Communication method, communication device, communication system, and storage medium

Abstract

Provided in the present disclosure are a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium. The method comprises at least one of the following: if a first condition is met, entering a first operating mode; and if a second condition is met, exiting the first operating mode, wherein the power consumption of a terminal in the first operating mode is less than a first value. The method in the present disclosure can reduce the power consumption of terminals, reduce the battery load of the terminals, and extend the battery life of terminal devices.

Description

Communication methods, communication equipment, communication systems, storage media Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to communication methods, communication devices, communication systems, and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] In communication systems, to conserve terminal battery power and extend device battery life, a low-power operating mode is considered. Optionally, the terminal can activate this low-power operating mode when it enters a cell environment with relatively good signal quality. However, how the terminal enters and exits this low-power operating mode is not yet clearly defined.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides communication methods, communication devices, communication systems, and storage media.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication method is provided, executed by a terminal, comprising at least one of the following:

[0006] Once the first condition is met, enter the first working mode;

[0007] The second condition is met, and the system exits the first working mode; among which...

[0008] In the first operating mode, the power consumption of the terminal is less than a first value.

[0009] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising at least one of the following:

[0010] The processing module is used to enter the first working mode when the first condition is met;

[0011] The processing module is further configured to satisfy a second condition and exit the first working mode; wherein

[0012] In the first working mode, the power consumption of the terminal is less than that in the first mode.

[0013] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising:

[0014] One or more processors;

[0015] The processor is used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device to execute the communication method described in the first aspect.

[0016] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the communication method as described in the first aspect.

[0017] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product, including a computer program, which, when executed by a communication device, implements the communication method as described in the first aspect.

[0018] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the communication method as described in the first aspect.

[0019] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system including a terminal, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method described in the first aspect.

[0020] It is understood that the aforementioned terminals, network devices, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, and computer programs 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. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of some communication systems provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2B is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method provided in another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0029] This disclosure provides embodiments of a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, and a storage medium.

[0030] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method executed by a terminal, the method comprising at least one of the following:

[0031] Once the first condition is met, enter the first working mode;

[0032] The second condition is met, and the system exits the first working mode; among which...

[0033] In the first operating mode, the power consumption of the terminal is less than a first value.

[0034] In the above embodiments, the terminal can enter a first operating mode based on a first condition and exit the first operating mode based on a second condition. The power consumption of the terminal in the first operating mode is less than a first value; that is, the first operating mode can be understood as a low-power operating mode. Therefore, this disclosure provides a method for how a terminal enters and exits a low-power operating mode, ensuring that the terminal can successfully switch to a low-power operating mode, thereby reducing terminal power consumption, saving battery pressure, and increasing the terminal device's battery life. Furthermore, in this disclosure, the terminal can successfully enter or exit a low-power operating mode at an appropriate time based on the first and second conditions, improving the accuracy of low-power operating mode switching.

[0035] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0036] The remaining battery power of the terminal is below a first threshold;

[0037] The remaining battery power of the terminal is insufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main receiver;

[0038] The remaining power of the terminal is insufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main transmitter;

[0039] The remaining battery power of the terminal does not meet the working requirements of the main receiver for the first duration;

[0040] The remaining battery power of the terminal does not meet the working requirements of the main transmitter for the second duration;

[0041] The terminal is determined to not be scheduled by network devices within the next third time period;

[0042] The terminal was instructed not to be scheduled by network devices for a fourth time period.

[0043] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0044] The terminal enters the first working mode and sends first information to the network device; wherein

[0045] The first information includes at least one of the following:

[0046] The first sub-information is used to indicate whether the terminal is low on power.

[0047] The second sub-information is used to indicate the time remaining until the terminal runs out of power;

[0048] The third sub-information is used to indicate the remaining battery level of the terminal;

[0049] The start time of the first working mode;

[0050] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0051] The duration of the first working mode;

[0052] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0053] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0054] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0055] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes:

[0057] The second information sent by the network device indicates entry into the first working mode, and / or, based on the second information sent by the network device, the current time is determined as the time when the terminal is in the first working mode; wherein

[0058] The second information includes at least one of the following:

[0059] A first instruction, wherein the first instruction is used to instruct the terminal to enter or exit the first working mode;

[0060] The start time of the first working mode;

[0061] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0062] The duration of the first working mode;

[0063] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0064] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0065] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0066] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0067] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0068] The terminal meets the triggering condition; the triggering condition is used to trigger entry into the first working mode, and the triggering condition is indicated by the network device.

[0069] The terminal receives a trigger indication sent by the network device, the trigger indication being used to instruct the terminal to enter the first working mode.

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

[0071] The duration of the first working mode is determined based on the agreement.

[0072] The terminal autonomously determines the duration of the first working mode and reports the duration of the first working mode to the network device.

[0073] The duration of the first operating mode configured by the network device.

