Communication method, device, and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a communication method, a device, and a storage medium. The method comprises: acquiring first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, and the second information being used for indicating a condition for using the first data; and determining whether to store the first information. That is, a first network element can determine whether to store first data and determine a condition for using the first data, so that the first data can be reused when a use condition for using the first data is met, thereby reducing the data acquisition difficulty, and improving the data service efficiency and data consumption experience.

Description

Communication method, device and storage medium TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of communication, and particularly relates to a communication method, device and storage medium. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of the 6th generation mobile communication system (6G) network, the data in the network will have a substantial increase in both range and type. As an abstract function between data providers and data consumers, a data service can decouple data consumers and data providers. When there are multiple data providers or data consumers, a data service can maintain data integrity and improve efficiency through reusability.

[0003] SUMMARY

[0004] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, device and storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, executed by a first network element, and the method comprises:

[0006] obtaining first information, wherein the first information comprises first data and second information, and the second information is used to indicate a condition of using the first data;

[0007] determining whether to store the first information.

[0008] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, executed by a second network element, and the method comprises:

[0009] receiving a first message sent by a first network element, wherein the first message is used to instruct the second network element to store first information, the first message is sent by the first network element after determining to store the first information, and the first information comprises first data and second information, and the second information is used to indicate a condition of using the first data.

[0010] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, executed by a third network element, and the method comprises:

[0011] receiving a fourth message sent by a terminal device;

[0012] sending a third message to a first network element, wherein the third message is used for the first network element to obtain first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information comprises first data and second information, and the second information is used to indicate a condition of using the first data.

[0013] According to a fourth aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, performed by a terminal device, the method comprising:

[0014] sending, to a third network element, a fourth message, the fourth message being used to instruct the third network element to send, to a first network element, a third message, the third message being used for the first network element to obtain first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition of using the first data.

[0015] According to a fifth aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, a first network element is provided, comprising:

[0016] a transceiver configured to obtain first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition of using the first data;

[0017] a processing module configured to determine whether to store the first information.

[0018] According to a sixth aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, a second network element is provided, comprising:

[0019] a transceiver configured to receive a first message sent by a first network element, the first message being used to instruct the second network element to store first information, the first message being sent by the first network element after determining to store the first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition of using the first data.

[0020] According to a seventh aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, a third network element is provided, comprising:

[0021] a transceiver configured to receive a fourth message sent by a terminal device;

[0022] the transceiver is further configured to send, to a first network element, a third message, the third message being used for the first network element to obtain first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition of using the first data.

[0023] According to an eighth aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, a terminal device is provided, comprising:

[0024] a transceiver configured to send, to a third network element, a fourth message, the fourth message being used to instruct the third network element to send, to a first network element, a third message, the third message being used for the first network element to obtain first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition of using the first data.

[0025] According to a ninth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a core network device is provided, comprising:

[0026] one or more processors; wherein the communication device can be configured to execute the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect or the third aspect or the optional implementation manner of the third aspect.

[0027] According to a tenth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising a core network device and a terminal device, wherein the core network device is configured to execute the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect or the third aspect or the optional implementation manner of the third aspect, and the terminal device is configured to execute the method described in the fourth aspect or the optional implementation manner of the fourth aspect.

[0028] According to an eleventh aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, which stores instructions, when the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device executes the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect or the third aspect or the fourth aspect or the optional implementation manner of the fourth aspect.

[0029] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can produce the following beneficial effects: the first network element obtains first information, the first information includes first data and second information, the second information is used to indicate the condition of using the first data; and it is determined whether to store the first information. That is, the first network element can determine whether to store the first data and the condition of using the first data, so that the first data can be reused when the condition of using the first data is met, the difficulty of data acquisition is reduced, and the efficiency of data service and the experience of data consumption are improved.

[0030] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following describes the drawings required for the embodiment description. The following drawings are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and do not specifically limit the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 1 is an architecture schematic diagram of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 2A is an interaction schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 2B is an interaction schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 3A is a flow schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 3B is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 3C is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 3D is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG. 4A is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 4B is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG. 5A is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] FIG. 5B is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] FIG. 7A is an interaction diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] FIG. 7B is an interaction diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] FIG. 7C is an interaction diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] FIG. 7D is an interaction diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] FIG. 7E is an interaction diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] FIG. 8A is a structural diagram of a first network element according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] FIG. 8B is a structural diagram of a second network element according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] FIG. 8C is a structural diagram of a third network element according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] FIG. 8D is a structural diagram of a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] FIG. 9A is a structural diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] FIG. 9B is a structural diagram of a chip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, device and storage medium.

[0056] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method performed by a first network element, the method comprising:

[0057] obtaining first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition for using the first data;

[0058] determining whether to store the first information.

[0059] In the above embodiments, the first network element can determine whether to store the first data and the condition for using the first data, so that the first data can be reused when the condition for using the first data is met, the difficulty of data acquisition is reduced, and the efficiency of data service and the experience of data consumption are improved.

[0060] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0061] determining to store the first information, and sending a first message to a second network element, the first message being used to instruct the second network element to store the first information.

[0062] In the above embodiments, the first network element can instruct the second network element to store the first information when determining to store the first information.

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

[0064] receiving a second message sent by the second network element, the second message being a response message of the second network element storing the first information.

[0065] In the above embodiments, the second network element can send a response message to the first network element after storing the first information, so that the first network element can learn the storage situation.

[0066] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the obtaining the first information comprises:

[0067] receiving a third message sent by a third network element, the third message being determined by the third network element according to a fourth message sent by a terminal device; wherein the third message comprises at least one of the following:

[0068] the first data;

[0069] first indication information, the first indication information being used to indicate sharing the first data;

[0070] the second information;

[0071] service information or task information corresponding to the first data;

[0072] timing information of the first data.

[0073] In the above embodiment, the third network element can send a third message to the first network element, so that the first network element acquires the first information.

[0074] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method further comprises:

[0075] acquiring the second information according to the third message.

[0076] In the above embodiment, the first network element can acquire the second information according to the third message sent by the third network element.

[0077] In some embodiments of the first aspect, acquiring the second information according to the third message comprises:

[0078] sending a fifth message to a fourth network element according to the third message, the fifth message being used to request to acquire the second information;

[0079] receiving the second information sent by the fourth network element.

[0080] In the above embodiment, the first network element can request the fourth network element to send the second information.

[0081] In some embodiments of the first aspect, a sixth message is sent to the third network element, the sixth message being a response message of the first network element to the third message.

[0082] In the above embodiment, the first network element can send a response message to the third network element based on the third message sent by the third network element.

[0083] In some embodiments of the first aspect, the second information comprises at least one of:

[0084] use purpose;

[0085] a first device capable of using the first data;

[0086] a first application capable of using the first data;

[0087] domain information;

[0088] geographical position information;

[0089] Second indication information, the second indication information is used to indicate whether the first data is encrypted or decrypted before being used, or whether the first data is encrypted data.

[0090] Third indication information, the third indication information is used to indicate whether fourth indication information is sent to a terminal device before the first data is used, the fourth indication information is used to inform the terminal device and / or request the terminal device to determine whether the first data can be used.

[0091] Fifth indication information, the fifth indication information is used to indicate a valid time of the first data.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the second information can include multiple information, so that whether the first data can be used can be determined from multiple aspects, and the flexibility of sharing the first data is improved.

[0093] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the determining whether to store the first information comprises:

[0094] Determining whether to store the first information according to third information, wherein the third information comprises at least one of the following: the second information, service information or task information corresponding to the first data, timing information of the first data, or storage resources of the second network element.

[0095] In the above embodiment, the first network element can determine whether to store the first information through multiple information, and the flexibility is higher.

[0096] In combination with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first data is data collected by a terminal device.

[0097] Second aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, executed by a second network element, the method comprising:

[0098] Receiving a first message sent by a first network element, the first message is used to indicate that the second network element stores first information, the first message is sent by the first network element after determining to store the first information, the first information comprises first data and second information, the second information is used to indicate a condition of using the first data.

[0099] In combination with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0100] Storing the first information;

[0101] Sending a second message to the first network element, the second message is a response message of the second network element storing the first information.

[0102] In some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first data is data collected by the terminal device.

[0103] In a third aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, performed by a third network element, the method comprising:

[0104] receiving a fourth message sent by a terminal device;

[0105] sending a third message to a first network element, the third message being used for the first network element to obtain first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition for using the first data.

[0106] In some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth message comprises at least one of:

[0107] service data collected by the terminal device;

[0108] sixth indication information, the sixth indication information being used to indicate sharing of the service data;

[0109] fourth information, the fourth information being used to indicate a condition for using the service data;

[0110] service information or task information corresponding to the service data;

[0111] timing information of the service data.

[0112] In some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the third message comprises at least one of:

[0113] the first data;

[0114] first indication information, the first indication information being used to indicate sharing of the first data;

[0115] the second information;

[0116] service information or task information corresponding to the first data;

[0117] timing information of the first data.

[0118] In some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0119] processing service data to obtain the first data.

[0120] In the above embodiments, the third network element can process service data sent by the terminal device to obtain the first data, and send the first data to the first network element.

[0121] In some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first data is data collected by the terminal device.

[0122] In a fourth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, performed by a terminal device, the method comprising:

[0123] sending, to a third network element, a fourth message, the fourth message being used to instruct the third network element to send a third message to a first network element, the third message being used for the first network element to obtain first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition of using the first data.

[0124] In the above embodiments, the terminal device can send a fourth message to the third network element to instruct the third network element to send a third message to the first network element according to the fourth message, so that the first network element can obtain the first information according to the third message.

