Intelligent service establishment method, apparatus, device and storage medium
By receiving and processing intelligent service request messages at the access network node and executing the intelligent service establishment process, the problem of establishing intelligent services within the access network in 3GPP wireless mobile communication networks is solved, thereby improving network performance and the efficiency of intelligent service implementation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2025/096585
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-05-29
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-04
AI Technical Summary
In 3GPP wireless mobile communication networks, how to establish intelligent services within the access network has become an urgent problem to be solved, especially after artificial intelligence modules are embedded in each node, the traditional end-to-end service establishment process cannot meet the needs of intelligent services.
The first access network node receives the intelligent service request message sent by the target network node and executes the intelligent service establishment process within the access network, including generating intelligent service configuration information, configuring the service, establishing the bearer configuration and quality of service control for the intelligent data flow, and finally sending a response message to the target network node.
It enables the efficient establishment of intelligent services within the access network, meets the needs of artificial intelligence services, and improves the performance and problem-solving capabilities of wireless mobile communication networks.
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Description
Intelligent business establishment methods, devices, equipment and storage media Cross-referencing
[0001] This application incorporates Chinese Patent Application No. 2024106822925, filed on May 29, 2024, entitled “Smart Business Establishment Method, Apparatus, Device and Storage Medium”, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field
[0002] This application relates to the field of wireless communication technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for establishing intelligent services. Background Technology
[0003] Currently, the services in 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) wireless mobile communication networks are end-to-end services. The service establishment process is initiated and completed between the user equipment (UE) and the core network through NAS (Non-Access Stratum) signaling.
[0004] With the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) modules are embedded in various nodes of wireless mobile communication networks, including access network nodes and User Equipment (UE). Correspondingly, access network nodes and UEs also possess functions such as model signaling, data processing, and edge computing. In this context, how to establish intelligent services within the access network has become a pressing issue. Summary of the Invention
[0005] This application provides a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for establishing intelligent services.
[0006] Firstly, a method for establishing intelligent services is provided, the method comprising:
[0007] The first access network node receives a smart service request message sent by the target network node; the first access network node executes a smart service establishment process within the access network according to the smart service request message; the first access network node sends a smart service request response message to the target network node.
[0008] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0009] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0010] In one embodiment, the target network node includes at least one of the following nodes: a network node deployed in the access network; a network node deployed in the core network; OAM; UE; and a third-party application node.
[0011] In one embodiment, the method further includes: if the first access network node determines that it cannot satisfy the intelligent service request message, then sending an intelligent service request failure message to the target network node, or sending an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network node.
[0012] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request response message carries success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, and the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish the intelligent service.
[0013] In one embodiment, the method further includes: the first access network node generating intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0014] In one embodiment, the first access network node generates intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message, including: the first access network node obtaining auxiliary information maintained within the access network, the auxiliary information including network information and / or user information; the first access network node generating the intelligent service requirement information based on the auxiliary information and the intelligent service request message.
[0015] In one embodiment, the intelligent service requirement information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the intelligent service; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0016] In one embodiment, the first access network node executes an intelligent service establishment process within the access network based on the intelligent service request message, including: the first access network node generating intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message; and the first access network node configuring services based on the intelligent service configuration information to establish an intelligent service within the access network.
[0017] In one embodiment, the first access network node generates intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message, including: the first access network node obtaining intelligent service requirement information generated based on the intelligent service request message; and the first access network node generating the intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0018] In one embodiment, the intelligent service configuration information includes at least one of the following: configured objects or configured regions; resource configuration of artificial intelligence models and / or resource configuration of machine learning models; computing power resource configuration; data collection configuration; and air interface configuration.
[0019] In one embodiment, the air interface configuration includes at least one of the following: a bearer configuration for establishing intelligent data streams; a quality of service configuration; a security configuration; and a lifecycle configuration.
[0020] In one embodiment, the data collection configuration includes at least one of the following: a measurement configuration for the first access network node; a measurement configuration for a target UE, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; and a configuration for requesting measurement and / or monitoring information from the OAM.
[0021] In one embodiment, the first access network node performs service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information, including: the first access network node performs network-side service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information; the first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE, so that the target UE can perform UE-side service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; and the first access network node receives configuration response information sent by the target UE.
[0022] In one embodiment, when there are multiple target UEs, the number of intelligent service configuration information generated by the first access network node is one or more.
[0023] In one embodiment, the first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE, including: when there are multiple target UEs, the first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on unicast, multicast or broadcast.
[0024] In one embodiment, the first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE, including: the first access network node sending the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC message; or, the first access network node sending the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first AIC message, wherein the first AIC message is a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node; or, the first access network node sending the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC auxiliary message, wherein the first RRC auxiliary message is a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the first access network node triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node.
[0025] In one embodiment, the first access network node receiving configuration response information sent by the target UE includes: the first access network node receiving a second RRC message sent by the target UE, the second RRC message carrying the configuration response information; or, the first access network node receiving a second AIC message sent by the target UE, the second AIC message carrying the configuration response information, the second AIC message being a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE; or, the first access network node receiving a second RRC auxiliary message sent by the target UE, the second RRC auxiliary message carrying the configuration response information, the second RRC auxiliary message being a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the target UE triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE.
[0026] In one embodiment, the first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE, including: if the target UE accesses the second access network node, the first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the second access network node, so that the second access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE.
[0027] In one embodiment, the method further includes: after the intelligent service is established, if the target UE switches from accessing the first access network node to accessing the third access network node, the first access network node sends service handover information to the third access network node to hand over the intelligent service to the third access network node.
[0028] Secondly, a method for establishing intelligent services is provided, the method comprising: a target network node sending an intelligent service request message to a first access network node, the intelligent service request message being used to instruct the first access network node to perform an intelligent service establishment process within the access network; and the target network node receiving an intelligent service request response message sent by the first access network node.
[0029] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0030] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0031] In one embodiment, the target network node includes at least one of the following nodes: a network node deployed in the access network; a network node deployed in the core network; OAM; UE; and a third-party application node.
[0032] In one embodiment, the method further includes: the target network node receiving a smart service request failure message or a smart service request rejection message sent by the first access network node; wherein the smart service request failure message and the smart service request rejection message are sent after the first access network node determines that the smart service request message cannot be satisfied.
[0033] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request response message carries success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, and the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish the intelligent service.
[0034] Thirdly, a smart service establishment device is provided for a first access network node, the device comprising:
[0035] The receiving unit is used to receive intelligent service request messages sent by the target network node;
[0036] A service establishment unit is used to execute an intelligent service establishment process within the access network based on the intelligent service request message;
[0037] The sending unit is used to send a smart service request response message to the target network node.
[0038] Fourthly, an intelligent service establishment device is provided for a target network node, the device comprising:
[0039] The sending unit is used to send a smart service request message to the first access network node, the smart service request message being used to instruct the first access network node to perform a smart service establishment process within the access network;
[0040] The receiving unit is used to receive the intelligent service request response message sent by the first access network node.
[0041] Fifthly, an access network node is provided, including a memory, a transceiver, and a processor:
[0042] A memory for storing computer programs; a transceiver for sending and receiving data under the control of the processor; and a processor for reading the computer programs from the memory and performing the following operations:
[0043] The transceiver is controlled to receive intelligent service request messages sent by the target network node; an intelligent service establishment process is executed within the access network according to the intelligent service request messages; and the transceiver is controlled to send intelligent service request response messages to the target network node.
[0044] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0045] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0046] In one embodiment, the target network node includes at least one of the following nodes: a network node deployed in the access network; a network node deployed in the core network; OAM; UE; and a third-party application node.
[0047] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: if it is determined that the intelligent service request message cannot be satisfied, control the transceiver to send an intelligent service request failure message to the target network node, or send an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network node.
[0048] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request response message carries success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, and the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish the intelligent service.
[0049] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operation: generate intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0050] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: acquire auxiliary information maintained within the access network, the auxiliary information including network information and / or user information; and generate the intelligent service requirement information based on the auxiliary information and the intelligent service request message.
[0051] In one embodiment, the intelligent service requirement information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the intelligent service; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0052] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: generate intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message; and configure services based on the intelligent service configuration information to establish intelligent services within the access network.
[0053] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: obtain the intelligent service requirement information generated based on the intelligent service request message; and generate the intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0054] In one embodiment, the intelligent service configuration information includes at least one of the following: configured objects or configured regions; resource configuration of artificial intelligence models and / or resource configuration of machine learning models; computing power resource configuration; data collection configuration; and air interface configuration.
[0055] In one embodiment, the air interface configuration includes at least one of the following: a bearer configuration for establishing intelligent data streams; a quality of service configuration; a security configuration; and a lifecycle configuration.
[0056] In one embodiment, the data collection configuration includes at least one of the following: a measurement configuration for the first access network node; a measurement configuration for a target UE, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; and a configuration for requesting measurement and / or monitoring information from the OAM.
[0057] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: configure network-side services according to the intelligent service configuration information; control the transceiver to send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE, so that the target UE can configure UE-side services according to the intelligent service configuration information, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; and control the transceiver to receive configuration response information sent by the target UE.
[0058] In one embodiment, when there are multiple target UEs, the number of intelligent service configuration information generated by the first access network node is one or more.
[0059] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: when there are multiple target UEs, control the transceiver to send the intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on unicast, multicast or broadcast.
[0060] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: control the transceiver to send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC message; or control the transceiver to send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first AIC message, wherein the first AIC message is a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node; or control the transceiver to send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC auxiliary message, wherein the first RRC auxiliary message is a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the first access network node triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node.
[0061] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: control the transceiver to receive a second RRC message sent by the target UE, the second RRC message carrying the configuration response information; or control the transceiver to receive a second AIC message sent by the target UE, the second AIC message carrying the configuration response information, the second AIC message being a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE; or control the transceiver to receive a second RRC auxiliary message sent by the target UE, the second RRC auxiliary message carrying the configuration response information, the second RRC auxiliary message being a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the target UE triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE.
[0062] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: if the target UE accesses the second access network node, control the transceiver to send the intelligent service configuration information to the second access network node, so that the second access network node can send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE.
[0063] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: after establishing a smart service, if the target UE switches from accessing the first access network node to accessing the third access network node, the processor controls the transceiver to send service handover information to the third access network node to hand over the smart service to the third access network node.
[0064] Sixthly, a network node is provided, including a memory, a transceiver, and a processor:
[0065] A memory for storing computer programs; a transceiver for sending and receiving data under the control of the processor; and a processor for reading the computer programs from the memory and performing the following operations:
[0066] The transceiver is controlled to send a smart service request message to a first access network node, the smart service request message being used to instruct the first access network node to perform a smart service establishment process within the access network; the transceiver is also controlled to receive a smart service request response message sent by the first access network node.
