third communication device may be any one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0220] In some embodiments, the name of the third communication device is not limited, and may be, for example, a "third node," "excitation signal sending node," "CW node," etc. The third communication device here may be the same as or different from the first communication device described above.

[0221] In some embodiments, the first signal is used for data transmission by the Ambient IOT device, but is not limited thereto. The first signal can also be used for signaling (such as control data, control signaling, etc.) by the Ambient IOT device, or the first signal can also be used to power the Ambient IOT device, and so on.

[0222] For example, the first signal may be used for uplink transmission by the Ambient IoT device based on its backscatter transmission, e.g., the first signal may be an excitation signal. For another example, the first signal may be used to supply energy to the Ambient IoT device, where the supplied energy is used by the Ambient IoT device for command processing and / or data transmission, e.g., the first signal may be a power supply signal.

[0223] In some embodiments, the name of the first signal is not limited, and it can be, for example, an "excitation signal" or the like.

[0224] In some embodiments, the third communication device may interrupt the transmission of the first signal, thereby interrupting the reception of the first signal by the Ambient IOT device. For example, the Ambient IOT device cannot receive the first signal. Alternatively, the third communication device may still be sending the first signal, but for some reason, cannot receive the first signal. At this time, the Ambient IOT device can release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device through step S3103 when the first signal is not received.

[0225] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device may release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device according to a protocol agreement.

[0226] Optionally, the operation to be performed on a specific process (i.e., release or suspend) can be agreed upon in the protocol, and the Ambient IOT device can determine the operation to be performed on the first process according to the protocol agreement, thereby achieving the purpose of releasing or suspending the first process according to the protocol agreement.

[0227] For example, the protocol may stipulate that a suspend operation is performed on the "read" process. When the first signal cannot be received, the Ambient IoT device may release or suspend the "read" process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device according to the protocol.

[0228] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device may release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device according to an instruction of the first communication device.

[0229] Optionally, the first communication device may send indication information to the Ambient IoT device so that the Ambient IoT device can clarify the operation it needs to perform for the first process based on the indication in the indication information. That is, the first communication device may inform the Ambient IoT device through the indication information which operation needs to be performed on which process. For example, the Ambient IoT device may be executing multiple processes, and the first communication device may inform the Ambient IoT device through the indication information that it needs to perform a corresponding operation on one or more specific processes among the multiple processes, such as a suspend operation or a release operation.

[0230] The instruction information is used to instruct the Ambient IoT device to release the first process, or the instruction information is used to instruct the Ambient IoT device to suspend the first process.

[0231] In some embodiments, when releasing the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device, the Ambient IoT device may terminate the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device and / or delete or store data associated with the first process.

[0232] In a possible implementation, if the Ambient IoT device does not receive the first signal, the Ambient IoT device may terminate the processing of the current first process and store the current associated data for resuming data transmission when the first signal is received again.

[0233] In one possible implementation, if the Ambient IoT device does not receive the first signal, the Ambient IoT device may terminate the current first process and delete data associated with the first process. Alternatively, upon subsequently receiving the first signal and receiving the first command again, the Ambient IoT device may execute the process processing and data transmission associated with the first command.

[0234] In some embodiments, when suspending the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device, the Ambient IoT device may suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device and / or delete or store data associated with the first process.

[0235] In a possible implementation, if the Ambient IoT device does not receive the first signal, the Ambient IoT device may suspend processing of the current first process and store the current associated data for resuming data transmission when the first signal is received again.

[0236] In one possible implementation, if the Ambient IoT device does not receive the first signal, the Ambient IoT device may suspend the current first process and release the currently associated data. Optionally, the Ambient IoT device may restart the current process when the first signal is subsequently restored.

[0237] In a possible implementation, if the Ambient IoT device does not receive the first signal, the Ambient IoT device may continue processing the current first process and store associated data for resuming data transmission when the first signal is received again later.

[0238] Step S3104: When the first signal is received again, the Ambient IoT device processes the first process based on the first signal received again.

[0239] In some embodiments, when the first signal is received again, the Ambient IoT device may resume execution of the first process.