[0125] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the third message comprises at least one of:

[0126] the first data;

[0127] first indication information, the first indication information being used to indicate sharing the first data;

[0128] the second information;

[0129] service information or task information corresponding to the first data;

[0130] timing information of the first data.

[0131] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the fourth message comprises at least one of:

[0132] service data collected by the terminal device;

[0133] sixth indication information, the sixth indication information being used to indicate sharing the service data;

[0134] fourth information, the fourth information being used to indicate a condition of using the service data;

[0135] service information or task information corresponding to the service data;

[0136] timing information of the service data.

[0137] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0138] The service data can be reused, and the terminal device subscribes to a data sharing service, and it is determined that the fourth message includes the sixth indication information and / or the fourth information.

[0139] In the above embodiment, the terminal device sends the sixth indication information and / or the fourth information to the third network element in a case where it is determined that the service data can be reused and that the terminal device subscribes to a data sharing service.

[0140] In combination with some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the first data is data collected by the terminal device.

[0141] In a fifth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a first network element, which can include at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the first network element can be configured to perform the optional implementation manners of the first aspect.

[0142] In a sixth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a second network element, which can include at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the second network element can be configured to perform the optional implementation manners of the second aspect.

[0143] In a seventh aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a third network element, which can include at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the third network element can be configured to perform the optional implementation manners of the third aspect.

[0144] In an eighth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a terminal device, which can include at least one of a transceiver module and a processing module; wherein the terminal device can be configured to perform the optional implementation manners of the fourth aspect.

[0145] In a ninth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a first network element, which can include one or more processors; wherein the first network element can be configured to perform the optional implementation manners of the first aspect.

[0146] In a tenth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a second network element, which can include one or more processors; wherein the second network element can be configured to perform the optional implementation manners of the second aspect.

[0147] In an eleventh aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a third network element, which can include one or more processors; wherein the third network element can be configured to perform the optional implementation manners of the third aspect.

[0148] In a twelfth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a terminal device, which can include one or more processors; wherein the terminal device can be configured to perform the optional implementation manners of the fourth aspect.

[0149] In a thirteenth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a core network device, which can include one or more processors; and wherein the core network device can be configured to perform the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect or the third aspect or the optional implementation of the third aspect.

[0150] In a fourteenth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication system, which can include a core network device and a terminal device; wherein the core network device is configured to perform the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect or the third aspect or the optional implementation of the third aspect, and the terminal device is configured to perform the method described in the fourth aspect or the optional implementation of the fourth aspect.

[0151] In a fifteenth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a storage medium, which stores instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect or the third aspect or the fourth aspect or the optional implementation of the fourth aspect.

[0152] In a sixteenth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a program product, which, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect or the third aspect or the fourth aspect or the optional implementation of the fourth aspect.

[0153] In a seventeenth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a computer program, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect or the third aspect or the fourth aspect or the optional implementation of the fourth aspect.

[0154] In an eighteenth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the method described in the first aspect or the second aspect or the third aspect or the fourth aspect or the optional implementation of the fourth aspect.

[0155] It can be understood that the terminal device, the first network element, the second network element, the third network element, the core network device, the communication system, the storage medium, the program product, the computer program, the chip or the chip system can be used to perform the method proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved thereby can refer to the beneficial effects in the corresponding method, which will not be described here.

[0156] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, device and storage medium. In some embodiments, the terms of information transmission method, information processing method and communication method can be replaced with each other; the terms of information transmission device, information processing device, communication device and communication equipment can be replaced with each other; the terms of information processing system and communication system can be replaced with each other.

[0157] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive, but only illustrate some embodiments, and are not specific limitations on the protection scope of the present disclosure. In the case of no contradiction, each step in an embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be combined arbitrarily, for example, the scheme after removing part of the steps in an embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in an embodiment can be exchanged arbitrarily, in addition, the optional implementation manners in an embodiment can be combined arbitrarily; in addition, the embodiments can be combined arbitrarily, for example, part or all steps of different embodiments can be combined arbitrarily, an embodiment can be combined with optional implementation manners of other embodiments arbitrarily.

[0158] In each embodiment of the present disclosure, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent if there is no special description and logical conflict, and can be referred to each other, and the technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments according to their inherent logical relationship.

[0159] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments, and not as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0160] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the elements expressed in singular form, such as "one", "a", "the", "above", "said", "preceding", "this" and the like, can represent "one and only one", and can also represent "one or more", "at least one" and the like. For example, in the case of using articles such as "a", "an", "the" and the like in English, the noun after the article can be understood as singular expression, and can also be understood as plural expression.

[0161] In some embodiments, "a plurality of" can refer to two or more.

[0162] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one of", "one or more of", "a plurality of", "multiple" and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0163] In some embodiments, "at least one of A, B", "A and / or B", "in one case A, in another case B", "responsive to case A, responsive to case B" and the like, can be interpreted to include both cases, A and B, in some embodiments, A (A is performed regardless of B), in some embodiments, B (B is performed regardless of A), in some embodiments, selected from the group consisting of A and B (the selection between A and B is an option), in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are performed).

[0164] In some embodiments, "A or B" and the like, can be interpreted to include both cases, A and B, in some embodiments, A (A is performed regardless of B), in some embodiments, B (B is performed regardless of A), in some embodiments, selected from the group consisting of A and B (the selection between A and B is an option).

[0165] In some embodiments, the prefix words "first", "second" and the like in the disclosure do not limit the position, order, priority, number or content of the described objects, and the description of the described objects should be referred to the context of the claims or embodiments, and should not be construed as redundant limitations. For example, the described objects are "fields", and the ordinal words before "fields" in "first field" and "second field" do not limit the position or order between "fields", and "first" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" modified by them are in the same message or not, nor limit the order of "first field" and "second field". For another example, the described objects are "levels", and the ordinal words before "levels" in "first level" and "second level" do not limit the priority between "levels". For another example, the number of the described objects is not limited by the ordinal words, and can be one or more. For example, "first device", where the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefix words can be the same or different, for example, the described objects are "devices", and "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different; for another example, the described objects are "information", and "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their contents can be the same or different.

[0166] In some embodiments, "including A", "containing A", "for indicating A", "carrying A" can be interpreted as directly carrying A, or indirectly indicating A.

[0167] In some embodiments, the terms "in response to", "in response to determining", "in the case of", "when", "when", "if", "if" and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0168] In some embodiments, the terms "greater than", "greater than or equal to", "not less than", "more than", "more than or equal to", "not less than", "higher than", "higher than or equal to", "not lower than", "above", and the like can be replaced with each other, and the terms "less than", "less than or equal to", "not greater than", "fewer than", "fewer than or equal to", "not more than", "lower than", "lower than or equal to", "not higher than", "below", and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0169] In some embodiments, an apparatus and the like can be interpreted as an entity, and can also be interpreted as virtual, and the name thereof is not limited to the name recited in the embodiments. The terms "apparatus", "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "subject", and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0170] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as an apparatus (for example, an access network device, a core network device, and the like) included in the network.

[0171] In some embodiments, the terms “Access Network Device (AN Device),” “Radio Access Network Device (RAN Device),” “Base Station (BS),” “Radio Base Station,” “Fixed Station,” “Node,” “Access Point,” “Transmission Point (TP),” “Reception Point (RP),” “Transmission / Reception Point (TRP),” “Panel,” “Antenna Panel,” “Antenna Array,” “Cell,” “Macro Cell,” “Small Cell,” “Femto Cell,” “Pico Cell,” “Sector,” “Cell Group,” “serving cell,” “carrier,” “Component Carrier,” “Bandwidth Part (BWP),” and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0172] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal," "terminal device," "user equipment" (UE), "user terminal," "mobile station" (MS), "mobile terminal" (MT), subscriber station, mobile unit, subscriber unit, wireless unit, remote unit, mobile device, wireless device, wireless communication device, remote device, mobile subscriber station, access terminal, mobile terminal, wireless terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, client, and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0173] In some embodiments, an access network device, a core network device, or a network device can be replaced with a terminal. For example, the embodiments of the present disclosure can also be applied to a structure in which communication between an access network device, a core network device, or a network device and a terminal is replaced with communication between a plurality of terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), or the like). In this case, the terminal can also be configured to have all or part of the functions of the access network device. In addition, the terms "uplink," "downlink," and the like can also be replaced with terms corresponding to the inter-terminal communication (e.g., "side"). For example, an uplink channel, a downlink channel, and the like can be replaced with a side channel or a direct connection channel, and an uplink, a downlink, and the like can be replaced with a side link or a direct connection link.

[0174] In some embodiments, a terminal can be replaced with an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, the core network device, or the network device can also be configured to have all or part of the functions of the terminal.

[0175] In some embodiments, obtaining data, information, and the like can comply with laws and regulations of the country in which the location is situated.

[0176] In some embodiments, data, information, and the like can be obtained after obtaining consent of a user.

[0177] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0178] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, the communication system 100 can include a terminal device 101 and a core network device 102.

[0179] In some embodiments, the terminal device 101 can include at least one of a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication function, a smart car, a Pad, a computer with wireless transceiver function, a Virtual Reality (VR) terminal device, an Augmented Reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in a smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in a smart city, and a wireless terminal device in a smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0180] In some embodiments, the access network device can be a node or device that accesses a terminal device to a wireless network, and the access network device can include at least one of an evolved NodeB (eNB) in a 5G communication system, a next generation eNB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved node B (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a base band unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open base station (Open RAN), a cloud base station (Cloud RAN), a base station in other communication systems, an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0181] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of the present disclosure can be applicable to an Open RAN architecture, at this time, the interfaces between or within the access network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can become internal interfaces of the Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be realized through software or programs.

