Communication method, first network element, third network element, access network device, sixth network element, communication system and storage medium

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a first network element, a third network element, an access network device, a sixth network element, a communication system and a storage medium. The method is executed by a first core network device. The method comprises: determining a second network element on the basis of artificial intelligence (AI), wherein the second network element is used for processing a first message; the second network element is at least one of the following: a third network element of a second core network; and a first network element, wherein the first network element can implement a network function of the second core network on the basis of AI. The communication mechanism of the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can be adapted to the introduction of AI.

Description

Communication methods, first network element, third network element, access network equipment, sixth network element, communication system and storage medium Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to communication methods, first network element, third network element, access network equipment, sixth network element, communication system and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of communication technology, backward-compatible solutions are supported, meaning they can simultaneously maintain multiple different evolving networks, such as fourth-generation mobile communication networks (4G) and fifth-generation mobile communication networks (5G), which operate to serve 4G terminals and 5G terminals respectively. Artificial intelligence (AI) communication has been introduced into related technologies.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] With the introduction of AI, the network's communication mechanisms need to be adjusted.

[0005] This disclosure provides a communication method, which is executed by a first network element of a first core network, and the method includes:

[0006] The second network element is determined based on artificial intelligence (AI).

[0007] Wherein, the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0008] The third network element of the second core network;

[0009] The first network element, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network based on the AI.

[0010] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method being executed by a third network element of a second core network, the method comprising:

[0011] Receive the first message sent by the first network element in the first core network;

[0012] The third network element is determined by the first network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message.

[0013] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method being performed by an access network device, the method comprising:

[0014] Send the first message to the first network element in the first core network;

[0015] Wherein, the first message is used to request the completion of registration of a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0016] The third network element of the second core network;

[0017] The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI.

[0018] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method being executed by a sixth network element in a first core network, the method comprising:

[0019] Receive the fourth message sent by the first network element in the first core network;

[0020] The fourth piece of information is used to request the completion of the registration of the first type of terminal; the sixth network element is a network element in the first core network that can realize the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network through AI.

[0021] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method comprising:

[0022] The access network device sends the first message to the first network element in the first core network;

[0023] Wherein, the first message is used to request the completion of registration of a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0024] The third network element of the second core network;

[0025] The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI.

[0026] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a first network element is provided, the first network element comprising:

[0027] The processing module is configured as follows:

[0028] The second network element is determined based on artificial intelligence (AI).

[0029] Wherein, the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0030] The third network element of the second core network;

[0031] The first network element, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network based on the AI.

[0032] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a third network element is provided, the third network element comprising:

[0033] The transceiver module is configured as follows:

[0034] Receive the first message sent by the first network element in the first core network;

[0035] The third network element is determined by the first network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message.

[0036] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, an access network device is provided, the access network device comprising:

[0037] The transceiver module is configured as follows:

[0038] Send the first message to the first network element in the first core network;

[0039] Wherein, the first message is used to request the completion of registration of a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0040] The third network element of the second core network;

[0041] The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI.

[0042] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a sixth network element is provided, the sixth network element comprising:

[0043] The transceiver module is configured as follows:

[0044] Receive the fourth message sent by the first network element in the first core network;

[0045] The fourth piece of information is used to request the completion of the registration of the first type of terminal; the sixth network element is a network element in the first core network that can realize the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network through AI.

[0046] According to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, the communication system including a first network element, a third network element, an access network device, and a fifth network element, wherein the first network element is configured to implement the communication method provided in the first aspect, the second network element is configured to implement the communication method provided in the second aspect, the access network device is configured to implement the communication method provided in the third aspect, and the sixth network element is configured to implement the communication method provided in the fourth aspect.

[0047] According to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, a first network element is provided, the first network element comprising:

[0048] One or more processors;

[0049] The first network element is used to execute the communication method described in the first aspect.

[0050] According to a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure, a third network element is provided, the third network element comprising:

[0051] One or more processors;

[0052] The third network element is used to execute the communication method described in the second aspect.

[0053] According to a thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure, an access network device is provided, the access network device comprising:

[0054] One or more processors;

[0055] The access network device is used to execute the communication method described in the third aspect.

[0056] According to a fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure, a sixth network element is provided, the sixth network element comprising:

[0057] One or more processors;

[0058] The sixth network element is used to execute the communication method described in the fourth aspect.

[0059] According to a fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, wherein the storage medium stores instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the communication methods provided in the first, second, third, and / or fourth aspects.

[0060] The technical solutions provided in this disclosure can be adapted to communication mechanisms after the introduction of AI.

[0061] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0062] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the invention.

[0063] Figure 1a is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0064] Figure 1b is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0065] Figure 2a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0066] Figure 3a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0067] Figure 3b is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0068] Figure 4a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0069] Figure 4b is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0070] Figure 5a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0071] Figure 5b is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0072] Figure 6a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0073] Figure 6b is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0074] Figure 7a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0075] Figure 8a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0076] Figure 9a is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first network element according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0077] Figure 9b is a schematic diagram of the structure of a third network element according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0078] Figure 9c is a schematic diagram of the structure of an access network device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0079] Figure 9d is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fifth network element according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0080] Figure 10a is a schematic diagram of the structure of a UE according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0081] Figure 10b is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0082] This disclosure provides a communication method, a first network element, a third network element, an access network device, a fifth network element, a communication system, and a storage medium.

[0083] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method being executed by a first network element of a first core network, the method comprising:

[0084] The second network element is determined based on artificial intelligence (AI).

[0085] Wherein, the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0086] The third network element of the second core network;

[0087] The first network element, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network based on the AI.

[0088] In the above embodiments, a second network element capable of processing the first message can be determined based on AI, thereby enabling the processing of the first message based on the second network element. Furthermore, the first message can be processed based on a third network element, or the network functions of the second core network can be implemented based on the AI ​​of the first network element to process the first message, which can reduce the deployment of network elements in the second core network.

[0089] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first core network is a 6G core network and the second core network is a 5G core network.

[0090] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first network element is used to implement access mobility management in 6G, and the third network element is at least one of the following in 5G:

[0091] Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Unified Data Management Function (UDM), or Session Management Function (SMF).

[0092] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the determination of the second network element based on artificial intelligence (AI) includes:

[0093] The second network element is determined based on the AI ​​provided by the third-party network element.

[0094] In the above embodiments, the second network element can be determined based on the AI ​​provided by the third-party network element, thereby achieving efficient utilization of the third-party network element.

[0095] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0096] The first message is sent to the third network element so that the third network element processes the first message, wherein the second network element is the third network element.