[0074] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes:

[0075] The system receives third information from the network device to activate the first configuration, and determines the current time as the time when the terminal is in the first working mode based on the activated first configuration; wherein...

[0076] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0077] The start time of the first working mode;

[0078] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0079] The duration of the first working mode;

[0080] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0081] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0082] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0083] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0084] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes:

[0085] The current time is determined as the time when the terminal is in the first working mode based on the first configuration sent by the network device; wherein...

[0086] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0087] The start time of the first working mode;

[0088] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0089] The duration of the first working mode;

[0090] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0091] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0092] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0093] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0094] In the above embodiments, it is explained what the first condition may include, so as to clearly define the conditions for the terminal to enter the first working mode. This makes it easier for the terminal to successfully enter the low-power working mode at the appropriate time based on the first condition. This can not only reduce the terminal power consumption, save the terminal battery pressure, and increase the terminal device's battery life, but also improve the accuracy of low-power working mode switching.

[0095] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0096] The remaining battery power of the terminal is higher than the second threshold;

[0097] The remaining battery power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main receiver;

[0098] The remaining power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the working requirements of the terminal's main transmitter;

[0099] The remaining battery power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the working requirements of the main receiver for the first duration;

[0100] The remaining power of the terminal meets the working requirements of the main transmitter for the second duration;

[0101] The terminal is determined to be scheduled by network devices within a third time period in the future;

[0102] The terminal is instructed to be scheduled by network devices within a fourth time period.

[0103] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0104] Based on the first information, it is determined that it is necessary to exit the first working mode.

[0105] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0106] The terminal exits the first working mode and sends the first information to the network device.

[0107] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes:

[0108] The second information sent by the network device indicates exiting the first working mode, and / or, based on the second information sent by the network device, the current time is determined as the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0109] The second information includes at least one of the following:

[0110] A first instruction, wherein the first instruction is used to instruct the terminal to enter or exit the first working mode;

[0111] The start time of the first working mode;

[0112] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0113] The duration of the first working mode;

[0114] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0115] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0116] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0117] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0118] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0119] The terminal meets the disconnection condition; the disconnection condition is used to trigger the disconnection from the first working mode, and the disconnection condition is indicated by the network device.

[0120] The terminal receives a disconnection instruction sent by the network device, the disconnection instruction being used to instruct the terminal to disconnect from the first working mode.

[0121] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes:

[0122] The system receives third information from the network device to activate the first configuration, and determines the current time as the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode based on the activated first configuration; wherein...

[0123] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0124] The start time of the first working mode;

[0125] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0126] The duration of the first working mode;

[0127] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0128] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0129] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0130] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0131] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes:

[0132] The current time is determined based on the first configuration sent by the network device as the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; wherein

[0133] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0134] The start time of the first working mode;

[0135] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0136] The duration of the first working mode;

[0137] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0138] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0139] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0140] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0141] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0142] The network device is sent auxiliary information, which is used to determine the first configuration; wherein

[0143] The auxiliary information includes at least one of the following:

[0144] The first sub-information is used to indicate whether the terminal is low on power.

[0145] The second sub-information is used to indicate the time remaining until the terminal runs out of power;

[0146] The fourth sub-information is used to indicate a first power range and / or a first power level; the first power range is the power range at which the terminal needs to enter the first working mode, and the first power level is the power level at which the terminal needs to enter the first working mode.

[0147] At least one alternative start time for the first working mode;

[0148] At least one alternative termination time for the first operating mode;

[0149] The minimum duration of the first working mode;

[0150] The maximum duration of the first working mode;

[0151] At least one alternative first-time window;

[0152] At least one alternative first design;

[0153] At least one alternative first index;

[0154] At least one alternative second index.

[0155] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes:

[0156] The timer started when entering the first working mode ends; wherein the timing duration of the timer is the duration of the first working mode.

[0157] In the above embodiments, it is explained what the second condition may specifically include, so as to clearly define the conditions under which the terminal leaves the first working mode, thereby enabling the terminal to successfully leave the low-power working mode at an appropriate time based on the second condition, so that the terminal can switch to the normal power working mode in a timely manner and ensure the accuracy of terminal communication.

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

[0159] When entering the first working mode, the timer is started;

[0160] When the timer finishes counting down, the first working mode is determined to be invalid, and the timer duration is the duration of the first working mode.

[0161] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the timing duration of the timer is determined by at least one of the following methods: network device configuration, protocol agreement, or terminal self-determination.

[0162] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0163] If the user does not exit the first working mode before the end time of the first working mode, the first working mode is determined to be invalid.

[0164] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the termination time is determined by at least one of the following methods: network device configuration, protocol agreement, or terminal autonomous determination.

[0165] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining that the first operating mode has failed includes:

[0166] Enable the main receiver (MR) and / or the main transmitter (MT) for transmission, and switch the terminal's operating state to the first state.

[0167] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first state includes at least one of the following:

[0168] RRC inactive state;

[0169] RRC idle state;

[0170] Disconnected state.