[0240] Optionally, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended. When the Ambient IoT device receives the first signal again, the Ambient IoT device may resume execution of the first process.

[0241] Optionally, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is released, and when the Ambient IoT device receives the first signal again, the Ambient IoT device may resume execution of the first process.

[0242] In some embodiments, when the first signal is received again, the Ambient IoT device may restart the first process.

[0243] Optionally, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended. When the Ambient IoT device receives the first signal again, the Ambient IoT device may restart the first process.

[0244] Optionally, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is released, and when the Ambient IoT device receives the first signal again, the Ambient IoT device may restart the first process.

[0245] In more possible implementations, if the first signal is not received within a first period of time after the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended, the Ambient IoT device may release the suspended first process.

[0246] In some embodiments, the first duration is agreed upon in an agreement, or the first duration is indicated by the second communication device.

[0247] In some embodiments, the first duration is agreed upon in a protocol, and the Ambient IoT device determines the first duration according to the protocol.

[0248] In some embodiments, if the first duration is indicated by the second communication device, the second communication device can send time information to the Ambient IOT device, and the time information is used to indicate the first duration. The Ambient IOT device can receive the time information sent by the second communication device to obtain the first duration indicated by the time information.

[0249] In some embodiments, terms such as "moment", "time point", "time", 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.

[0250] In some embodiments, the second communication device is any one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0251] Optionally, the second communication device is the same as the first communication device, or the second communication device is different from the first communication device, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0252] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device is a node device that needs to rely on the first signal for data transmission, and the Ambient IoT device is a node device that can support the release or suspension of the first process.

[0253] In some embodiments, an Ambient IoT device can inform other devices of its capabilities. For example, the Ambient IoT device can send capability information to a second communication device so that the second communication device can promptly learn whether the Ambient IoT device has the capability to release or suspend its corresponding first process. For information about capability information, see step S3103 and will not be repeated here. In some embodiments, if the Ambient IoT device does not have the capability to release or suspend its corresponding first process, the communication device does not expect the Ambient IoT device to suspend or release the first process if it cannot receive the first information. Furthermore, the communication device does not expect to receive signaling from the Ambient IoT device regarding the suspension or release of the process, nor does it expect to execute subsequent processes or send and receive related signaling. In some embodiments, if the Ambient IoT device has the capability to release or suspend its corresponding first process, the communication device expects the Ambient IoT device to suspend or release the first process if it cannot receive the first information. Furthermore, the communication device expects to receive signaling from the Ambient IoT device regarding the suspension or release of the process, and expects to execute subsequent processes or send and receive related signaling.

[0254] It should be noted that the timing at which the Ambient IoT device can send capability information to the second communication device is not limited, and it can be any moment before the second communication device sends time information to the Ambient IoT device.

[0255] 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.

[0256] In some embodiments, terms such as "send", "transmit", "report", "download", "transmit", "bidirectional transmission", "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably.

[0257] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain", "preset", "preset", "setting", "indicated", "a certain", "any", and "first" can be interchangeable. "Specific A", "preset A", "preset A", "setting A", "indicated A", "a certain 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, a certain A, any A, or first A, etc., but not limited to this.

[0258] 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.

[0259] 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.

[0260] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3104. For example, step S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3101+S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3102+S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3103+S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3101+S3102+S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S3101+S3103+S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S3102+S3103+S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0261] In some embodiments, steps S3101 and S3102 may be executed in an interchanged order or simultaneously.

[0262] In some embodiments, steps S3101, S3102, and S3104 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0263] In some embodiments, reference may be made to other optional implementations described before or after the description corresponding to FIG. 3 .

[0264] According to the solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, when the first signal is not received, the Ambient IoT device suspends the currently executing first process and / or stores the data to be sent. When the first signal is subsequently received, the Ambient IoT device resumes the first process and / or transmits the data to be sent. Optionally, if the first signal is not received after the first process or data is retained for a period of time, the Ambient IoT device may release the retained process or data. The period of time may be specified by the protocol or indicated by the second communication device.

[0265] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device fails to receive the first signal and releases or suspends the first process.