[0097] In the above embodiments, the third network element can process the first message by sending the first message to the third network element.

[0098] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0099] Receive the processing result sent by the third network element;

[0100] The first processing result is the processing result obtained by the third network element processing the first message.

[0101] In the above embodiments, the processing result obtained by the third network element in processing the first message can be obtained from the third network element.

[0102] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0103] The first message is processed based on the first function of the AI ​​to obtain a processing result;

[0104] The first function can realize the function of the third network element, and the second network element is the first network element.

[0105] In the above embodiments, the first network element can implement the function of the third network element based on its own AI first function to process the first message and obtain the processing result.

[0106] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0107] Based on the processing results, the fourth network element of the second core network is determined;

[0108] The fourth network element is a network element used to receive the processing result.

[0109] In the above embodiments, the first network element can determine the fourth network element for receiving the processing result, and thus can send the processing result to the fourth network element.

[0110] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth network element is a UDM or SMF in the second core network.

[0111] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0112] Receive the first message sent by the access network device;

[0113] The first message is used to request the completion of registration for the first type of terminal.

[0114] In the above embodiments, after receiving a first message requesting the completion of registration of a first type of terminal, the first network element can process the first message.

[0115] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following:

[0116] 5G identifier, wherein the 5G identifier includes at least one of the following: Subscription Permanent Identifier (SUPI); Globally Unique Temporary Terminal Identifier (GUTI); User Hidden Identifier (SUCI);

[0117] The 6G identifier includes at least one of the following: a user network identifier; a subscription identifier.

[0118] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information of the third network element is pre-configured in the access network device and / or the first network element, and the first information is used to indicate the identity and / or address of the third network element.

[0119] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0120] Based on the second information, determine the service provided by the third network element based on the first function of the first AI;

[0121] The first function enables the third network element to perform its functions; the second information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the access network device; and the information contained in the first message.

[0122] In the above embodiments, the services of the third network element can be provided based on the first function of the first AI, which can be determined based on the second information, thereby providing the services of the third network element in a timely manner.

[0123] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0124] In the event that the first AI fails, a valid first AI is obtained from the fifth network element in the first core network.

[0125] In the above embodiments, if the first AI model fails, a valid first AI model can be obtained from the fifth network element in a timely manner.

[0126] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0127] Send third information to the access network device;

[0128] The third piece of information is used to indicate acceptance of registration for the first type of terminal.

[0129] In the above embodiments, the first network element can promptly inform the access network device to accept the registration of the first type of terminal through third information.

[0130] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the third information includes at least one of the following:

[0131] GUTI;

[0132] Terminal capability negotiation information;

[0133] Network capability negotiation information.

[0134] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0135] Send the fourth message to the sixth network element;

[0136] The fourth piece of information is used to request the completion of the registration of the first type of terminal; the sixth network element is a network element in the first core network that can implement the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network based on the AI.

[0137] In the above embodiments, the registration of the first type of terminal can be completed by sending the fourth information to the sixth network element to request the sixth network element to implement the function of the seventh network element based on the second AI model.

[0138] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sixth network element is used to implement access and mobility management or subscription data management in 6G, and the seventh network element is UDM.

[0139] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0140] The identifier of the second network device;

[0141] User permanent identifier SUPI;

[0142] RAT (Radio Access Technology) is a wireless access technology.

[0143] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method being executed by a third network element of a second core network, the method comprising:

[0144] Receive the first message sent by the first network element in the first core network;

[0145] The third network element is determined by the first network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message.

[0146] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0147] The first message is processed to obtain the processing result;

[0148] The processing result is sent to the first network element.

[0149] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first core network is a 6G core network and the second core network is a 5G core network.

[0150] In conjunction with the embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first network element is used to implement access mobility management in 6G, and the third network element is at least one of the following in 5G: AMF, UDM, or SMF.

[0151] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method being executed by an access network device, the method comprising:

[0152] Send the first message to the first network element in the first core network;

[0153] Wherein, the first message is used to request the completion of registration of a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0154] The third network element of the second core network;

[0155] The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI.

[0156] In conjunction with the embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first core network is a 6G core network and the second core network is a 5G core network.

[0157] In conjunction with the embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the first network element is used to implement access mobility management in 6G, and the third network element is at least one of the following in 5G: AMF, UDM, or SMF.

[0158] In conjunction with the embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0159] Receive the first message sent by the first type of terminal.

[0160] In conjunction with embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following:

[0161] 5G identifier, wherein the 5G identifier includes at least one of the following: Subscription Permanent Identifier (SUPI); Globally Unique Temporary Terminal Identifier (GUTI); User Hidden Identifier (SUCI);

[0162] The 6G identifier includes at least one of the following: a user network identifier; a subscription identifier.

[0163] In conjunction with the embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0164] The third network element is determined.

[0165] In conjunction with the embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first information of the third network element is pre-configured in the access network device and / or the first network element, and the first information is used to indicate the identity and / or address of the third network element.

[0166] In conjunction with the embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0167] Receive the third information sent by the first network element;

[0168] The third piece of information is used to indicate that the registration of the first type of terminal is accepted.

[0169] In conjunction with the embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0170] The third information is sent to the first type of terminal.

[0171] In conjunction with embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the third information includes at least one of the following:

[0172] GUTI;

[0173] Terminal capability negotiation information;

[0174] Network capability negotiation information.

[0175] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method being executed by a sixth network element in a first core network, the method comprising:

[0176] Receive the fourth message sent by the first network element in the first core network;

[0177] The fourth piece of information is used to request the completion of the registration of the first type of terminal; the sixth network element is a network element in the first core network that can realize the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network through AI.

[0178] In conjunction with the embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the sixth network element is used to implement access and mobility management or subscription data management in 6G, and the seventh network element is UDM.

[0179] In conjunction with embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0180] The identifier of the third network element;

[0181] SUPI;

[0182] RAT (Radio Access Technology) is a wireless access technology.

[0183] In conjunction with the embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0184] Based on the fourth information, it is determined that the service of the seventh network element is provided based on the second function of the second AI;

[0185] The second function can realize the function of the seventh network element.

[0186] In conjunction with the embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0187] In the event that the second AI fails, a valid second AI is obtained from the fifth network element in the first core network.

[0188] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, the method comprising:

[0189] The access network device sends the first message to the first network element in the first core network;

[0190] Wherein, the first message is used to request the completion of registration of a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0191] The third network element of the second core network;

[0192] The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI.

[0193] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a first network element, the first network element comprising:

[0194] The processing module is configured as follows:

[0195] The second network element is determined based on artificial intelligence (AI).

