Information processing method, device, system, and storage medium

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of communications. Disclosed are an information processing method, an apparatus, and a computer-readable storage medium. The information processing method comprises: acquiring sensing capability information of a second network node. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, sensing capability information of a second network node is acquired, so as to provide a basis for determining a sensing entity for a sensing service.

Description

Information processing methods, equipment, systems and storage media Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and more specifically, to an information processing method, apparatus, system, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Sensing technology uses radio frequency (RF) signals to acquire information about the characteristics of the environment and / or objects within it. Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) involves the simultaneous use of RF signals for sensing and communication purposes. A sensing system includes a sensing transmitter and a sensing receiver; the sensing transmitter sends sensing signals to the sensing receiver to perform sensing services.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides an information processing method, apparatus, system, and storage medium.

[0005] A first aspect of this disclosure provides an information processing method, executed by a first network node of a wireless access network, the method comprising:

[0006] Obtain the perception capability information of the second network node;

[0007] The second network node includes a wireless access network node and / or a terminal.

[0008] A second aspect of this disclosure provides an information processing method, executed by a second network node, the method comprising:

[0009] Provide the first network node of the wireless access network with the sensing capability information of the second network node;

[0010] The second network node includes a wireless access network node and / or a terminal.

[0011] A third aspect of this disclosure provides an information processing method, executed by a third network node, the method comprising:

[0012] The storage terminal's perception-related parameters include: perception capability information, and / or, perception subscription information.

[0013] A fourth aspect of this disclosure provides a first network node of a wireless access network, comprising:

[0014] The first processing module is used to acquire the perception capability information of the second network node;

[0015] The second network node includes a wireless access network node and / or a terminal.

[0016] A fifth aspect of this disclosure provides a second network node, comprising:

[0017] The second transceiver module is used to provide the first network node of the wireless access network with the sensing capability information of the second network node;

[0018] The second network node includes a wireless access network node and / or a terminal.

[0019] A sixth aspect of this disclosure provides a third network node, comprising:

[0020] The third processing module is used to store the terminal's perception-related parameters, which include: perception capability information, and / or, perception contract information.

[0021] A seventh aspect of this disclosure provides a communication device, including:

[0022] One or more processors;

[0023] The processor is used to execute an optional implementation of the first aspect described above.

[0024] An eighth aspect of this disclosure provides a communication device, including:

[0025] One or more processors;

[0026] The processor is used to execute an optional implementation of the second aspect described above.

[0027] A ninth aspect of this disclosure provides a communication device, comprising:

[0028] One or more processors;

[0029] The processor is used to execute an optional implementation of the third aspect described above.

[0030] A tenth aspect of this disclosure provides a communication system including a first network node and a second network node, wherein the first network node is used to implement the method described in an optional embodiment of the first aspect, and the second network node is used to implement the method described in an optional embodiment of the second aspect.

[0031] According to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein executable instructions are stored therein, which are loaded and executed by the processor to implement the method described in the optional embodiments of the first, second, or third aspects.

[0032] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0034] Figure 1a is a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0035] Figure 1b is an architecture diagram of a wireless communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0036] Figure 1c is a schematic diagram of information processing in a wireless communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0037] Figure 1d is a system architecture diagram of a wireless communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0038] Figure 1e is a system architecture diagram of a wireless communication system according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0039] Figure 2a is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0040] Figure 2b is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0041] Figure 3a is a schematic flowchart of an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0042] Figure 3b is a schematic flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0043] Figure 3c is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0044] Figure 3d is a flowchart illustrating the information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0045] Figure 4a is a schematic flowchart of an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0046] Figure 4b is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0047] Figure 4c is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0048] Figure 5a is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0049] Figure 5b is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0050] Figure 6a is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first network node proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0051] Figure 6b is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second network node proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0052] Figure 6c is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third network node proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0053] Figure 7a is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0054] Figure 7b is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0055] Figure 7c is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0056] Figure 8a is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0057] Figure 8b is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0058] This disclosure provides information processing methods, devices, communication systems, and storage media.

[0059] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose an information processing method, executed by a first network node of a wireless access network, the method comprising:

[0060] Obtain the perception capability information of the second network node;

[0061] The second network node includes a wireless access network node and / or a terminal.

[0062] In the above embodiments, by acquiring the perception capability information of the second network node, the first network node can store and maintain the context of the second network node, providing a basis for the first network node to determine the perception entity for the perception service.

[0063] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, if the second network node is a wireless access network node, the step of obtaining the sensing capability information of the second network node includes:

[0064] The system receives a first message sent by the wireless access network node, the first message including the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node.

[0065] In the above embodiments, the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node can be obtained, enabling the first network node to store and maintain the context of the wireless access network node, thereby providing a basis for the first network node to determine the sensing entity of the sensing service.

[0066] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the second network node, or to update the configuration of the second network node.

[0067] In the above embodiments, the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node can be obtained through the configuration process or configuration update process of the wireless access network node, so that the first network node can store and maintain the context of the wireless access network node, thereby providing a basis for the first network node to determine the sensing entity of the sensing service.

[0068] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node includes at least one of the following:

[0069] A perception support indication is used to indicate whether the wireless access network node supports perception services.

[0070] Perception Support Tracking Area (TA) list;

[0071] List of cells supported by sensing;

[0072] Perception Support for Broadcast Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) Project;

[0073] Sensing supports wireless access technology (RAT).

[0074] In the above embodiments, the sensing capabilities of a radio access network node may include at least one of the following: whether it supports sensing services, which TAs support sensing, which cells support sensing, which broadcast PLMNs support sensing, and which RATs support sensing. This allows the sensing capabilities of the radio access network node to be fully considered when determining sensing entities for sensing services, so as to determine more suitable sensing entities for sensing services.

[0075] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, if the second network node is a terminal, obtaining the perception capability information of the second network node includes:

[0076] The terminal sends a second message, which includes the terminal's perception capability information and is used to request the terminal to register.

[0077] In the above embodiments, the terminal's perception capability information can be obtained during the terminal's registration process, enabling the first network node to store and maintain the terminal's context, thereby providing a basis for the first network node to determine the perception entity for the perception service.

[0078] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information is carried by at least one bit in a first information element included in the second message, wherein the first information element indicates the terminal's mobility management capability.

[0079] In the above embodiments, by instructing the terminal's mobility management information element in the relevant messages during the registration process to carry the terminal's sensing capability information, the terminal's sensing capability information can be included as part of the terminal's mobility management information element, enabling the terminal to report the sensing capability information during the registration process, effectively saving signaling overhead.

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

[0081] Send first information to a third network node, the first information including the terminal's perception capability information.

[0082] In the above embodiments, the terminal's perception capability information can also be provided to the third network node, so that the first network node can store and maintain the terminal's context, thereby providing a basis for the first network node to determine the perception entity of the perception service.

[0083] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing capability information of the terminal includes at least one of the following:

[0084] A perception indicator is used to indicate whether the terminal supports perception services;

[0085] Perceive the role;

[0086] Perception patterns;

[0087] Perception methods;

[0088] Perceptual plane;

[0089] Sensing physical layer parameters;

[0090] Sensing links;

[0091] Perceived RAT;

[0092] Types of sensing measurements;

[0093] Perceive service performance;

[0094] Sensing and measurement performance;

[0095] Perceiving generational differences.

[0096] In the above embodiments, the terminal's sensing capabilities may include at least one of the following: whether the terminal supports sensing services, what sensing roles the terminal supports, what sensing modes the terminal supports, what sensing methods the terminal supports, what sensing planes the terminal supports, what sensing physical layer parameters the terminal supports, what sensing links the terminal supports, what sensing RATs the terminal supports, what sensing measurement types the terminal supports, what sensing service performance the terminal supports, what sensing measurement performance the terminal supports, and what specific sensing generations the terminal supports. This can provide a basis for the sensing service to determine sensing entities, thereby improving the accuracy of determining sensing entities.

[0097] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing plane includes at least one of the following:

[0098] Control plane perception;

[0099] User plane perception;

[0100] Data plane perception.

[0101] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the perceived service performance includes at least one of the following:

[0102] Perceived service latency;

[0103] Sensing area information;

[0104] Perceive time information;

[0105] Sensing periodic information;

[0106] Age of perceived outcome;

[0107] Local coordinate system;

[0108] Perceived service quality;

[0109] Perceive service priority.

[0110] In the above embodiments, based on the perception plane and / or perception service performance supported by the terminal, different perception service requirements can be adapted.

[0111] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing measurement performance includes at least one of the following:

[0112] The resolution of the sensing measurement parameters, which include at least one of position, distance, angle, and velocity;

[0113] The probability of missed alarms in sensing measurements;

[0114] False alarm probability of sensing measurement;

[0115] Confidence level of perceived measurements;

[0116] Reconstruction accuracy of sensing measurements;

[0117] Imaging accuracy of sensing measurements.

[0118] In the above embodiments, the sensing and measurement performance of the terminal can be adapted to the needs of different sensing services.

[0119] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing mode includes at least one of the following:

[0120] The first device sends the message, and the second device receives it.

[0121] The first device sends the message, and the first device receives it.

[0122] One-time use;

[0123] Periodicity.