[0067] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0068] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0069] In one embodiment, the processor is further configured to perform the following operations: control the transceiver to receive a smart service request failure message or a smart service request rejection message sent by the first access network node; wherein the smart service request failure message and the smart service request rejection message are sent after the first access network node determines that the smart service request message cannot be satisfied.
[0070] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request response message carries success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, and the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish the intelligent service.
[0071] In a seventh aspect, a processor-readable storage medium is provided, the processor-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a processor to perform the method described in any of the first aspects above.
[0072] Eighthly, a processor-readable storage medium is provided, the processor-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a processor to perform the method described in any of the second aspects above.
[0073] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0074] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the embodiments described below. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:
[0075] Figure 1 is an application environment diagram of a smart service establishment method in one embodiment;
[0076] Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for establishing intelligent services in one embodiment;
[0077] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the air interface protocol stack in one embodiment;
[0078] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another air interface protocol stack in one embodiment;
[0079] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another air interface protocol stack in one embodiment;
[0080] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the process by which the first access network node generates intelligent service requirement information in one embodiment.
[0081] Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating the intelligent service establishment process performed by the first access network node within the access network in one embodiment.
[0082] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the process by which the first access network node generates intelligent service configuration information in one embodiment.
[0083] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the process of the first access network node configuring services in one embodiment;
[0084] Figure 10 is a flowchart illustrating another intelligent service establishment method in one embodiment;
[0085] Figure 11 is a flowchart illustrating another intelligent service establishment method in one embodiment;
[0086] Figure 12 is a flowchart illustrating another intelligent service establishment method in one embodiment;
[0087] Figure 13 is a flowchart illustrating another intelligent service establishment method in one embodiment;
[0088] Figure 14 is a flowchart illustrating another intelligent service establishment method in one embodiment;
[0089] Figure 15 is a flowchart illustrating another intelligent service establishment method in one embodiment;
[0090] Figure 16 is a structural block diagram of an intelligent service establishment device in one embodiment;
[0091] Figure 17 is a structural block diagram of another intelligent service establishment device in one embodiment;
[0092] Figure 18 is a structural block diagram of another intelligent service establishment device in one embodiment;
[0093] Figure 19 is an internal structure diagram of an access network node in one embodiment;
[0094] Figure 20 is an internal structure diagram of a network node in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation
[0095] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0096] The services in the existing 3GPP wireless mobile communication network are end-to-end services, and the service establishment process is initiated and completed between the UE and the core network through NAS signaling.
[0097] For example, consider a UE in the RRC (Radio Resource Control) Idle state:
[0098] The end-to-end service establishment process initiated by the UE includes: When the UE needs to initiate a service request, it initiates an RRC connection establishment process with the base station. The UE sends a NAS connection request message (Service Request) to the core network via NAS direct transmission carried in the RRC signaling, and the core network establishes a service connection with the UE. Subsequently, the core network sends the service connection and service-related information to the base station, which then establishes a service bearer (RB) (Radio Bearer) with the UE to carry the service and notifies the UE via an RRC reconfiguration message.
[0099] The end-to-end service establishment process initiated by the network side includes: the core network triggers the base station to initiate paging to the UE. After the base station paging the UE, the UE initiates the RRC connection establishment process. Then, through NAS direct transmission carried by RRC signaling, the service establishment between the UE and the core network is completed through NAS signaling.
[0100] As can be seen from the above, whether the end-to-end service establishment process is initiated by the UE or the network side, it is initiated and completed between the UE and the core network through NAS signaling.
[0101] With the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning modules are embedded in various nodes of wireless mobile communication networks, including access network nodes and user equipment (UEs). Correspondingly, access network nodes and UEs possess functions such as model signaling, data processing, and edge computing. Intelligent control and data information interaction generated to meet AI services may be completed within the access network. The resulting services differ significantly from end-to-end services and are generally referred to as endogenous services. Endogenous services are characterized by both their origin (initiator) and destination (provider) being within the access network. They primarily aim to solve complex problems in wireless mobile communication networks or improve network performance. They do not directly provide services to end users but mainly serve "AI users." These "AI users" include not only traditional network service UE users or application services but also various network nodes, network node modules (specific network elements and functional modules), or network operators / tenants / third parties. AI users are both the source and consumer of intelligent capabilities. Services generated by the application of AI in wireless mobile communication networks, i.e., intelligent services, are a typical example of endogenous services. Currently, how to establish intelligent services within the access network has become an urgent problem to be solved.
[0102] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a method for establishing intelligent services. In this method, a first access network node receives an intelligent service request message sent by a target network node, the first access network node executes an intelligent service establishment process within the access network according to the intelligent service request message, and the first access network node sends an intelligent service request response message to the target network node, thereby providing a way to establish intelligent services within the access network.
[0103] It should be noted that the beneficial effects or technical problems solved by the embodiments of this application are not limited to this one, but may also be other implicit or related problems. For details, please refer to the description of the embodiments below.
[0104] The implementation environment involved in the intelligent service establishment method provided in this application embodiment will be briefly described below. As shown in Figure 1, the implementation environment includes a target UE 101, a first access network node 102, and a target network node 103.
[0105] It should be noted that although only one target UE 101 is shown in Figure 1, the reader should understand that in actual implementation, the implementation environment may include multiple target UEs 101, wherein the target UE 101 is the service object of the intelligent service to be established or the UE included in the service area of the intelligent service to be established. The UE involved in the embodiments of this application may be a wireless terminal, which may be a device that provides voice and / or other service data connectivity to the user, or a handheld device with wireless connection function, or other processing device connected to a wireless modem. The wireless terminal may be a USB storage device, other personal computer memory device and dongle, or may communicate with one or more core networks (CN) via a radio access network (RAN). The wireless terminal may be a mobile terminal, such as a mobile phone (or "cellular" phone) and a computer with a mobile terminal device, for example, a portable, pocket, handheld, computer-embedded or vehicle-mounted mobile device, which exchanges voice and / or data with the radio access network. Examples of such devices include Personal Communication Service (PCS) phones, cordless phones, Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) phones, Wireless Local Loop (WLL) stations, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), personal computers, tablets, and Machine-type Communication (MTC) terminals. Wireless terminals can also be referred to as systems, subscriber units, subscriber stations, mobile stations, mobile devices, remote stations, access points, remote terminals, access terminals, user terminals, user agents, user devices, and wireless access devices and routers / modems that meet the limitations of this definition, but are not limited to these in the embodiments of this application.
[0106] The first access network node 102 can be a base station, IAB (access and backhaul) node, relay, UE relay, or other node or entity with access network node functions in the access network. Specifically, the base station involved in this embodiment can be a base station (BTS) in Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) or Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), a base station (NodeB, NB) in Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), an evolved Node B (eNB or eNodeB) in LTE, or a base station in a 5G network, etc., and is not limited thereto.
[0107] The target network node 103 is the node that requests to initiate intelligent services. It can be a network node deployed in the access network, a network node deployed in the core network, an OAM (Operation Administration and Maintenance) node, a UE, or a third-party application node. In some cases, the target network node 103 can be a target UE 101. The third-party application node can be, for example, an MEC (Mobile Edge Computing) platform, an ORAN-RIC (O-RAN Radio Intelligent Controller), or other similar third-party application nodes that can request to initiate intelligent services.
[0108] In some embodiments, if the target UE 101 is not connected to the first access network node 102, the implementation environment may further include a second access network node, which is the access network node connected to by the target UE 101.
[0109] In some embodiments, after establishing a smart service, the target UE 101 can switch access to other access network nodes. In this embodiment, a third access network node may also be included, which is the access network node that the target UE 101 switches to.
[0110] The second and third access network nodes are similar to the first access network node 102, and their relevant descriptions can be found in the description of the first access network node 102.
[0111] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0112] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, a method for establishing intelligent services is provided. Taking the application of this method to the first access network node in Figure 1 as an example, the method includes the following steps:
[0113] Step 201: The first access network node receives the intelligent service request message sent by the target network node.
[0114] As mentioned above, the first access network node can be a base station, IAB node, relay, UE relay, or other node or entity with access network node functions in the access network. The target network node can be a network node deployed in the access network, a network node deployed in the core network, an OAM, a UE, or a third-party application node. Among them, the third-party application node can be, for example, an MEC platform, ORAN-RIC, or other similar third-party application nodes that can request to initiate intelligent services.
[0115] In an optional embodiment of this application, an AI Service Request Message can be used to request the initiation of an AI Service. The AI Service Request Message can be generated by the target network node when it needs to initiate an AI Service and sent to the first access network node. Alternatively, the AI Service Request Message can be generated by other network nodes when it needs to initiate an AI Service and forwarded to the first access network node via the target network node.
[0116] In an optional embodiment of this application, the intelligent service refers to the service generated by the application of artificial intelligence in a wireless mobile communication network. This intelligent service may include, for example, services for sharing, interacting with, and managing AI models, data, or datasets; computing power sharing services; computing power interaction services; cloud processing data sharing services; and intelligent task segmentation services. The intelligent service can be transmitted between the access network node and the UE in the form of an intelligent data flow (AI flow) on the RB established by the access network node and the UE for the AI flow.
[0117] Please refer to Figures 3, 4, and 5, which illustrate three optional air interface protocol stacks for the first access network node provided in this embodiment. As shown in Figure 3, the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node can add an AIC (AI Control) protocol sublayer to the existing protocol layers. The added AIC protocol sublayer is a sublayer of the RRC protocol layer. As shown in Figure 4, in another implementation, the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node can add an AIC protocol layer to the existing protocol layers, where the added AIC protocol layer is located above the RRC protocol layer. As shown in Figure 5, in yet another implementation, the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node can add an AIC protocol layer to the existing protocol layers, where the added AIC protocol layer is located above the PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) protocol layer.
[0118] In an optional embodiment of this application, the AIC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node may be responsible for receiving intelligent service request messages (corresponding to the air interface protocol stacks shown in Figures 4 and 5). Of course, in some possible cases, the RRC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node may also be responsible for receiving intelligent service request messages (corresponding to the air interface protocol stack shown in Figure 3). The receipt of intelligent service request messages by the RRC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node includes the receipt of intelligent service request messages by the AIC protocol sublayer included in the RRC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node.
[0119] Step 202: The first access network node executes the intelligent service establishment process within the access network based on the intelligent service request message.
[0120] In an optional embodiment of this application, the first access network node may determine whether it can satisfy the intelligent service request message based on the capabilities of the devices within the access network (e.g., computing power, locally deployed models, load, etc.).