[0196] Wherein, the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0197] The third network element of the second core network;

[0198] The first network element, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network based on the AI.

[0199] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a third network element, the third network element comprising:

[0200] The transceiver module is configured as follows:

[0201] Receive the first message sent by the first network element in the first core network;

[0202] The third network element is determined by the first network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message.

[0203] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an access network device, the access network device comprising:

[0204] The transceiver module is configured as follows:

[0205] Send the first message to the first network element in the first core network;

[0206] Wherein, the first message is used to request the completion of registration of a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0207] The third network element of the second core network;

[0208] The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI.

[0209] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sixth network element, the sixth network element comprising:

[0210] The transceiver module is configured as follows:

[0211] Receive the fourth message sent by the first network element in the first core network;

[0212] The fourth piece of information is used to request the completion of the registration of the first type of terminal; the sixth network element is a network element in the first core network that can realize the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network through AI.

[0213] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an information indication system, wherein the communication system includes a first network element, a third network element, an access network device, and a fifth network element, wherein the first network element is used to implement the method described in the first aspect, the third network element is used to implement the method described in the second aspect, the access network device is used to implement the method described in the third aspect, and the sixth network element is used to implement the method described in the fourth aspect.

[0214] In one aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a first network element, the first network element comprising:

[0215] One or more processors;

[0216] The first network element is used to execute the communication method described in the first aspect.

[0217] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a third network element, the third network element comprising:

[0218] One or more processors;

[0219] The third network element is used to execute the communication method described in the second aspect.

[0220] In a thirteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an access network device, the access network device comprising:

[0221] One or more processors;

[0222] The access network device is used to perform the communication method described in the third aspect.

[0223] In a fourteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a sixth network element, the sixth network element comprising:

[0224] One or more processors;

[0225] The sixth network element is used to execute the communication method described in the fourth aspect.

[0226] In a fifteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the communication method described in the optional implementations of the first, second, third, and / or fourth aspects.

[0227] In a sixteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in the optional implementations of the first, second, third, and / or fourth aspects.

[0228] In a seventeenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in optional implementations of the first, second, third, and / or fourth aspects.

[0229] In an eighteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described according to optional implementations of the first, second, third, and / or fourth aspects above.

[0230] It is understood that the aforementioned first network element, third network element, access network equipment, sixth network element, communication system, storage medium, program product, computer program, chip or chip system are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0231] This disclosure provides a communication method, a first network element, a third network element, an access network device, a sixth network element, a communication system, and a storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms "communication method" and "information processing method," "information transmission method," etc., can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "communication system" and "information processing system."

[0232] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0233] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0234] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0235] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0236] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0237] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0238] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0239] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0240] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0241] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0242] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0243] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0244] In some embodiments, the apparatus and device may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. In some cases, they may also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "body", etc.

[0245] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in the network, such as access network devices, core network devices, etc.

[0246] In some embodiments, "access network device (AN device)" may also be referred to as "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," or "fixed station." In some embodiments, it may also be understood as "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," or "bandwidth part (BWP)."

[0247] 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.

[0248] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0249] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0250] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0251] Figure 1a is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0252] As shown in Figure 1a, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101, an access network device 102, and a core network device 103. The core network device 103 can be a network element.

[0253] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0254] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0255] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0256] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0257] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device comprising one or more network elements, or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of the aforementioned one or more network elements. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), or a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0258] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0259] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1a, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1a are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1a, or it may include other main bodies outside of FIG1a. The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0260] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0261] To better understand the embodiments of this disclosure, the technical solutions of this disclosure are described below through some exemplary embodiments:

[0262] In some embodiments, three major application scenarios can be introduced: enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communication (mMTC), and ultra-reliable and low-latency communication (URLLC). New use cases arising from artificial intelligence and sensing capabilities can also be introduced.

[0263] In some embodiments, this use case of artificial intelligence and communications will support distributed computing and AI applications. Typical use cases include assisted autonomous driving, autonomous collaboration between devices in healthcare assistance applications, offloading heavy computational operations across devices and networks, and the creation and prediction of digital twins. This use case will require data rates that support high regional traffic capacity and user experience, as well as low latency and high reliability, depending on the specific use case. Beyond communications, this use case is expected to include a set of new functionalities integrated with AI and computing capabilities, including data acquisition, preparation, and processing from diverse sources; distributed AI model training; model sharing and distributed inference across IMT systems; and the orchestration and linking of computing resources.

[0264] In some embodiments, the network's capabilities can be enhanced to expand new capabilities for different use cases. Each function may have different relevance and applicability in different use cases.

[0265] In some embodiments, the capability may include at least one of the following:

[0266] The application of artificial intelligence-related capabilities refers to the ability to provide certain functions to support artificial intelligence applications. These functions include distributed data processing, distributed learning, artificial intelligence computing, artificial intelligence model execution, and artificial intelligence model inference.

[0267] Interoperability, where interoperability refers to a radio interface based on member inclusion and transparency to enable functionality between different entities in a system.

[0268] In some embodiments, when a mobile network operator (MNO) deploys a 5G network, they must simultaneously maintain legacy systems (e.g., 4G networks) to support legacy UEs (4G UEs). This means that the operator must maintain both the 5G core network (CN) and the 4G CN, as well as a significant amount of signaling between the 4G CN and the 5G CN. When deploying a 6G system, the MNO must also support legacy UEs (5G / 4G UEs). Interoperability between the 6G CN and either the 4G CN or the 5G CN is required. This increases the complexity and cost of maintaining 4G, 5G, and / or 6G networks.

[0269] In some embodiments, this disclosure proposes an AI-enabled 6G core network architecture to support traditional 4G or 5G UEs without maintaining complete 4G CN and 5G CN by enabling 6G Network Functions (NFs) to use AI models to provide 5G CN NF services (e.g., using an AI model of 5G AMF to provide 5G AMF services). This allows 5G UEs without any enhancements to access the 6G CN via the 5G RAN.

[0270] In some embodiments, see Figure 1b, which illustrates a backward-compatible 6G AI architecture, including at least one of the following:

[0271] 6G Access / Mobility Function (6G-AMMF): A network entity responsible for the access or mobility management of 6G UEs, similar to the 5G Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF). Furthermore, the 6G AMMF can support artificial intelligence model inference to act as a 5G AMMF or 4G Mobility Management Entity when needed.

[0272] 6G AI Model storage function (6G AMSF): The entity responsible for storing AI models and delivering them to consumers (NFs);

[0273] 6G Subscription Data Function (6G SDF): This entity is responsible for storing 6G UE subscription data, similar to 5G Unified Data Management (UDM). Furthermore, the 6G SDF can support AI model inference to execute 5G UDM, Unified Data Repository (UDR), or 4G Home Subscriber Server (HSS) as needed.