[0124] In the above embodiments, based on the sensing modes supported by the terminal, different sensing service needs can be adapted.

[0125] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0126] Store the perception capability information of the second network node.

[0127] In the above embodiments, the perception capability information of the acquired second network node is stored to provide a basis for the perception service to determine the perception entity.

[0128] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure propose an information processing method, executed by a second network node, the method comprising:

[0129] Provide the first network node of the wireless access network with the sensing capability information of the second network node;

[0130] The second network node includes a wireless access network node and / or a terminal.

[0131] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, if the second network node is a wireless access network node, providing the first network node with the sensing capability information of the second network node includes:

[0132] A first message is sent to the first network node, the first message including the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node.

[0133] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the second network node, or to update the configuration of the second network node.

[0134] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node includes at least one of the following:

[0135] A perception support indication is used to indicate whether the wireless access network node supports perception services.

[0136] Perception Support Tracking Area (TA) list;

[0137] List of cells supported by sensing;

[0138] Perception supports broadcast PLMN projects;

[0139] Perception supports RAT.

[0140] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, if the second network node is a terminal, providing the first network node with the perception capability information of the second network node includes:

[0141] A second message is sent to the first network node. The second message includes the terminal's perception capability information and is used to request the registration of the terminal.

[0142] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information is carried by at least one bit in a first information element included in the second message, wherein the first information element indicates the terminal's mobility management capability.

[0143] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing capability information of the terminal includes at least one of the following:

[0144] A perception indicator is used to indicate whether the terminal performs a perception service;

[0145] Perceive the role;

[0146] Perception patterns;

[0147] Perception methods;

[0148] Perceptual plane;

[0149] Sensing physical layer parameters;

[0150] Sensing links;

[0151] Perceived RAT;

[0152] Types of sensing measurements;

[0153] Perceive service performance;

[0154] Sensing and measurement performance;

[0155] Perceiving generational differences.

[0156] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing plane includes at least one of the following:

[0157] Control plane perception;

[0158] User plane perception;

[0159] Data plane perception.

[0160] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the perceived service performance includes at least one of the following:

[0161] Perceived service latency;

[0162] Sensing area information;

[0163] Perceive time information;

[0164] Sensing periodic information;

[0165] Age of perceived outcome;

[0166] Local coordinate system;

[0167] Perceived service quality;

[0168] Perceive service priority.

[0169] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing measurement performance includes at least one of the following:

[0170] The resolution of the sensing measurement parameters, which include at least one of position, distance, angle, and velocity;

[0171] The probability of missed alarms in sensing measurements;

[0172] False alarm probability of sensing measurement;

[0173] Confidence level of perceived measurements;

[0174] Reconstruction accuracy of sensing measurements;

[0175] Imaging accuracy of sensing measurements.

[0176] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the perception model includes at least one of the following:

[0177] The first device sends the message, and the second device receives it.

[0178] The first device sends the message, and the first device receives it.

[0179] One-time use;

[0180] Periodicity.

[0181] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure propose an information processing method, executed by a third network node, the method comprising:

[0182] The storage terminal's perception-related parameters include: perception capability information, and / or, perception subscription information.

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

[0184] The terminal receives first information sent by a first network node, the first information including the terminal's perception capability information.

[0185] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing capability information of the terminal includes at least one of the following:

[0186] A perception indicator is used to indicate whether the terminal performs a perception service;

[0187] Perceive the role;

[0188] Perception patterns;

[0189] Perception methods;

[0190] Perceptual plane;

[0191] Sensing physical layer parameters;

[0192] Sensing links;

[0193] Perceived RAT;

[0194] Types of sensing measurements;

[0195] Perceive service performance;

[0196] Sensing and measurement performance;

[0197] Perceiving generational differences.

[0198] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the sensing subscription information includes: subscription data type information and sensing service authorization information, wherein the sensing service authorization information is used to indicate whether the terminal is authorized to use the sensing service.

[0199] In conjunction with some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the perception service authorization information includes at least one of the following:

[0200] As a transmitter;

[0201] As a receiver;

[0202] Use the first device to send the first device receive mode;

[0203] The first device sends the receiving mode of the second device;

[0204] Use uplink awareness;

[0205] Use downlink awareness;

[0206] Use control plane sensing;

[0207] Use user plane perception;

[0208] Use data plane perception.

[0209] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a first network node for a wireless access network, comprising:

[0210] The first processing module is used to acquire the sensing capability information of the second network node; wherein the second network node includes a wireless access network node and / or a terminal.

[0211] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a second network node, comprising:

[0212] The second transceiver module is used to provide the first network node of the wireless access network with the sensing capability information of the second network node; wherein the second network node includes a wireless access network node and / or a terminal.

[0213] Sixthly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a third network node, comprising:

[0214] The third processing module is used to store the terminal's perception-related parameters, which include: perception capability information, and / or, perception contract information.

[0215] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, comprising:

[0216] One or more processors;

[0217] The processor executes the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect.

[0218] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, comprising:

[0219] One or more processors;

[0220] The processor executes the method described in the optional implementation of the second aspect.

[0221] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, comprising:

[0222] One or more processors;

[0223] The processor executes the method described in the optional implementation of the third aspect.

[0224] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system including a first network node and a second network node, wherein the first network node is used to implement the method described in the optional embodiments of the first aspect, and the second network node is used to implement the method described in the optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0225] Eleventhly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method as described in the optional embodiments of the first, second, or third aspects.

[0226] In a twelfth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in an optional implementation of the first, second, or third aspect.

[0227] In a thirteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in an optional implementation of the first, second, or third aspect.

[0228] In a fourteenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system including processing circuitry for performing the method described in an optional implementation of the first, second, or third aspect above.

[0229] Understandably, the aforementioned devices, communication equipment, communication systems, storage media, program products, and computer programs for random access are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here. The communication equipment can be a terminal or a network device.

[0230] This disclosure provides information processing methods, apparatus, communication devices, communication systems, and storage media.

[0231] In some embodiments, the terms "information processing method" and "for random access" can be used interchangeably, and the terms "apparatus for random access" and "information processing apparatus" and "communication apparatus" can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "information processing system" and "communication system".

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0238] The descriptions in this disclosure, such as "at least one of A, B, C..." or "A and / or B and / or C...", include the case where any one of A, B, C... exists alone, as well as the case where any combination of any of A, B, C... exists alone. Each case can exist alone. For example, "at least one of A, B, C" includes the cases of A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B combination, A and C combination, B and C combination, and A and B and C combination. For example, A and / or B includes the cases of A alone, B alone, and A and B combination.

[0239] In some embodiments, the notation "in one case A, in another case B" or "in response to one case A, in response to another case B" may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: A is executed regardless of B, i.e., A is executed in some embodiments; B is executed regardless of A, i.e., B is executed in some embodiments; A and B are selectively executed, i.e., A and B are selected for execution in some embodiments; A and B are both executed, i.e., A and B are executed in some embodiments. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

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

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

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

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

[0244] In some embodiments, devices, etc., can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. Terms such as “device”, “equipment”, “circuit”, “network element”, “node”, “function”, “unit”, “section”, “system”, “network”, “chip”, “chip system”, “entity”, and “subject” can be used interchangeably.

[0245] 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," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0246] 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", and "client" can be used interchangeably.

[0247] In some embodiments, the access network device, core network device, or network device can be replaced by a terminal. For example, various embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures that replace communication between the access network device, core network device, or network device and the terminal with communication between multiple terminals (e.g., also referred to as device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the terminal can also be configured to have all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "side").

[0248] For example, uplink channels and downlink channels can be replaced with side channels, and uplink links and downlink links can be replaced with side links.

[0249] In some embodiments, the terms "uplink", "uplink", and "physical uplink" can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "downlink", "downlink", and "physical downlink", as well as the terms "sidelink", "sidelink", "sidelink communication", "sidelink communication", "direct connection", "direct link", "direct communication", and "direct link communication".

[0250] In some embodiments, the terms “downlink control information (DCI),” “downlink (DL) assignment,” “DL DCI,” “uplink (UL) grant,” and “UL DCI” can be used interchangeably.

[0251] In some embodiments, terms such as "physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)" and "DL data" can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as "physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH)" and "UL data".

[0252] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0253] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0254] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0255] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0256] Figure 1a is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0257] As shown in Figure 1a, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0258] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0259] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0260] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), wireless backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a wireless fidelity (WiFi) system.

[0261] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0262] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0263] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a single device, multiple devices, or a group of devices, including all or part of a first network element, a second network element, etc. Network elements may be virtual or physical. Network devices may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), and a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0264] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device comprising one or more network elements, or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of the aforementioned one or more network elements. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), or a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0265] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0266] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1a, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1a are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1a, or it may include other main bodies outside of FIG1a. The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0267] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, utilizing other systems for random access, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0268] Sensing technology uses radio frequency signals to acquire information about the characteristics of the environment and / or objects in the environment, such as shape, size, orientation, speed, position, distance between objects, or relative motion.