[0121] In an optional embodiment of this application, the first access network node may execute an intelligent service establishment process within the access network if it determines that the intelligent service request message can be satisfied. The intelligent service established is different from the traditional end-to-end service and belongs to the endogenous service described above.
[0122] It should be noted that the intelligent service request message mentioned above can include either a message that can fully satisfy the intelligent service request message or a message that can partially satisfy the intelligent service request message.
[0123] It should be noted that if the first access network node determines, based on the intelligent service request message, that it is only allowed to fully satisfy the intelligent service request message and not allowed to partially satisfy it, then the first access network node will execute the intelligent service establishment process within the access network only if it is determined that it can fully satisfy the intelligent service request message. Conversely, if the first access network node determines, based on the intelligent service request message, that it is allowed to partially satisfy the intelligent service request message, then the first access network node may execute the intelligent service establishment process within the access network if it is determined that it can fully satisfy the intelligent service request message or partially satisfy it.
[0124] In an optional embodiment of this application, establishing a smart service refers to establishing a service connection between the first access network node and the UE to provide a transmission channel for the smart service. That is, establishing a service bearer (RB) to carry the smart service, thereby supporting the transmission of smart service data between the first access network node and the UE through the established RB.
[0125] Step 203: The first access network node sends a smart service request response message to the target network node.
[0126] In an optional embodiment of this application, similar to the above, the AIC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node can be responsible for sending the intelligent service request response message (AI Service request response message) (corresponding to the air interface protocol stacks shown in Figures 4 and 5). Of course, in some possible cases, the RRC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node can also be responsible for sending the intelligent service request response message (corresponding to the air interface protocol stack shown in Figure 3).
[0127] The intelligent service request response message is used to provide feedback on the establishment status of the intelligent service. In an optional embodiment of this application, if the target network node is not the initiator of the intelligent service, but is only responsible for forwarding intelligent service request messages generated by other network nodes to the first access network node, then after receiving the intelligent service request response message, the target network node can forward the intelligent service request response message to the other network node.
[0128] The intelligent service establishment method provided in this embodiment involves a first access network node receiving an intelligent service request message sent by a target network node, the first access network node executing an intelligent service establishment process within the access network based on the intelligent service request message, and the first access network node sending an intelligent service request response message to the target network node, thereby providing a way to establish intelligent services within the access network.
[0129] In an optional embodiment of this application, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: 1. the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; 2. the service content of the intelligent service; 3. the priority of the intelligent service.
[0130] The business content of intelligent services may include, for example, the functions of intelligent services (AI Services) involved in intelligent services, the description information of software use cases involved in intelligent services, and the identification of software use cases involved in intelligent services.
[0131] In optional embodiments of this application, in addition to the above content, the intelligent service request message may also include at least one of the following: 1. the identifier of the target network node; 2. the service object or service area of the intelligent service; 3. the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; 4. the model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or the model information of the machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; 5. the computing power information required by the intelligent service; 6. the service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0132] The service targets of intelligent services can include a single UE or multiple UEs, a single access network node or multiple access network nodes, etc. The service area of intelligent services can include a cell, a Tracking Area (TA), or the coverage area of a single or multiple access network nodes, wherein the single or multiple access network nodes can include the first access network node. The service lifecycle of intelligent services can include the effective duration, effective time period, triggering conditions, and failure conditions of intelligent services.
[0133] In an optional embodiment of this application, if the first access network node determines that it cannot satisfy the intelligent service request message, it sends an intelligent service request failure message to the target network node, or sends an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network node.
[0134] As described above, the first access network node can determine whether it can satisfy the intelligent service request message based on the capabilities of the devices within the access network (e.g., computing power, locally deployed models, load, etc.). In an optional embodiment of this application, the first access network node can execute an intelligent service establishment process within the access network if it determines that it can satisfy the intelligent service request message. If the first access network node determines that it cannot satisfy the intelligent service request message, the first access network node can send an intelligent service request failure message to the target network node, or it can send an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network node.
[0135] Corresponding to the above, the first access network node may send an intelligent service request failure message to the target network node, or send an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network node, if it determines that it cannot fully satisfy the intelligent service request message, or if it determines that it cannot satisfy any request of the intelligent service request message.
[0136] In an optional embodiment of this application, the smart service request failure message may carry the reason for the request failure, and the smart service request rejection message may carry the reason for the request being rejected.
[0137] In an optional embodiment of this application, after the first access network node executes the intelligent service establishment process within the access network, it can send an intelligent service request-response message to the target network node. In an optional embodiment of this application, the intelligent service request-response message can carry success response information or failure response information.
[0138] The success response information indicates that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service. The established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the requests of the intelligent service request message. In an optional embodiment of this application, the success response information may further include request fulfillment information, which indicates whether the established intelligent service fully satisfies the requests of the intelligent service request message. This request fulfillment information may also indicate the unsatisfied portions of the intelligent service request message. The failure response information indicates that the first access network node failed to establish the intelligent service and indicates the reason for the failure.
[0139] In an optional embodiment of this application, the first access network node can generate intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0140] In an optional embodiment of this application, the first access network node can generate intelligent service requirement information through a separate software module or a separate hardware module. The generated intelligent service requirement information can be called by other software modules or transmitted to other hardware modules for use by other hardware modules.
[0141] In an optional embodiment of this application, the intelligent service requirement information is used to indicate the service requirements of the intelligent service. Optionally, the first access network node may establish an intelligent service within the access network based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0142] The following embodiments of this application will describe the technical process by which the first access network node executes the intelligent service establishment process after receiving the intelligent service request message sent by the target network node. As described above, after executing the intelligent service establishment process, the first access network node can send an intelligent service request response message to the target network node.
[0143] The process of establishing a smart service by the first access network node may include: the first access network node generating smart service configuration information based on the smart service request message, and the first access network node configuring the service based on the smart service configuration information to establish a smart service within the access network.
[0144] Furthermore, the first access network node can generate the intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information described above.
[0145] In addition, the first access network node's service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information may include: the first access network node itself performing network-side service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information, and the first access network node sending the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE so that the target UE can perform UE-side service configuration, wherein the target UE is the service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service.
[0146] Therefore, the intelligent service establishment process involves interaction between the first access network node and the target UE. Specifically, this interaction includes the first access network node sending intelligent service configuration information to the target UE. In addition, the intelligent service establishment process also involves the first access network node and the target UE configuring network-side services and UE-side services respectively based on the intelligent service configuration information. Once both network-side and UE-side service configurations are completed, the intelligent service is established.
[0147] The technical process described above will now be illustrated through the embodiments corresponding to Figures 6 to 9.
[0148] The embodiment corresponding to Figure 6 illustrates how intelligent business requirement information is generated.
[0149] The embodiment corresponding to Figure 7 illustrates the overall technical process of the first access network node executing the intelligent service establishment process. That is: the first access network node generates intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message, and performs service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information to establish intelligent services within the access network.
[0150] The embodiment corresponding to Figure 8 illustrates how the first access network node generates intelligent service configuration information based on intelligent service requirement information.
[0151] The embodiment corresponding to Figure 9 illustrates how the first access network node performs service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information. That is, the first access network node performs network-side service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information, and sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE so that the target UE can perform UE-side service configuration.
[0152] In an optional embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 6, which illustrates an optional implementation method for the first access network node to generate intelligent service requirement information. As shown in Figure 6, this implementation method includes the following steps:
[0153] Step 601: The first access network node obtains auxiliary information maintained within the access network.
[0154] This auxiliary information includes network information and / or user information.
[0155] Step 602: The first access network node generates intelligent service requirement information based on the auxiliary information and intelligent service request message.
[0156] In an optional embodiment of this application, the intelligent service requirement information may include at least one of the following: 1. the identifier of the intelligent service; 2. the service object or service area of the intelligent service; 3. the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; 4. the model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; 5. the computing power information required by the intelligent service; 6. the service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0157] Similar to the above, the service objects of intelligent services here may include a single UE or multiple UEs, a single access network node or multiple access network nodes, etc. The service area of intelligent services may include a cell, a TA area, or the coverage area of a single or multiple access network nodes. The single or multiple access network nodes may include the first access network node. The service lifecycle of intelligent services may include the effective duration, effective time period, triggering conditions, and failure conditions of intelligent services.
[0158] In optional embodiments of this application, the content included in the intelligent service requirement information may be consistent with or inconsistent with the corresponding content included in the intelligent service request message. This application does not impose specific limitations on this. For example, when the first access network node determines, based on auxiliary information, that a certain content of the intelligent service request message cannot be satisfied, it may adjust the content included in the intelligent service request message to obtain the relevant content of the intelligent service requirement information.
[0159] In an optional embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 7, which illustrates an optional implementation of a first access network node performing an intelligent service establishment process within the access network. As shown in Figure 7, this implementation includes the following steps:
[0160] Step 701: The first access network node generates intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0161] The intelligent service configuration information may include configuration parameters for the intelligent service. Based on these configuration parameters, the intelligent service can be configured, thereby enabling the establishment of intelligent services within the access network.
[0162] In optional embodiments of this application, the intelligent service configuration information may include at least one of the following: 1. a configured object or a configured region; 2. resource configuration of an artificial intelligence model and / or resource configuration of a machine learning model; 3. computing power resource configuration; 4. data collection configuration; 5. air interface configuration.
[0163] In optional embodiments of this application, the configured object may include a single UE or multiple UEs, a single access network node or multiple access network nodes, etc., and the configured area may include a cell, a TA area, or the coverage area of a single or multiple access network nodes. The single or multiple access network nodes may include a first access network node. The resource configuration of the artificial intelligence model may include the resource storage location of the artificial intelligence model, the resource identifier of the artificial intelligence model, etc., and the resource configuration of the machine learning model may include the resource storage location of the machine learning model, the resource identifier of the machine learning model, etc.
[0164] In an optional embodiment of this application, the air interface configuration is used to configure the air interface transmission of data for intelligent services, and may include at least one of the following: 1. Bearer configuration of intelligent data flow (AI flow); 2. Quality of service configuration; 3. Security configuration; 4. Lifecycle configuration.
[0165] The intelligent data flow can be carried by a dedicated radio bearer, such as an AIDRB (Data Radio Bearer) or an AI RB. This dedicated radio bearer is used to carry the AI flow, and the data for intelligent services is transmitted based on this AI flow. Security configurations may include, for example, key configurations. Lifecycle configurations may include, for example, validity period, validity time period, triggering conditions, and expiration conditions.