[0171] In the above embodiments, when the terminal determines that the first working mode has lasted for a preset duration, or when the terminal determines that it has not exited the first working mode by the end time, the terminal can directly determine that the first working mode has failed. This prevents the situation where "the terminal fails to exit the first working mode when it should due to errors or other reasons," ensuring timely exit from the first working mode and avoiding disruption to subsequent communication processes due to the failure to exit the first working mode in a timely manner, thus ensuring communication accuracy and stability.

[0172] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal comprising at least one of the following:

[0173] The processing module is used to enter the first working mode when the first condition is met;

[0174] The processing module is further configured to satisfy a second condition and exit the first working mode; wherein

[0175] In the first operating mode, the power consumption of the terminal is less than a first value.

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

[0177] The remaining battery power of the terminal is below a first threshold;

[0178] The remaining battery power of the terminal is insufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main receiver;

[0179] The remaining power of the terminal is insufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main transmitter;

[0180] The remaining battery power of the terminal does not meet the working requirements of the main receiver for the first duration;

[0181] The remaining battery power of the terminal does not meet the working requirements of the main transmitter for the second duration;

[0182] The terminal is determined to not be scheduled by network devices within the next third time period;

[0183] The terminal was instructed not to be scheduled by network devices for a fourth time period.

[0184] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0185] The terminal enters the first working mode and sends first information to the network device; wherein

[0186] The first information includes at least one of the following:

[0187] The first sub-information is used to indicate whether the terminal is low on power.

[0188] The second sub-information is used to indicate the time remaining until the terminal runs out of power;

[0189] The third sub-information is used to indicate the remaining battery level of the terminal;

[0190] The start time of the first working mode;

[0191] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0192] The duration of the first working mode;

[0193] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0194] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0195] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0196] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0197] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes:

[0198] The second information sent by the network device indicates entry into the first working mode, and / or, based on the second information sent by the network device, the current time is determined as the time when the terminal is in the first working mode; wherein

[0199] The second information includes at least one of the following:

[0200] A first instruction, wherein the first instruction is used to instruct the terminal to enter or exit the first working mode;

[0201] The start time of the first working mode;

[0202] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0203] The duration of the first working mode;

[0204] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0205] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0206] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0207] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0208] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0209] The terminal meets the triggering condition; the triggering condition is used to trigger entry into the first working mode, and the triggering condition is indicated by the network device.

[0210] The terminal receives a trigger indication sent by the network device, the trigger indication being used to instruct the terminal to enter the first working mode.

[0211] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0212] The duration of the first working mode is determined based on the agreement.

[0213] The terminal autonomously determines the duration of the first working mode and reports the duration of the first working mode to the network device.

[0214] The duration of the first operating mode configured by the network device.

[0215] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes:

[0216] The system receives third information from the network device to activate the first configuration, and determines the current time as the time when the terminal is in the first working mode based on the activated first configuration; wherein...

[0217] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0218] The start time of the first working mode;

[0219] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0220] The duration of the first working mode;

[0221] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0222] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0223] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0224] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0225] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first condition includes:

[0226] The current time is determined as the time when the terminal is in the first working mode based on the first configuration sent by the network device; wherein...

[0227] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0228] The start time of the first working mode;

[0229] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0230] The duration of the first working mode;

[0231] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0232] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0233] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0234] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0235] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0236] The remaining battery power of the terminal is higher than the second threshold;

[0237] The remaining battery power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main receiver;

[0238] The remaining power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the working requirements of the terminal's main transmitter;

[0239] The remaining battery power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the working requirements of the main receiver for the first duration;

[0240] The remaining power of the terminal meets the working requirements of the main transmitter for the second duration;

[0241] The terminal is determined to be scheduled by network devices within a third time period in the future;

[0242] The terminal is instructed to be scheduled by network devices within a fourth time period.

[0243] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0244] Based on the first information, it is determined that it is necessary to exit the first working mode.

[0245] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0246] The terminal exits the first working mode and sends the first information to the network device.

[0247] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes:

[0248] The second information sent by the network device indicates exiting the first working mode, and / or, based on the second information sent by the network device, the current time is determined as the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0249] The second information includes at least one of the following:

[0250] A first instruction, wherein the first instruction is used to instruct the terminal to enter or exit the first working mode;

[0251] The start time of the first working mode;

[0252] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0253] The duration of the first working mode;

[0254] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0255] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0256] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0257] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0258] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0259] The terminal meets the disconnection condition; the disconnection condition is used to trigger the disconnection from the first working mode, and the disconnection condition is indicated by the network device.

[0260] The terminal receives a disconnection instruction sent by the network device, the disconnection instruction being used to instruct the terminal to disconnect from the first working mode.

[0261] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes:

[0262] The system receives third information from the network device to activate the first configuration, and determines the current time as the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode based on the activated first configuration; wherein...