[0269] Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) involves the simultaneous use of radio frequency (RF) signals for both sensing and communication purposes. This integration can improve spectral efficiency, reduce latency, and enhance reliability across a wide range of applications. Integrated sensing and communication is particularly important in the context of mobile operators, user equipment (UE) vendors, automotive suppliers, and users, as it can significantly enhance the overall user experience, improve network efficiency, and create new business opportunities.

[0270] As shown in Figure 1b, the ISAC system has different roles, which can include:

[0271] Object or environment: The target object for perceiving information.

[0272] Transmitter: A device that sends radio signals to a target object. The transmitter can be a UE or a RAN node.

[0273] Receiver: A device that obtains sensing information based on the radio signals reflected by a target object. The receiver can be a UE or a RAN node.

[0274] Processor: A device that collects and processes sensing information to produce sensing results. A processor can be a UE, RAN node, core network entity, or application server.

[0275] Consumer: An authorized device that requests or subscribes to sensing information and consumes (i.e. uses) the sensing results obtained based on the sensing information. The consumer can be, for example, a UE application, an ISAC service application server, a core network entity, or a RAN node.

[0276] For a target object, the perception results can include the shape, size, orientation, velocity, position, distance, or relative motion between objects (e.g., between the target object and the receiver of the sensing signal).

[0277] For the target environment, the perception results may include parameters that describe the environment space or state.

[0278] Furthermore, the perceived results can be semi-processed data, not the final result.

[0279] As shown in Figure 1c, the raw sensing data is detected by the receiver. After local preprocessing of the raw sensing data, the sensing data is transmitted to the data processor for further processing. The processor generates sensing results based on the received sensing data and provides the sensing results to the service consumer. The sensing results can also be stored in a database (i.e., a data storage or sensing result storage) for later use.

[0280] In some cases, for privacy reasons, it is not permissible to directly transmit perception results to consumers without any official authorization. Therefore, perception data or results must be provided to consumers with authorization from a perception service provider trusted by the public, such as government authorities or government-authorized application providers (e.g., holding a license).

[0281] For a 5G-A system, a possible ISAC / sensing system architecture can be shown in Figure 1d. Among them, the Sensing Data Management Function (SDMF) is a network function that can manage sensing transmitters (i.e., UEs and / or gNBs) and sensing receivers (i.e., user equipment and / or gNBs).

[0282] The SDMF can store and manage the perception-related context of the UE and / or gNB. When the SDMF receives a perception request, it needs to identify one or more perception transmitters and perception receivers.

[0283] The SDMF can be a specific network function, or part of a Sensing Function (SF), or part of a Network Repository Function (NRF). In some embodiments, the SF can be directly connected to the AMF; in some embodiments, the SF can also be referred to as a Sensing Application Function (SAF).

[0284] However, there is currently no clear articulation on how SDMF identifies appropriate sensing transmitters and receivers for sensing services. For example, what is the context (capabilities / information) relevant to sensing; how does SDMF collect this context; and what needs to be considered when selecting sensing information?

[0285] For a 6G system, a possible system architecture is shown in Figure 1e. The DSTMF (Data-centric Service Task Management Function) handles data task requests, controls the DCF (Data Collection Function) to collect data, controls the DDF (Data Distribution Function) to distribute data, controls the DPF (Data Processing Function) to process data, controls the DMF (Data Management Function) to manage data, queries service data from the DMF, and queries the DSEMF to select the appropriate DCF / DDF / DPF / DMF to execute data service tasks. The DSTMF can be co-located with the LMF, SF (Sensing Function), and NWDAF (Network Data Analytics Function).

[0286] DDEMF (Data Detection Entity Management Function): Maintains the status, service area, and capabilities of data detection entities. DDEMF can be coexisted with NRF.

[0287] For 6G systems, new data planes and data-related network functions may be introduced. DDEMF plays a similar role to SDMF in 6G systems. DDEMF selects the appropriate DCF, DDF, DFP, and DMF for data service tasks and maintains information about data-aware entities.

[0288] However, there is currently no clear description of how DDEMF determines the appropriate sensing transmitters and sensing receivers for sensing services.

[0289] To this end, the present disclosure provides a solution that defines the sensing capability of the UE and RAN node, as well as the sensing subscription information of the UE, and proposes a method for the AMF and UDM to collect sensing capabilities.

[0290] In some embodiments, the UE's perceived subscription information can also be described as the UE's perceived subscription information, including the UE's subscription data.

[0291] It should be noted that the specific functions of the other network functions in Figures 1d and 1e can be referred to the definitions in existing related technologies, and will not be repeated here.

[0292] Based on the aforementioned wireless communication system, various embodiments of the information processing method proposed in this disclosure will be described in detail below.

[0293] Figure 2a is an interactive schematic diagram of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2a, the information processing method is used in a communication system 100, and the method includes:

[0294] S201, The second network node sends the first message to the first network node of the wireless access network.

[0295] In some embodiments, the second network node may be a wireless access network node and / or a terminal.

[0296] In some embodiments, the first message includes the perception capability information of the second network node.

[0297] In some embodiments, the second network node may be a wireless access network node.

[0298] In some embodiments, the sensing capability information of the second network node is the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node.

[0299] In some embodiments, the sensing capability information of a wireless access network node includes at least one of the following:

[0300] Sensing support indication is used to indicate whether a radio access network node supports sensing service.

[0301] List of Perception Support Tracking Areas (TAs);

[0302] List of cells supported by sensing;

[0303] Perception supports the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) project (item);

[0304] Sensing supports Radio Access Technology (RAT).

[0305] In some embodiments, the radio access network node may be an NG-RAN node, but is not limited to this.

[0306] In some embodiments, the first message includes sensing capability information of the radio access network node. Optionally, the first message may include at least one of: a sensing support indication of the radio access network node (for indicating whether the radio access network node supports sensing services), a list of sensing support TAs of the radio access network node, a list of sensing support cells of the radio access network node, a sensing support broadcast PLMN project of the radio access network node, and a sensing support RAT of the radio access network node.

[0307] In some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the second network node, or to update the configuration of the second network node.

[0308] In some embodiments, the first message may be a configuration request message from a second network node. Optionally, the first message may be a configuration request message from a RAN node, such as an NG SETUP REQUEST message.

[0309] In some embodiments, the first message may be a configuration update message for the second network node. Optionally, the first message may be a configuration update message for the RAN node, such as a RAN CONFIGURATION UPDATE message.

[0310] In some embodiments, the first network node can obtain the RAN node's sensing capability information through the RAN node's configuration process or RAN node's configuration update process.

[0311] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the disclosure, the name of the first message is not limited to the name in the above embodiments.

[0312] In some embodiments, the first network node receives a first message sent by the second network node.

[0313] In some embodiments, the first network node may obtain the sensing capability information of the radio access network node included in the first message.

[0314] In some embodiments, the first network node may be a core network node, such as, but not limited to, AMF (Access and Mobility Management Function).

[0315] In some embodiments, network nodes may also be described as network elements, network functions, network function entities, etc. The logical functions that network functions can be flexibly deployed may also be specific logical function entities, but are not limited thereto.

[0316] In some embodiments, it may further include:

[0317] S202, The first network node stores sensing capability information.

[0318] In some embodiments, after the first network node obtains the perception capability information of the second network node based on the first message, it may store the perception capability information of the second network node.

[0319] In some embodiments, the first network node stores the sensing capability information of the acquired wireless access network node.

[0320] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", and "data" can be used interchangeably.

[0321] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0322] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S201 to S202. For example, step S201 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0323] In some embodiments, step S202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0324] Figure 2b is an interactive schematic diagram of an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2b, the information processing method is used in a communication system 100, and the method includes:

[0325] S211, The second network node sends a second message to the first network node.

[0326] In some embodiments, the second message includes the perception capability information of the second network node.

[0327] In some embodiments, the second network node can be a terminal.

[0328] In some embodiments, the perception capability information of the second network node is the perception capability information of the terminal.

[0329] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0330] Perception indicator, used to indicate whether the terminal supports perception services;

[0331] Perceive the role;

[0332] Perception patterns;

[0333] Perception methods;

[0334] Perceptual plane;

[0335] Sensing physical layer parameters;

[0336] Sensing links;

[0337] Perceived RAT;

[0338] Types of sensing measurements;

[0339] Perceive service performance;

[0340] Sensing and measurement performance;

[0341] Perceiving generational differences.

[0342] In some embodiments, the sensing role includes a sensing receiver (which may also be described as a sensing receiver, sensing recipient party, sensing device, but is not limited thereto) or a sensing transmitter (which may also be described as a sensing transmitter, sensing transmitter, sensing sender, sensing sender party, sensing transmitter, sensing sender, etc., but is not limited thereto). Optionally, the sensing role of the terminal includes the terminal being a sensing receiver and / or a sensing transmitter.

[0343] In some embodiments, the sensing mode may include at least one of the following:

[0344] The first device sends the message, and the second device receives it.

[0345] The first device sends the message, and the first device receives it.

[0346] One-time use;

[0347] Periodicity.

[0348] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing mode can be either one-time or periodic.

[0349] In some embodiments, the first device may be the terminal itself, and the second device may be a network device that is different from the terminal.

[0350] Optionally, the terminal sensing mode can be either self-sensing or self-sensing by others.