[0166] In practical implementation, the execution of intelligent services may involve the collection of measurement data. For example, a certain intelligent service may be used to improve the signal quality of the access network. This intelligent service requires the target UE to collect measurement data obtained by the first access network node and input the measurement data into an artificial intelligence model for calculation to obtain intermediate calculation results. Then, the target UE sends the intermediate calculation results to the first access network node, which obtains network configuration parameters based on the intermediate calculation results and configures signal transmission according to the network configuration parameters, thereby achieving the purpose of improving the signal quality of the access network. This process involves the collection of measurement data obtained by the first access network node.
[0167] Based on this, in an optional embodiment of this application, the intelligent service configuration information may include a data collection configuration, which is used to configure the collection of measurement data. Optionally, the data collection configuration may include at least one of the following: 1. Measurement configuration of the first access network node; 2. Measurement configuration of the target UE, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; 3. Configuration of requesting measurement and / or monitoring information from OAM.
[0168] The measurement configuration of the first access network node may include the content measured by the first access network node, the measurement period of the first access network node, and the period at which the first access network node sends measurement data to the target UE. The measurement configuration of the target UE may include the content measured by the target UE, the measurement period of the target UE, the period at which the target UE reports measurement data, and the air interface resources used by the target UE to report measurement data.
[0169] Step 702: The first access network node configures services according to the intelligent service configuration information to establish intelligent services within the access network.
[0170] In an optional embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 8, which illustrates an optional implementation of a first access network node generating intelligent service configuration information. As shown in Figure 8, this implementation includes the following steps:
[0171] Step 801: The first access network node obtains the intelligent service requirement information generated based on the intelligent service request message.
[0172] Step 802: The first access network node generates intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0173] In an optional embodiment of this application, when there are multiple target UEs, the number of intelligent service configuration information generated by the first access network node can be one or more. For example, the first access network node can generate multiple intelligent service configuration information corresponding one-to-one with the multiple target UEs based on the load of each target UE, the capabilities of each target UE, etc.
[0174] In an optional embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 9, which illustrates an optional implementation method for a first access network node to perform service configuration. As shown in Figure 9, this implementation method includes the following steps:
[0175] Step 901: The first access network node configures network-side services based on the intelligent service configuration information.
[0176] Optionally, network-side service configuration may include providing PDCP (Radio Link Control), RLC (Radio Link Control), and MAC (Medium Access Control) configuration information for AI flow, establishing RB (Redundant Receiver), configuring the key used, configuring the RLC transmission mode, configuring fixed logical channels, and configuring priorities.
[0177] Step 902: The first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE so that the target UE can configure the UE-side services according to the intelligent service configuration information.
[0178] As mentioned above, the target UE is the service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service.
[0179] UE-side service configuration may include instructing PDCP, RLC, and MAC configuration information for AI flow, establishing RB, configuring the key used, configuring RLC transmission mode, configuring fixed logical channels, and configuring priorities. Once both network-side and UE-side service configurations are complete, the intelligent service is established.
[0180] In an optional embodiment of this application, if the target UE is in idle state, the first access network node may page the target UE before sending intelligent service configuration information to the target UE. After the target UE is paged, the target UE initiates RRC connection establishment. After the RRC connection is established, the first access network node may send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE.
[0181] In an optional embodiment of this application, the air interface protocol stack of the target UE is similar to that of the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node. Please refer back to Figures 3, 4 and 5. Optionally, the AIC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node can be responsible for sending intelligent service configuration information. Correspondingly, the AIC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the target UE can be responsible for receiving intelligent service configuration information (corresponding to the air interface protocol stacks shown in Figures 4 and 5). Alternatively, the RRC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node can be responsible for sending intelligent service configuration information. Correspondingly, the RRC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the target UE can be responsible for receiving intelligent service configuration information (corresponding to the air interface protocol stack shown in Figure 3).
[0182] The fact that the RRC protocol layer is responsible for sending and receiving intelligent service configuration information can be understood as the AIC protocol sublayer within the RRC protocol layer being responsible for sending and receiving intelligent service configuration information.
[0183] In an optional embodiment of this application, when there are multiple target UEs, the first access network node can send intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on unicast, multicast or broadcast.
[0184] Optionally, as mentioned above, when there are multiple target UEs, the number of intelligent service configuration information generated by the first access network node can be one or more. Optionally, when there is only one intelligent service configuration information, the first access network node can send the one intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on unicast, multicast, or broadcast. When there are multiple intelligent service configuration information, the first access network node can send the corresponding intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on unicast. Of course, when there are multiple intelligent service configuration information, the first access network node can also send multiple intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on multicast or broadcast.
[0185] In an optional embodiment of this application, if the target UE accesses the second access network node, the first access network node can send intelligent service configuration information to the second access network node, so that the second access network node can send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE.
[0186] In an optional embodiment of this application, the first access network node can send the intelligent service configuration information to the second access network node based on the existing inter-node interface (e.g., Xn or 6G inter-site interface). Optionally, in this case, an information element (IE) can be added to the existing message to carry the intelligent service configuration information, or a new message can be added to transmit the intelligent service configuration information.
[0187] In an optional embodiment of this application, the first access network node may also send the intelligent service configuration information to the second access network node through a newly added inter-node interface.
[0188] Step 903: The first access network node receives the configuration response information sent by the target UE.
[0189] Similarly, as described above, optionally, if the AIC protocol layer is responsible for sending and receiving intelligent service configuration information, then correspondingly, the AIC protocol layer is also responsible for sending and receiving configuration response information (corresponding to the air interface protocol stacks shown in Figures 4 and 5). Specifically, the AIC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the target UE can be responsible for sending the configuration response information, and correspondingly, the AIC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node can be responsible for receiving the configuration response information. If the RRC protocol layer is responsible for sending and receiving intelligent service configuration information, then correspondingly, the RRC protocol layer is also responsible for sending and receiving configuration response information (corresponding to the air interface protocol stack shown in Figure 3). Specifically, the RRC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the target UE can be responsible for sending the configuration response information, and correspondingly, the RRC protocol layer in the air interface protocol stack of the first access network node can be responsible for receiving the configuration response information.
[0190] The configuration of sending and receiving response information by the RRC protocol layer can be understood as the configuration of sending and receiving response information by the AIC protocol sublayer within the RRC protocol layer.
[0191] Specifically, for cases where the RRC protocol layer is responsible for sending and receiving intelligent service configuration information and configuration response information:
[0192] In an optional embodiment of this application, the first access network node may send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on the first RRC message. Correspondingly, the first access network node receives the second RRC message sent by the target UE, wherein the second RRC message carries configuration response information.
[0193] The first RRC message and the second RRC message can be messages generated by the AIC protocol sublayer in the RRC protocol layer.
[0194] In optional embodiments of this application, the first RRC message and the second RRC message can be existing RRC messages. For example, the first RRC message can be an RRC reconfiguration message, and the second RRC message can be an RRC reconfiguration success message. Optionally, an information element carrying the intelligent service configuration information can be added to an existing RRC message to serve as the first RRC message, and an information element carrying the configuration response information can be added to an existing RRC message to serve as the second RRC message.
[0195] In an optional embodiment of this application, the first RRC message and the second RRC message may be newly added dedicated messages, which can be carried by an existing SRB (Signaling Radio Bearer) or by a newly added SRB.
[0196] For cases where the AIC protocol layer is responsible for sending and receiving intelligent service configuration information and configuration response information:
[0197] In one optional implementation, the first access network node can send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on the first AIC message, wherein the first AIC message is a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node. Correspondingly, the first access network node can receive a second AIC message sent by the target UE, wherein the second AIC message carries configuration response information and is a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE.
[0198] Optionally, the first AIC message and the second AIC message can be carried by a newly added dedicated SRB, which is a bearer dedicated to AIC connections.
[0199] Optionally, the first AIC message and the second AIC message can be messages transmitted during the AIC connection establishment, connection modification, or connection release process.
[0200] In another optional implementation, the first access network node can send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on the first RRC auxiliary message. The first RRC auxiliary message is a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the first access network node triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node. Correspondingly, the first access network node can receive a second RRC auxiliary message sent by the target UE. The second RRC auxiliary message carries configuration response information and is a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the target UE triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE.
[0201] Optionally, the first RRC auxiliary message can be an RRC reconfiguration message, and the second RRC auxiliary message can be an RRC reconfiguration response message.
[0202] In an optional embodiment of this application, after the establishment of intelligent services, if the target UE switches from accessing the first access network node to accessing the third access network node, the first access network node sends service handover information to the third access network node to hand over the intelligent services to the third access network node.
[0203] Optionally, the first access network node can send the service handover information to the third access network node based on an existing inter-node interface (e.g., an Xn or 6G inter-site interface). Optionally, in this case, information cells can be added to the existing message to carry the service handover information, or a new message can be added to transmit the service handover information. Optionally, the first access network node can also send the service handover information to the third access network node through a newly added inter-node interface.
[0204] In an optional embodiment of this application, the service handover information may include, for example, context information of the intelligent service.
[0205] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 10, a method for establishing intelligent services is provided. Taking the application of this method to the target network node in Figure 1 as an example, the method includes the following steps:
[0206] Step 1001: The target network node sends a smart service request message to the first access network node.
[0207] The intelligent service request message is used to instruct the first access network node to perform an intelligent service establishment process within the access network.
[0208] Step 1002: The target network node receives the intelligent service request response message sent by the first access network node.
[0209] The sending and receiving of intelligent service request messages and intelligent service request response messages, as well as the content contained in the messages, are the same as described above, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application.
[0210] To facilitate understanding of the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application, five optional embodiments will be described below.
[0211] Please refer to Figure 11, which is a flowchart illustrating the first optional embodiment of this application. The scenario corresponding to this embodiment is: a scenario where a base station paging a single UE participates in AI / ML. For example, it could be that the base station sends a training model to a UE with corresponding capabilities and needs to implement corresponding functions, or that the UE needs to provide specific computing power, etc. Specifically, this scenario could be, for example, an AI / ML-assisted mobility scenario or an AI / ML-assisted coverage optimization scenario, as shown in Figure 11, including the following steps:
[0212] Step 1101: The base station receives the intelligent service request message sent by OAM.
[0213] Step 1102: The base station generates intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0214] Optionally, if the base station determines that it cannot fulfill the intelligent service request message, in this case, the base station does not need to generate intelligent service requirement information and send an intelligent service request failure message or intelligent service request rejection message back to the OAM.
[0215] Step 1103: The base station generates intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0216] Step 1104: The base station configures network-side services based on the intelligent service configuration information.
[0217] Step 1105: The base station sends an RRC reconfiguration message to the target UE.
[0218] The RRC reconfiguration message includes a newly added information cell, which carries intelligent service configuration information.