[0263] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0264] The start time of the first working mode;

[0265] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0266] The duration of the first working mode;

[0267] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0268] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0269] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0270] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0271] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes:

[0272] The current time is determined based on the first configuration sent by the network device as the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; wherein

[0273] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0274] The start time of the first working mode;

[0275] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0276] The duration of the first working mode;

[0277] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0278] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0279] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0280] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0281] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0282] The network device is sent auxiliary information, which is used to determine the first configuration; wherein

[0283] The auxiliary information includes at least one of the following:

[0284] The first sub-information is used to indicate whether the terminal is low on power.

[0285] The second sub-information is used to indicate the time remaining until the terminal runs out of power;

[0286] The fourth sub-information is used to indicate a first power range and / or a first power level; the first power range is the power range at which the terminal needs to enter the first working mode, and the first power level is the power level at which the terminal needs to enter the first working mode.

[0287] At least one alternative start time for the first working mode;

[0288] At least one alternative termination time for the first operating mode;

[0289] The minimum duration of the first working mode;

[0290] The maximum duration of the first working mode;

[0291] At least one alternative first-time window;

[0292] At least one alternative first design;

[0293] At least one alternative first index;

[0294] At least one alternative second index.

[0295] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the second condition includes:

[0296] The timer started when entering the first working mode ends; wherein the timing duration of the timer is the duration of the first working mode.

[0297] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0298] When entering the first working mode, the timer is started;

[0299] When the timer finishes counting down, the first working mode is determined to be invalid, and the timer duration is the duration of the first working mode.

[0300] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the timing duration of the timer is determined by at least one of the following methods: network device configuration, protocol agreement, or terminal self-determination.

[0301] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes:

[0302] If the user does not exit the first working mode before the end time of the first working mode, the first working mode is determined to be invalid.

[0303] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the termination time is determined by at least one of the following methods: network device configuration, protocol agreement, or terminal autonomous determination.

[0304] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, determining that the first operating mode has failed includes:

[0305] Enable the main receiver (MR) and / or the main transmitter (MT) for transmission, and switch the terminal's operating state to the first state.

[0306] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first state includes at least one of the following:

[0307] RRC inactive state;

[0308] RRC idle state;

[0309] Disconnected state.

[0310] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, which includes: one or more processors; one or more memories for storing instructions; wherein the processors are used to invoke the instructions to cause the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect and the optional implementation of the first aspect.

[0311] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising: a terminal; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the method as described in the first aspect and optional implementations thereof.

[0312] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the first aspect and its optional implementation.

[0313] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product, including a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the first aspect and its optional implementation.

[0314] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform as in the first aspect and an optional implementation thereof.

[0315] It is understood that the aforementioned terminals, network devices, communication devices, communication systems, storage media, program products, and computer programs 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.

[0316] This disclosure provides communication methods, communication devices, communication systems, and storage media. In some embodiments, the terms "communication method" can be used interchangeably with "information processing method," "information sending method," and "information receiving method," and the terms "communication device" can be used interchangeably with "information processing device," "information sending device," and "information receiving device," and the terms "information processing system," "communication system," "information sending system," and "information receiving system" can be used interchangeably.

[0317] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0318] 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.

[0319] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0320] 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.

[0321] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0322] 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.

[0323] 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.

[0324] 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.

[0325] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0326] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0327] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0328] 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”.

[0329] 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.

[0330] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0331] 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.

[0332] 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.

[0333] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures that replace communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals with communication between multiple terminals (e.g., also referred to as device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has 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., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, uplink link, downlink link, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0334] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0335] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0336] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0337] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0338] The correspondences shown in the tables of this disclosure can be configured or predefined. The values ​​of the information in each table are merely examples and can be configured to other values; this disclosure is not limiting. When configuring the correspondences between information and parameters, it is not necessarily required to configure all the correspondences shown in each table. For example, the correspondences shown in some rows of the tables in this disclosure may not be configured. Furthermore, appropriate modifications and adjustments can be made based on the above tables, such as splitting, merging, etc. The names of the parameters shown in the headers of the above tables can also use other names that the communication device can understand, and the values ​​or representations of the parameters can also be other values ​​or representations that the communication device can understand. In the implementation of the above tables, other data structures can also be used, such as arrays, queues, containers, stacks, linear lists, pointers, linked lists, trees, graphs, structures, classes, heaps, hash tables, or hash tables, etc.

[0339] The predefined terms in this disclosure can be understood as defined, predefined, stored, pre-stored, pre-negotiated, pre-configured, solidified, or pre-burned.

[0340] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 may include a terminal and a network device. The network device may include at least one of an access network device and a core network device.

[0341] In some embodiments, the terminal includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, user equipment (UE), wearable device, Internet of Things (IoT) device, narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) 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.

[0342] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), 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.