[0351] In some embodiments, the sensing method may include at least one of the following sensing methods: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), OTDOA (Observed Time Difference of Arrival), E-CID (Enhanced Cell ID), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB (Ultra Wide Band), Multi-RTT (Multi-Round-trip time), AoD (Angle of Departure), TDoA (Time Difference of Arrival), camera, point cloud, radar, lidar, etc.

[0352] Optionally, the terminal's sensing method can be any one of the above-mentioned sensing methods, or a combination of multiple sensing methods. It should be noted that "multiple" in this disclosure embodiment can be understood as two or more.

[0353] In some embodiments, the sensing plane includes at least one of the following:

[0354] Control plane perception;

[0355] User plane perception;

[0356] Data plane perception.

[0357] Optionally, the terminal's perception plane can be at least one of control plane perception, user plane perception, and data plane perception.

[0358] In some embodiments, the perception plane can be described as a plane of perception services supported by the terminal, such as the terminal supporting control plane perception services, the terminal supporting user plane perception services, the terminal supporting data plane perception services, etc., but not limited to these.

[0359] In some embodiments, sensing service performance includes at least one of the following:

[0360] Sensing service latency;

[0361] Sensing area information;

[0362] Perceive time information;

[0363] Sensing periodic information;

[0364] Age of perceived outcome;

[0365] Local coordinate system;

[0366] Perceived service quality;

[0367] Perceive service priority.

[0368] Optionally, the sensing area information may include: sensing cell level, TA level, geographic region, etc., and may also include: the shape of the sensing area (if geographic region is used), etc., but is not limited to these.

[0369] Optionally, the sensing time information may include, but is not limited to, information such as the sensing time period, sensing start time, and sensing end time.

[0370] Optionally, the sensing periodic information may include, but is not limited to, information such as periodic sensing and time intervals.

[0371] Optionally, the sensing result age can be understood as the validity period of the sensing result, representing the freshness of the sensing measurement result.

[0372] Optionally, perceived quality of service may include, but is not limited to, information such as perceived QoS and perceived QoS category.

[0373] In some embodiments, the sensing measurement performance includes at least one of the following:

[0374] The resolution of the sensing measurement parameters, which include at least one of position, distance, angle, and velocity;

[0375] The probability of missed alarms in sensing measurements;

[0376] False alarm probability of sensing measurement;

[0377] Confidence level of perceived measurements;

[0378] Reconstruction accuracy of sensing measurements;

[0379] Imaging accuracy of sensing measurements.

[0380] In some embodiments, the perception measurement performance can be described as the perception measurement level.

[0381] In some embodiments, the physical layer parameters may include information such as sensing frequency, bandwidth, and time-frequency resource blocks; and may also include the number of antennas, but are not limited thereto.

[0382] In some embodiments, the sensing link may include an uplink and / or a downlink.

[0383] In some embodiments, the sensed RAT may include 3GPP and / or non-3GPP.

[0384] In some embodiments, the sensing measurement types may include: position, distance, angle, speed; recognition, detection; reconstruction, imaging; tracking, monitoring, etc., but are not limited thereto;

[0385] In some embodiments, sensing generation may include 5G sensing and / or 6G sensing.

[0386] In some embodiments, the second message is used to request the registration of the terminal.

[0387] In some embodiments, the second message may be a registration request message from the terminal.

[0388] In some embodiments, the first network node may obtain the terminal's sensing capability information during the terminal's registration process.

[0389] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information is carried by at least one bit in the first information element included in the second message.

[0390] In some embodiments, the second message includes a first information element indicating the terminal's mobility management capabilities. Optionally, the first information element may be 5GMM Capability IE, but is not limited thereto.

[0391] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information may be carried by one or more new bits in the first information element included in the registration request message.

[0392] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the disclosure, the name of the second message is not limited to the name in the above embodiments.

[0393] In some embodiments, the first network node receives a second message sent by the second network node.

[0394] In some embodiments, the first network node may obtain the terminal's sensing capability information included in the second message.

[0395] In some embodiments, the first network node may be a core network node, such as, but not limited to, AMF (Access and Mobility Management Function).

[0396] In some embodiments, network nodes may also be described as network elements, network functions, network function entities, etc. The logical functions that network functions can be flexibly deployed may also be specific logical function entities, but are not limited thereto.

[0397] In some embodiments, it may further include:

[0398] S212, The first network node stores sensing capability information.

[0399] In some embodiments, after the first network node obtains the perception capability information of the second network node based on the second message, it can store the perception capability information of the second network node. Optionally, the first network node can be, for example, an AMF (Advanced Detection and Detection Function), and the second network node can be, for example, a terminal. In this case, the AMF stores the perception capability information of the terminal based on the registration request message sent by the terminal or the terminal's perception capability information.

[0400] In some embodiments, the first network node stores the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0401] In some embodiments, the first network node stores the terminal's sensing capability information as part of the terminal's context.

[0402] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", and "data" can be used interchangeably.

[0403] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0404] In some embodiments, it may further include:

[0405] S213, The first network node sends the first information to the third network node.

[0406] In some embodiments, the first information includes the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0407] In some embodiments, the first information can be carried through a Nudm_UECM_Registration message. Optionally, the first network node transmits the terminal's sensing capability information by sending a Nudm_UECM_Registration message to the third network node.

[0408] In some embodiments, the message may also include identification information of the first network node.

[0409] In some embodiments, the message may also include identification information of the second network node.

[0410] In some embodiments, the third network node receives the first information sent by the first network node.

[0411] In some embodiments, the third network node can be a UDM (Unified Data Management).

[0412] S214. The third network node stores the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0413] In some embodiments, after the third network node obtains the terminal's sensing capability information based on the first information, it can store the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0414] In some embodiments, a third network node may store the terminal’s perception capability information as part of the terminal’s context.

[0415] S215, the third network node stores the perceived contract information of the terminal.

[0416] In some embodiments, the perceived contract information includes: contract data type information and perceived service authorization information.

[0417] In some embodiments, the sensing service authorization information is used to indicate whether the terminal is authorized to use the sensing service.

[0418] In some embodiments, the perceived service authorization information may include at least one of the following:

[0419] As a transmitter;

[0420] As a receiver;

[0421] Use the first device to send the first device receive mode;

[0422] The first device sends the receiving mode of the second device;

[0423] Use uplink awareness;

[0424] Use downlink awareness;

[0425] Use control plane sensing;

[0426] Use user plane perception;

[0427] Use data plane perception.

[0428] In some embodiments, the third network node may store the terminal's sensing capability information and / or sensing subscription information.

[0429] It should be noted that the third network node can store the terminal's sensing subscription information. If the AMF provides the terminal's sensing capability information, it can also store that terminal's sensing capability information. Alternatively, the sensing subscription information and sensing capability information stored by the third network node may belong to different terminals. Or, the third network node can store only one type of information: sensing subscription information or sensing capability information.

[0430] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S211 to S215. For example, step S211 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S211 and S212 may be implemented as independent embodiments, step S215 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, steps S211, S212 and S213 may be implemented as independent embodiments, and steps S211, S212, S213 and S214 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0431] In some embodiments, step S212 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0432] In some embodiments, step S213 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0433] In some embodiments, step S214 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0434] In some embodiments, step S215 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0435] Figure 3a is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3a, the information processing method can be executed by a first network node, and the method includes:

[0436] S301, Receive the first message sent by the wireless access network node.

[0437] The optional implementation of step S301 can be found in the optional implementation of step S201 in Figure 2a and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0438] In some embodiments, the first message includes sensing capability information of the wireless access network node.

[0439] In some embodiments, the sensing capability information of a wireless access network node includes at least one of the following:

[0440] Awareness Support Indicator (ASI) is used to indicate whether a radio access network node supports the Awareness service.

[0441] A list of TAs that support perception;

[0442] List of cells supported by sensing;

[0443] Perception supports broadcast PLMN projects;

[0444] Perception supports RAT.

[0445] In some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the second network node, or to update the configuration of the second network node.

[0446] S302. Based on the first message, obtain the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node.

[0447] The optional implementation of step S302 can be found in the optional implementation of step S201 in Figure 2a and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0448] In some embodiments, the first network node obtains the sensing capability information of the radio access network node included in the first message.

[0449] S303, Store the sensing capability information of wireless access network nodes.

[0450] The optional implementation of step S303 can be found in the optional implementation of step S202 in Figure 2a and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2a, which will not be repeated here.

[0451] In some embodiments, after the first network node obtains the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node based on the first message, it may store the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node.

[0452] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S301 to S303. For example, steps S301 and S302 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0453] In some embodiments, step S303 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0454] Figure 3b is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3b, the information processing method can be executed by a first network node, and the method includes:

[0455] S311, Receive the second message sent by the terminal.

[0456] The optional implementation of step S311 can be found in the optional implementation of step S211 in Figure 2b and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2b, which will not be repeated here.

[0457] In some embodiments, the second message includes the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0458] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information may include at least one of the following:

[0459] Perception indicator, used to indicate whether the terminal supports perception services;

[0460] Perceive the role;

[0461] Perception patterns;

[0462] Perception methods;

[0463] Perceptual plane;

[0464] Sensing physical layer parameters;

[0465] Sensing links;

[0466] Perceived RAT;

[0467] Types of sensing measurements;

[0468] Perceive service performance;

[0469] Sensing and measurement performance;

[0470] Perceiving generational differences.