[0274] 6G RAN: The entity responsible for providing radio access and connectivity for 6G UEs;

[0275] The 6G User Plane (UP) node is the entity responsible for providing user plane connectivity for 6G UEs.

[0276] In some embodiments, the AI ​​model of a 5G NF is inferred to assume that a 6G NF can act as a 5G NF. For example, the AI ​​model of a 5G AMF can run on a 6G AMMF to provide 5G AMF services to its 5G consumer NFs. Therefore, from the perspective of the 5G consumer NFs, they only interact with 5G NFs.

[0277] In some embodiments, it is assumed that the necessary information is pre-configured in 5G NFs (e.g., 5G RAN, 5G User Plane Function (UPF)) and 6G NFs (e.g., 6G AMMF, 6G SF). For example, when the 6G AMMF acts as a 5G AMF, the 5G AMF ID or IP address information is pre-configured in the 6G AMMF and 5G RAN.

[0278] Figure 2a is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2a, the present disclosure relates to a communication method for a communication system 100, the method comprising:

[0279] Step S2101: The access network device sends a first message to the first network element.

[0280] In some embodiments, the first network element receives a first message sent by the access network device.

[0281] In some embodiments, the first network element is a network element in the first core network.

[0282] In some embodiments, the first core network may be a 6G core network.

[0283] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a device of the first access network.

[0284] In some embodiments, the first access network may be a 5G access network.

[0285] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a base station.

[0286] It should be noted that the 5G network (including the access network and the core network) in this disclosure can refer to the network portion of the deployed network implemented based on 5G technology; the 6G network (including the access network and the core network) in this disclosure can refer to the network portion of the deployed network implemented based on 6G technology. The two can be deployed independently or in combination, and no limitation is made here. The access network in a 5G network can be called a 5G access network (e.g., the first access network in this disclosure), and the core network in a 5G network can be called a 5G core network (e.g., the second core network in this disclosure). Similarly, the access network in a 6G network can be called a 6G access network, and the core network in a 6G network can be called a 6G core network (e.g., the first core network in this disclosure).

[0287] In some embodiments, the first network element is used to implement access mobility management in 6G.

[0288] In some embodiments, the first network element is an AMMF.

[0289] In some embodiments, the first network element supports AI processing capabilities. It should be noted that "AI" and "ML" are interchangeable in this disclosure, where ML stands for Machine Learning, and is not limited thereto.

[0290] In some embodiments, supporting AI processing can be based on AI to process the first message and / or to implement the functions of other network elements besides the first network element.

[0291] In some embodiments, the first network element can implement the network functions of the second core network based on the AI.

[0292] In some embodiments, the first message is used to request the completion of registration for a first type of terminal, but is not limited thereto.

[0293] In some embodiments, the access network device receives a first message sent by the terminal.

[0294] In some embodiments, the first type of terminal may be a 5G terminal.

[0295] In some embodiments, the first message includes a 5G identifier and / or a 6G identifier.

[0296] In some embodiments, the 5G identifier includes at least one of the following:

[0297] Subscription Permanent Identity (SUPI);

[0298] Globally Unique Temporary Identifier (GUTI);

[0299] User-Hidden Identifier (SUCI).

[0300] In some embodiments, the 6G identifier includes at least one of the following:

[0301] User network identifier;

[0302] Signature / signature mark.

[0303] For example, the 6G identifier can be SUPI or International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI).

[0304] It should be noted that the first message is not limited to the message used to request the completion of registration of the first type of terminal; it can also be a message with other functions or other forms, which are not limited here.

[0305] Step S2102: The first network element determines the second network element.

[0306] In some embodiments, the first network element determines the second network element based on artificial intelligence (AI).

[0307] In some embodiments, the second network element is used to process the first message.

[0308] In some embodiments, the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0309] The third network element of the second core network;

[0310] The first network element, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network based on the AI.

[0311] In some embodiments, the third network element is at least one of the following in 5G:

[0312] Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF);

[0313] Unified Data Management (UDM, User Data Management);

[0314] Session Management Function (SMF).

[0315] In some embodiments, the first network element determines the second network element as the third network element.

[0316] In some embodiments, the first network element determines the second network element as the first network element.

[0317] In some embodiments, the second network element may be a sub-function of the first network element.

[0318] In some embodiments, the first network element can determine the second network element based on AI provided by a third-party network element. It should be noted that the third-party network element supports AI processing.

[0319] For example, the first network element can send a request to the third network element to determine the request information of the second network element. After receiving the request information, the third network element can determine the second network element based on AI and send the result of determining the second network element to the first network element.

[0320] In some embodiments, the first information of the third network element is pre-configured in the access network device and / or the first network element.

[0321] In some embodiments, the first information is used to indicate the identity and / or address of the third network element.

[0322] It should be noted that access network equipment can also identify third network elements.

[0323] Step S2103: The first network element sends the first message to the third network element.

[0324] In some embodiments, the second network element receives the first message sent by the first network element.

[0325] In some embodiments, the second network element is a third network element.

[0326] In some embodiments, the first message is sent to the third network element so that the third network element processes the first message.

[0327] In some embodiments, the first network element determines the second network element as the third network element and sends the first message to the third network element.

[0328] Step S2104: The third network element processes the first message.

[0329] In some embodiments, the third network element processes the first message to obtain a processing result.

[0330] In some embodiments, the processing result is the processing result obtained by the third network element processing the first message.

[0331] Step S2105: The third network element sends the processing result to the first network element.

[0332] In some embodiments, the first network element receives the processing result sent by the third network element.

[0333] Step S2106: The first network element processes the first message.

[0334] In some embodiments, the first network element processes the first message based on the first function of the AI ​​to obtain a processing result.

[0335] In some embodiments, the first function can realize the function of the third network element.

[0336] In some embodiments, the first network element determines the second network element as the first network element. The first network element processes the first message based on the first function of the AI ​​to obtain a processing result.

[0337] In some embodiments, the first function may be a function that analyzes the first message based on AI.

[0338] It should be noted that if steps S2103, S2104, and S2105 are executed, step S2106 may not be executed. Alternatively, if step S2106 is executed, steps S2103, S2104, and S2105 may not be executed; no restrictions are imposed here.

[0339] Step S2107: The first network element determines the fourth network element.

[0340] In some embodiments, based on the processing result, the first network element determines the fourth network element of the second core network.

[0341] In some embodiments, the fourth network element is a network element used to receive the processing result.