[0343] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0344] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0345] In some embodiments, the core network device may be a single device comprising one or more network elements, or multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of 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), and a Next Generation Core (NGC). Alternatively, the core network device may also be a location management function network element. Exemplarily, the location management function network element includes a location server, which may be implemented as any of the following: a Location Management Function (LMF), an Enhanced Serving Mobile Location Centre (E-SMLC), a Secure User Plane Location (SUPL), and a Secure User Plane Location Platform (SUPLLP).

[0346] 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.

[0347] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1 are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1, or may include other main bodies outside of FIG1. ​​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.

[0348] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0349] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, this embodiment of the disclosure relates to a communication method for a communication system 100, the method comprising:

[0350] Step 2101: The terminal meets the first condition and enters the first working mode.

[0351] Optionally, the power consumption of the terminal in this first operating mode can be less than a first value; that is, the first operating mode can be understood as a low-power operating mode. Optionally, the terminal can enter or leave the first operating mode based on the network device's configuration, or the terminal can determine whether to enter or leave the first operating mode based on its own implementation. In some embodiments, when the terminal is in the first operating mode, the network device can schedule the terminal to perform uplink and / or downlink transmissions in this first operating mode.

[0352] Optionally, in some embodiments, when the terminal is in a first operating mode, the terminal and the network device can transmit data via a first channel. This first channel may include at least one of the following:

[0353] Low-power physical downlink control channel (LP PDCCH);

[0354] Low-power physical uplink shared channel (LP PUSCH);

[0355] Low-power physical downlink shared channel (LP PDSCH)

[0356] Low-power physical uplink control channel (LP PUCCH).

[0357] Optionally, the RRC state of the terminal in the first working mode may include at least one of the following: RRC connected state (RRC_CONNECTED), RRC inactive state (RRC_INACTIVE), and RRC idle state (RRC_IDLE).

[0358] Optionally, in some embodiments, the first condition may include at least one of the following:

[0359] The terminal's remaining battery power is below the first threshold;

[0360] The remaining battery power of the terminal is insufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main receiver;

[0361] The terminal's remaining battery power is insufficient to meet the operational requirements of the terminal's main transmitter;

[0362] The terminal's remaining battery power is insufficient to meet the main receiver's operating requirements for the first duration;

[0363] The terminal's remaining battery power is insufficient to meet the main transmitter's operating requirements for the second duration;

[0364] The terminal is determined not to be scheduled by network devices within the next third time period;

[0365] The terminal was instructed not to be scheduled by network devices for the next fourth time period.

[0366] Optionally, the first threshold, first duration, second duration, third duration, and fourth duration mentioned above can be configured by the network device and / or agreed upon by the protocol.

[0367] Optionally, in other embodiments, the first condition may include: determining that it is necessary to enter a first operating mode based on second information sent by the network device; wherein the second information may include at least one of the following:

[0368] The first instruction is used to instruct the terminal to enter or exit the first working mode.

[0369] Start time of the first working mode;

[0370] The end time of the first working mode;

[0371] Duration of the first working mode;

[0372] The first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode.

[0373] The first pattern can be used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; optionally, the terminal being in the first working mode can also be called the "enabled state", and the terminal not being in the first working mode can also be called the disabled state.

[0374] The first index is used to indicate the first time window;

[0375] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0376] Regarding the aforementioned first time window, its starting point can be understood as the start time of the first working mode, its ending point can be understood as the end time of the first working mode, and its window length can be understood as the duration of the first working mode.

[0377] Optionally, in some embodiments, it may be determined that the terminal needs to enter the first working mode when the first indication in the second information is used to instruct the terminal to enter the first working mode; and / or, it may be determined that the terminal needs to enter the first working mode when the terminal determines, based on the second information, that the current time is the time when the terminal is in the first working mode. For example, when it is determined that the current time is within a first time window, or when the current time is between the start and end times of the first working mode, it is determined that the terminal needs to enter the first working mode.

[0378] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first condition may include at least one of the following:

[0379] The terminal meets the triggering conditions;

[0380] The terminal receives a trigger instruction sent by the network device.

[0381] Optionally, the triggering condition can be used to trigger / determine / activate the terminal to enter a first working mode. The triggering condition can be indicated by a network device and may include, for example, at least one of the following:

[0382] The terminal's remaining battery power is below the first threshold;

[0383] The remaining battery power of the terminal is insufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main receiver;

[0384] The terminal's remaining battery power is insufficient to meet the operational requirements of the terminal's main transmitter;

[0385] The terminal's remaining battery power is insufficient to meet the main receiver's operating requirements for the first duration;

[0386] The terminal's remaining battery power is insufficient to meet the main transmitter's operating requirements for the second duration;

[0387] The terminal is determined not to be scheduled by network devices within the next third time period;

[0388] The terminal was instructed not to be scheduled by network devices for the next fourth time period.

[0389] Optionally, the aforementioned trigger indication can be used to trigger / indicate / confirm / activate the terminal to enter the first working mode. The trigger indication can be a pulse signal, or the trigger indication can be a value, such as "0 or 1".