[0182] In some embodiments, the access network device can be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), wherein the CU can also be referred to as a control unit (Control Unit). The CU-DU structure can split the protocol layers of the access network device, and the functions of part of the protocol layers are controlled by the CU, and the functions of the remaining part or all of the protocol layers are distributed in the DU and controlled by the CU, but are not limited thereto.

[0183] In some embodiments, the core network device 102 can be one device including the first network element 1021, the second network element 1022, the third network element 1023, the fourth network element 1024, and the like, or can be multiple devices or device groups including all or part of the first network element 1021, the second network element 1022, the third network element 1023, the fourth network element 1024, and the like, respectively. The network element can be virtual or physical. The core network includes at least one of an evolved packet core (EPC), a 5G core network (5GCN), a 6G core network (6GCN), a next generation core (NGC), and the like.

[0184] In some embodiments, the terms “network element”, “function”, “unit”, “entity”, “device”, “apparatus”, “element”, “node”, and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0185] In some embodiments, the first network element 1021 can be a network element with a network data analysis function or a data management function, for example, a network data analysis function (NWDAF) or a data plane management function (DPMF). For another example, the first network element 1021 can manage shared data, including data collection, data exposure, and the like. For another example, the first network element 1021 can ensure that the exposure of shared data meets the privacy requirements of relevant UEs.

[0186] In some embodiments, the second network element 1022 can be a network element with an analysis data storage function, for example, an analytics data storage function (ADRF) or a data plane storage function (DPSF). For another example, the second network element 1022 can store privacy restriction parameters and shared data associated with the privacy restriction parameters, and provide the shared data and the associated privacy restriction parameters upon receiving a request from the first network element 1021.

[0187] In some embodiments, the third network element 1023 can be a network element with an access and mobility management function, for example, an access and mobility management function (AMF).

[0188] In some embodiments, the third network element 1023 can also be a network element with a user plane function or a session management function, for example, a UPF or an SMF.

[0189] In some embodiments, the fourth network element 1024 can be a network element with a unified data management function, for example, a unified data management (UDM).

[0190] It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiments of the present disclosure is for more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure. It can be known by those skilled in the art that, as the system architecture evolves and new business scenarios appear, the technical solutions proposed in the embodiments of the present disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0191] The following embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG. 1 or part of the subject, but are not limited thereto. The subjects shown in FIG. 1 are examples, and the communication system can include all or part of the subjects in FIG. 1, or other subjects other than FIG. 1. The number and form of each subject is arbitrary, each subject can be real or virtual, the connection relationship between each subject is an example, each subject can not be connected or can be connected, and the connection can be in any way, can be direct connection or indirect connection, can be wired connection or wireless connection.

[0192] Embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 6th generation mobile communication system (6G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), 6G new radio, New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New Radio Access (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) network, Device-to-Device (D2D) system, Machine to Machine (M2M) system, Internet of Things (IoT) system, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), system using other communication methods, next-generation system expanded based thereon, and the like. Further, a plurality of systems can be applied in combination (for example, combination of LTE or LTE-A and 5G, and the like).

[0193] In some embodiments of the disclosure, a data service can decouple data consumers and data providers. When there are multiple data providers or consumers, the data service can maintain data integrity and improve efficiency through reusability. While complying with enterprise / industry regulations, the data service utilizes a data distribution / publishing framework to provide data as a service product to users to meet customers' real-time cross-system data needs. Ultimately, the data service achieves a balance between data sharing and the security of data. 6G data services aim to effectively support the collection, transmission, storage, and sharing of data. Therefore, the main problems they address include: 1) how to provide data to internal or external network functions in a convenient, efficient, and secure manner; and 2) how to reduce the difficulty of data acquisition while complying with privacy and security laws and regulations to improve data service efficiency and data consumption experience.

[0194] In some embodiments, it can be ensured that the shared data obtained through the data plane can meet the privacy requirements.

[0195] In some embodiments, it can be ensured that the shared data can be stored according to the relevant privacy restriction parameters.

[0196] In some embodiments, the 6G architecture can include three independent planes that handle different types of traffic, namely the control plane, the user plane, and the data plane.

[0197] In some embodiments, the control plane can carry the signaling traffic of each UE, handle tasks such as authentication, authorization, and mobility management, and be responsible for providing shared data to the data plane.

[0198] In some embodiments, the user plane carries the actual data traffic of each UE, and if the UE meets the privacy requirements, the transmitted data traffic can be provided to the data plane.

[0199] In some embodiments, the data plane is responsible for the collection and management of shared data, and the data in the data plane can be associated with a group of UEs or a network task / service task, rather than a single UE.

[0200] FIG. 2A is an interaction diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the disclosure. The method can be performed by the communication system described above. As shown in FIG. 2A, the method can include:

[0201] Step S2101, the terminal device sends a fourth message to the third network element.

[0202] In some embodiments, the third network element can receive the fourth message. For example, the third network element can receive the fourth message sent by the terminal device. For another example, the third network element can also receive the fourth message sent by other entities.

[0203] In some embodiments, at the control plane, the third network element can be a network element with an access and mobility management function; at the user plane, the third network element can be a network element with a user plane function or a session management function.

[0204] In some embodiments, the fourth message can be used to instruct the third network element to send the third message to the first network element.

[0205] In some embodiments, the fourth message can include at least one of the following:

[0206] service data collected by the terminal device;

[0207] sixth indication information, which can be used to indicate that the service data is shared;

[0208] service information or task information corresponding to the service data;

[0209] timing information of the service data.

[0210] In some embodiments, the service data can be data related to artificial intelligence, perception, location services, etc. collected by the terminal device.

[0211] In some embodiments, the service data can include privacy-unrelated data and / or privacy-sensitive data.

[0212] For example, the privacy-unrelated data can include environmental perception data, and the privacy-sensitive data can include location information of the terminal device.

[0213] For example, the network element or the application server can send a service request to the third network element, and the third network element can send the service request to the terminal device after receiving the service request sent by the network element or the application server.

[0214] In some embodiments, the service request can be used for one or more perception tasks.

[0215] In some embodiments, the network element can be any network element in the 6G core network, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0216] In some embodiments, the name of the "service request" is not limited, for example, it can be "service data request", "service indication information", "service data reporting indication", etc.

[0217] In some embodiments, if the service data can be reused and the terminal device subscribes to the data sharing service, it is determined that the fourth message includes the sixth indication information.

[0218] In some embodiments, the service information may be used to indicate the service that requires the use of the service data. For example, the service information may be the service corresponding to the service request that triggered the terminal device to collect the service data.

[0219] In some embodiments, the task information can be used to indicate the task that needs to use the service data, for example, the task information can be an environmental awareness task or a location task.

[0220] In some embodiments, the timing information of the service data may be the time when the service data is collected. For example, the timing information may be the time period during which the terminal device performs measurements to collect the service data.

[0221] In some embodiments, after collecting service data, the terminal device may send the fourth message to the third network element.

[0222] In some embodiments, the name of the fourth message is not limited, and may be, for example, "service response", "service reporting instruction information", etc.

[0223] In some embodiments, the terminal device may receive a service request sent by a network element or application server through a third network element, collect data according to the service request, and obtain the service data.

[0224] For example, a network element or application server can send a service request to a third network element. This service request is for a sensing task. The third network element sends the received service request to the terminal device. The terminal device performs measurements according to the service request and obtains the service data after the measurement is completed. The service data may include environmental sensing data and the location information of the terminal device.

[0225] Step S2102: The third network element sends a third message to the first network element.

[0226] In some embodiments, the first network element can receive a third message. For example, the first network element can receive a third message sent by a third network element. As another example, the first network element can also receive a third message sent by other entities.

[0227] In some embodiments, the first network element may be a network element with network data analysis function or data plane management function.

[0228] In some embodiments, after receiving the fourth message sent by the terminal device, the third network element may send the service data to the network element or the application server.

[0229] In some embodiments, after receiving the fourth message sent by the terminal device, if the third network element determines that the fourth message includes the sixth indication information, it can send the third message to the first network element.

[0230] In some embodiments, the third message can comprise at least one of the following:

[0231] the first data;

[0232] first indication information, which can be used to indicate that the first data is shared;

[0233] service information or task information corresponding to the first data;

[0234] timing information of the first data.

[0235] In some embodiments, the third message can be the same as the fourth message, and the third message can also be different from the fourth message.

[0236] For example, if the third message is the same as the fourth message, the first data is the same as the service data, i.e., the first data is the data collected by the terminal device; if the third message is different from the fourth message, the first data can be different from the service data.

[0237] In some embodiments, the third network element can process the service data to obtain the first data.

[0238] For example, the third network element can process the service data according to the protocol agreement to obtain the first data.

[0239] For example, the third network element can extract part of the data that can be shared in the service data to obtain the first data.

[0240] For another example, the third network element can generate corresponding first data according to the service data.

[0241] It should be noted that the service information or task information corresponding to the first data can refer to the definition of the service information or task information corresponding to the service data in step S2101, which will not be repeated here.

[0242] Similarly, it should be noted that the timing information of the first data can refer to the definition of the timing information of the service data in step S2101, which will not be repeated here.

[0243] Step S2103, the first network element sends a fifth message to the fourth network element.

[0244] In some embodiments, the fourth network element can receive the fifth message. For example, the fourth network element can receive the fifth message sent by the first network element. For another example, the fourth network element can also receive the fifth message sent by other entities.

[0245] In some embodiments, the fifth message can be used to request to obtain the second information.