[0471] In some embodiments, the second message is used to request the registration of the terminal.

[0472] S312. Based on the second message, obtain the terminal's perception capability information.

[0473] In some embodiments, the first network node may obtain the terminal's sensing capability information included in the second message.

[0474] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information can be carried by at least one bit in the first information element of the second message.

[0475] In some embodiments, the first network node may obtain terminal perception capability information carried by at least one bit in the first information element of the second message.

[0476] The optional implementation of step S312 can be found in the optional implementation of step S211 in Figure 2b, and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2b, which will not be repeated here.

[0477] S313, Storage terminal's sensing capability information.

[0478] The optional implementation of step S313 can be found in the optional implementation of step S212 in Figure 2b, and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2b, which will not be repeated here.

[0479] In some embodiments, after the first network node obtains the terminal's sensing capability information based on the second message, it can store the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0480] In some embodiments, the first network node may store the terminal's sensing capability information as part of the terminal's context.

[0481] S314. Send the first message to the third network node.

[0482] The optional implementation of step S314 can be found in the optional implementation of step S213 in Figure 2b, and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2b, which will not be repeated here.

[0483] In some embodiments, the first information includes the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0484] In some embodiments, the first network node may also provide the third network node with information about the terminal's sensing capabilities.

[0485] The method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S311 to S314. For example, steps S311 and S312 may be implemented as independent embodiments, steps S311, S312 and S313 may be implemented as independent embodiments, and steps S311, S312 and S314 may be implemented as independent embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0486] In some embodiments, step S313 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0487] In some embodiments, step S314 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0488] Figure 3c is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3c, the information processing method can be executed by a first network node, and the method includes:

[0489] S321, Receive the message sent by the second network node.

[0490] In some embodiments, the message received by the first network node includes the perception capability information of the second network node.

[0491] In some embodiments, when the second network node is a wireless access network node, the message received by the first network node is the first message.

[0492] The optional implementation of step S321 can be found in step S201 of Figure 2a, the optional implementation of step S301 of Figure 3a, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2a and 3a, which will not be repeated here.

[0493] In some embodiments, when the second network node is a terminal, the message received by the first network node is the second message.

[0494] The optional implementation of step S321 can be found in step S211 of Figure 2b, the optional implementation of step S311 of Figure 3b, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2b and 3b, which will not be repeated here.

[0495] S322. Based on the received message, obtain the perception capability information of the second network node.

[0496] In some embodiments, the first network node may obtain the perception capability information of the second network node included in the received message.

[0497] In some embodiments, when the second network node is a wireless access network node, the first network node obtains the sensing capability information of the wireless access network node included in the received first message.

[0498] The optional implementation of step S322 can be found in step S201 of Figure 2a, the optional implementation of step S302 of Figure 3a, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2a and 3a, which will not be repeated here.

[0499] In some embodiments, when the second network node is a terminal, the first network node obtains the terminal's perception capability information included in the received second message.

[0500] The optional implementation of step S322 can be found in the optional implementation of step S211 in Figure 2b, step S312 in Figure 3b, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2b and 3b, which will not be repeated here.

[0501] In the above embodiments, the first message is used to configure the second network node, and the first message may be a configuration request message of the radio access network node; or, the first message is used to update the configuration of the second network node, and the first message may be a configuration update message of the radio access network node. The second message is used to request the registration of the terminal, and the second message may be a registration request message of the terminal.

[0502] Figure 3d is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3d, the information processing method can be executed by a first network node, and the method includes:

[0503] S331. Obtain the perception capability information of the second network node.

[0504] In some embodiments, if the second network node is a wireless access network node, step S331 may specifically include: receiving a first message sent by the wireless access network node.

[0505] In some embodiments, the first message includes sensing capability information of the wireless access network node.

[0506] In some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the second network node, or to update the configuration of the second network node.

[0507] In some embodiments, the sensing capability information of a wireless access network node includes at least one of the following:

[0508] Awareness Support Indicator (ASI) is used to indicate whether a radio access network node supports the Awareness service.

[0509] Perception Support Tracking Area (TA) list;

[0510] List of cells supported by sensing;

[0511] Perception Support for Broadcast Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) Project;

[0512] Sensing supports wireless access technology (RAT).

[0513] The optional implementations of the above optional embodiments can be found in the optional implementations of steps S201 in FIG2a, steps S301 and S302 in FIG3a, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a and FIG3a, which will not be repeated here.

[0514] In some embodiments, if the second network node is a terminal, step S331 may specifically include: receiving a second message sent by the terminal.

[0515] In some embodiments, the second message includes the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0516] In some embodiments, the second message is used to request the registration of the terminal.

[0517] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information is carried by at least one bit in the first information element included in the second message.

[0518] In some embodiments, the first information element indicates the terminal's mobility management capabilities.

[0519] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0520] Perception indicator, used to indicate whether the terminal supports perception services;

[0521] Perceive the role;

[0522] Perception patterns;

[0523] Perception methods;

[0524] Perceptual plane;

[0525] Sensing physical layer parameters;

[0526] Sensing links;

[0527] Perceived RAT;

[0528] Types of sensing measurements;

[0529] Perceive service performance;

[0530] Sensing and measurement performance;

[0531] Perceiving generational differences.

[0532] In some embodiments, the sensing plane includes at least one of the following:

[0533] Control plane perception;

[0534] User plane perception;

[0535] Data plane perception

[0536] In some embodiments, perceived service performance includes at least one of the following:

[0537] Perceived service latency;

[0538] Sensing area information;

[0539] Perceive time information;

[0540] Sensing periodic information;

[0541] Age of perceived outcome;

[0542] Local coordinate system;

[0543] Perceived service quality;

[0544] Perceive service priority.

[0545] In some embodiments, the sensing measurement performance includes at least one of the following:

[0546] The resolution of the sensing measurement parameters, which include at least one of position, distance, angle, and velocity;

[0547] The probability of missed alarms in sensing measurements;

[0548] False alarm probability of sensing measurement;

[0549] Confidence level of perceived measurements;

[0550] Reconstruction accuracy of sensing measurements;

[0551] Imaging accuracy of sensing measurements.

[0552] In some embodiments, the sensing mode includes at least one of the following:

[0553] The first device sends the message, and the second device receives it.

[0554] The first device sends the message, and the first device receives it.

[0555] One-time use;

[0556] Periodicity.

[0557] The optional implementations of the above optional embodiments can be found in the optional implementations of steps S211 in FIG2b, steps S311 and S312 in FIG3b, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2b and FIG3b, which will not be repeated here.

[0558] In some embodiments, it may further include: sending first information to a third network node.

[0559] In some embodiments, the first information includes the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0560] The optional implementations of the above optional embodiments can be found in the optional implementations of step S213 in FIG2b and step S314 in FIG3b, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2b and FIG3b, which will not be repeated here.

[0561] In some embodiments, it may further include: storing the sensing capability information of the second network node.

[0562] The optional implementations of the above optional embodiments can be found in the optional implementations of step S202 in FIG2a, step S303 in FIG3a, and other related parts in the embodiments involving FIG2a and FIG3a; or, see the optional implementations of step S213 in FIG2b, step S314 in FIG3b, and other related parts in the embodiments involving FIG2b and FIG3b, which will not be repeated here.

[0563] Figure 4a is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4a, the method involved in this embodiment is executed by a second network node, and the method includes:

[0564] S401, Send the first message to the first network node.

[0565] In some embodiments, the second network node may be a wireless access network node.

[0566] The optional implementation of step S401 can be found in step S201 of Figure 2a, the optional implementation of step S301 of Figure 3a, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2a and 3a, which will not be repeated here.

[0567] In some embodiments, the first message includes sensing capability information of the wireless access network node.

[0568] In some embodiments, the sensing capability information of a wireless access network node includes at least one of the following:

[0569] Awareness Support Indicator (ASI) is used to indicate whether a radio access network node supports the Awareness service.

[0570] A list of TAs that support perception;

[0571] List of cells supported by sensing;

[0572] Perception supports broadcast PLMN projects;

[0573] Perception supports RAT.

[0574] In some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the second network node, or to update the configuration of the second network node.

[0575] Figure 4b is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4b, the method involved in this embodiment is executed by a second network node, and the method includes:

[0576] S411, Send the second message to the first network node.

[0577] In some embodiments, the second network node can be a terminal.

[0578] The optional implementation of step S411 can be found in step S211 of Figure 2b, the optional implementation of step S311 of Figure 3b, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2b and 3b, which will not be repeated here.

[0579] In some embodiments, the second message includes the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0580] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0581] Perception indicator, used to indicate whether the terminal supports perception services;

[0582] Perceive the role;

[0583] Perception patterns;

[0584] Perception methods;

[0585] Perceptual plane;

[0586] Sensing physical layer parameters;

[0587] Sensing links;

[0588] Perceived RAT;

[0589] Types of sensing measurements;

[0590] Perceive service performance;

[0591] Sensing and measurement performance;

[0592] Perceiving generational differences.

[0593] In some embodiments, the second message is used to request the registration of the terminal.