[0390] Optionally, in some embodiments, when the terminal enters the first operating mode based on a trigger condition and / or trigger indication, the terminal may also use any of the following methods to determine the duration of the first operating mode:

[0391] The duration of the first working mode is determined based on the agreement.

[0392] The terminal autonomously determines the duration of the first working mode and reports the duration of the first working mode to the network device.

[0393] The duration of the first operating mode configured by the network device.

[0394] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the first condition may include:

[0395] The terminal receives third information from the network device to activate a first configuration, and determines that it needs to enter a first working mode based on the activated first configuration; wherein the first configuration may be sent to the terminal in advance by the network device, and the first configuration may include at least one of the following:

[0396] Start time of the first working mode;

[0397] The end time of the first working mode;

[0398] Duration of the first working mode;

[0399] The first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode.

[0400] The first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode.

[0401] The first index is used to indicate the first time window;

[0402] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0403] Optionally, in some embodiments, the terminal may determine that it needs to enter the first working mode when it determines, based on the activated first configuration, that the current time is the time when the terminal is in the first working mode. For example, when it is determined that the current time is within a first time window, or when the current time is between the start and end times of the first working mode, the terminal may determine that it needs to enter the first working mode.

[0404] Optionally, in some embodiments, the first condition may include:

[0405] The terminal needs to enter a first working mode based on the first configuration sent by the network device; wherein the first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0406] Start time of the first working mode;

[0407] The end time of the first working mode;

[0408] Duration of the first working mode;

[0409] The first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode.

[0410] The first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode.

[0411] The first index is used to indicate the first time window;

[0412] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0413] Optionally, in some embodiments, the terminal may determine that it needs to enter the first working mode when it determines that the current time is the time when the terminal is in the first working mode based on the first configuration sent by the network device. For example, the terminal may determine that it needs to enter the first working mode when it is determined that the current time is within a first time window, or when the current time is between the start and end times of the first working mode.

[0414] Optionally, the first configuration described above can be determined by the network device based on auxiliary information reported in advance by the terminal. Optionally, the auxiliary information can include at least one of the following:

[0415] The first sub-information is used to indicate whether the terminal is low on power.

[0416] The second sub-information is used to indicate the time remaining until the terminal is out of power;

[0417] The fourth sub-information is used to indicate the first power range and / or the first power level;

[0418] At least one alternative start time for the first working mode;

[0419] At least one alternative termination time for the first working mode;

[0420] Minimum duration of the first working mode;

[0421] Maximum duration of the first working mode;

[0422] At least one alternative first-time window;

[0423] At least one alternative first design;

[0424] At least one alternative first index;

[0425] At least one alternative second index.

[0426] Optionally, the aforementioned first power range can be the power range at which the terminal needs to enter the first working mode, such as being less than 50% power.

[0427] Optionally, the first power level mentioned above can be the power level at which the terminal needs to enter the first working mode; alternatively, the power can be divided into different power levels based on different power ranges. For example, the power range below 50% power can be divided into power level "1", then the first power level can be power level "1".

[0428] Optionally, the start time in the first configuration described above can be any of the alternative start times in the auxiliary information; the end time in the first configuration described above can be any of the alternative end times in the auxiliary information; the duration in the first configuration described above can be between the minimum duration and the maximum duration in the auxiliary information; the first time window in the first configuration described above can be any of the alternative first time windows in the auxiliary information; the first pattern in the first configuration described above can be any of the alternative first patterns in the auxiliary information; the first index in the first configuration described above can be any of the alternative first indices in the auxiliary information; and the second index in the first configuration described above can be any of the alternative second indices in the auxiliary information.

[0429] Optionally, in some embodiments, in the above method, the information sent by the network device to the terminal (e.g., second information, triggering conditions, triggering indications, third information, first configuration) can be carried by a downlink channel and / or downlink signaling. Optionally, the downlink signaling may include at least one of the following: downlink control information (DCI) signaling, medium access control control element (MAC CE) signaling, radio resource control (RRC) signaling, etc., and the downlink channel may include PDSCH. Furthermore, in the above method, the information sent by the terminal to the network device (e.g., auxiliary information) can be carried by an uplink channel and / or uplink signaling. Optionally, the uplink signaling may include at least one of the following: uplink control information (UCI) signaling, RRC signaling, etc., and the uplink channel may include PUSCH, for example.

[0430] Optionally, in some embodiments, when the terminal is in the first operating mode, the terminal may use a low power transmitter (LPT) to transmit signals and / or use a low power receiver (LPR) to receive signals, wherein the transmission power consumption of the LPT is less than a first value and the reception power consumption of the LPR is less than a first value.

[0431] Step 2102: The terminal enters the first working mode and sends the first information to the network device.

[0432] Optionally, the first information can be used by the network device to determine that the terminal has entered a first working mode.

[0433] Optionally, the first information may be used to indicate information related to a first operating mode of the terminal. In some embodiments, the first information may include at least one of the following:

[0434] The first sub-information is used to indicate whether the terminal is low on power.