[0246] In some embodiments, the fifth message can be used to instruct the fourth network element to send the second information.

[0247] In some embodiments, the name of the fifth message is not limited, for example, it can be "conditional request", "conditional indication information", "conditional verification indication" and the like.

[0248] In some embodiments, the fourth network element can be a network element with unified data management function.

[0249] In some embodiments, after the first network element receives the third message sent by the third network element, the first network element can send the fifth message to the fourth network element.

[0250] Step S2104, the fourth network element sends the second information to the first network element.

[0251] In some embodiments, the second information can be used to indicate the condition of using the first data.

[0252] In some embodiments, after the fourth network element receives the fifth message sent by the first network element, the fourth network element can send the second information to the first network element according to the fifth message.

[0253] In some embodiments, the second information can be contained in the subscription information of the terminal device.

[0254] In some embodiments, the second information can include at least one of the following:

[0255] Purpose of use;

[0256] First device capable of using the first data;

[0257] First application capable of using the first data;

[0258] Domain information;

[0259] Geographical location information;

[0260] Second indication information, which can be used to indicate whether to encrypt or decrypt before using the first data, or whether the first data is encrypted data;

[0261] Third indication information, which can be used to indicate whether to send fourth indication information to the terminal device before using the first data, the fourth indication information can be used to notify the terminal device and / or request the terminal device to determine whether it can use the first data;

[0262] Fifth indication information, which can be used to indicate the validity time of the first data.

[0263] In some embodiments, the usage purpose can represent a use of the first data. For example, the usage purpose can be artificial intelligence training, positioning, etc.

[0264] In some embodiments, the first device can be one or a group of UEs.

[0265] In some embodiments, the first data can only be used by UEs within a range of the first device.

[0266] In some embodiments, the first device can be one or a group of network elements.

[0267] In some embodiments, the first data can only be used by network elements within a range of the first device.

[0268] In some embodiments, the first application can be a network service or an application. For example, the first application can be a 6G service or a 6G application, such as a perception service, a perception application, a positioning service, a positioning application, etc.

[0269] In some embodiments, the first data can only be used by network services or applications within a range of the first application.

[0270] In some embodiments, the domain information can be used to indicate an area capable of using the first data.

[0271] In some embodiments, the area capable of using the first data can be understood as a trusted area corresponding to the first data.

[0272] In some embodiments, the domain information can include a service public land mobile network (PLMN) identification (ID) capable of using the first data.

[0273] In some embodiments, the geographic location information can include a location capable of using the first data.

[0274] In some embodiments, if the first data is non-encrypted data or non-desensitized data, the second indication information can be used to indicate that encryption processing or desensitization processing is required before the first data is used.

[0275] In some embodiments, if the first data is non-encrypted data or non-desensitized data, the second indication information can be used to indicate that encryption processing or desensitization processing is not required before the first data is used.

[0276] In some embodiments, if the first data is encrypted data or desensitized data, the second indication information can be used to indicate that the first data can only be used in an encrypted state or a desensitized state.

[0277] In some embodiments, if the first data is non-encrypted data or non-de-identified data, the second indication information can indicate that the first data is non-encrypted data or non-de-identified data, and the first network element can determine whether to encrypt or de-identify the first data according to a protocol agreement.

[0278] In some embodiments, if the first data is encrypted data or de-identified data, the second indication information can indicate that the first data is encrypted data or de-identified data, and the first network element can determine whether to store the first data or whether the first data can be used according to a protocol agreement.

[0279] In some embodiments, if it is determined that the terminal device needs to be notified or authenticated before the first data is used, the third indication information can be used to indicate this.

[0280] In some embodiments, if the terminal device needs to be notified or authenticated before the first data is used, the fourth indication information can be sent to the terminal device; if the terminal device does not need to be notified or authenticated before the first data is used, the fourth indication information can not be sent to the terminal device.

[0281] In some embodiments, if the terminal device needs to be notified or authenticated before the first data is used, the terminal device can provide its own identifier. For example, the identifier of the terminal device can be included in the second information.

[0282] In some embodiments, the notification message or the authentication message can be sent to the terminal device through the identifier of the terminal device.

[0283] In some embodiments, if the second information includes the identifier of the terminal device, it means that the terminal device needs to be authenticated before the first data is used.

[0284] In some embodiments, if the second information includes the identifier of the terminal device, it means that the terminal device needs to be notified before the first data is used.

[0285] In some embodiments, after receiving the authentication message, the terminal device can authenticate whether the first data can be used, and if it is determined that the first data can be used, a response message can be sent.

[0286] In some embodiments, after receiving the notification message, the terminal device can determine that the first data is used. If the notification message is not successfully sent to the terminal device, it is considered that the notification process fails, and the first data cannot be used.

[0287] In some embodiments, the valid time of the first data can be understood as a time period during which the first data can be used. Taking environmental perception data as an example, the data of different time periods is quite different. By limiting the valid time of the first data, the accuracy of the data can be improved.

[0288] In step S2105, the first network element determines whether to store the first information according to the third information.

[0289] In some embodiments, the first information can include the first data and the second information.

[0290] In some embodiments, the third information can include at least one of the following: the second information, service information or task information corresponding to the first data, timing information of the first data, storage resources of the second network element.

[0291] In some embodiments, after obtaining the second information, the first network element can determine whether to store the first information according to the third information.

[0292] In some embodiments, the first network element can determine whether to store the first information by detecting the second information.

[0293] In an implementation manner, the first network element can determine whether to store the first information according to the third indication information. For example, if the second indication information indicates that the first data is encrypted data or desensitized data, it is determined that the first information is not stored. If the second indication information indicates that the first data is non-encrypted data or desensitized data, it is determined that the first information is stored.

[0294] In another implementation manner, the first network element can determine whether to store the first information according to the use purpose. For example, if the use purpose is artificial intelligence training, it is determined that the first information is stored.

[0295] In some embodiments, the first network element can determine whether to store the first information by detecting service information or task information corresponding to the first data.

[0296] For example, if the service information corresponding to the first data is an environmental perception service, and the first network element supports storing data associated with the environmental perception service, it is determined that the first information is stored. If the service information corresponding to the first data is a positioning service, and the first network element does not support storing data associated with the positioning service, it is determined that the first information is not stored.

[0297] In some embodiments, the first network element can determine whether to store the first information by detecting the timing information of the first data. For example, if the timing information of the first data is within the valid time of the first data, it is determined to store the first information; if the timing information of the first data is not within the valid time of the first data, it is determined not to store the first information.

[0298] In some embodiments, the first network element can determine whether to store the first information by detecting the storage resource of the second network element. For example, if the remaining storage resource of the second network element can store the first information, it is determined to store the first information; if the remaining storage resource of the second network element is not enough to store the first information, it is determined not to store the first information.

[0299] It should be noted that the above-mentioned manner of determining whether to store the first information is an example, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0300] Step S2106, the first network element determines to store the first information, and sends a first message to the second network element.

[0301] In some embodiments, the second network element can receive the first message. For example, the second network element can receive the first message sent by the first network element. For another example, the second network element can also receive the first message sent by other entities.

[0302] In some embodiments, the first message can be used to instruct the second network element to store the first information.

[0303] In some embodiments, the first message can include the first data and the second information.

[0304] In some embodiments, the name of the first message is not limited, for example, it can be "storage request", "storage instruction", "storage instruction information", etc.

[0305] In some embodiments, if the first network element determines to store the first information, the first network element sends the first message to the second network element; if the first network element determines not to store the first information, the first network element can not send the first message to the second network element.

[0306] Step S2107, the second network element stores the first information.

[0307] In some embodiments, after receiving the first message sent by the first network element, the second network element can store the first information.

[0308] Step S2108, the second network element sends a second message to the first network element.

[0309] In some embodiments, the first network element can receive the second message. For example, the first network element can receive the second message sent by the second network element. For another example, the first network element can also receive the second message sent by another entity.

[0310] In some embodiments, the second message can be a response message of the second network element storing the first information. For example, the second message can be used to indicate whether the second network element stores the first information.

[0311] In some embodiments, the second message can be a response message of the second network element successfully storing the first information, or a response message of the second network element failing to store the first information.

[0312] In some embodiments, the name of the second message is not limited, for example, it can be "storage response", "storage response indication", "storage response information", etc.

[0313] Step S2109, the first network element sends a sixth message to the third network element.

[0314] In some embodiments, the third network element can receive the sixth message. For example, the third network element can receive the sixth message sent by the first network element. For another example, the third network element can also receive the sixth message sent by another entity.

[0315] In some embodiments, the sixth message can be a response message of the first network element to the third message. For example, the sixth message can be used to indicate whether to store the first information.

[0316] In some embodiments, the sixth message can be the same as the second message, or different from the second message, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0317] By using the above method, the first network element can obtain the second information and indicate the second network element to store the first information when it is determined to store the first information, so that the first data can be reused when the use condition of using the first data is met, the difficulty of data acquisition is reduced, and the efficiency of data service and the experience of data consumption are improved.

[0318] The method related to the embodiments of the present disclosure can include at least one of the steps S2101-S2109. For example, the step S2101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2107 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2101+the step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2102+the step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2103+the step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2104+the step S2105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2105+the step S2106 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2101+the step S2102+the step S2103+the step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2104+the step S2105+the step S2106+the step S2107 can be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0319] In some embodiments, the order between any two of the steps S2101-S2109 can be exchanged or performed simultaneously.

[0320] In some embodiments, the steps S2101-S2109 are optional, and one or more of the steps can be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, the step S2108 and the step S2109 can be omitted.