[0594] Figure 4c is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4c, the method involved in this embodiment is executed by a second network node, and the method includes:

[0595] S421. Provide the first network node with the perception capability information of the second network node.

[0596] In some embodiments, if the second network node is a radio access network node, step S421 may specifically include: sending a first message to the first network node. Optionally, the first message includes sensing capability information of the radio access network node.

[0597] In some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the second network node, or to update the configuration of the second network node.

[0598] In some embodiments, the sensing capability information of a wireless access network node includes at least one of the following:

[0599] Awareness Support Indicator (ASI) is used to indicate whether a radio access network node supports the Awareness service.

[0600] Perception Support Tracking Area (TA) list;

[0601] List of cells supported by sensing;

[0602] Perception Support for Broadcast Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) Project;

[0603] Sensing supports wireless access technology (RAT).

[0604] The optional implementations of the above optional embodiments can be found in the optional implementations of step S201 in FIG2a, step S301 in FIG3a, step S401 in FIG4a, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, FIG3a and FIG4a, which will not be repeated here.

[0605] In some embodiments, if the second network node is a terminal, step S421 may specifically include: sending a second message to the first network node. Optionally, the second message includes the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0606] In some embodiments, the second message is used to request the registration of the terminal.

[0607] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information is carried by at least one bit in the first information element included in the second message.

[0608] In some embodiments, the first information element indicates the terminal's mobility management capabilities.

[0609] In some embodiments, the terminal's sensing capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0610] Perception indicator, used to indicate whether the terminal supports perception services;

[0611] Perceive the role;

[0612] Perception patterns;

[0613] Perception methods;

[0614] Perceptual plane;

[0615] Sensing physical layer parameters;

[0616] Sensing links;

[0617] Perceived RAT;

[0618] Types of sensing measurements;

[0619] Perceive service performance;

[0620] Sensing and measurement performance;

[0621] Perceiving generational differences.

[0622] In some embodiments, the sensing plane includes at least one of the following:

[0623] Control plane perception;

[0624] User plane perception;

[0625] Data plane perception

[0626] In some embodiments, perceived service performance includes at least one of the following:

[0627] Perceived service latency;

[0628] Sensing area information;

[0629] Perceive time information;

[0630] Sensing periodic information;

[0631] Age of perceived outcome;

[0632] Local coordinate system;

[0633] Perceived service quality;

[0634] Perceive service priority.

[0635] In some embodiments, the sensing measurement performance includes at least one of the following:

[0636] The resolution of the sensing measurement parameters, which include at least one of position, distance, angle, and velocity;

[0637] The probability of missed alarms in sensing measurements;

[0638] False alarm probability of sensing measurement;

[0639] Confidence level of perceived measurements;

[0640] Reconstruction accuracy of sensing measurements;

[0641] Imaging accuracy of sensing measurements.

[0642] In some embodiments, the sensing mode includes at least one of the following:

[0643] The first device sends the message, and the second device receives it.

[0644] The first device sends the message, and the first device receives it.

[0645] One-time use;

[0646] Periodicity.

[0647] The optional implementations of the above optional embodiments can be found in the optional implementations of steps S211 in FIG2b, S311 in FIG3b, and S411 in FIG4b, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2a, FIG3a and FIG4b, which will not be repeated here.

[0648] Figure 5a is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5a, the method involved in this embodiment is used in a third network node, and the method includes:

[0649] S501, Receive the first information sent by the first network node.

[0650] The optional implementations of step S501 can be found in the optional implementations of step S213 in Figure 2b, step S314 in Figure 3b, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2b and 3b, which will not be repeated here.

[0651] In some embodiments, the first information includes the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0652] S502, Storage terminal's sensing capability information.

[0653] The optional implementation of step S502 can be found in the optional implementation of step S214 in Figure 2b, and other related parts in the embodiment involved in Figure 2b, which will not be repeated here.

[0654] In some embodiments, a third network node may store the terminal’s perception capability information as part of the terminal’s context.

[0655] This disclosure also provides a method executed by a third network node, the method comprising:

[0656] The terminal's perceived subscription information is stored. In some embodiments, a third network node, such as a UDM, may store the terminal's perceived subscription information.

[0657] In some embodiments, the perceived contract information includes: contract data type information and perceived service authorization information.

[0658] In some embodiments, the sensing service authorization information is used to indicate whether the terminal is authorized to use the sensing service.

[0659] In some embodiments, the perceived service authorization information includes at least one of the following:

[0660] As a transmitter;

[0661] As a receiver;

[0662] Use the first device to send the first device receive mode;

[0663] The first device sends the receiving mode of the second device;

[0664] Use uplink awareness;

[0665] Use downlink awareness;

[0666] Use control plane sensing;

[0667] Use user plane perception;

[0668] Use data plane perception.

[0669] Figure 5b is a flowchart illustrating an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5b, the method involved in this embodiment is used in a third network node, and the method includes:

[0670] S511, Sensing-related parameters of the storage terminal.

[0671] In some embodiments, perception-related parameters may include: perception capability information, and / or, perception contract information.

[0672] In some embodiments, if the sensing-related parameters include sensing-subscription information, step S511 may include: storing the sensing-subscription information of the terminal.

[0673] The optional implementations of the above optional embodiments can be found in the optional implementation of step S215 in FIG2b and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2b, which will not be repeated here.

[0674] In some embodiments, if the perception-related parameters include perception capability information and perception subscription information, step S511 may include: storing the perception capability information and perception subscription information of the terminal.

[0675] The optional implementations of the above optional embodiments can be found in the optional implementations of steps S214 and S215 in FIG2b, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2b, which will not be repeated here.

[0676] In some embodiments, the perceived contract information includes: contract data type information and perceived service authorization information.

[0677] In some embodiments, the sensing service authorization information is used to indicate whether the terminal is authorized to use the sensing service.

[0678] In some embodiments, the perceived service authorization information includes at least one of the following:

[0679] As a transmitter;

[0680] As a receiver;

[0681] Use the first device to send the first device receive mode;

[0682] The first device sends the receiving mode of the second device;

[0683] Use uplink awareness;

[0684] Use downlink awareness;

[0685] Use control plane sensing;

[0686] Use user plane perception;

[0687] Use data plane perception.

[0688] In some embodiments, if the perception-related parameters include perception capability information, step S511 may include: storing the perception capability information of the terminal.

[0689] The optional implementations of the above optional embodiments can be found in the optional implementations of step S214 in FIG2b and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2b, which will not be repeated here.

[0690] In some embodiments, the above method may further include: receiving first information sent by a first network node.

[0691] In some embodiments, the first information includes the terminal's sensing capability information.

[0692] The terminal's sensing capability information includes at least one of the following:

[0693] Perception indicator, used to indicate whether the terminal supports perception services;

[0694] Perceive the role;

[0695] Perception patterns;

[0696] Perception methods;

[0697] Perceptual plane;

[0698] Sensing physical layer parameters;

[0699] Sensing links;

[0700] Perceived RAT;

[0701] Types of sensing measurements;

[0702] Perceive service performance;

[0703] Sensing and measurement performance;

[0704] Perceiving generational differences.

[0705] In some embodiments, the sensing plane includes at least one of the following:

[0706] Control plane perception;

[0707] User plane perception;

[0708] Data plane perception

[0709] In some embodiments, perceived service performance includes at least one of the following:

[0710] Perceived service latency;

[0711] Sensing area information;

[0712] Perceive time information;

[0713] Sensing periodic information;

[0714] Age of perceived outcome;

[0715] Local coordinate system;

[0716] Perceived service quality;

[0717] Perceive service priority.

[0718] In some embodiments, the sensing measurement performance includes at least one of the following:

[0719] The resolution of the sensing measurement parameters, which include at least one of position, distance, angle, and velocity;

[0720] The probability of missed alarms in sensing measurements;

[0721] False alarm probability of sensing measurement;

[0722] Confidence level of perceived measurements;

[0723] Reconstruction accuracy of sensing measurements;

[0724] Imaging accuracy of sensing measurements.

[0725] In some embodiments, the sensing mode includes at least one of the following:

[0726] The first device sends the message, and the second device receives it.

[0727] The first device sends the message, and the first device receives it.

[0728] One-time use;

[0729] Periodicity.

[0730] The optional implementations of the above optional embodiments can be found in the optional implementation of step S213 in FIG2b and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2b, which will not be repeated here.

[0731] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0732] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functions of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of the hardware circuits. The aforementioned hardware circuits can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the aforementioned hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functions of some or all of the aforementioned units or modules are achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. As another example, in another implementation, the aforementioned hardware circuit can be implemented through a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functions of some or all of the aforementioned units or modules.

[0733] All units or modules of the above devices can be implemented entirely through processor-invoked software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-invoked software with the remainder implemented through hardware circuits. In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. These logical relationships are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor may be a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be hardware circuits designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as ASICs, such as Neural Network Processing Units (NPUs), Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), and Deep Learning Processing Units (DPUs).

[0734] Figure 6a is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first network node proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 6a, the first network node may include at least one of a first transceiver module 611, a first processing module 612, etc.

[0735] In some embodiments, the first processing module 612 is used to obtain the perception capability information of the second network node.