[0342] In some embodiments, the first network element determines the fourth network element. The first network element sends the processing result to the fourth network element.

[0343] In some embodiments, the fourth network element is a UDM or SMF in the second core network.

[0344] Step S2108: The first network element determines the service to be provided by the third network element.

[0345] In some embodiments, the first network element determines to provide the services of the third network element based on a first function of the first AI.

[0346] In some embodiments, based on second information, the first network element determines the service provided by the third network element based on a first function of the first AI.

[0347] In some embodiments, the first function can realize the function of the third network element.

[0348] In some embodiments, the second information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the access network device; and the information contained in the first message.

[0349] In some embodiments, the first network element obtains the valid first AI from the fifth network element in the first core network.

[0350] In some embodiments, if the first AI fails, the first network element obtains a valid first AI from the fifth network element in the first core network.

[0351] Step S2109: The first network element sends third information to the access network device.

[0352] In some embodiments, the access network device receives third information sent by the first network element.

[0353] In some embodiments, the third information is used to indicate acceptance of registration for the first type of terminal.

[0354] In some embodiments, after completing the registration of the first type of terminal, the first network element sends third information to the access network device.

[0355] In some embodiments, the third information includes at least one of the following:

[0356] GUTI;

[0357] Terminal capability negotiation information;

[0358] Network capability negotiation information.

[0359] Step S2110: The first network element sends the fourth information to the sixth network element.

[0360] In some embodiments, the sixth network element receives the fourth information sent by the first network element.

[0361] In some embodiments, the fourth information is used to request the completion of registration for the first type of terminal.

[0362] In some embodiments, the sixth network element is a network element in the first core network that can implement the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network based on the AI.

[0363] In some embodiments, the sixth network element is used to implement access and mobility management or subscription data management in 6G.

[0364] In some embodiments, the seventh network element is a UDM.

[0365] In some embodiments, the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0366] The identifier of the third network element;

[0367] SUPI;

[0368] Radio Access Technology (RAT).

[0369] Step S2111: The sixth network element determines the services to be provided by the seventh network element.

[0370] In some embodiments, based on the fourth information, the sixth network element determines to provide the services of the seventh network element based on the second function of the second AI.

[0371] In some embodiments, the second function can realize the function of the seventh network element.

[0372] In some embodiments, if the second AI fails, the sixth network element obtains a valid second AI from the fifth network element in the first core network.

[0373] In some embodiments, the term "information" may be used interchangeably with terms such as "message," "signal," "signaling," "report," "configuration," "indication," "instruction," "command," "channel," "parameter," "field," and "data."

[0374] In some embodiments, the term "send" may be used interchangeably with terms such as "transmit," "report," or "transmit."

[0375] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2111. For example, step S2101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2107 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2108 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2109 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S2110 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S2111 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2102 combined with step S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2102 combined with steps S2103, S2104, and S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S2101 combined with steps S2102 and S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; and step S2101 combined with steps S2102, S2103, S2104, and S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. Step S2101, combined with steps S2102, S2106, S2107, S2108, S2109, S2110, and S2111, can be implemented as an independent embodiment. Similarly, step S2102, combined with steps S2103, S2104, S2105, S2107, S2108, S2109, S2110, and S2111, can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited to these steps. It should be noted that each step can be implemented independently, or, without contradiction, its order can be arbitrarily changed and it can be freely combined for implementation.

[0376] Figure 3a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3a, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a first network element, the method comprising:

[0377] Step S3101: Receive the first message sent by the access network device.

[0378] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3101 can be found in optional implementations of step S2101 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0379] Step S3102: Determine the second network element.

[0380] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3102 can be found in optional implementations of step S2102 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0381] Step S3103: Send the second message to the second network element.

[0382] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3103 can be found in optional implementations of step S2103 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0383] Step S3104: Receive the processing result sent by the third network element.

[0384] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3104 can be found in optional implementations of step S2105 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0385] Step S3105: Process the first message.

[0386] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3105 can be found in optional implementations of step S2106 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0387] Step S3106: Determine the fourth network element.

[0388] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3106 can be found in optional implementations of step S2107 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0389] Step S3107: Determine the service provided by the third network element.

[0390] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3107 can be found in optional implementations of step S2108 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0391] Step S3108: Send third information to the access network device.

[0392] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3108 can be found in optional implementations of step S2109 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0393] Step S3109: Send the fourth information to the sixth network element.

[0394] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3109 can be found in optional implementations of step S2110 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0395] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3101 to S3109. For example, step S3101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3107 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3108 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3109 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S3102 combined with step S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S3102 combined with steps S3103 and S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S3102 combined with step S3108 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S3101 combined with steps S3102 and S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment; step S3101 combined with steps S3102, S3103 and S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. Step 4 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. Steps S3101, S3102, S3105, combined with steps S3106, S3107, S3108, and S3109 can be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited to these. It should be noted that each step can be implemented independently, or, without contradiction, the order can be arbitrarily changed and the steps can be freely combined for implementation.

[0396] Figure 3b is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3b, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a first network element, the method comprising:

[0397] Step S3201: Determine the second network element based on artificial intelligence (AI).

[0398] In some embodiments, the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0399] The third network element of the second core network;

[0400] The first network element, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network based on the AI.

[0401] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3201 can be found in optional implementations of step S2102 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0402] In some embodiments, the first core network is a 6G core network and the second core network is a 5G core network.

[0403] In some embodiments, the first network element is used to implement access mobility management in 6G, and the third network element is at least one of the following in 5G:

[0404] Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Unified Data Management Function (UDM), or Session Management Function (SMF).

[0405] In some embodiments, the determination of the second network element based on artificial intelligence (AI) includes:

[0406] The second network element is determined based on the AI ​​provided by the third-party network element.

[0407] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0408] The first message is sent to the third network element so that the third network element processes the first message, wherein the second network element is the third network element.

[0409] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0410] Receive the processing result sent by the third network element;

[0411] The processing result is the result obtained by the third network element processing the first message.

[0412] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0413] The first message is processed based on the first function of the AI ​​to obtain a processing result;

[0414] The first function can realize the function of the third network element, and the second network element is the first network element.

[0415] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0416] Based on the processing results, the fourth network element of the second core network is determined;

[0417] The fourth network element is a network element used to receive the processing result.

[0418] In some embodiments, the fourth network element is a UDM or SMF in the second core network.

[0419] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0420] Receive the first message sent by the access network device;

[0421] The first message is used to request the completion of registration for the first type of terminal.