[0321] In some embodiments, other optional implementations can be found in the description before or after the description of FIG. 2A.

[0322] FIG. 2B is an interaction schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method can be performed by the communication system described above. As shown in FIG. 2B, the method can include:

[0323] The step S2201, the terminal device sends a fourth message to the third network element.

[0324] The optional implementation of the step S2201 can be found in the optional implementation of the step S2101 of FIG. 2A and other related parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A, which will not be described here.

[0325] In some embodiments, the fourth message can include at least one of the following:

[0326] The service data collected by the terminal device;

[0327] Fourth information, the fourth information is used to indicate a condition of using the service data;

[0328] service information or task information corresponding to the service data;

[0329] timing information of the service data.

[0330] In some embodiments, if the fourth message includes the service data and the fourth information, it indicates that the terminal device can provide a condition for using the service data.

[0331] In step S2202, the third network element sends a third message to the first network element.

[0332] In some embodiments, the third network element can send the third message to the first network element according to the fourth message sent by the terminal device.

[0333] In some embodiments, the third message can include at least one of the following:

[0334] first data;

[0335] second information;

[0336] service information or task information corresponding to the first data;

[0337] timing information of the first data.

[0338] In some embodiments, the second information can be used to indicate a condition for using the first data.

[0339] In some embodiments, the first data can be the same as the service data, or the first data can be obtained by processing the service data.

[0340] In some embodiments, the second information can be the same as the fourth information, i.e., the condition for using the service data is the same as the condition for using the first data.

[0341] In some embodiments, the second information can also be different from the fourth information, and the third network element can determine the second information according to the processed first data, for example, after the third network element processes the service data to obtain the first data, the third network element can determine the second information corresponding to the first data according to a protocol agreement.

[0342] In some embodiments, if the third message includes the first data and the second information, the first network element can obtain the first information according to the third message, i.e., the first network element can receive the condition for using the first data provided by the terminal device.

[0343] It should be noted that the definition of the third message can refer to the description in step S2102, which will not be repeated here.

[0344] In some embodiments, the first data and the second information can be transmitted as a container or separate information elements.

[0345] In step S2203, the first network element determines whether to store the first information according to the third information.

[0346] The optional implementation of step S2203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0347] In step S2204, the first network element determines to store the first information and sends a first message to the second network element.

[0348] The optional implementation of step S2204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0349] In step S2205, the second network element stores the first information.

[0350] The optional implementation of step S2205 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2106 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0351] In step S2206, the second network element sends a second message to the first network element.

[0352] The optional implementation of step S2206 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2107 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0353] In step S2207, the first network element sends a sixth message to the third network element.

[0354] The optional implementation of step S2207 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2108 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0355] By using the above method, the first network element can receive the second information sent by the third network element and instruct the second network element to store the first information when it is determined to store the first information, so that the first data can be reused when the use condition of using the first data is met, thereby reducing the difficulty of data acquisition and improving the efficiency of data service and the experience of data consumption.

[0356] The method related by the embodiments of the present disclosure can include at least one of the steps S2201-S2207. For example, the step S2201 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2204 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2205 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2201+the step S2202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2202+the step S2203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2204+the step S2205 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2201+the step S2202+the step S2203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, the step S2204+the step S2205+the step S2206 can be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0357] In some embodiments, the order between any two of the steps S2201-S2207 can be exchanged or executed simultaneously.

[0358] In some embodiments, the steps S2201-S2207 are optional, and one or more of the steps can be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, the step S2206 and the step S2207 can be omitted.

[0359] In some embodiments, the name of information and the like is not limited to the name described in the embodiments, and the terms of “information”, “message”, “signal”, “signaling”, “report”, “configuration”, “indication”, “instruction”, “command”, “channel”, “parameter”, “domain”, “field”, “symbol”, “symbol”, “codebook”, “codeword”, “codepoint”, “bit”, “data”, “program”, “chip”, and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0360] In some embodiments, “acquire”, “obtain”, “get”, “receive”, “transmit”, “bidirectional transmission”, “send and / or receive” can be replaced with each other, and can be interpreted as receiving from other subjects, acquiring from a protocol, acquiring from a higher layer, obtaining by self-processing, autonomously implementing, and the like.

[0361] In some embodiments, the terms "send", "transmit", "report", "issue", "transfer", "bidirectional transfer", "send and / or receive", and the like can be replaced by each other.

[0362] In some embodiments, the terms "certain", "preseted", "preset", "set", "indicated", "certain", "arbitrary", "first", and the like can be replaced by each other, "certain A", "preset A", "preset A", "set A", "indicated A", "certain A", "arbitrary A", "first A" can be interpreted as A specified in advance in a protocol or the like, A obtained by setting, configuration, or indication, or A specific, certain, arbitrary, or first A, but not limited thereto.

[0363] FIG. 3A is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3A, the present embodiment relates to a communication method, which can be performed by a first network element. The method can include:

[0364] Step S3101, receiving a third message.

[0365] The optional implementation of step S3101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 of FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0366] Step S3102, sending a fifth message.

[0367] The optional implementation of step S3102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 of FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0368] Step S3103, receiving second information.

[0369] The optional implementation of step S3103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2104 of FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0370] Step S3104, determining whether to store the first information according to the third information.

[0371] The optional implementation of step S3104 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 of FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0372] Step S3105, determining to store the first information, and sending a first message.

[0373] The optional implementation of step S3105 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2106 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0374] Step S3106, receiving a second message.

[0375] The optional implementation of step S3106 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2108 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0376] Step S3107, sending a sixth message.

[0377] The optional implementation of step S3107 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2109 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0378] The method involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can include at least one of the steps S3101-S3107. For example, step S3101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3101+step S3102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3102+step S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3103+step S3104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3104+step S3105 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3101+step S3102+step S3103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0379] In some embodiments, the order between any two steps of steps S3101-S3107 can be exchanged or executed simultaneously.

[0380] In some embodiments, steps S3101-S3107 are optional, and one or more of these steps can be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, step S3106, step S3107 can be omitted.

[0381] FIG. 3B is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3B, the embodiments of the present disclosure involve a communication method, which can be executed by a first network element. The method can include:

[0382] Step S3201, receiving a third message.

[0383] The optional implementation of step S3201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2202 in FIG. 2B and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0384] Step S3202: determining whether to store the first information according to the third information.

[0385] The optional implementation of step S3202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2203 in FIG. 2B and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0386] Step S3203: determining to store the first information and sending the first message.

[0387] The optional implementation of step S3203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2204 in FIG. 2B and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0388] Step S3204: receiving the second message.

[0389] The optional implementation of step S3204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2206 in FIG. 2B and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0390] Step S3205: sending the sixth message.

[0391] The optional implementation of step S3205 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2207 in FIG. 2B and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0392] The method related to the embodiments of the present disclosure can include at least one of the above steps S3201-S3205. For example, step S3201 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3201+step S3202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, step S3202+step S3203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step S3201+step S3202+step S3203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0393] In some embodiments, the order of any two steps among steps S3201-S3205 can be exchanged or executed simultaneously.

[0394] In some embodiments, steps S3201-S3205 are optional, and one or more of these steps can be omitted or replaced in different embodiments. For example, steps S3204 and S3205 can be omitted.

[0395] FIG. 3C is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3C, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which can be performed by a first network element. The method can include:

[0396] Step S3301: receiving a third message.

[0397] Optional implementation of step S3301 can be referred to optional implementation of step S2102 in FIG. 2A, step S2202 in FIG. 2B, and other associated parts in embodiments related to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, which will not be described here.

[0398] Step S3302: determining whether to store the first information according to the third information.

[0399] Optional implementation of step S3302 can be referred to optional implementation of step S2104 in FIG. 2A, step S2203 in FIG. 2B, and other associated parts in embodiments related to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, which will not be described here.

[0400] Step S3303: determining to store the first information, and sending a first message.

[0401] Optional implementation of step S3303 can be referred to optional implementation of step S2105 in FIG. 2A, step S2204 in FIG. 2B, and other associated parts in embodiments related to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, which will not be described here.

[0402] In some embodiments, the above steps are optional steps.

[0403] FIG. 3D is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3D, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which can be performed by a first network element. The method can include:

[0404] Step S3401: obtaining first information.

[0405] Optional implementation of step S3401 can be referred to optional implementation of steps S2101-S2104 in FIG. 2A, steps S2201-S2202 in FIG. 2B, and other associated parts in embodiments related to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, which will not be described here.

[0406] Step S3402: determining whether to store the first information.

[0407] The optional implementation of step S3402 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in FIG. 2A, step S2203 in FIG. 2B, and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIGS. 2A and 2B, which are not described herein again.

[0408] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0409] determining to store the first information, and sending a first message to a second network element, the first message being used to instruct the second network element to store the first information.

[0410] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0411] receiving a second message sent by the second network element, the second message being a response message of the second network element storing the first information.

[0412] In some embodiments, the obtaining the first information includes:

[0413] receiving a third message sent by a third network element, the third message being determined by the third network element according to a fourth message sent by a terminal device; wherein the third message includes at least one of the following:

[0414] the first data;

[0415] first indication information, the first indication information being used to indicate sharing the first data;

[0416] the second information;

[0417] service information or task information corresponding to the first data;

[0418] timing information of the first data.

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

[0420] obtaining the second information according to the third message.

[0421] In some embodiments, the obtaining the second information according to the third message includes:

[0422] sending a fifth message to a fourth network element according to the third message, the fifth message being used to request obtaining the second information;

[0423] receiving the second information sent by the fourth network element.

[0424] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0425] sending a sixth message to the third network element, the sixth message being a response message of the first network element to the third message.