[0736] Optionally, the first transceiver module 611 is used to execute the steps related to sending and receiving signaling executed by the first network node in any of the above methods, such as at least one of step S201 shown in FIG2a, step S211 and S213 shown in FIG2b, which will not be described in detail here.

[0737] Optionally, the first processing module 612 is also used to execute storage-related steps performed by the first network node in any of the above methods, such as at least one of step S202 shown in FIG2a and step S212 shown in FIG2b, which will not be described in detail here.

[0738] Figure 6b is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second network node proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 6b, the second network node includes at least one of a second transceiver module 621, a second processing module 622, etc.

[0739] In some embodiments, the second transceiver module 621 is used to provide the first network node with the perception capability information of the second network node.

[0740] Optionally, the second transceiver module 621 is used to execute the steps related to sending and receiving signaling performed by the second network node in any of the above methods, such as at least one of step S201 shown in FIG2a and step S211 shown in FIG2b, which will not be described in detail here.

[0741] Figure 6c is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third network node proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 6c, the third network node includes at least one of a third transceiver module 631, a third processing module 632, etc.

[0742] In some embodiments, the third processing module 632 is used to store perception-related parameters of the terminal, the perception-related parameters including: perception capability information, and / or, perception contract information.

[0743] Optionally, the third transceiver module 631 is used to execute the steps related to sending and receiving signaling performed by the third network node in any of the above methods, such as step S213 shown in Figure 2b, which will not be described again here.

[0744] Optionally, the third processing module 632 is specifically used to execute the storage-related steps performed by the third network node in any of the above methods, such as at least one of steps S214 and S215 shown in Figure 2b, which will not be described in detail here.

[0745] This disclosure also provides the following optional embodiments: in some embodiments, a sensing capability is defined; in some embodiments, a method for acquiring the sensing capability is provided; and in some embodiments, a method for storing the terminal's sensing subscription information is provided. The optional embodiments proposed in this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to Figures 7a-7c.

[0746] A. Perceptual abilities include:

[0747] 1. Awareness Indicator: Indicates whether the UE / RAN supports awareness services;

[0748] 2. Perception Roles: Sender and / or Receiver;

[0749] 3. Induction mode: A sends, B receives (self-transmitting, other-receiving) or A sends, A receives (self-transmitting, self-receiving); one-time or periodic;

[0750] 4. Sensing Radio Access Technology (RAT): 3GPP, non-3GPP, or both;

[0751] 5. Sensing Link: Uplink, downlink, or both;

[0752] 6. Sensing methods: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), OTDOA (Observed Time Difference of Arrival), E-CID (Enhanced Cell ID), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB (Ultra Wide Band), Multi-RTT (Multi-Round-trip time), AoD (Angle of Departure), TDoA (Time Difference of Arrival), cameras, point clouds, radar, lidar, and combinations of the above sensing methods;

[0753] 7. Sensing Service Performance: Sensing service latency; sensing area (e.g., cell level, TA level, geographic area), area shape (if geographic area is used); time period, start time, end time; periodic sensing, time interval; sensing result age; local coordinate system; sensing measurement type, sensing measurement resolution, sensing QoS, sensing QoS category; sensing service priority.

[0754] 8. Perception Planes: Control plane perception, user plane perception, data plane perception

[0755] 9. Types of sensing and measurement: position, distance, angle, speed; recognition, detection; reconstruction, imaging; tracking, monitoring.

[0756] 10. Sensing and measurement performance (horizontal): Position / distance / angle / velocity resolution; false alarm probability, false alarm probability, confidence level; reconstruction / imaging accuracy.

[0757] 11. Sensing physical layer parameters: sensing frequency, bandwidth, time-frequency resource blocks; number of antennas.

[0758] 12. Perception Generation: Generated through NR perception (5G perception) or 6G perception.

[0759] In some embodiments, the aforementioned perception capability may also be described as perception context or perception information, without limitation.

[0760] In some embodiments, the sensing capabilities stored in the AMF or UDM may include at least one of the following: 1. a sensing indication; 4. a sensing RAT; 6. a sensing method; and 8. a sensing plane. It should be understood that the sensing capabilities stored in the AMF or UDM are described herein by way of example only and do not constitute a limitation on the stored sensing capabilities. For example, the sensing capabilities stored in the AMF or UDM may also include: 5. a sensing link, etc.

[0761] In some embodiments, the UE's sensing subscription information stored in the UDM may include: sensing service authorization information, which indicates whether the UE is authorized to use sensing services.

[0762] In some embodiments, the sensing service authorization information includes at least one of the following: 1. sensing instruction; 2. sensing role; 3. sensing mode; 5. sensing link; 8. sensing plane; 12. sensing generation generation, etc.

[0763] In some embodiments, the sensing capabilities stored in the UE or RAN may include at least one of 1-12 above.

[0764] B. Provide AMF with sensing capabilities

[0765] 1. Provide AMF with RAN node awareness capabilities.

[0766] In some embodiments, the NG-RAN node is, for example, a gNB, and the awareness capability of the gNB is obtained by the AMF during NG configuration (NG SETUP) or RAN configuration update.

[0767] Example 1: AMF acquires the awareness capability of NG-RAN nodes through the NG configuration process.

[0768] As shown in Figure 7a, in step a, the NG-RAN node sends an NG SETUP REQUEST message to the AMF (which can correspond to the first request message mentioned above). Optionally, the NG SETUP REQUEST includes parameters such as the global RAN node ID, a list of supported TAs, and broadcast PLMN items.

[0769] In some embodiments, for the sensing service, the NG SETUP REQUEST may also include sensing-related parameters, such as: sensing support indication, sensing support TA list, sensing support cell list, sensing quantity support broadcast PLMN project, sensing auxiliary RAT information, etc.

[0770] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG7a, steps a1 and AMF may also store the above information (including perception-related parameters) provided by the NG-RAN node.

[0771] Example 2: AMF acquires the awareness capability of NG-RAN nodes through the RAN configuration update process.

[0772] As shown in Figure 7b, in step b, the NG-RAN node sends a RAN configuration update message to the AMF (which can correspond to the first message mentioned above).

[0773] Optionally, RAN CONFIGURATION UPDATE includes parameters such as global RAN node ID, list of supported TAs, and broadcast PLMN projects.

[0774] In some embodiments, for the sensing service, RAN CONFIGURATION UPDATE can also sense relevant parameters, such as: sensing support indication, sensing support TA list, sensing support cell list, sensing quantity support broadcast PLMN project, sensing auxiliary RAT information, etc.

[0775] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG7b, step b1, AMF may also store the above information (including perception-related parameters) provided by the NG-RAN node.

[0776] 2. Provide the AMF with the UE's perception capabilities.

[0777] Example 1: The UE sends a registration request message to the AMF via the RAN node (which can correspond to the second message mentioned above).

[0778] In some embodiments, sensing capabilities may be part of 5GMM capabilities and provided to the AMF during the registration process.

[0779] As shown in Figure 7c, the UE sends a Registration Request message to the AMF. Optionally, this Registration Request message includes 5GMM capability information, which includes sensing capabilities.

[0780] In some embodiments, sensing capabilities can be carried by one or more new bits in 5GMM Information Elements (IEs). For example, sensing indication; (control plane) sensing indication + user plane sensing indication; (control plane) sensing indication + user plane sensing indication + data plane sensing indication; 3GPP sensing indication + non-3GPP sensing indication; uplink sensing indication + downlink sensing indication.

[0781] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG7c, step c1, AMF may also store the UE's perception capabilities as part of the UE context.

[0782] In some embodiments, the AMF performs additional steps in the registration process with other NFs, which will not be described in detail here.

[0783] C. Provide the UDM with the UE's perception capabilities.

[0784] When the AMF registers with the UDM using the Nudm_UECM_Registration message, the AMF provides awareness capabilities.

[0785] As shown in Figure 7c, in step d, the AMF sends a Nudm_UECM_Registration message to the UDM. Optionally, this Nudm_UECM_Registration message can carry information such as the AMF ID, SUPI, and sensing capabilities (corresponding to the first information mentioned above).

[0786] In some embodiments, the Nudm_UECM_Registration message sent by the AMF to the UDM includes the sensing capabilities stored by the AMF.

[0787] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG7c, step d1, UDM can store the received UE perception capabilities as part of the UE context.

[0788] The UE's perception subscription information is stored in the D.UDM.

[0789] The sensing subscription information (also described as sensing subscription information) of the UE stored in the UDM may include:

[0790] Example 1:

[0791] Example 1 above can provide a unified approach to granting perception services, without distinguishing between generations.

[0792] Example 2:

[0793] Example 2 above distinguishes different generations of perception service authorizations by using different perception service authorization information. For example, NR perception service authorization is a perception service authorization for 5G, and 6G perception service authorization is a perception service authorization for 6G.

[0794] Figure 8a is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 7100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 7100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 7100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0795] As shown in Figure 8a, the communication device 7100 includes one or more processors 7101. The processor 7101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. The processor 7101 is used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 7100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0796] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more transceivers 7103. When the communication device 7100 includes one or more transceivers 7103, the transceiver 7103 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., at least one of steps S201 shown in FIG. 2a, S211, and S213 shown in FIG. 2b, but not limited thereto), and the processor 7101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., at least one of steps S202 shown in FIG. 2a, S212, S214, and S215 shown in FIG. 2b, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0797] In some embodiments, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more memories 7102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 7102 may also be located outside the communication device 7100.