[0266] In some embodiments, executing the release or suspension of the first process may be agreed upon by a protocol or instructed by the first communication device.

[0267] In a possible implementation, whether it is a protocol agreement or an instruction from the second communication device, it can be instructed to perform a specific operation (such as suspending) on ​​a specific process (such as a "read" process).

[0268] In some embodiments, if the first signal is not received for a period of time, the Ambient IoT device may release the suspended first process.

[0269] Optionally, the period of time may be agreed upon by a protocol or indicated by a second communication device, and the second communication device may be the same as or different from the first communication device.

[0270] In some embodiments, the first communication device or the second communication device may include at least one of an intermediate node (such as an immediate UE), an access network device (such as a BS), a core network device (such as a core network function node), and an Ambient IOT server.

[0271] In some embodiments, releasing or suspending the first process includes at least one of the following:

[0272] Terminate or suspend the processing of the current first process;

[0273] Delete or store the data associated with the first process.

[0274] In some embodiments, for the suspended first process, when the first signal is received again, the Ambient IoT device may resume or restart the first process.

[0275] In one possible implementation, if the Ambient IoT device fails to receive the first signal, the Ambient IoT device suspends processing of the current first process and stores the current associated data for subsequent data processing and data transmission when the first signal is restored.

[0276] In a possible implementation, if the Ambient IOT device fails to receive the first signal, the Ambient IOT device suspends processing of the current first process and releases the current associated data. When the first signal is subsequently restored, the current process can be restarted.

[0277] In one possible implementation, if the Ambient IoT device fails to receive the first signal, the Ambient IoT device can still continue processing the current first signal and store the current associated data for subsequent data processing and data transmission when the first signal is restored.

[0278] In a possible implementation, if the Ambient IoT device fails to receive the first signal, the Ambient IoT device terminates the processing of the current first process and stores the current associated data for subsequent data transmission when the first signal is restored.

[0279] In one possible implementation, if the Ambient IoT device fails to receive the first signal, the Ambient IoT device terminates the current first process and deletes data associated with the first process. Subsequently, when the Ambient IoT device receives the first signal and the first command again, it executes subsequent process processing and data transmission.

[0280] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device is a node device that relies on the first signal for data transmission. Furthermore, the Ambient IoT device has the ability to suspend or release the first process. Optionally, the Ambient IoT device sends capability information to the first communication device and / or the second communication device, where the capability information indicates whether the Ambient IoT device has the ability to suspend or release the first process.

[0281] Through the solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to regulate the processing behavior of the Ambient IOT device for the currently ongoing process and its related data when the first signal stops being sent in the Ambient IOT system, thereby avoiding inconsistent understanding of the process between Ambient IOT devices and between the Ambient IOT device and the first communication device in this scenario.

[0282] FIG4A is a flow chart of a method for processing a signal interruption according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4A , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method for processing a signal interruption, and the method includes:

[0283] Step S4101: Send capability information.

[0284] The optional implementation of step S4101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S3101 in FIG. 3 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in FIG. 3 , which will not be described in detail here.

[0285] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device is a node device that needs to rely on the first signal for data transmission, and the Ambient IoT device is a node device that can support the release or suspension of the first process.

[0286] In some embodiments, the Ambient IOT device sends capability information to the first communication device and / or the second communication device, but is not limited thereto and may also send capability information to other entities.

[0287] In some embodiments, the capability information is used to indicate that the Ambient IoT device has the capability to release or suspend its corresponding first process.

[0288] Optionally, the first communication device is the same as the second communication device, or the first communication device is different from the second communication device.

[0289] In some embodiments, the first communication device is any one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0290] In some embodiments, the second communication device is any one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0291] Step S4102: Obtain an indication of the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device.

[0292] 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.

[0293] In some embodiments, the Ambient IOT device receives an indication of the first process sent by the first communication device, but is not limited thereto and may also receive an indication of the first process sent by other entities.

[0294] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device obtains an indication of a first process specified by a protocol.

[0295] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device obtains instructions for the first process from upper layer(s).

[0296] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device performs processing to obtain an indication of the first process.