[0426] In some embodiments, the second information comprises at least one of:

[0427] a use purpose;

[0428] a first device capable of using the first data;

[0429] a first application capable of using the first data;

[0430] domain information;

[0431] geographical position information;

[0432] second indication information, the second indication information being used to indicate whether encryption or decryption is needed before the first data is used, or whether the first data is encrypted data;

[0433] third indication information, the third indication information being used to indicate whether fourth indication information is sent to a terminal device before the first data is used, the fourth indication information being used to inform the terminal device and / or request the terminal device to determine whether the first data can be used;

[0434] fifth indication information, the fifth indication information being used to indicate a valid time of the first data.

[0435] In some embodiments, the determining whether to store the first information comprises:

[0436] determining whether to store the first information according to third information, wherein the third information comprises at least one of the following: the second information, service information or task information corresponding to the first data, timing information of the first data, and storage resources of the second network element.

[0437] In some embodiments, the first data is data collected by a terminal device.

[0438] FIG. 4A is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 4A, the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which can be performed by a second network element. The method can comprise:

[0439] Step S4101, receiving a first message.

[0440] The optional implementation of step S4101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2106 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A, which will not be described here.

[0441] Step S4102, storing first information.

[0442] The optional implementation of step S4102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2107 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A. Details are not described herein again.

[0443] Step S4103, sending a second message.

[0444] The optional implementation of step S4103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2108 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A. Details are not described herein again.

[0445] In some embodiments, the above steps are optional steps.

[0446] FIG. 4B is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 4B, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which can be performed by a second network element. The method can include the following steps.

[0447] Step S4201, receiving a first message.

[0448] The optional implementation of step S4201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2106 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A. Details are not described herein again.

[0449] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0450] storing the first information;

[0451] sending a second message to the first network element, the second message being a response message of the second network element storing the first information.

[0452] In some embodiments, the first data is data collected by a terminal device.

[0453] FIG. 5A is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 5A, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which can be performed by a third network element. The method can include the following steps.

[0454] Step S5101, receiving a fourth message.

[0455] The optional implementation of step S5101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A. Details are not described herein again.

[0456] Step S5102, sending a third message.

[0457] The optional implementation of step S5102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A. Details are not repeated here.

[0458] Step S5103, receiving a sixth message.

[0459] The optional implementation of step S5103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2109 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A. Details are not repeated here.

[0460] In some embodiments, the above steps are optional steps.

[0461] FIG. 5B is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 5B, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which can be performed by a third network element. The method can include:

[0462] Step S5201, receiving a fourth message.

[0463] The optional implementation of step S5201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A. Details are not repeated here.

[0464] Step S5202, sending a third message.

[0465] The optional implementation of step S5202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A. Details are not repeated here.

[0466] In some embodiments, the fourth message includes at least one of the following:

[0467] Service data collected by the terminal device;

[0468] Sixth indication information, the sixth indication information being used to indicate sharing the service data;

[0469] Fourth information, the fourth information being used to indicate a condition of using the service data;

[0470] Service information or task information corresponding to the service data;

[0471] Timing information of the service data.

[0472] In some embodiments, the third message includes at least one of the following:

[0473] The first data;

[0474] The first indication information is used for indicating sharing of the first data.

[0475] The second information.

[0476] The service information or the task information corresponding to the first data.

[0477] Timing information of the first data.

[0478] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0479] Processing the service data to obtain the first data.

[0480] In some embodiments, the first data is data collected by the terminal device.

[0481] FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 6, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which can be performed by a terminal device. The method can include:

[0482] Step S6101, sending a fourth message.

[0483] The optional implementation of step S6101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in FIG. 2A and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A, which will not be described here.

[0484] In some embodiments, the third message includes at least one of:

[0485] The first data;

[0486] First indication information, the first indication information being used for indicating sharing of the first data;

[0487] The second information.

[0488] The service information or the task information corresponding to the first data.

[0489] Timing information of the first data.

[0490] In some embodiments, the fourth message includes at least one of:

[0491] Service data collected by the terminal device;

[0492] Sixth indication information, the sixth indication information being used for indicating sharing of the service data;

[0493] Fourth information, the fourth information being used for indicating a condition of using the service data;

[0494] The service information or the task information corresponding to the service data.

[0495] timing information of the service data.

[0496] In some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0497] The service data can be reused, and the terminal device subscribes to a data sharing service, determining that the fourth message includes the sixth indication information and / or the fourth information.

[0498] In some embodiments, the first data is data collected by the terminal device.

[0499] FIG. 7A is an interaction schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 7A, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which can be performed by a communication system. The method can include:

[0500] Step S7101, the terminal device sends a fourth message to a third network element.

[0501] The optional implementation of step S7101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in FIG. 2A, step S2201 in FIG. 2B, and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, which will not be described here.

[0502] Step S7102, the third network element sends a third message to a first network element.

[0503] The optional implementation of step S7102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in FIG. 2A, step S2202 in FIG. 2B, and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, which will not be described here.

[0504] Step S7103, the first network element acquires second information.

[0505] The optional implementation of step S7103 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103-S2104 in FIG. 2A, and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be described here.

[0506] Step S7104, the first network element determines to store the first information.

[0507] The optional implementation of step S7104 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2105 in FIG. 2A, step S2203 in FIG. 2B, and other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, which will not be described here.

[0508] Step S7105, the first network element sends a first message to a second network element.

[0509] The optional implementation of step S7105 can be referred to the optional implementation of step S2106 in FIG. 2A, step S2204 in FIG. 2B, and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, which are not described here again.

[0510] Step S7106, the second network element stores the first information.

[0511] The optional implementation of step S7106 can be referred to the optional implementation of step S2107 in FIG. 2A, step S2205 in FIG. 2B, and other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, which are not described here again.

[0512] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned method can include the method described in the embodiments of the above-mentioned communication system, first network element, second network element, third network element, terminal device, etc., which are not described here again.

[0513] In some embodiments, the communication method of the present disclosure can be used for data collection in the control plane.

[0514] FIG. 7B is an interaction schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 7B, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which can be performed by a communication system. Taking the first network element of the communication system as an example, the first network element is a 6G NWDAF or a 6G DPMF, the second network element is a 6G ADRF or a 6G DPSF, the third network element is a 6G AMF, and the fourth network element is a 6G UDM. The method can include:

[0515] Step S7201, the 6G NF consumer sends a 6G service request to the UE through the 6G AMF based on the control plane.

[0516] In some embodiments, the 6G service request can involve any potential 6G function, such as artificial intelligence, perception, location service, etc.

[0517] Step S7202, the UE sends a service response to the 6G AMF.

[0518] In some embodiments, the service response can include requested service data and a 6G data sharing service indication. The requested service data can be privacy-unrelated data and / or privacy-sensitive data. For example, the 6G service request is for a perception task. After the UE measurement is completed, the environmental perception data and the location information of the UE are reported. In this case, the environmental perception data is privacy-unrelated data, while the location information of the UE is privacy-sensitive data.

[0519] In some embodiments, for the requested service data, if the service data can be reused by other services, and the UE has subscribed to the 6G data sharing service, the UE will set the 6G data sharing service indication.

[0520] Step S7203, after receiving the service response of the UE, the 6G AMF sends the requested service data to the 6G NF consumer.

[0521] Step S7204, the 6G AMF determines that the 6G data sharing service indication is contained in the response message, and sends a data report message to the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF.

[0522] In some embodiments, the data report message can include shared data.

[0523] Step S7205, the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF sends a UE privacy check request to the 6G UDM.

[0524] In some embodiments, the privacy check request is used to obtain the privacy condition parameter, which is contained in the UE subscription information.

[0525] In some embodiments, the privacy condition parameter is used to indicate the condition that the collected UE data can be shared based on the privacy requirements of the UE, which can include the following parameters:

[0526] Purpose: including the purpose of use, such as for artificial intelligence training, etc., the shared data can only be used for specific purposes;

[0527] Data consumer: including a group of UEs or a part of 6G services, the shared data can only be provided to or used by the UE / 6G consumer NF within the scope of the data consumer;

[0528] Sharing domain: including PLMN ID or other geographic information, the shared data can only be provided to the data consumer in the trusted sharing domain;

[0529] Sharing policy: indicating whether the shared data should be further encrypted or decrypted before use, or indicating whether the shared data has been encrypted during the collection process;

[0530] Usage notification and verification: indicating whether a notification should be sent to the UE and / or verification should be performed when using this shared data, and if the usage notification and verification indication is included, the UE should also provide its identifier;

[0531] Timer: representing the valid time of the shared data.

[0532] Step S7206, the 6G UDM returns the privacy condition parameter to the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF.

[0533] Step S7207, the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF determines whether to store the shared data.

[0534] In some embodiments, the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF can determine whether to store the service data by checking the relevant privacy condition parameters, the service / task of the shared data, the timer information of the shared data, and the storage resources of the 6G ADRF / 6G DPSF.

[0535] In some embodiments, if the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF determines that the shared data needs to be stored, a data storage request is sent to the 6G ADRF or 6G DPSF.

[0536] Step S7208, the 6G ADRF or 6G DPSF stores the shared data and its relevant privacy condition parameters, and returns a data storage response message.

[0537] Step S7209, the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF returns a data report confirmation.

[0538] FIG. 7C is an interaction diagram illustrating a communication method according to embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 7C, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which can be performed by a communication system. Take the first network element of the communication system as the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF, the second network element as the 6G ADRF or 6G DPSF, and the third network element as the 6G AMF as an example. The method can include:

[0539] Step S7301, the 6G NF consumer sends a 6G service request to the UE through the 6G AMF based on the control plane.