[0435] The second sub-information is used to indicate the time remaining until the terminal is out of power;

[0436] The third sub-information is used to indicate the remaining battery level of the terminal.

[0437] Start time of the first working mode;

[0438] The end time of the first working mode;

[0439] Duration of the first working mode;

[0440] The first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode.

[0441] The first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode.

[0442] The first index is used to indicate the first time window;

[0443] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0444] Optionally, the terminal may send the first information to the network device via at least one of UCI signaling, RRC signaling, and PUSCH.

[0445] Step 2103: The terminal meets the second condition and exits the first working mode.

[0446] Optionally, in some embodiments, the second condition may include at least one of the following:

[0447] The terminal's remaining battery power is higher than the second threshold;

[0448] The remaining battery power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main receiver;

[0449] The terminal's remaining power supply meets the operational requirements of the terminal's main transmitter;

[0450] The terminal's remaining battery power is sufficient to meet the main receiver's operating requirements for the first duration.

[0451] The terminal's remaining power supply meets the main transmitter's operating requirements for the second duration;

[0452] The terminal is determined to be scheduled by network devices within the next third time period;

[0453] The terminal is instructed to be scheduled by network devices within the next fourth time period.

[0454] Optionally, the second threshold value can be determined by the network device, or it can be agreed upon by the protocol.

[0455] Optionally, in other embodiments, the second condition may include: determining, based on the first information, that it is necessary to exit the first operating mode. For example, the second condition may include: determining, based on the first information, the termination time for reaching the first operating mode.

[0456] Optionally, in some other embodiments, the second condition may include: determining that it is necessary to exit the first operating mode based on second information sent by the network device; for a detailed description of the second information, please refer to the steps described above.

[0457] Optionally, in some embodiments, it may be determined that the terminal needs to leave the first working mode when the first indication in the second information is used to instruct the terminal to leave the first working mode; and / or, it may be determined that the terminal needs to leave the first working mode when the terminal determines, based on the second information, that the current time is a time when the terminal is not in the first working mode. For example, it may be determined that the terminal needs to leave the first working mode when it is determined that the current time is outside the first time window, or when the current time is not between the start and end times of the first working mode.

[0458] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the second condition may include at least one of the following:

[0459] The terminal meets the disconnection condition;

[0460] The terminal receives a disconnect instruction from the network device.

[0461] Optionally, the exit condition can be used to trigger / determine / activate the terminal to exit the first operating mode. The exit condition can be indicated by the network device and can include, for example, at least one of the following:

[0462] The terminal's remaining battery power is higher than the second threshold;

[0463] The remaining battery power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main receiver;

[0464] The terminal's remaining power supply meets the operational requirements of the terminal's main transmitter;

[0465] The terminal's remaining battery power is sufficient to meet the main receiver's operating requirements for the first duration.

[0466] The terminal's remaining power supply meets the main transmitter's operating requirements for the second duration;

[0467] The terminal is determined to be scheduled by network devices within the next third time period;

[0468] The terminal is instructed to be scheduled by network devices within the next fourth time period.

[0469] Optionally, the aforementioned disengagement indication can be used to trigger / indicate / confirm / activate the terminal to disengage from the first operating mode. The disengagement indication can be a pulse signal, or it can be a value, such as "1 or 0".

[0470] Optionally, in some other embodiments, the second condition may include: receiving third information sent by the network device for activating the first configuration, and determining that the terminal needs to leave the first working mode based on the activated first configuration; wherein the first configuration may be sent to the terminal by the network device in advance, and a detailed description of the first configuration can be found in the steps described above.

[0471] Optionally, in some embodiments, the terminal may determine that it needs to exit the first working mode when it determines, based on the activation of the first configuration, that the current time is a time when the terminal is not in the first working mode. For example, the terminal may determine that it needs to exit the first working mode when it is determined that the current time is outside the first time window, or when the current time is not between the start and end times of the first working mode.

[0472] Optionally, in some other embodiments, the second condition may include: determining that the terminal needs to exit the first working mode based on the first configuration sent by the network device; for a detailed description of the first configuration, please refer to the steps described above.

[0473] Optionally, in some embodiments, the terminal may determine that it needs to exit the first operating mode when it determines, based on a first configuration sent by the network device, that the current time is a time when the terminal is not in the first operating mode. For example, the terminal may determine that it needs to exit the first operating mode when it is determined that the current time is outside the first time window, or when the current time is not between the start and end times of the first operating mode.

[0474] Optionally, the first configuration described above can be determined by the network device based on auxiliary information reported by the terminal. For a detailed explanation of this part, please refer to the steps described above.

[0475] Optionally, in some other embodiments, the second condition may include: the timer started when entering the first working mode (i.e., the start time of the first working mode) ends; wherein the timing duration of the timer is the duration of the first working mode.