[0297] In some embodiments, step S4102 is omitted, and the Ambient IoT device autonomously implements the function indicated by the instruction for the first process, or the above function is default or by default.

[0298] In some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following: a first process that the Ambient IoT device needs to process; a first process that the Ambient IoT device is currently processing.

[0299] Step S4103: If the first signal is not received, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is released or suspended.

[0300] The optional implementation of step S4103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S3103 in Figure 3 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 3, which will not be repeated here.

[0301] In some embodiments, the first signal is used for Ambient IoT devices to transmit data.

[0302] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device releases the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device according to the protocol.

[0303] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device suspends the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device according to the protocol.

[0304] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device releases the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device according to an instruction of the first communication device.

[0305] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device suspends the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device according to an instruction of the first communication device.

[0306] In some embodiments, releasing the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following:

[0307] Terminate the first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device;

[0308] Delete or store the data associated with the first process.

[0309] In some embodiments, suspending the first process being executed by the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following:

[0310] Suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device;

[0311] Delete or store the data associated with the first process.

[0312] Step S4104: When the first signal is received again, the first process is processed based on the first signal received again.

[0313] The optional implementation of step S4104 can refer to the optional implementation of step S3104 in Figure 3 and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 3, which will not be repeated here.

[0314] In some embodiments, when the first signal is received again, the Ambient IoT device resumes execution of the first process.

[0315] In some embodiments, when the first signal is received again, the Ambient IoT device restarts the first process.

[0316] In some embodiments, if the first signal is not received within a first time period after the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended, the Ambient IoT device releases the suspended first process.

[0317] In some embodiments, the first duration is agreed upon in an agreement, or the first duration is indicated by the second communication device.

[0318] The communication method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4104. For example, step S4103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S4101+S4103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S4102+S4103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S4103+S4104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S4101+S4102+S4103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S4101+S4103+S4104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and steps S4102+S4103+S4104 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0319] In some embodiments, steps S4101 and S4102 may be executed in an interchanged order or simultaneously.

[0320] In some embodiments, steps S4101, S4102, and S4104 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0321] FIG4B is a flow chart of a method for processing a signal interruption according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4B , the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method for processing a signal interruption, and the method includes:

[0322] Step S4201, obtaining capability information.

[0323] Optional implementations of step S4201 can be found in step S3101 of FIG. 3 , optional implementations of step S4101 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0324] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device is a node device that needs to rely on the first signal for data transmission, and the Ambient IoT device is a node device that can support the release or suspension of the first process.

[0325] In some embodiments, the first communication device receives capability information sent by the Ambient IOT device, but is not limited thereto and may also receive capability information sent by other entities.

[0326] In some embodiments, the first communications device obtains capability information specified by the protocol.

[0327] In some embodiments, the first communications device obtains capability information from upper layer(s).

[0328] In some embodiments, the first communications device performs processing to obtain the capability information.

[0329] In some embodiments, step S4201 is omitted, and the first communication device autonomously implements the function indicated by the capability information, or the above function is default or by default.

[0330] In some embodiments, the capability information is used to indicate that the Ambient IoT device has the capability to release or suspend the first process.

[0331] In some embodiments, the first communication device is any one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0332] Step S4202: Instruct the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device.

[0333] Optional implementations of step S4202 can be found in step S3102 of FIG. 3 , optional implementations of step S4102 of FIG. 4A , and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A , which will not be described in detail here.

[0334] In some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is indicated to the Ambient IoT device, but is not limited thereto. The first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device may also be indicated to other entities.

[0335] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device is configured to release or suspend a first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device when the first signal is not received. The first signal is used for the Ambient IoT device to perform data transmission.

[0336] In some embodiments, the first communication device sends indication information to the Ambient IoT device, where the indication information is used to instruct the Ambient IoT device to release the first process, or the indication information is used to instruct the Ambient IoT device to suspend the first process.

[0337] In some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following: a first process that the Ambient IoT device needs to process; a first process that the Ambient IoT device is currently processing.

[0338] In some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the ambient IoT device is released, including at least one of the following:

[0339] The first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device is terminated;

[0340] The data associated with the first process is deleted or stored.