[0540] In some embodiments, the 6G service request can involve any potential 6G function, such as artificial intelligence, perception, location service, etc.

[0541] Step S7302, the UE sends a service response to the 6G AMF.

[0542] In some embodiments, the service response can include the requested service data and the related privacy condition parameters. The requested service data can be privacy-unrelated data and / or privacy-sensitive data. For example, the 6G service request is for a perception task. After the UE completes the measurement, it reports the environmental perception data and the UE's location information. In this case, the environmental perception data is privacy-unrelated data, while the UE's location information is privacy-sensitive data.

[0543] In some embodiments, for the requested service data, if the service data can be reused by other services, and the UE has subscribed to the 6G data sharing service, the UE also provides the related privacy condition parameters. The privacy condition parameters can be used to indicate the privacy requirements of the UE for using the related data on the data plane.

[0544] In some embodiments, the privacy condition parameters can include the following parameters:

[0545] Purpose: including the purpose of use, such as for artificial intelligence training, etc., the shared data can only be used for a specific purpose;

[0546] Data consumer: including a group of UEs or a part of 6G services, the shared data can only be provided to or used by the UE / 6G consumer NF within the scope of the data consumer;

[0547] Sharing domain: including PLMN ID or other geographic information, the shared data can only be provided to the data consumer in the trusted sharing area;

[0548] Sharing policy: indicating whether the shared data should be further encrypted or decrypted before use, or indicating whether the shared data has been encrypted during the collection process;

[0549] Usage notification and verification: indicating whether a notification should be sent to the UE and / or verification should be performed when using this shared data, if the indication of usage notification and verification is included, the UE should also provide its identifier;

[0550] Timer: representing the valid time of the shared data.

[0551] Step S7303, after receiving the service response of the UE, the 6G AMF sends the requested service data to the 6G NF consumer.

[0552] Step S7304, the 6G AMF sends a data reporting message to the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF.

[0553] In some embodiments, the data reporting message can include the shared data and the related privacy condition parameters. The shared data and the related privacy sharing parameters can be transmitted as a container or separate information elements.

[0554] Step S7305, the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF determines whether to store the shared data.

[0555] In some embodiments, the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF can determine whether to store the shared data by checking the related privacy condition parameters, the service / task of the shared data, the timer information of the shared data, and the storage resources of the 6G ADRF / 6G DPSF.

[0556] In some embodiments, if the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF determines that the data needs to be stored, a data storage request is sent to the 6G ADRF or 6G DPSF.

[0557] Step S7306, the 6G ADRF or 6G DPSF stores the shared data and its related privacy restriction parameters, and returns a data storage response message.

[0558] Step S7307, the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF returns a data report confirmation.

[0559] In some embodiments, the communication method of the present disclosure can be used for data collection in the user plane.

[0560] FIG. 7D is an interaction schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 7D, the 6G service is executed in the user plane, and the 6G UPF or 6G SMF can play the role of the 6G AMF in FIG. 7B, i.e., the 6G UPF or 6G SMF sends a data report message to the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF.

[0561] FIG. 7E is an interaction schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 7E, the 6G service is executed in the user plane, and the 6G UPF or 6G SMF can play the role of the 6G AMF in FIG. 7C, i.e., the 6G UPF or 6G SMF sends a data report message to the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF.

[0562] In some embodiments, the 6G ADRF or 6G DPSF should be able to store the shared data together with the privacy restriction parameters.

[0563] In some embodiments, the 6G ADRF or 6G DPSF should be able to receive the data storage request sent from the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF.

[0564] In some embodiments, the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF should be able to obtain the privacy restriction parameters related to the shared data.

[0565] In some embodiments, the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF should be able to determine whether to store the shared data according to the privacy restriction parameters.

[0566] In some embodiments, the 6G NWDAF or 6G DPMF should be able to send a data storage request to the 6G ADRF or 6G DPSF if it determines to store the shared data.

[0567] In some embodiments, the 6G UDM or UE should be able to provide the privacy restriction parameters related to the shared data.

[0568] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication system can include a core network device and a terminal device, wherein the core network device can perform the communication method performed by the first network element or the second network element or the third network element or the fourth network element in the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure; and the terminal device can perform the communication method performed by the terminal device in the foregoing embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0569] The embodiments of the present disclosure also propose an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods, for example, an apparatus including units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. For another example, another apparatus is proposed, including units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the core network device (for example, the first network element, the second network element, the third network element, the fourth network element, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0570] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above apparatus is only a logical function division, and all or part of the units or modules can be integrated into one physical entity, or can be physically separated. In addition, the units or modules in the apparatus can be implemented in the form of processor calling software: for example, the apparatus includes a processor, a memory connected to the processor, and the memory stores instructions, and the processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules of the apparatus, wherein the processor is, for example, a general processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory within the apparatus or a memory outside the apparatus. Alternatively, the units or modules in the apparatus can be implemented in the form of hardware circuit, and the functions of part or all of the units or modules can be implemented by the design of the hardware circuit, and the hardware circuit can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and the functions of part or all of the units or modules are implemented by the design of the logical relationship between the elements in the circuit; for another example, in another implementation, the hardware circuit is a programmable logic device (PLD), and taking a field programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by a configuration file, so as to implement the functions of part or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above apparatus can be implemented in the form of processor calling software, or all units or modules can be implemented in the form of hardware circuit, or part of the units or modules can be implemented in the form of processor calling software, and the remaining part can be implemented in the form of hardware circuit.

[0571] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capability. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and running capability, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), a digital signal processor (DSP), or the like. In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through a logical relationship of hardware circuit, and the logical relationship of the hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In the reconfigurable hardware circuit, the processor loads a configuration document to implement the configuration of the hardware circuit. It can be understood that the processor loads instructions to implement the functions of the above part or all units or modules. In addition, the hardware circuit can also be designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), or the like.

[0572] FIG. 8A is a structural schematic diagram of a first network element according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 8A, the first network element 1021 can include at least one of a transceiver module 8101, a processing module 8102, and the like. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 8101 is configured to obtain first information, the first information including first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition of using the first data; and the processing module 8102 is configured to determine whether to store the first information. Optionally, the transceiver module 8101 can be used to perform at least one of the communication steps (such as steps S2102 and S2105, but not limited to) of the sending and / or receiving performed by the first network element 1021 in any of the above methods, and details are not described herein. Optionally, the processing module 8102 can be used to perform at least one of the other steps (such as steps S2103 and S2104, but not limited to) performed by the first network element 1021 in any of the above methods, and details are not described herein.

[0573] In some embodiments, the transceiving module can include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which can be separate or integrated together. Alternatively, the transceiving module can be mutually replaced with a transceiver.

[0574] In some embodiments, the processing module can be one module or include multiple sub-modules. Alternatively, the multiple sub-modules perform all or part of the steps required to be performed by the processing module respectively. Alternatively, the processing module can be mutually replaced with a processor.

[0575] Figure 8B is a structural schematic diagram of a second network element according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 8B, the second network element 1022 can include at least one of a transceiving module 8201, a processing module 8202, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiving module 8201 is configured to receive a first message sent by a first network element, the first message being used to instruct the second network element to store first information, the first message being sent by the first network element after determining to store the first information, the first information including first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition of using the first data. Alternatively, the transceiving module 8201 can be configured to perform at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S2105 and S2107, but not limited to) of the sending and / or receiving performed by the second network element 1022 in any of the above methods, which will not be described herein. Alternatively, the processing module 8202 can be configured to perform at least one of the other steps (e.g., step S2106, but not limited to) performed by the second network element 1022 in any of the above methods, which will not be described herein.

[0576] In some embodiments, the transceiving module can include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which can be separate or integrated together. Alternatively, the transceiving module can be mutually replaced with a transceiver.

[0577] In some embodiments, the processing module can be one module or include multiple sub-modules. Alternatively, the multiple sub-modules perform all or part of the steps required to be performed by the processing module respectively. Alternatively, the processing module can be mutually replaced with a processor.

[0578] FIG. 8C is a schematic diagram of a third network element according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 8C, the third network element 1023 can include at least one of a transceiver module 8301, a processing module 8302, and the like. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 8301 is configured to receive a fourth message sent by a terminal device; and the transceiver module 8301 is further configured to send a third message to a first network element, the third message being used for the first network element to acquire first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information including first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition of using the first data. Optionally, the transceiver module 8301 can be configured to perform at least one of the sending and / or receiving steps (for example, step S2101, step S2102, but not limited to) of any one of the above methods, and details are not described herein again. Optionally, the processing module 8302 can be configured to perform at least one of the other steps of any one of the above methods, and details are not described herein again.

[0579] In some embodiments, the transceiver module can include a sending module and / or a receiving module, which can be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the transceiver module can be mutually replaced with a transceiver.

[0580] In some embodiments, the processing module can be one module or include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules perform all or part of the steps required to be performed by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module can be mutually replaced with a processor.

[0581] FIG. 8D is a schematic diagram of a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 8D, the terminal device 101 can include at least one of a transceiver module 8401, a processing module 8402, and the like. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 8401 is configured to send a fourth message to a third network element, the fourth message being used to instruct the third network element to send a third message to a first network element, the third message being used for the first network element to acquire first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information including first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition of using the first data. Optionally, the transceiver module 8401 can be configured to perform at least one of the sending and / or receiving steps (for example, step S2101, but not limited to) of any one of the above methods, and details are not described herein again. Optionally, the processing module 8402 can be configured to perform at least one of the other steps of any one of the above methods, and details are not described herein again.