[0798] In some embodiments, a transceiver may include a receiver and a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0799] Optionally, the communication device 7100 further includes one or more interface circuits 7104, which are connected to the memory 7102. The interface circuits 7104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 7102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 7102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 7104 can read instructions stored in the memory 7102 and send the instructions to the processor 7101.

[0800] The communication device 7100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 7100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 7100 may not be limited by FIG8a. The communication device may be a standalone device or a part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0801] Figure 8b is a schematic diagram of the structure of the chip 7200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 7100 can be a chip or a chip system, the schematic diagram of the chip 7200 shown in Figure 8b can be referenced, but is not limited thereto.

[0802] Chip 7200 includes one or more processors 7201. Chip 7200 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0803] In some embodiments, chip 7200 further includes one or more interface circuits 7202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 7200 further includes one or more memories 7203 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 7203 may be located outside of chip 7200. Optionally, interface circuit 7202 is connected to memory 7203, and interface circuit 7202 can be used to receive data from memory 7203 or other devices, and interface circuit 7202 can be used to send data to memory 7203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 7202 can read data stored in memory 7203 and send the data to processor 7201.

[0804] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 7202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., at least one of step S201 shown in FIG. 2a, and steps S211 and S213 shown in FIG. 2b, but not limited thereto). The interface circuit 7202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method refers, for example, to the interface circuit 7202 performing data interaction between the processor 7201, the chip 7200, the memory 7203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 7201 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., at least one of step S202 shown in FIG. 2a, and steps S212, S214, and S215 shown in FIG. 2b, but not limited thereto).

[0805] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 7100, causes the communication device 7100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0806] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0807] The technical solutions described in the embodiments of this disclosure can be combined arbitrarily without conflict.

[0808] Other embodiments of the invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the following claims.

[0809] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

An information processing method characterized by comprising: The method is performed by a first network node of a radio access network, comprising: obtaining sensing capability information of a second network node; wherein the second network node comprises a radio access network node and / or a terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein If the second network node is a radio access network node, the obtaining sensing capability information of the second network node comprises: receiving a first message sent by the radio access network node, the first message comprising sensing capability information of the radio access network node. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The first message is used for configuring the second network node, or is used for updating a configuration of the second network node. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that The sensing capability information of the radio access network node comprises at least one of: a sensing support indication, used for indicating whether the radio access network node supports a sensing service; a sensing support tracking area (TA) list; a sensing support cell list; a sensing support broadcast public land mobile network (PLMN) item; a sensing support radio access technology (RAT). The method of claim 1, wherein If the second network node is a terminal, the obtaining sensing capability information of the second network node comprises: receiving a second message sent by the terminal, the second message comprising sensing capability information of the terminal, the second message being used for requesting registration of the terminal. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that The sensing capability information of the terminal is carried in at least one bit of a first information element included in the second message, wherein the first information element indicates a mobility management capability of the terminal. The method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that The method further comprises: sending first information to a third network node, the first information comprising the sensing capability information of the terminal. The method according to any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that The sensing capability information of the terminal comprises at least one of: a sensing indication, used for indicating whether the terminal supports a sensing service; a sensing role; a sensing mode; a sensing method; a sensing plane; a sensing physical layer parameter; a sensing link; a sensing RAT; a sensing measurement type; a sensing service performance; a sensing measurement performance; a sensing generation. The method of claim 8, wherein The sensing plane comprises at least one of: a control plane sensing; a user plane sensing; a data plane sensing. The method of claim 8, wherein The sensing service performance comprises at least one of: a sensing service latency; sensing area information; sensing time information; sensing period information; a sensing result age; a local coordinate system; a sensing service quality; a sensing service priority. The method of claim 8, wherein The sensing measurement performance comprises at least one of: a resolution of a sensing measurement parameter, the sensing measurement parameter comprising at least one of: a position, a distance, an angle, and a speed; a miss detection probability of a sensing measurement; a false alarm probability of a sensing measurement; a confidence level of a sensing measurement; a reconstruction accuracy of a sensing measurement; an imaging accuracy of a sensing measurement. The method of claim 8, wherein The sensing mode comprises at least one of: first device transmission and second device reception; first device transmission and first device reception; one-time; periodic. The method according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that The method further comprises: storing the sensing capability information of the second network node. An information processing method characterized by comprising: The method is performed by a second network node, comprising: providing sensing capability information of the second network node to a first network node of a radio access network; wherein the second network node comprises a radio access network node and / or a terminal. The method of claim 14, wherein If the second network node is a wireless access network node, the providing, to the first network node, of the awareness capability information of the second network node comprises: sending, to the first network node, a first message, the first message comprising the awareness capability information of the wireless access network node. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that the first message is used for configuring the second network node, or, updating a configuration of the second network node. The method according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the awareness capability information of the wireless access network node comprises at least one of: an awareness support indication indicating whether the wireless access network node supports an awareness service; an awareness support tracking area (TA) list; an awareness support cell list; an awareness support broadcast PLMN item; an awareness support RAT. The method of claim 14, wherein If the second network node is a terminal, the providing, to the first network node, of the awareness capability information of the second network node comprises: sending, to the first network node, a second message, the second message comprising the awareness capability information of the terminal, the second message being used for requesting registration of the terminal. The method of claim 18, wherein the awareness capability information of the terminal is carried by at least one bit in a first information element included in the second message, wherein the first information element indicates a mobility management capability of the terminal. The method according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the awareness capability information of the terminal comprises at least one of: an awareness indication indicating whether the terminal performs an awareness service; an awareness role; an awareness mode; an awareness method; an awareness plane; an awareness physical layer parameter; an awareness link; an awareness RAT; an awareness measurement type; an awareness service performance; an awareness measurement performance; an awareness generation. The method of claim 20, wherein the awareness plane comprises at least one of: a control plane awareness; a user plane awareness; a data plane awareness. The method of claim 20, wherein the awareness service performance comprises at least one of: an awareness service latency; awareness area information; awareness time information; awareness period information; awareness result age; a local coordinate system; an awareness service quality; an awareness service priority. The method of claim 20, wherein the awareness measurement performance comprises at least one of: a resolution of an awareness measurement parameter, the awareness measurement parameter comprising at least one of: a position, a distance, an angle, and a velocity; a miss detection probability of an awareness measurement; a false alarm probability of an awareness measurement; a confidence of an awareness measurement; a reconstruction accuracy of an awareness measurement; an imaging accuracy of an awareness measurement. The method of claim 20, wherein the awareness model comprises at least one of: a first device sending and a second device receiving; a first device sending and a first device receiving; one-time; periodic. An information processing method characterized by comprising: The method is performed by a third network node, and the method comprises: storing awareness related parameters of a terminal, the awareness related parameters comprising awareness capability information and / or awareness subscription information. The method of claim 25, wherein The method further comprises: receiving first information sent by a first network node, the first information comprising awareness capability information of the terminal. The method according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that the awareness capability information of the terminal comprises at least one of: an awareness indication indicating whether the terminal performs an awareness service; an awareness role; an awareness mode; an awareness method; an awareness plane; an awareness physical layer parameter; an awareness link; an awareness RAT; an awareness measurement type; an awareness service performance; an awareness measurement performance; an awareness generation. The method of claim 25, wherein The awareness subscription information comprises: subscription data type information and awareness service authorization information, wherein the awareness service authorization information is used to indicate whether the terminal is authorized to use the awareness service. The method of claim 28, wherein The awareness service authorization information comprises at least one of: as a transmitter; as a receiver; using a first device to send a first device receiving mode; using a first device to send a second device receiving mode; using uplink awareness; using downlink awareness; using control plane awareness; using user plane awareness; using data plane awareness. A first network node of a radio access network, characterized in that comprises: a first processing module, configured to acquire awareness capability information of a second network node; wherein the second network node comprises a radio access network node and / or a terminal. A second network node, characterized by comprises: a second transceiving module, configured to provide the awareness capability information of the second network node to a first network node of a radio access network wherein the second network node comprises a radio access network node and / or a terminal. A third network node, characterized by comprises: a third processing module, configured to store awareness-related parameters of a terminal, the awareness-related parameters comprising: awareness capability information, and / or, awareness subscription information. A communication device, characterized by comprises: one or more processors; wherein the processor is configured to perform the communication method of any one of claims 1 to 13. A communication device, characterized by comprises: one or more processors; wherein the processor is configured to perform the communication method of any one of claims 14 to 24. A communication device, characterized by comprises: one or more processors; wherein the processor is configured to perform the communication method of any one of claims 25 to 29. A communication system characterized by comprises: a first network node and a second network node, wherein the first network node is configured to implement the method of any one of claims 1 to 13, and the second network node is configured to implement the method of any one of claims 14 to 24. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized by The computer readable storage medium stores executable instructions, which are loaded and executed by the processor to implement the method of any one of claims 1 to 13, or 14 to 24, or 25 to 29.

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