[0219] The following is the content of the RRC reconfiguration message:
[0220] --ASN1START
[0221] --TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATION-START
[0222] RRCReconfiguration::= SEQUENCE{
[0223] rrc-TransactionIdentifier RRC-TransactionIdentifier,
[0224] criticalExtensions CHOICE{
[0225] rrcReconfiguration RRCReconfiguration-IEs,
[0226] criticalExtensionsFuture SEQUENCE{}
[0227] }
[0228] }
[0229] …
[0230] RRCReconfiguration-vxx-IEs::=SEQUENCE{
[0231] aiServiceConfig AiServiceConfig OPTIONAL,
[0232] nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE{} OPTIONAL
[0233] }
[0234] --TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATION-STOP
[0235] --ASN1STOP
[0236] Wherein, RRCReconfiguration-vxx-IEs::=SEQUENCE{
[0237] aiServiceConfig OPTIONAL is a newly added information element.
[0238] Step 1106: The target UE receives the RRC reconfiguration message and performs UE-side service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information.
[0239] Intelligent services are established after the network-side service configuration and the UE-side service configuration are completed.
[0240] Step 1107: The target UE sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the base station to indicate that the service configuration on the UE side is complete.
[0241] Optionally, if the UE cannot complete the configuration or encounters a problem, the UE needs to report the configuration failure information to the base station.
[0242] Step 1108: The base station sends a smart service request response message to the OAM.
[0243] The intelligent service request response message carries either a success response or a failure response.
[0244] Please refer to Figure 12, which is a flowchart illustrating the second optional embodiment of this application. The scenario corresponding to this embodiment is: a scenario where a base station paging a single UE participates in AI / ML. For example, it could be that the base station sends a training model to a UE with corresponding capabilities and needs to implement corresponding functions, or that the UE needs to provide specific computing power, etc. Specifically, this scenario could be, for example, an AI / ML-assisted mobility scenario or an AI / ML-assisted coverage optimization scenario, as shown in Figure 12, including the following steps:
[0245] Step 1201: The base station receives the intelligent service request message sent by OAM.
[0246] Step 1202: The base station generates intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0247] Optionally, if the base station determines that it cannot fulfill the intelligent service request message, in this case, the base station does not need to generate intelligent service requirement information and send an intelligent service request failure message or intelligent service request rejection message back to the OAM.
[0248] Step 1203: The base station generates intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0249] Step 1204: The base station configures network-side services based on the intelligent service configuration information.
[0250] Step 1205: The base station sends the first AIC message to the target UE.
[0251] The first AIC message carries intelligent service configuration information. Optionally, the first AIC message can be an AIC connection establishment message.
[0252] The following is a description of the AIC connection establishment message (AI Service Setup message). The AIC connection establishment message can be transmitted through existing logical channels (such as CCCH, DCCH, etc.) or newly added dedicated logical channels (such as ACCH).
[0253] TheAI Service Setup message is used to establishAI Servcie.
[0254] Signaling radio bearer:AI SRBx
[0255] RLC-SAP:AM
[0256] Logical channel: ACCH or CCCH
[0257] Direction: Network to UE.
[0258] Step 1206: The target UE receives the first AIC message and performs UE-side service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information.
[0259] Intelligent services are established after the network-side service configuration and the UE-side service configuration are completed.
[0260] Step 1207: The target UE sends a second AIC message to the base station to indicate that the service configuration on the UE side is complete.
[0261] Optionally, the second AIC message can be an AIC connection establishment completion message. Alternatively, if the UE cannot complete the configuration or encounters a problem, the UE needs to report the configuration failure information to the base station.
[0262] The following is a description of the AIC connection establishment completion message (AI ServiceSetupComplete). The AIC connection establishment completion message can be transmitted through existing logical channels (such as CCCH, DCCH, etc.) or newly added dedicated logical channels (such as ACCH).
[0263] –AIServiceSetupComplete
[0264] The AIServiceSetupComplete message is used to confirm the successful completion of an AI Service.
[0265] Signaling radio bearer:AI SRBx
[0266] RLC-SAP:AM
[0267] Logical channel: ACCH or CCCH
[0268] Direction: UE to Network
[0269] Step 1208: The base station sends a smart service request response message to the OAM.
[0270] The intelligent service request response message carries either a success response or a failure response.
[0271] Please refer to Figure 13, which is a flowchart illustrating the third optional embodiment of this application. The scenario corresponding to this embodiment is: a scenario where a base station paging a single UE participates in AI / ML. For example, it could be that the base station sends a training model to a UE with corresponding capabilities and needs to implement corresponding functions, or that the UE needs to provide specific computing power, etc. Specifically, this scenario could be, for example, an AI / ML-assisted mobility scenario or an AI / ML-assisted coverage optimization scenario, as shown in Figure 13, including the following steps:
[0272] Step 1301: The base station receives the intelligent service request message sent by OAM.
[0273] Step 1302: The base station generates intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0274] Optionally, if the base station determines that it cannot fulfill the intelligent service request message, in this case, the base station does not need to generate intelligent service requirement information and send an intelligent service request failure message or intelligent service request rejection message back to the OAM.
[0275] Step 1303: The base station generates intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0276] Step 1304: The base station configures network-side services based on the intelligent service configuration information.
[0277] Step 1305: The base station sends the first RRC auxiliary message to the target UE.
[0278] The first RRC auxiliary message carries intelligent service configuration information. The following is a description of the first RRC auxiliary message (RRCReconfigurationAI), which can be transmitted via existing logical channels (such as CCCH, DCCH, etc.) or newly added dedicated logical channels (such as ACCH).
[0279] RRCReconfigurationAI
[0280] The RRCReconfigurationAI message is the command to AS configuration of the AI RRC connection.
[0281] Signaling radio bearer:AI-SRBx
[0282] RLC-SAP:AM
[0283] Logical channel: ACCH or DCCH
[0284] Direction: Network to UE
[0285] Step 1306: The target UE receives the first RRC auxiliary message and performs UE-side service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information.
[0286] Intelligent services are established after the network-side service configuration and the UE-side service configuration are completed.
[0287] Step 1307: The target UE sends a second RRC auxiliary message to the base station to indicate that the service configuration on the UE side is complete.
[0288] Optionally, if the UE cannot complete the configuration or encounters a problem, the UE needs to report the configuration failure information to the base station.
[0289] The following is a description of the second RRC auxiliary message (RRCReconfigurationCompleteAI), which can be transmitted through existing logical channels (such as CCCH, DCCH, etc.) or newly added dedicated logical channels (such as ACCH).
[0290] –RRCReconfigurationCompleteAI
[0291] The RRCReconfigurationCompleteAI message is used to confirm the successful completion ofaAI RRCAS reconfiguration.
[0292] Signaling radio bearer:AI-SRBx
[0293] RLC-SAP:AM
[0294] Logical channel: ACCH or DCCH
[0295] Direction: UE to NETWORK
[0296] Step 1308: The base station sends a smart service request response message to the OAM.
[0297] The intelligent service request response message carries either a success response or a failure response.
[0298] Please refer to Figure 14, which is a flowchart illustrating the fourth optional embodiment of this application. The scenario corresponding to this embodiment is: a base station paging a group of UEs participating in AI / ML. For example, the base station may send a training model to UEs with corresponding capabilities and that need to implement corresponding functions. Specifically, this scenario may include: AI / ML-assisted CSI reporting, AI / ML-assisted beam management, etc., as shown in Figure 14, including the following steps:
[0299] Step 1401: The base station receives the intelligent service request message sent by the target network function deployed in the core network.
[0300] Step 1402: The base station generates intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0301] Optionally, if the base station determines that it cannot fulfill the intelligent service request message, in this case, the base station does not need to generate intelligent service requirement information and send back an intelligent service request failure message or an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network function.
[0302] Step 1403: The base station generates multiple intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service demand information.
[0303] Step 1404: The base station configures network-side services based on the multiple intelligent service configuration information.
[0304] Step 1405: The base station sends RRC reconfiguration messages to multiple target UEs via unicast, multicast, or broadcast.
[0305] Optionally, different RRC reconfiguration messages may carry different intelligent service configuration information.
[0306] Step 1406: The target UE receives the RRC reconfiguration message and performs UE-side service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information.
[0307] Intelligent services are established after the network-side service configuration and the UE-side service configuration are completed.
[0308] Step 1407: The target UE sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the base station to indicate that the service configuration on the UE side is complete.
[0309] Optionally, if the UE cannot complete the configuration or encounters a problem, the UE needs to report the configuration failure information to the base station.
[0310] Step 1408: The base station sends a smart service request response message to the target network function.
[0311] The intelligent service request response message carries either a success response or a failure response.
[0312] Please refer to Figure 15, which is a flowchart illustrating the fifth optional embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 15, it includes the following steps:
[0313] Step 1501: The base station receives the intelligent service request message sent by the target UE.
[0314] The intelligent service request message can be an RRC message, specifically an RRC ULInformationTransfer message. The content of the RRC ULInformationTransfer message is as follows:
[0315] --ASN1START
[0316] --TAG-ULINFORMATIONTRANSFER-START
[0317] ULInformationTransfer::= SEQUENCE{
[0318] criticalExtensions CHOICE{
[0319] ulInformationTransfer ULInformationTransfer-IEs,
[0320] criticalExtensionsFuture SEQUENCE{}
[0321] }
[0322] }
[0323] …
[0324] ULInformationTransfer-vxx-IEs::=SEQUENCE{
[0325] dedicatedAI-Message DedicatedAIS-Message OPTIONAL,
[0326] nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE{} OPTIONAL
[0327] }
[0328] --TAG-ULINFORMATIONTRANSFER-STOP
[0329] --ASN1STOP
[0330] Among them, ULInformationTransfer-vxx-IEs::=SEQUENCE{
[0331] dedicatedAI-Message DedicatedAIS-Message OPTIONAL,
[0332] nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE{} OPTIONAL
[0333] } represents newly added information elements.
[0334] Step 1502: The base station generates intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0335] Optionally, if the base station determines that it cannot fulfill the intelligent service request message, in this case, the base station does not need to generate intelligent service requirement information and send an intelligent service request failure message or an intelligent service request rejection message to the target UE.
[0336] Step 1503: The base station generates intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0337] Step 1504: The base station configures network-side services based on the intelligent service configuration information.
[0338] Step 1505: The base station sends an RRC reconfiguration message to the target UE.
[0339] The RRC reconfiguration message carries intelligent service configuration information.
[0340] Step 1506: The target UE receives the RRC reconfiguration message and performs UE-side service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information.
[0341] Intelligent services are established after the network-side service configuration and the UE-side service configuration are completed.
[0342] Step 1507: The target UE sends an RRC reconfiguration complete message to the base station to indicate that the service configuration on the UE side is complete.