[0422] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following:

[0423] 5G identifier, wherein the 5G identifier includes at least one of the following: Subscription Permanent Identifier (SUPI); Globally Unique Temporary Terminal Identifier (GUTI); User Hidden Identifier (SUCI);

[0424] The 6G identifier includes at least one of the following: a user network identifier; a subscription identifier.

[0425] In some embodiments, the first information of the third network element is pre-configured in the access network device and / or the first network element, and the first information is used to indicate the identity and / or address of the third network element.

[0426] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0427] Based on the second information, determine the service provided by the third network element based on the first function of the first AI;

[0428] The first function enables the third network element to perform its functions; the second information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the access network device; and the information contained in the first message.

[0429] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0430] In the event that the first AI fails, a valid first AI is obtained from the fifth network element in the first core network.

[0431] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0432] Send third information to the access network device;

[0433] The third piece of information is used to indicate acceptance of registration for the first type of terminal.

[0434] In some embodiments, the third information includes at least one of the following:

[0435] GUTI;

[0436] Terminal capability negotiation information;

[0437] Network capability negotiation information.

[0438] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0439] Send the fourth message to the sixth network element;

[0440] The fourth piece of information is used to request the completion of the registration of the first type of terminal; the sixth network element is a network element in the first core network that can implement the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network based on the AI.

[0441] In some embodiments, the sixth network element is used to implement access and mobility management or subscription data management in 6G, and the seventh network element is a UDM.

[0442] In some embodiments, the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0443] The identifier of the third network element;

[0444] SUPI;

[0445] RAT (Radio Access Technology) is a wireless access technology.

[0446] Figure 4a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4a, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a third network element, the method comprising:

[0447] Step S4101: Receive the first message sent by the first network element.

[0448] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S4101 can be found in optional implementations of step S2103 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0449] Step S4102: Process the first message.

[0450] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S4102 can be found in optional implementations of step S2104 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0451] Step S4103: Send the processing result to the first network element.

[0452] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S4103 can be found in optional implementations of step S2105 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0453] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S4101 to S4103. For example, step S4101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S4102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S4103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S4101 combined with step S4102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto. It should be noted that each step can be implemented independently, or, without contradiction, the order can be arbitrarily changed and the steps can be freely combined for implementation.

[0454] Figure 4b is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4b, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a third network element, the method comprising:

[0455] Step S4101: Receive the first message sent by the first network element in the first core network.

[0456] In some embodiments, the third network element is determined by the first network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message.

[0457] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S4101 can be found in optional implementations of step S2103 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0458] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0459] The first message is processed to obtain the processing result;

[0460] The processing result is sent to the first network element.

[0461] In some embodiments, the first core network is a 6G core network and the second core network is a 5G core network.

[0462] In some embodiments, the first network element is used to implement access mobility management in 6G, and the third network element is at least one of the following in 5G: AMF, UDM, or SMF.

[0463] Figure 5a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5a, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by an access network device, the method comprising:

[0464] Step S5101: Send the first message to the first network element.

[0465] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S5101 can be found in optional implementations of step S2101 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0466] Step S5102: Receive the third information sent by the first network element.

[0467] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S5102 can be found in optional implementations of step S2109 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0468] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S5101 to S5102. For example, step S5101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S5102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment. For example, step S5101 combined with step S5102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto. It should be noted that each step may be implemented independently, or, without contradiction, its order may be arbitrarily changed and it may be freely combined for implementation.

[0469] Figure 5b is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5b, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by an access network device, the method comprising:

[0470] Step S5201: Send the first message to the first network element in the first core network.

[0471] In some embodiments, the first message is used to request the completion of registration for a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0472] The third network element of the second core network;

[0473] The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI.

[0474] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S5201 can be found in optional implementations of step S2101 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0475] In some embodiments, the first core network is a 6G core network and the second core network is a 5G core network.

[0476] In some embodiments, the first network element is used to implement access mobility management in 6G, and the third network element is at least one of the following in 5G: AMF, UDM, or SMF.

[0477] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0478] Receive the first message sent by the first type of terminal.

[0479] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following:

[0480] 5G identifier, wherein the 5G identifier includes at least one of the following: Subscription Permanent Identifier (SUPI); Globally Unique Temporary Terminal Identifier (GUTI); User Hidden Identifier (SUCI);

[0481] The 6G identifier includes at least one of the following: a user network identifier; a subscription identifier.

[0482] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0483] The third network element is determined.

[0484] In some embodiments, the first information of the third network element is pre-configured in the access network device and / or the first network element, and the first information is used to indicate the identity and / or address of the third network element.

[0485] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0486] Receive the third information sent by the first network element;

[0487] The third piece of information is used to indicate that the registration of the first type of terminal is accepted.

[0488] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0489] The third information is sent to the first type of terminal.

[0490] In some embodiments, the third information includes at least one of the following:

[0491] GUTI;

[0492] Terminal capability negotiation information;

[0493] Network capability negotiation information.

[0494] Figure 6a is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6a, this embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a sixth network element, the method comprising:

[0495] Step S6101: Receive the fourth information sent by the first network element.

[0496] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S6101 can be found in optional implementations of step S2110 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0497] Step S6102: Determine the services provided by the seventh network element.

[0498] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S6102 can be found in optional implementations of step S2111 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0499] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S6101 to S6102. For example, step S6101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S6102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment. For example, step S6101 combined with step S6102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto. It should be noted that each step may be implemented independently, or, without contradiction, its order may be arbitrarily changed and it may be freely combined for implementation.

[0500] Figure 6b is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6b, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a sixth core network device, the method comprising:

[0501] Step S6201: Receive the fourth information sent by the first network element in the first core network.

[0502] In some embodiments, the fourth information is used to request the completion of registration of the first type of terminal; the sixth network element is a network element in the first core network that can realize the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network through AI.

[0503] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S6201 can be found in optional implementations of step S2110 in FIG2a and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0504] In some embodiments, the sixth network element is used to implement access and mobility management or subscription data management in 6G, and the seventh network element is a UDM.

[0505] In some embodiments, the fourth information includes at least one of the following:

[0506] The identifier of the third network element;

[0507] SUPI;

[0508] RAT (Radio Access Technology) is a wireless access technology.

[0509] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0510] Based on the fourth information, it is determined that the service of the seventh network element is provided based on the second function of the second AI;

[0511] The second function can realize the function of the seventh network element.

[0512] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0513] In the event that the second AI fails, a valid second AI is obtained from the fifth network element in the first core network.

[0514] Figure 7a is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 7a, the present disclosure relates to a communication method for a communication system 100, the method including one of the following steps:

[0515] Step S7101: The access network device sends a first message to the first network element in the first core network.