[0341] In some embodiments, the first process corresponding to the ambient IoT device is suspended, including at least one of the following:

[0342] The first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device is suspended;

[0343] The data associated with the first process is deleted or stored.

[0344] In some embodiments, when the Ambient IoT device receives the first signal again, execution of the first process is resumed; or, when the Ambient IoT device receives the first signal again, the first process is restarted.

[0345] In some embodiments, if the Ambient IoT device does not receive the first signal within a first time period after the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended, the suspended first process is released.

[0346] In some embodiments, the first duration is agreed upon in an agreement, or the first duration is indicated by the second communication device.

[0347] Optionally, the first communication device is the same as the second communication device, or the first communication device is different from the second communication device.

[0348] In some embodiments, the second communication device is any one of an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network device, and an Ambient IOT server.

[0349] The communication method involved in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of steps S4201 and S4202. For example, step S4201 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S4202 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0350] In some embodiments, steps S4201 and S4202 may be executed in an interchanged order or simultaneously.

[0351] In some embodiments, step S4201 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0352] In some embodiments, step S4202 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0353] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, step S4201 may be combined with step S4101 of FIG. 4A , and step S4202 may be combined with step S4102 of FIG. 4A .

[0354] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, 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 of other embodiments.

[0355] 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 an Ambient IoT device in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is provided, comprising units or modules for implementing each step performed by a first communication device (e.g., an intermediate node, an access network device, a core network function node, a core network device, an Ambient IoT server, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0356] 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.

[0357] 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.

[0358] FIG5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the Ambient IOT device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG5A , the Ambient IOT device 5100 may include at least: a processing module 5101. In some embodiments, the processing module 5101 is configured to release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device if it does not receive the first signal, and the first signal is used for the Ambient IOT device to transmit data. Optionally, the processing module 5101 is used to execute at least one of the other steps (such as step S3103, step S3104, but not limited to this) performed by the Ambient IOT device 5100 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0359] In some embodiments, the Ambient IoT device 5100 may further include a transceiver module. Optionally, the transceiver module is configured to perform at least one of the communication steps (e.g., step S3101 and step S3102, but not limited thereto) such as sending and / or receiving performed by the Ambient IoT device 5100 in any of the above methods, and will not be further described herein.

[0360] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first communication device proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5B, the first communication device 5200 may include at least: a transceiver module 5201 configured to indicate a first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device to the Ambient IoT device; wherein the Ambient IoT device is configured to release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device when it does not receive a first signal, the first signal being used for data transmission by the Ambient IoT device.

[0361] Optionally, the above-mentioned transceiver module 5201 is used to execute at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving (for example, step S3101, step S3102, but not limited to this) performed by the first communication device 5200 in any of the above methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0362] In some embodiments, the first communication device 5200 may further include a processing module. Optionally, the processing module is configured to execute at least one of the other steps executed by the first communication device 5200 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0363] 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.

[0364] In some embodiments, the processing module can be a single module or can include multiple submodules. Optionally, the multiple submodules each 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.

[0365] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 6100 proposed in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Communication device 6100 can be an Ambient IoT device, or a first communication device (e.g., an intermediate node, access network device, core network device, Ambient IoT server, etc.), or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports an Ambient IoT device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports a first communication device in implementing any of the above methods. 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.

[0366] 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.

[0367] 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.

[0368] 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 S3101 and step S3102, but not limited thereto), and the processor 6101 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S3103 and step S3104, but not limited thereto).

[0369] 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.

[0370] 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.

[0371] 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.

[0372] 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.

[0373] The chip 6200 includes one or more processors 6201 , and the chip 6200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0374] 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.

[0375] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 6202 executes at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (for example, step S3101, step S3102, but not limited to these), and the processor 6201 executes at least one of the other steps (for example, step S3103, step S3104, but not limited to these).

[0376] In some embodiments, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver may be used interchangeably.

[0377] 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 located outside the chip 6200.

[0378] 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 transient storage medium.

[0379] 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.

[0380] 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.

[0381] 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.