[0343] Optionally, if the UE cannot complete the configuration or encounters a problem, the UE needs to report the configuration failure information to the base station.
[0344] Step 1508: The base station sends a smart service request response message to the target UE.
[0345] The intelligent service request response message carries either a success response or a failure response.
[0346] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowchart of Figure 2-15 are shown sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some of the steps in Figure 2-15 may include multiple steps or multiple stages, which are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times. The execution order of these steps or stages is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least some of the steps or stages of other steps.
[0347] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG16, an intelligent service establishment device 1600 is provided for a first access network node, including: a receiving unit 1601, a service establishment unit 1602, and a sending unit 1603.
[0348] The receiving unit 1601 is used to receive intelligent service request messages sent by the target network node.
[0349] The service establishment unit 1602 is used to execute the intelligent service establishment process within the access network based on the intelligent service request message.
[0350] The sending unit 1603 is used to send a smart service request response message to the target network node.
[0351] In an optional embodiment of this application, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0352] In optional embodiments of this application, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0353] In optional embodiments of this application, the target network node includes at least one of the following nodes: a network node deployed in the access network; a network node deployed in the core network; OAM; UE; and a third-party application node.
[0354] In an optional embodiment of this application, the sending unit 1603 is further configured to: if it is determined that the intelligent service request message cannot be satisfied, send an intelligent service request failure message to the target network node, or send an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network node.
[0355] In an optional embodiment of this application, the intelligent service request response message carries success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, wherein the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish an intelligent service.
[0356] Please refer to Figure 17, which shows another intelligent service establishment device 1700. In addition to the units included in the intelligent service establishment device 1600, the intelligent service establishment device 1700 also includes a generation unit 1604.
[0357] The generation unit 1604 is used to generate intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0358] In an optional embodiment of this application, the generation unit 1604 is specifically used to: obtain auxiliary information maintained within the access network, the auxiliary information including network information and / or user information; and generate intelligent service requirement information based on the auxiliary information and intelligent service request messages.
[0359] In optional embodiments of this application, the intelligent service requirement information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the intelligent service; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; the model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; the computing power information required by the intelligent service; and the service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0360] In an optional embodiment of this application, the service establishment unit 1602 is specifically used for: generating intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message; and configuring services based on the intelligent service configuration information to establish intelligent services within the access network.
[0361] In an optional embodiment of this application, the service establishment unit 1602 is specifically used for: obtaining intelligent service requirement information generated based on intelligent service request messages; and generating intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0362] In optional embodiments of this application, the intelligent service configuration information includes at least one of the following: configured objects or configured regions; resource configuration of artificial intelligence models and / or resource configuration of machine learning models; computing power resource configuration; data collection configuration; and air interface configuration.
[0363] In optional embodiments of this application, the air interface configuration includes at least one of the following: bearer configuration for establishing intelligent data streams; quality of service configuration; security configuration; and lifecycle configuration.
[0364] In an optional embodiment of this application, the data collection configuration includes at least one of the following: measurement configuration of a first access network node; measurement configuration of a target UE, wherein the target UE is a service object of a smart service or a UE included in the service area of a smart service; and configuration for requesting measurement and / or monitoring information from the OAM.
[0365] In an optional embodiment of this application, the service establishment unit 1602 is specifically used for: configuring network-side services according to intelligent service configuration information; sending intelligent service configuration information to the target UE so that the target UE can configure UE-side services according to the intelligent service configuration information, wherein the target UE is the service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; and receiving configuration response information sent by the target UE.
[0366] In an optional embodiment of this application, when there are multiple target UEs, the number of intelligent service configuration information generated by the first access network node is one or more.
[0367] In an optional embodiment of this application, the service establishment unit 1602 is specifically used to: send intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on unicast, multicast or broadcast when there are multiple target UEs.
[0368] In an optional embodiment of this application, the service establishment unit 1602 is specifically configured to: send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC message; or, send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first AIC message, wherein the first AIC message is a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node; or, send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC auxiliary message, wherein the first RRC auxiliary message is a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the first access network node triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node.
[0369] In an optional embodiment of this application, the service establishment unit 1602 is specifically configured to: receive a second RRC message sent by the target UE, the second RRC message carrying configuration response information; or, receive a second AIC message sent by the target UE, the second AIC message carrying configuration response information, the second AIC message being a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE; or, receive a second RRC auxiliary message sent by the target UE, the second RRC auxiliary message carrying configuration response information, the second RRC auxiliary message being a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the target UE triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE.
[0370] In an optional embodiment of this application, the service establishment unit 1602 is specifically used to: if the target UE accesses the second access network node, send intelligent service configuration information to the second access network node so that the second access network node can send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE.
[0371] In an optional embodiment of this application, the sending unit 1603 is further configured to: after establishing a smart service, if the target UE switches from accessing the first access network node to accessing the third access network node, send service handover information to the third access network node to hand over the smart service to the third access network node.
[0372] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG18, an intelligent service establishment device 1800 is provided for a target network node, including: a sending unit 1801 and a receiving unit 1802.
[0373] The sending unit 1801 is used to send a smart service request message to the first access network node. The smart service request message is used to instruct the first access network node to perform a smart service establishment process within the access network.
[0374] The receiving unit 1802 is used to receive the intelligent service request response message sent by the first access network node.
[0375] In an optional embodiment of this application, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0376] In optional embodiments of this application, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0377] In an optional embodiment of this application, the receiving unit 1802 is further configured to: receive a smart service request failure message or a smart service request rejection message sent by the first access network node; wherein the smart service request failure message and the smart service request rejection message are sent after the first access network node determines that the smart service request message cannot be satisfied.
[0378] In an optional embodiment of this application, the intelligent service request response message carries success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, wherein the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish an intelligent service.
[0379] Specific limitations regarding the intelligent service establishment device can be found in the limitations of the intelligent service establishment method described above, and will not be repeated here. Each unit in the aforementioned intelligent service establishment device can be implemented entirely or partially through software, hardware, or a combination thereof. These units can be embedded in hardware or independently of the processor in the corresponding physical device of the first access network node or the target network node, or stored in software in the memory of the corresponding physical device of the first access network node or the target network node, so that the processor can call and execute the operations corresponding to each unit.
[0380] It should be noted that the division of units in the embodiments of this application is illustrative and only represents one logical functional division. In actual implementation, other division methods may be used. Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated units described above can be implemented in hardware or as software functional units.
[0381] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a processor-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a communication device, personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application.
[0382] It should be noted that the apparatus provided in this application embodiment can implement all the method steps implemented in the above method embodiment and can achieve the same technical effect. Here, the parts that are the same as those in the method embodiment and the beneficial effects will not be described in detail.
[0383] Figure 19 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an access network node provided in an embodiment of this application. The access network node 1900 shown in Figure 19 includes at least one processor 1901 and a memory 1902. The various components in the access network node 1900 are coupled together via a bus system 1905. It is understood that the bus system 1905 is used to implement communication between these components. In addition to a data bus, the bus system 1905 also includes a power bus, a control bus, and a status signal bus. However, for clarity, all buses are labeled as bus system 1905 in Figure 19. Furthermore, this embodiment also includes a transceiver 1906, which may consist of multiple elements, including a transmitter and a receiver, providing a unit for communicating with various other devices over a transmission medium.
[0384] It is understood that the memory 1902 in the embodiments of this application can be volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory can be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. The volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), which is used as an external cache. By way of example, but not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM (DDRSDRAM), Enhanced Synchronous DRAM (ESDRAM), Synchlink DRAM (SLDRAM), and Direct Rambus RAM (DRRAM). The memory 1902 of the systems and methods described in the embodiments of this application is intended to include, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.
[0385] In some implementations, memory 1902 stores elements such as executable modules or data structures, or subsets thereof, or extended sets thereof, including operating system 19021. Operating system 19021 contains various system programs, such as a framework layer, core library layer, and driver layer, used to implement various basic business functions and handle hardware-based tasks.
[0386] The methods disclosed in some or all of the above embodiments of this application can also be applied to, implemented by, or cooperated with other components (such as a transceiver) in the processor 1901. The processor 1901 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. In the implementation process, each step of the above method can be completed by the integrated logic circuit of the hardware in the processor 1901 or by instructions in the form of software. The processor 1901 may be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this application. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of this application can be directly embodied in the execution of a hardware decoding processor, or executed by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor. The software module can reside in a mature storage medium in the field, such as random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, or registers. This storage medium is located in memory 1902. Processor 1901 reads the information in memory 1902 and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the above method.
[0387] It is understood that the embodiments described in this application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, or a combination thereof. For hardware implementation, the processing unit can be implemented in one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), general-purpose processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, other electronic units for performing the functions described in this application, or combinations thereof.
[0388] For software implementation, the technology described in the embodiments of this application can be implemented by modules (e.g., procedures, functions, etc.) that perform the functions described in the embodiments of this application. The software code can be stored in memory and executed by processor 1901. The memory can be implemented in processor 1901 or external to processor 1901.
[0389] The processor 1901 is used to read computer programs from memory and perform the following operations:
[0390] The control transceiver 1906 receives intelligent service request messages sent by the target network node; executes intelligent service establishment procedures within the access network based on the intelligent service request messages; and sends intelligent service request response messages to the target network node.
[0391] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0392] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0393] In one embodiment, the target network node includes at least one of the following nodes: a network node deployed in the access network; a network node deployed in the core network; OAM; UE; and a third-party application node.
[0394] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operations: if it is determined that the intelligent service request message cannot be satisfied, control the transceiver 1906 to send an intelligent service request failure message to the target network node, or send an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network node.
[0395] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request response message carries either success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, wherein the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish an intelligent service.
[0396] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operation: generate intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0397] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operations: acquire auxiliary information maintained within the access network, the auxiliary information including network information and / or user information; and generate intelligent service requirement information based on the auxiliary information and intelligent service request messages.
[0398] In one embodiment, the intelligent service requirement information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the intelligent service; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; the model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; the computing power information required by the intelligent service; and the service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0399] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operations: generate intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message; and configure services based on the intelligent service configuration information to establish intelligent services within the access network.
[0400] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operations: obtain intelligent service requirement information generated based on intelligent service request messages; and generate intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0401] In one embodiment, the intelligent service configuration information includes at least one of the following: configured objects or configured regions; resource configuration of artificial intelligence models and / or resource configuration of machine learning models; computing power resource configuration; data collection configuration; and air interface configuration.
[0402] In one embodiment, the air interface configuration includes at least one of the following: a bearer configuration for establishing intelligent data streams; a quality of service configuration; a security configuration; and a lifecycle configuration.