[0516] In some embodiments, the first message is used to request the completion of registration for a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following:

[0517] The third network element of the second core network;

[0518] The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI.

[0519] The optional implementation of step S7101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2a and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0520] In some embodiments, the above methods may include the methods of the above-described communication system side, first network element side, third network element side, access network equipment side, sixth network element side, etc., which will not be described again here.

[0521] To better understand the embodiments of this disclosure, the following exemplary embodiments will further illustrate this disclosure:

[0522] Example 1

[0523] Please refer to Figure 8a, which provides a communication method, the method comprising:

[0524] Step S8101: The 5G UE sends a registration request to the 5G RAN node, which includes 5G-related parameters, such as the Subscription Permanent Identifier (SUPI), the Globally Unique Temporary UE Identity (GUTI), and / or the Subscription Concealed Identifier (SUCI).

[0525] Step S8102: The 5G RAN receives the registration request from the 5G UE and selects the 5G AMF. The 5G AMF ID / address is pre-configured in the 5G RAN and 6G AMMF, while the 6G AMMF acts as the 5G AMF by performing artificial intelligence model (corresponding AI) inference accordingly.

[0526] Step S8103: The 6G AMMF (corresponding to the first network element) receives the registration request (corresponding to the first information) from the 5G RAN. Based on the 5G RAN ID and / or the 5G-related parameters in the registration request, the 6G AMMF determines to use the AI ​​model of the 5G AMMF to provide 5G AMMF services.

[0527] Step S8104: If the AI ​​model of 5G-AMF (third network element) is unavailable, then 6G AMMF determines to obtain the AI ​​model of 5G AMF from the 6G AI model storage function (corresponding to the fifth network element).

[0528] Step S8105: The 6G AMMF (acting as a 5G AMF) sends a Nudm_UECM_Registration operation message containing the 5G AMF ID, SUPI, Radio Access Technology (RAT) type, etc.

[0529] Step S8106: The 6G Subscription Data Function (6G SDF) receives a message from the 6G AMMF and determines the 5G UDM service using the AI ​​model based on the parameters in the message (such as 5G AMF ID, SUPI, etc.).

[0530] If the AI ​​model is unavailable, the 6G SDF requests the AI ​​model from the 5G UDM (corresponding to the fifth network element) from the 6G AI model storage function.

[0531] Step S8107: The 6G AMMF (acting as the 5G AMMF) sends a registration acceptance message including parameters, such as the 5G GUTI of the 5G UE, all necessary UE / network capability negotiation information, etc. The parameters in the registration acceptance message are the same as those in a real 5G system.

[0532] Step S8108: The 5G RAN forwards the registration acceptance message (corresponding to the third information) to the 5G UE.

[0533] In the embodiments disclosed herein, some or all of the steps and their optional implementations may be arbitrarily combined with some or all of the steps in other embodiments, or may be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementations in other embodiments.

[0534] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0535] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0536] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0537] Figure 9a is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first network element 9100 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 9a, the first network element 9100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 9101, a processing module 9102, etc. Optionally, the transceiver module 9101 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first network element 9100 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module 9102 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the first network element 9100 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0538] Figure 9b is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third network element 9200 proposed in this embodiment. As shown in Figure 9b, the third network element 9200 may include at least one of a transceiver module 9201, a processing module 9202, etc. Optionally, the transceiver module 9201 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the third network element 9200 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module 9202 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the third network element 9200 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0539] Figure 9c is a schematic diagram of the structure of the access network device 9300 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 9c, the access network device 9300 may include at least one of a transceiver module 9301, a processing module 9302, etc. Optionally, the transceiver module 9301 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal 9300 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 9301 may include a sending module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the transceiver module 9301 may be interchangeable with a transceiver. Optionally, the processing module 9302 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the access network device 9300 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0540] Figure 9d is a structural schematic diagram of the sixth network element 9400 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 9d, the sixth network element 9400 may include at least one of a transceiver module 9401, a processing module 9402, etc. Optionally, the transceiver module 9401 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal 9400 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 9401 may include a sending module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the transceiver module 9401 may be interchangeable with a transceiver. Optionally, the processing module 9402 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the sixth network element 9400 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0541] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module may be interchangeable with a processor.

[0542] Figure 10a is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 8100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 8100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 8100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0543] As shown in Figure 10a, the communication device 8100 includes one or more processors 8101. The processor 8101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The communication device 8100 is used to execute any of the above methods.

[0544] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more memories 8102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8102 may also be located outside the communication device 8100.

[0545] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more transceivers 8103. When the communication device 8100 includes one or more transceivers 8103, the transceivers 8103 perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 8101 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0546] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0547] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 may include one or more interface circuits 8104. Optionally, the interface circuit 8104 is connected to the memory 8102, and the interface circuit 8104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 8102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 8102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8104 can read instructions stored in the memory 8102 and send the instructions to the processor 8101.

[0548] The communication device 8100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 8100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 8100 may not be limited by FIG10a. The communication device may be a standalone device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0549] Figure 10b is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 8200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 8100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of the chip 8200 shown in Figure 10b, but it is not limited thereto.

[0550] Chip 8200 includes one or more processors 8201, which are used to perform any of the above methods.

[0551] In some embodiments, chip 8200 further includes one or more interface circuits 8202. Optionally, the interface circuit 8202 is connected to memory 8203, and the interface circuit 8202 can be used to receive signals from memory 8203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 8202 can be used to send signals to memory 8203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 8202 can read instructions stored in memory 8203 and send the instructions to processor 8201.

[0552] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 8202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 8201 performs at least one of the other steps.

[0553] In some embodiments, the terms interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, transceiver, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0554] In some embodiments, chip 8200 further includes one or more memories 8203 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8203 may be located outside of chip 8200.