[0382] 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 method for processing signal interruption, characterized in that: Applied to Ambient IoT devices, the method includes: If the first signal is not received, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is released or suspended, where the first signal is used for the Ambient IoT device to perform data transmission.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first process corresponding to releasing or suspending the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following: According to the agreement, release the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device; According to the agreement, suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device; Release the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device according to an instruction of the first communication device; According to an instruction of the first communication device, the first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device is suspended.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following: The first process that the Ambient IoT device needs to process; The Ambient IoT device is processing the first process.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended, and the method further includes: If the first signal is not received within a first time period after the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended, the suspended first process is released.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The first duration is agreed upon in an agreement, or the first duration is indicated by the second communication device.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that The first communication device is the same as the second communication device, or the first communication device is different from the second communication device; The first communication device or the second communication device is any one of the following: Intermediate nodes; Access network equipment; Core network equipment; Ambient IoT server.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is released, including at least one of the following: terminating the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device; Delete or store the data associated with the first process.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that Suspending the first process being executed by the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following: Suspending the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device; Delete or store the data associated with the first process.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that The method further comprises any of the following: When the first signal is received again, resuming execution of the first process; When the first signal is received again, the first process is restarted.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that The method further comprises at least one of the following: sending capability information to the first communication device; sending capability information to the second communication device; The capability information is used to indicate whether the Ambient IoT device has the capability to release or suspend the first process.

11. A method for processing signal interruption, characterized in that: Applied to a first communication device, the method includes: Instructing the Ambient IoT device of a first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device; The Ambient IOT device is configured to release or suspend a first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device when the first signal is not received, and the first signal is used for the Ambient IOT device to perform data transmission.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that The method further comprises: Sending instruction information to the Ambient IoT device, where the instruction information is used to instruct the Ambient IoT device to release the first process, or the instruction information is used to instruct the Ambient IoT device to suspend the first process.

13. The method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that The first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device includes at least one of the following: The first process that the Ambient IoT device needs to process; The Ambient IoT device is processing the first process.

14. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that If the Ambient IoT device does not receive the first signal within a first time period after the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended, the suspended first process is released.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The first duration is agreed upon in an agreement, or the first duration is indicated by the second communication device.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that The first communication device is the same as the second communication device, or the first communication device is different from the second communication device; The first communication device or the second communication device is any one of the following: Intermediate nodes; Access network equipment; Core network equipment; Ambient IoT server.

17. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 16, characterized in that The first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is released, including at least one of the following: The first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device is terminated; The data associated with the first process is deleted or stored.

18. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 17, characterized in that The first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device is suspended, including at least one of the following: The first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device is suspended; The data associated with the first process is deleted or stored.

19. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 18, characterized in that When the Ambient IOT device receives the first signal again, the execution of the first process is resumed; or, When the Ambient IOT device receives the first signal again, the first process is restarted.

20. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 19, characterized in that The method further comprises at least one of the following: Receive capability information sent by the Ambient IoT device, where the capability information is used to indicate that the Ambient IoT device has the capability to release or suspend the first process.

21. An ambient IoT device, characterized in that: include: The processing module is configured to release or suspend the first process corresponding to the Ambient IoT device if it does not receive the first signal, where the first signal is used for the Ambient IoT device to perform data transmission.

22. A first communication device, characterized in that: include: The transceiver module is configured to indicate to the Ambient IOT device the first process; The Ambient IOT device is configured to release or suspend a first process corresponding to the Ambient IOT device when the first signal is not received, and the first signal is used for the Ambient IOT device to perform data transmission.

23. An Ambient IOT device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; The Ambient IOT device is used to execute the signal interruption processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

24. A first communication device, characterized in that: include: one or more processors; The first communication device is configured to execute the signal interruption processing method according to any one of claims 11 to 20.

25. A communication system, characterized in that: The system comprises an Ambient IOT device and a first communication device, wherein the Ambient IOT device is configured to implement the method for processing signal interruption according to any one of claims 1 to 10, and the first communication device is configured to implement the method for processing signal interruption according to any one of claims 11 to 20.

26. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that: When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device is caused to execute the method for processing signal interruption according to any one of claims 1-10 or 11-20.

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