[0403] In one embodiment, the data collection configuration includes at least one of the following: a measurement configuration for a first access network node; a measurement configuration for a target UE, wherein the target UE is a service object of a smart service or a UE included in the service area of a smart service; and a configuration for requesting measurement and / or monitoring information from the OAM.
[0404] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operations: configure network-side services according to intelligent service configuration information; control the transceiver 1906 to send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE so that the target UE can configure UE-side services according to the intelligent service configuration information, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; and control the transceiver 1906 to receive configuration response information sent by the target UE.
[0405] In one embodiment, when there are multiple target UEs, the number of intelligent service configuration information generated by the first access network node is one or more.
[0406] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operations: when there are multiple target UEs, control the transceiver 1906 to send intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on unicast, multicast or broadcast.
[0407] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operations: control the transceiver 1906 to send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC message; or control the transceiver 1906 to send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first AIC message, wherein the first AIC message is a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node; or control the transceiver 1906 to send intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC auxiliary message, wherein the first RRC auxiliary message is a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the first access network node triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node.
[0408] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operations: control the transceiver 1906 to receive a second RRC message sent by the target UE, the second RRC message carrying configuration response information; or, control the transceiver 1906 to receive a second AIC message sent by the target UE, the second AIC message carrying configuration response information, the second AIC message being a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE; or, control the transceiver 1906 to receive a second RRC auxiliary message sent by the target UE, the second RRC auxiliary message carrying configuration response information, the second RRC auxiliary message being a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the target UE triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE.
[0409] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operations: if the target UE accesses the second access network node, control the transceiver 1906 to send intelligent service configuration information to the second access network node, so that the second access network node can send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE.
[0410] In one embodiment, the processor 1901 is further configured to perform the following operations: after establishing a smart service, if the target UE switches from accessing a first access network node to accessing a third access network node, the transceiver 1906 is controlled to send service handover information to the third access network node to hand over the smart service to the third access network node.
[0411] Figure 20 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network node provided in an embodiment of this application. The network node 2000 shown in Figure 20 includes at least one processor 2001 and a memory 2002. The various components in the access network node 2000 are coupled together via a bus system 2005. It is understood that the bus system 2005 is used to implement communication between these components. In addition to a data bus, the bus system 2005 also includes a power bus, a control bus, and a status signal bus. However, for clarity, all buses are labeled as bus system 2005 in Figure 20. Furthermore, this embodiment also includes a transceiver 2006, which may consist of multiple elements, including a transmitter and a receiver, providing a unit for communicating with various other devices over a transmission medium.
[0412] It is understood that the memory 2002 in the embodiments of this application may be volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory may be read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, erasable programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory, or flash memory. The volatile memory may be random access memory used as an external cache. By way of example, but not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as static random access memory, dynamic random access memory, synchronous dynamic random access memory, double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory, enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory, synchronous linked dynamic random access memory, and direct memory bus random access memory. The memory 2002 of the systems and methods described in the embodiments of this application is intended to include, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.
[0413] In some implementations, memory 2002 stores elements such as executable modules or data structures, or subsets thereof, or extended sets thereof, including operating system 20021. Operating system 20021 contains various system programs, such as framework layers, core library layers, and driver layers, used to implement various basic business functions and handle hardware-based tasks.
[0414] The methods disclosed in some or all of the above embodiments of this application can also be applied to the processor 2001, or implemented by the processor 2001, or implemented by the processor 2001 in conjunction with other components (e.g., a transceiver). The processor 2001 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. In the implementation process, each step of the above method can be completed by the integrated logic circuit of the hardware in the processor 2001 or by instructions in the form of software. The processor 2001 may be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor, an application-specific integrated circuit, an off-the-shelf programmable gate array or other programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic device, or a discrete hardware component. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this application. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of this application can be directly embodied as being executed by a hardware decoding processor, or being executed by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor. The software modules may be located in random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory or electrically erasable programmable memory, registers, or other mature storage media in the art. The storage medium is located in memory 2002. Processor 2001 reads the information in memory 2002 and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the above method.
[0415] It is understood that the embodiments described in this application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, or a combination thereof. For hardware implementation, the processing unit can be implemented in one or more application-specific integrated circuits, digital signal processors, digital signal processing devices, programmable logic devices, field-programmable gate arrays, general-purpose processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, other electronic units for performing the functions described in this application, or combinations thereof.
[0416] For software implementation, the technology described in the embodiments of this application can be implemented by modules (e.g., procedures, functions, etc.) that perform the functions described in the embodiments of this application. The software code can be stored in memory and executed by processor 2001. The memory can be implemented in processor 2001 or external to processor 2001.
[0417] The processor 2001 is used to read computer programs from memory and perform the following operations:
[0418] The control transceiver 2006 sends an intelligent service request message to the first access network node. The intelligent service request message is used to instruct the first access network node to perform an intelligent service establishment process within the access network. The control transceiver receives an intelligent service request response message sent by the first access network node.
[0419] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0420] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0421] In one embodiment, the processor 2001 is further configured to perform the following operations: control the transceiver 2006 to receive a smart service request failure message or a smart service request rejection message sent by the first access network node; wherein the smart service request failure message and the smart service request rejection message are sent after the first access network node determines that the smart service request message cannot be satisfied.
[0422] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request response message carries either success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, wherein the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish an intelligent service.
[0423] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon, the computer program performing the following steps when executed by a processor:
[0424] Receive intelligent service request messages sent by the target network node; execute intelligent service establishment procedures within the access network based on the intelligent service request messages; and send intelligent service request response messages to the target network node.
[0425] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0426] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0427] In one embodiment, the target network node includes at least one of the following nodes: a network node deployed in the access network; a network node deployed in the core network; OAM; UE; and a third-party application node.
[0428] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: if it is determined that the intelligent service request message cannot be satisfied, it sends an intelligent service request failure message to the target network node, or sends an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network node.
[0429] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request response message carries either success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, wherein the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish an intelligent service.
[0430] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: generating intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0431] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: obtaining auxiliary information maintained within the access network, the auxiliary information including network information and / or user information; and generating intelligent service requirement information based on the auxiliary information and intelligent service request messages.
[0432] In one embodiment, the intelligent service requirement information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the intelligent service; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; the model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; the computing power information required by the intelligent service; and the service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0433] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: generating intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message; and configuring services based on the intelligent service configuration information to establish intelligent services within the access network.
[0434] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: obtaining intelligent service requirement information generated based on intelligent service request messages; and generating intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0435] In one embodiment, the intelligent service configuration information includes at least one of the following: configured objects or configured regions; resource configuration for artificial intelligence models and / or resource configuration for machine learning models; computing power resource configuration; data collection configuration; and air interface configuration.
[0436] In one embodiment, the air interface configuration includes at least one of the following: bearer configuration for establishing intelligent data flow; quality of service configuration; security configuration; and lifecycle configuration.
[0437] In one embodiment, the data collection configuration includes at least one of the following: a measurement configuration for a first access network node; a measurement configuration for a target UE, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; and a configuration for requesting measurement and / or monitoring information from the OAM.
[0438] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: configuring network-side services based on intelligent service configuration information; sending the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE so that the target UE can configure UE-side services based on the intelligent service configuration information, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; and receiving configuration response information sent by the target UE.
[0439] In one embodiment, when there are multiple target UEs, the number of intelligent service configuration information generated by the first access network node is one or more.
[0440] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: when there are multiple target UEs, it sends intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on unicast, multicast or broadcast.
[0441] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: sending intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC message; or sending intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first AIC message, wherein the first AIC message is a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node; or sending intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC auxiliary message, wherein the first RRC auxiliary message is a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the first access network node triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node.
[0442] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further implements the following steps: receiving a second RRC message sent by the target UE, the second RRC message carrying configuration response information; or, receiving a second AIC message sent by the target UE, the second AIC message carrying configuration response information, the second AIC message being a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE; or, receiving a second RRC auxiliary message sent by the target UE, the second RRC auxiliary message carrying configuration response information, the second RRC auxiliary message being a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the target UE triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE.
[0443] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further implements the following steps: if the target UE accesses the second access network node, it sends intelligent service configuration information to the second access network node so that the second access network node can send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE.
[0444] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further implements the following steps: after establishing the intelligent service, if the target UE switches from accessing the first access network node to accessing the third access network node, it sends service handover information to the third access network node to hand over the intelligent service to the third access network node.
[0445] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon, the computer program performing the following steps when executed by a processor:
[0446] Send a smart service request message to the first access network node, which instructs the first access network node to perform a smart service establishment process within the access network; receive a smart service request response message sent by the first access network node.
[0447] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0448] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0449] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: receiving a smart service request failure message or a smart service request rejection message sent by the first access network node; wherein the smart service request failure message and the smart service request rejection message are sent after the first access network node determines that the smart service request message cannot be satisfied.
[0450] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request response message carries either success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, wherein the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish an intelligent service.
[0451] This application also provides a computer program product containing instructions that, when run on a computer, cause the computer to perform the following steps:
[0452] Receive intelligent service request messages sent by the target network node; execute intelligent service establishment procedures within the access network based on the intelligent service request messages; and send intelligent service request response messages to the target network node.
[0453] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0454] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0455] In one embodiment, the target network node includes at least one of the following nodes: a network node deployed in the access network; a network node deployed in the core network; OAM; UE; and a third-party application node.
[0456] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: if it is determined that the intelligent service request message cannot be satisfied, it sends an intelligent service request failure message to the target network node, or sends an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network node.
[0457] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request response message carries either success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, wherein the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish an intelligent service.
[0458] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: generating intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
[0459] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: obtaining auxiliary information maintained within the access network, the auxiliary information including network information and / or user information; and generating intelligent service requirement information based on the auxiliary information and intelligent service request messages.
[0460] In one embodiment, the intelligent service requirement information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the intelligent service; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; the model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; the computing power information required by the intelligent service; and the service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0461] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: generating intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message; and configuring services based on the intelligent service configuration information to establish intelligent services within the access network.
[0462] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: obtaining intelligent service requirement information generated based on intelligent service request messages; and generating intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
[0463] In one embodiment, the intelligent service configuration information includes at least one of the following: configured objects or configured regions; resource configuration for artificial intelligence models and / or resource configuration for machine learning models; computing power resource configuration; data collection configuration; and air interface configuration.
[0464] In one embodiment, the air interface configuration includes at least one of the following: bearer configuration for establishing intelligent data flow; quality of service configuration; security configuration; and lifecycle configuration.
[0465] In one embodiment, the data collection configuration includes at least one of the following: a measurement configuration for a first access network node; a measurement configuration for a target UE, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; and a configuration for requesting measurement and / or monitoring information from the OAM.