[0555] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device 8100, cause the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0556] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 8100, causes the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0557] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

A communication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a first network element of the first core network, and the method includes: The second network element is determined based on artificial intelligence (AI). Wherein, the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following: The third network element of the second core network; The first network element, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network based on the AI. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first core network is a 6G core network for sixth-generation mobile communication, and the second core network is a 5G core network for fifth-generation mobile communication. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first network element is used to implement access mobility management in 6G, and the third network element is at least one of the following in 5G: Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Unified Data Management Function (UDM), or Session Management Function (SMF). The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determination of the second network element based on artificial intelligence (AI) includes: The second network element is determined based on the AI ​​provided by the third-party network element. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: The first message is sent to the third network element so that the third network element processes the first message, wherein the second network element is the third network element. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the processing result sent by the third network element; The processing result is the result obtained by the third network element processing the first message. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: The first message is processed based on the first function of the AI ​​to obtain a processing result; The first function can realize the function of the third network element, and the second network element is the first network element. The method according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The method further includes: Based on the processing results, the fourth network element of the second core network is determined; The fourth network element is a network element used to receive the processing result. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fourth network element is either UDM or SMF in the second core network. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the first message sent by the access network device; The first message is used to request the completion of registration for the first type of terminal. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first message contains at least one of the following: 5G identifier, wherein the 5G identifier includes at least one of the following: Subscription Permanent Identifier (SUPI); Globally Unique Temporary Terminal Identifier (GUTI); User Hidden Identifier (SUCI); The 6G identifier includes at least one of the following: a user network identifier; a subscription identifier. The method according to claim 10 or 11 is characterized in that, The first information of the third network element is pre-configured in the access network device and / or the first network element, and the first information is used to indicate the identity and / or address of the third network element. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The method further includes: Based on the second information, determine the service provided by the third network element based on the first function of the first AI; The first function enables the third network element to perform its functions; the second information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the access network device; and the information contained in the first message. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The method further includes: In the event that the first AI fails, a valid first AI is obtained from the fifth network element in the first core network. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send third information to the access network device; The third piece of information is used to indicate acceptance of registration for the first type of terminal. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The third information includes at least one of the following: GUTI; Terminal capability negotiation information; Network capability negotiation information. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send the fourth message to the sixth network element; The fourth piece of information is used to request the completion of registration for the first type of terminal; the sixth network element is a component in the first core network. It is capable of realizing the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network based on the AI. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that, The sixth network element is used to implement access and mobility management or subscription data management in 6G, and the seventh network element is UDM. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that, The fourth information includes at least one of the following: The identifier of the third network element; SUPI; RAT (Radio Access Technology) is a wireless access technology. A communication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a third network element of the second core network, and the method includes: Receive the first message sent by the first network element in the first core network; The third network element is determined by the first network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The method further includes: The first message is processed to obtain the processing result; The processing result is sent to the first network element. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The first core network is a 6G core network, and the second core network is a 5G core network. The method according to claim 20, characterized in that, The first network element is used to implement access mobility management in 6G, and the third network element is at least one of the following in 5G: AMF, UDM or SMF. A communication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by an access network device, and the method includes: Send the first message to the first network element in the first core network; Wherein, the first message is used to request the completion of registration for a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following: The third network element of the second core network; The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that, The first core network is a 6G core network, and the second core network is a 5G core network. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that, The first network element is used to implement access mobility management in 6G, and the third network element is at least one of the following in 5G: AMF, UDM or SMF. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the first message sent by the first type of terminal. The method according to claim 24 or 27 is characterized in that, The first message contains at least one of the following: 5G identifier, wherein the 5G identifier includes at least one of the following: Subscription Permanent Identifier (SUPI); Globally Unique Temporary Terminal Identifier (GUTI); User Hidden Identifier (SUCI); The 6G identifier includes at least one of the following: a user network identifier; a subscription identifier. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that, The method further includes: The third network element is determined. The method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The first information of the third network element is pre-configured in the access network device and / or the first network element, and the first information is used to indicate the identity and / or address of the third network element. The method according to claim 24, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the third information sent by the first network element; The third piece of information is used to indicate that the registration of the first type of terminal is accepted. The method according to claim 31, characterized in that, The method further includes: The third information is sent to the first type of terminal. The method according to claim 31 or 32 is characterized in that, The third information includes at least one of the following: GUTI; Terminal capability negotiation information; Network capability negotiation information. A communication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by the sixth network element in the first core network, and the method includes: Receive the fourth message sent by the first network element in the first core network; The fourth piece of information is used to request the completion of the registration of the first type of terminal; the sixth network element is a network element in the first core network that can realize the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network through AI. The method according to claim 34, characterized in that, The sixth network element is used to realize access and mobility in 6G. The seventh network element, UDM, is responsible for managing or contracting data. The method according to claim 34 or 35 is characterized in that, The fourth information includes at least one of the following: The identifier of the third network element; SUPI; RAT (Radio Access Technology) is a wireless access technology. The method according to claim 34, characterized in that, The method further includes: Based on the fourth information, it is determined that the service of the seventh network element is provided based on the second function of the second AI; The second function can realize the function of the seventh network element. The method according to claim 37, characterized in that, The method further includes: In the event that the second AI fails, a valid second AI is obtained from the fifth network element in the first core network. A communication method, characterized in that, The method includes: The access network device sends the first message to the first network element in the first core network; Wherein, the first message is used to request the completion of registration for a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following: The third network element of the second core network; The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI. A first network element, characterized in that, The first network element includes: The processing module is configured as follows: The second network element is determined based on artificial intelligence (AI). Wherein, the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following: The third network element of the second core network; The first network element, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network based on the AI. A third network element, characterized in that, The third network element includes: The transceiver module is configured as follows: Receive the first message sent by the first network element in the first core network; The third network element is determined by the first network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message. An access network device, characterized in that, The access network equipment includes: The transceiver module is configured as follows: Send the first message to the first network element in the first core network; Wherein, the first message is used to request the completion of registration for a first type of terminal; the first network element is a network element capable of determining a second network element based on AI; the second network element is used to process the first message; the second network element is at least one of the following: The third network element of the second core network; The first network element of the first core network, wherein the first network element is capable of implementing the network functions of the second core network through the AI. A sixth network element, characterized in that, The sixth network element includes: The transceiver module is configured as follows: Receive the fourth message sent by the first network element in the first core network; The fourth piece of information is used to request the completion of the registration of the first type of terminal; the sixth network element is a network element in the first core network that can realize the network functions of the seventh network element in the second core network through AI. A communication system, characterized in that, The communication system includes a first network element, a third network element, an access network device, and a sixth network element, wherein the first network element is used to implement the method of any one of claims 1 to 19, the third network element is used to implement the method of any one of claims 20 to 23, the access network device is used to implement the method of any one of claims 24 to 33, and the sixth network element is used to implement the method of any one of claims 34 to 38. A first network element, characterized in that, The first network element includes: One or more processors; The first network element is used to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 19. A third network element, characterized in that, The third network element includes: One or more processors; The third network element is used to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 20 to 23. An access network device, characterized in that, The access network equipment includes: One or more processors; The access network device is used to perform the communication method according to any one of claims 24 to 33. A sixth network element, characterized in that, The fifth network element includes: One or more processors; The sixth network element is used to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 24 to 33. A storage medium, wherein, The storage medium stores instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the communication method according to any one of claims 1 to 19, 20 to 23 and / or 24 to 33.

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