[0582] In some embodiments, the transceiving module can include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which can be separate or integrated together. Alternatively, the transceiving module can be mutually replaced with a transceiver.

[0583] In some embodiments, the processing module can be one module or include multiple sub-modules. Alternatively, the multiple sub-modules perform all or part of the steps required to be performed by the processing module respectively. Alternatively, the processing module can be mutually replaced with a processor.

[0584] FIG. 9A is a structural schematic diagram of a communication device 9100 according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. The communication device 9100 can be a network device (for example, an access network device, a core network device, etc.), a terminal (for example, a user equipment, etc.), a chip, a chip system, or a processor supporting the first device to implement any of the above methods, or a chip, a chip system, or a processor supporting the terminal to implement any of the above methods. The communication device 9100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments, and details can be referred to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0585] As shown in FIG. 9A, the communication device 9100 includes one or more processors 9101. The processor 9101 can be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (for example, a base station, a baseband chip, an Internet of Things device, an Internet of Things device chip, a DU or a CU, etc.), execute programs, and process data of the programs. The communication device 9100 is used to execute any of the above methods.

[0586] In some embodiments, the communication device 9100 further includes one or more memories 9102 for storing instructions. Alternatively, all or part of the memory 9102 can also be outside the communication device 9100.

[0587] In some embodiments, the communication device 9100 further includes one or more transceivers 9103. When the communication device 9100 includes one or more transceivers 9103, the transceiver 9103 performs at least one of the communication steps (for example, steps S2101 and S2102, but not limited to) in the above method, and the processor 9101 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S2103, but not limited to).

[0588] In some embodiments, the transceiver can include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which can be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiving unit, transceiver, transceiving circuit, etc. can be replaced by each other, the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc. can be replaced by each other, and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc. can be replaced by each other.

[0589] In some embodiments, the communication device 9100 can include one or more interface circuits. Optionally, the interface circuit is connected with the memory 9102, and the interface circuit can be used to receive signals from the memory 9102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 9102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit can read instructions stored in the memory 9102 and send the instructions to the processor 9101.

[0590] The communication device 9100 described in the above embodiments can be a first device or an Internet of Things device, but the scope of the communication device 9100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 9100 can not be limited by Figure 9A. The communication device can be a standalone device or can be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device can be: 1) a standalone integrated circuit (IC), or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a set of one or more ICs, which can optionally also include storage components for storing data, programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, an Internet of Things device, a smart Internet of Things device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handset, a mobile unit, a vehicle-mounted device, a first device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0591] Figure 9B is a structural schematic diagram of a chip 9200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For the case where the communication device 9100 can be a chip or a chip system, the structural schematic diagram of the chip 9200 shown in Figure 9B can be referred to, but is not limited thereto.

[0592] The chip 9200 includes one or more processors 9201, and the chip 9200 is configured to execute any of the above methods.

[0593] In some embodiments, the chip 9200 further includes one or more interface circuits 9203. Optionally, the interface circuit 9203 is connected with the memory 9202, and the interface circuit 9203 can be used to receive signals from the memory 9202 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 9202 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 9203 can read instructions stored in the memory 9202 and send the instructions to the processor 9201.

[0594] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 9203 performs at least one of the communication steps (for example, step S2101, step S2102, but not limited thereto) of transmitting and / or receiving in the above method, and the processor 9201 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S2103, but not limited thereto).

[0595] In some embodiments, the terms of interface circuit, interface, transceiving pin, transceiver, etc. can be replaced with each other.

[0596] In some embodiments, the chip 9200 further includes one or more memories 9202 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memory 9202 can be outside the chip 9200.

[0597] The embodiments of the present disclosure further propose a storage medium, and the storage medium stores instructions, and the instructions make the communication device 9100 execute any one of the above methods when the instructions run on the communication device 9100. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer readable storage medium, but is not limited thereto, and it can also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited thereto, and it can also be a transitory storage medium.

[0598] The embodiments of the present disclosure further propose a program product, and the program product is executed by the communication device 9100, so that the communication device 9100 executes any one of the above methods. Optionally, the program product can be a computer program product.

[0599] The embodiments of the present disclosure further propose a computer program, and when the computer program runs on a computer, the computer program makes the computer execute any one of the above methods.

Claims

1. A communication method characterized by comprising: The method is executed by a first network element, and comprises: obtaining first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition for using the first data; determining whether to store the first information.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further comprises: determining to store the first information, and sending a first message to a second network element, the first message being used to instruct the second network element to store the first information.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, The method further comprises: receiving a second message sent by the second network element, the second message being a response message of the second network element storing the first information.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The obtaining of the first information comprises: receiving a third message sent by a third network element, the third message being determined by the third network element according to a fourth message sent by a terminal device; wherein the third message comprises at least one of the following: the first data; first indication information, the first indication information being used to indicate sharing of the first data; the second information; service information or task information corresponding to the first data; timing information of the first data.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein, The method further comprises: obtaining the second information according to the third message.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein, The obtaining of the second information according to the third message comprises: sending a fifth message to a fourth network element according to the third message, the fifth message being used to request obtaining of the second information; receiving the second information sent by the fourth network element.

7. The method according to any one of claims 4-6, characterized in that, The method further comprises: sending a sixth message to the third network element, the sixth message being a response message of the first network element to the third message.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The second information comprises at least one of the following: a purpose of use; a first device capable of using the first data; a first application capable of using the first data; domain information; geographical location information; second indication information, the second indication information being used to indicate whether to encrypt or decrypt before using the first data, or whether the first data is encrypted data; third indication information, the third indication information being used to indicate whether to send fourth indication information to a terminal device before using the first data, the fourth indication information being used to notify the terminal device and / or request the terminal device to determine whether to be capable of using the first data; fifth indication information, the fifth indication information being used to indicate a valid time of the first data.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The determining of whether to store the first information comprises: determining whether to store the first information according to third information; wherein the third information comprises at least one of the following: the second information, service information or task information corresponding to the first data, timing information of the first data, and storage resources of the second network element.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The first data is data collected by a terminal device.

11. A communication method, comprising: The method is executed by a second network element, and comprises: receiving a first message sent by a first network element, the first message being used to instruct the second network element to store first information, the first message being sent by the first network element after determining to store the first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition for using the first data.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein, The method further comprises: storing the first information; sending a second message to the first network element, the second message being a response message in which the second network element stores the first information.

13. The method according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that, The first data is data collected by a terminal device.

14. A communication method, comprising: The method is performed by a third network element, and the method comprises: receiving a fourth message sent by a terminal device; sending a third message to a first network element, the third message being used for the first network element to acquire first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used for indicating a condition for using the first data.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein, The fourth message comprises at least one of: service data collected by the terminal device; sixth indication information used for indicating sharing of the service data; fourth information used for indicating a condition for using the service data; service information or task information corresponding to the service data; timing information of the service data.

16. The method according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that The third message comprises at least one of: the first data; first indication information used for indicating sharing of the first data; the second information; service information or task information corresponding to the first data; timing information of the first data.

17. The method according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that, The method further comprises: processing service data to obtain the first data.

18. The method according to any one of claims 14-17, characterized by, The first data is data collected by the terminal device.

19. A method of communication, comprising: The method is performed by a terminal device, and the method comprises: sending a fourth message to a third network element, the fourth message being used for instructing the third network element to send a third message to a first network element, the third message being used for the first network element to acquire first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used for indicating a condition for using the first data.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein, The third message comprises at least one of: the first data; first indication information used for indicating sharing of the first data; the second information; service information or task information corresponding to the first data; timing information of the first data.

21. The method according to claim 19 or 20, characterized in that, The fourth message comprises at least one of: service data collected by the terminal device; sixth indication information used for indicating sharing of the service data; fourth information used for indicating a condition for using the service data; service information or task information corresponding to the service data; timing information of the service data.

22. The method of claim 21, wherein, The method further comprises: determining that the fourth message comprises the sixth indication information and / or the fourth information, in a case that the service data can be reused and the terminal device subscribes to a data sharing service.

23. The method according to any one of claims 19-22, characterized by, The first data is data collected by the terminal device.

24. A first network element, characterized by, comprise: a transceiving module configured to acquire first information, the first information comprising first data and second information, the second information being used for indicating a condition for using the first data; a processing module configured to determine whether to store the first information.

25. A second network element, characterized by, comprise: The transceiver module is configured to receive a first message sent by the first network element, the first message being used to instruct the second network element to store first information, the first message being sent by the first network element after determining to store the first information, the first information including first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition for using the first data.

26. A third network element, characterized by The transceiver module is configured to receive a fourth message sent by the terminal device. The transceiver module is further configured to send a third message to the first network element, the third message being used for the first network element to acquire first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information including first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition for using the first data. The transceiver module is configured to send a fourth message to the third network element, the fourth message being used to instruct the third network element to send a third message to the first network element, the third message being used for the first network element to acquire first information and determine whether to store the first information, the first information including first data and second information, the second information being used to indicate a condition for using the first data.

27. A terminal device, comprising: One or more processors The core network device is configured to implement the communication method in any one of claims 1-10 or claims 11-13 or claims 14-18.

28. A core network device, comprising: The communication system includes a core network device and a terminal device, wherein the core network device is configured to implement the communication method in any one of claims 1-10 or claims 11-13 or claims 14-18, and the terminal device is configured to implement the communication method in any one of claims 19-23. When the instructions run on the communication device, the communication device is caused to perform the communication method in any one of claims 1-10 or claims 11-13 or claims 14-18 or claims 19-23. ​ 29. A communication system, characterized by ​ 30. A storage medium, the storage medium storing instructions, wherein, ​

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