[0466] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: configuring network-side services based on intelligent service configuration information; sending the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE so that the target UE can configure UE-side services based on the intelligent service configuration information, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; and receiving configuration response information sent by the target UE.
[0467] In one embodiment, when there are multiple target UEs, the number of intelligent service configuration information generated by the first access network node is one or more.
[0468] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: when there are multiple target UEs, it sends intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on unicast, multicast or broadcast.
[0469] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: sending intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC message; or sending intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first AIC message, wherein the first AIC message is a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node; or sending intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first RRC auxiliary message, wherein the first RRC auxiliary message is a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the first access network node triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node.
[0470] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further implements the following steps: receiving a second RRC message sent by the target UE, the second RRC message carrying configuration response information; or, receiving a second AIC message sent by the target UE, the second AIC message carrying configuration response information, the second AIC message being a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE; or, receiving a second RRC auxiliary message sent by the target UE, the second RRC auxiliary message carrying configuration response information, the second RRC auxiliary message being a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the target UE triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE.
[0471] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further implements the following steps: if the target UE accesses the second access network node, it sends intelligent service configuration information to the second access network node so that the second access network node can send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE.
[0472] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further implements the following steps: after establishing the intelligent service, if the target UE switches from accessing the first access network node to accessing the third access network node, it sends service handover information to the third access network node to hand over the intelligent service to the third access network node.
[0473] This application also provides a computer program product containing instructions that, when run on a computer, cause the computer to perform the following steps:
[0474] Send a smart service request message to the first access network node, which instructs the first access network node to perform a smart service establishment process within the access network; receive a smart service request response message sent by the first access network node.
[0475] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: the reason for initiating the intelligent service request; the service content of the intelligent service; and the priority of the intelligent service.
[0476] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request message further includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target network node; the service object or service area of the intelligent service; the service lifecycle of the intelligent service; model information of the artificial intelligence model and / or machine learning model involved in the intelligent service; computing power information required by the intelligent service; and service quality requirement information of the intelligent service.
[0477] In one embodiment, when the computer program is executed by the processor, it further performs the following steps: receiving a smart service request failure message or a smart service request rejection message sent by the first access network node; wherein the smart service request failure message and the smart service request rejection message are sent after the first access network node determines that the smart service request message cannot be satisfied.
[0478] In one embodiment, the intelligent service request response message carries either success response information or failure response information; wherein, the success response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, wherein the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message; the failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish an intelligent service, and is used to indicate the reason for the failure to establish an intelligent service.
[0479] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the methods described above. Any references to memory, storage, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include at least one of non-volatile and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, or optical storage, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM can be in various forms, such as static random access memory (SRAM) or dynamic random access memory (DRAM), etc.
[0480] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0481] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A method for establishing intelligent services, wherein, The method includes: The first access network node receives the intelligent service request message sent by the target network node; The first access network node executes an intelligent service establishment process within the access network based on the intelligent service request message; The first access network node sends a smart service request response message to the target network node.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: The reason for initiating the intelligent service request; The business content of intelligent services; Prioritizing intelligent business operations.
3. The method according to claim 2, wherein, The intelligent service request message also includes at least one of the following: The identifier of the target network node; The service targets or service areas of intelligent services; The service lifecycle of intelligent services; Model information of artificial intelligence models and / or machine learning models involved in intelligent business; Information on the computing power required for intelligent business operations; Information on the service quality requirements of intelligent services.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The target network node includes at least one of the following nodes: Network nodes deployed in the access network; Network nodes deployed in the core network; Operation, maintenance and management (OAM); User Equipment (UE); Third-party application nodes.
5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The method further includes: If the first access network node determines that it cannot fulfill the intelligent service request message, it sends an intelligent service request failure message to the target network node, or sends an intelligent service request rejection message to the target network node.
6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The intelligent service request and response message carries either a success response or a failure response. The successful response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, wherein the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message. The failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish a smart service, and to indicate the reason for the failure to establish a smart service.
7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The method further includes: The first access network node generates intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message.
8. The method according to claim 7, wherein, The first access network node generates intelligent service requirement information based on the intelligent service request message, including: The first access network node acquires auxiliary information maintained within the access network, the auxiliary information including network information and / or user information; The first access network node generates the intelligent service requirement information based on the auxiliary information and the intelligent service request message.
9. The method according to claim 7, wherein, The intelligent business requirement information includes at least one of the following: Identifiers for intelligent services; The service targets or service areas of intelligent services; The service lifecycle of intelligent services; Model information of artificial intelligence models and / or machine learning models involved in intelligent business; Information on the computing power required for intelligent business operations; Information on the service quality requirements of intelligent services.
10. The method according to claim 7, wherein, The first access network node executes an intelligent service establishment process within the access network based on the intelligent service request message, including: The first access network node generates intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message; The first access network node configures services according to the intelligent service configuration information to establish intelligent services within the access network.
11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The first access network node generates intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service request message, including: The first access network node obtains the intelligent service requirement information generated based on the intelligent service request message; The first access network node generates the intelligent service configuration information based on the intelligent service requirement information.
12. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The intelligent service configuration information includes at least one of the following: The configured object or the configured region; Resource allocation for artificial intelligence models and / or resource allocation for machine learning models; Allocation of computing resources; Data collection configuration; Air interface configuration.
13. The method according to claim 12, wherein, The air interface configuration includes at least one of the following: Establish the configuration for carrying intelligent data streams; Service quality configuration; Security configuration; Lifecycle configuration.
14. The method according to claim 12, wherein, The data collection configuration includes at least one of the following: Measurement configuration of the first access network node; Measurement configuration of the target UE, wherein the target UE is a service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service; Configure the request for measurement and / or monitoring information from OAM.
15. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The first access network node configures services according to the intelligent service configuration information, including: The first access network node performs network-side service configuration based on the intelligent service configuration information; The first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE, so that the target UE can perform UE-side service configuration according to the intelligent service configuration information. The target UE is the service object of the intelligent service or a UE included in the service area of the intelligent service. The first access network node receives the configuration response information sent by the target UE.
16. The method according to claim 15, wherein, When there are multiple target UEs, the number of intelligent service configuration information generated by the first access network node is one or more.
17. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE, including: When there are multiple target UEs, the first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to multiple target UEs based on unicast, multicast or broadcast.
18. The method according to claim 15, wherein, The first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE, including: The first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on the first RRC message; or, The first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on a first intelligent control AIC message, wherein the first AIC message is a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node; or, The first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE based on the first RRC auxiliary message, wherein the first RRC auxiliary message is a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the first access network node triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the first access network node.
19. The method according to claim 18, wherein, The first access network node receives configuration response information sent by the target UE, including: The first access network node receives a second RRC message sent by the target UE, the second RRC message carrying the configuration response information; or... The first access network node receives a second AIC message sent by the target UE, the second AIC message carrying the configuration response information, and the second AIC message being a message generated by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE; or... The first access network node receives a second RRC auxiliary message sent by the target UE. The second RRC auxiliary message carries the configuration response information. The second RRC auxiliary message is a message generated by the RRC protocol layer in the target UE triggered by the AIC protocol layer in the target UE.
20. The method of claim 15, wherein, The first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE, including: If the target UE accesses the second access network node, the first access network node sends the intelligent service configuration information to the second access network node, so that the second access network node can send the intelligent service configuration information to the target UE.
21. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The method further includes: After the intelligent service is established, if the target UE switches from accessing the first access network node to accessing the third access network node, the first access network node sends service handover information to the third access network node to hand over the intelligent service.
22. A method for establishing intelligent services, wherein, The method includes: The target network node sends a smart service request message to the first access network node, the smart service request message being used to instruct the first access network node to perform a smart service establishment process within the access network; The target network node receives the intelligent service request response message sent by the first access network node.
23. The method of claim 20, wherein, The intelligent service request message includes at least one of the following: The reason for initiating the intelligent service request; The business content of intelligent services; Prioritizing intelligent business operations.
24. The method according to claim 23, wherein, The intelligent service request message also includes at least one of the following: The identifier of the target network node; The service targets or service areas of intelligent services; The service lifecycle of intelligent services; Model information of artificial intelligence models and / or machine learning models involved in intelligent business; Information on the computing power required for intelligent business operations; Information on the service quality requirements of intelligent services.
25. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 24, wherein, The target network node includes at least one of the following nodes: Network nodes deployed in the access network; Network nodes deployed in the core network; OAM; UE; Third-party application nodes.
26. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 24, wherein, The method further includes: The target network node receives a smart service request failure message or a smart service request rejection message sent by the first access network node. The intelligent service request failure message and the intelligent service request rejection message are sent after the first access network node determines that the intelligent service request cannot be satisfied.
27. The method according to any one of claims 22 to 24, wherein, The intelligent service request and response message carries either a success response or a failure response. The successful response information is used to indicate that the first access network node has successfully established an intelligent service, wherein the established intelligent service satisfies or partially satisfies the request of the intelligent service request message. The failure response information is used to indicate that the first access network node failed to establish a smart service, and to indicate the reason for the failure to establish a smart service.
28. An intelligent business establishment device, wherein, For use in a first access network node, the device includes: The receiving unit is used to receive intelligent service request messages sent by the target network node; A service establishment unit is used to execute an intelligent service establishment process within the access network based on the intelligent service request message; The sending unit is used to send a smart service request response message to the target network node.
29. An intelligent business establishment device, wherein, For a target network node, the device includes: The sending unit is used to send a smart service request message to the first access network node, the smart service request message being used to instruct the first access network node to perform a smart service establishment process within the access network; The receiving unit is used to receive the intelligent service request response message sent by the first access network node.
30. An access network node, wherein, Includes memory, transceiver, and processor: Memory, used to store computer programs; Transceiver, used to send and receive data under the control of the processor; Processor, configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: Control the transceiver to receive intelligent service request messages sent by the target network node; The intelligent service establishment process is executed within the access network based on the intelligent service request message. Control the transceiver to send a smart service request response message to the target network node.
31. A network node, wherein, Includes memory, transceiver, and processor: Memory, used to store computer programs; Transceiver, used to send and receive data under the control of the processor; Processor, configured to read the computer program in the memory and perform the following operations: The transceiver is controlled to send a smart service request message to the first access network node. The smart service request message is used to instruct the first access network node to perform a smart service establishment process within the access network. The transceiver is controlled to receive the intelligent service request response message sent by the first access network node.
32. A processor-readable storage medium, wherein, The processor-readable storage medium stores a program for causing the processor to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 21; or... The program is used to cause the processor to execute the method described in any one of claims 22 to 27.
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