[0476] Optionally, the duration of the timer can be determined by at least one of the following methods: network device configuration, protocol agreement, or terminal self-determination.

[0477] In some embodiments, in the above-described method, the information sent by the network device to the terminal (e.g., second information, disconnection condition, disconnection indication, third information, first configuration) can be carried by a downlink channel and / or downlink signaling. Optionally, the downlink signaling may include at least one of the following: DCI signaling, MAC CE signaling, RRC signaling, etc., and the downlink channel may include PDSCH. Furthermore, in the above-described method, the information sent by the terminal to the network device (e.g., auxiliary information) can be carried by an uplink channel and / or uplink signaling. Optionally, the uplink signaling may include at least one of the following: UCI signaling, RRC signaling, etc., and the uplink channel may include PUSCH, for example.

[0478] Step 2104: The terminal exits the first working mode and sends the first information to the network device.

[0479] Optionally, the first information can be used by the network device to determine that the terminal has left the first working mode.

[0480] For a detailed description of the first information, please refer to the above embodiment description.

[0481] In the above embodiments, the terminal can enter a first operating mode based on a first condition and exit the first operating mode based on a second condition. The power consumption of the terminal in the first operating mode is less than a first value; that is, the first operating mode can be understood as a low-power operating mode. Therefore, this disclosure provides a method for how a terminal enters and exits a low-power operating mode, ensuring that the terminal can successfully switch to a low-power operating mode, thereby reducing terminal power consumption, saving battery pressure, and increasing the terminal device's battery life. Furthermore, in this disclosure, the terminal can successfully enter or exit a low-power operating mode at an appropriate time based on the first and second conditions, improving the accuracy of low-power operating mode switching.

[0482] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps 2101 to 2104. For example, step 2101 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, step 2102 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, step 2103 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, and step 2101+S2102 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0483] In this implementation or embodiment, unless there is contradiction, each step can be independent, arbitrarily combined or exchanged in order, optional methods or optional examples can be arbitrarily combined, and can be arbitrarily combined with any steps of other implementations or other embodiments.

[0484] Figure 2B is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2B, this embodiment of the disclosure relates to a communication method for a communication system 100, the method comprising:

[0485] Step 2201: The terminal meets the first condition and enters the first working mode.

[0486] Step 2202: The terminal enters the first working mode and sends the first information to the network device.

[0487] For a detailed description of steps 2201-2202, please refer to the above embodiment description.

[0488] Step 2203: The terminal determines that the first working mode has failed.

[0489] Optionally, in some embodiments, the first working mode may be determined to be invalid when a timer that starts when the terminal enters the first working mode (i.e., the start time of the first working mode) ends. Optionally, the duration of the timer may be the duration of the first working mode. The duration of the timer may be determined by at least one of the following methods: network device configuration, protocol agreement, or terminal self-determination.

[0490] Optionally, in some embodiments, the first working mode may be determined to be invalid if the terminal has not exited the first working mode by the end time of the first working mode. Optionally, the end time may be determined by at least one of the following methods: network device configuration, protocol agreement, or terminal self-determination.

[0491] Optionally, in some embodiments, when the terminal determines that the first operating mode has failed, the terminal may enable the main receiver and / or the main transmitter to transmit and switch the terminal's operating state to the first state, which may include at least one of the following: RRC inactive state, RRC idle state, and disconnected state.

[0492] Optionally, it should be noted that the receiving power consumption of the main receiver is greater than or equal to the first value, and the transmitting power consumption of the main transmitter is greater than or equal to the first value. In some embodiments, when the terminal enables the main receiver and / or the main transmitter to transmit, it indicates that the power consumption of the terminal's current working mode is greater than the first value, that is, the terminal is currently in a normal power consumption working mode.

[0493] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the aforementioned "disconnected state" can be understood as: the terminal directly disconnects from the network device. At this time, the network device will no longer know that the terminal exists in the current network, and it needs to rescan before it can know that the terminal exists in the network.

[0494] In the above embodiments, when the terminal determines that the first working mode has lasted for a preset duration, or when the terminal determines that it has not exited the first working mode by the end time, the terminal can directly determine that the first working mode has failed. This prevents the situation where "the terminal fails to exit the first working mode when it should due to errors or other reasons," ensuring timely exit from the first working mode and avoiding disruption to subsequent communication processes due to the failure to exit the first working mode in a timely manner, thus ensuring communication accuracy and stability.

[0495] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps 2201 to 2203. For example, step 2201 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, step 2202 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, step 2203 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, and step 2201+S2202 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0496] In this implementation or embodiment, unless there is contradiction, each step can be independent, arbitrarily combined or exchanged in order, optional methods or optional examples can be arbitrarily combined, and can be arbitrarily combined with any steps of other implementations or other embodiments.

[0497] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3, the present disclosure relates to a communication method for a terminal, the method comprising:

[0498] Step 3101: If the first condition is met, enter the first working mode.

[0499] Step 3102: Meet the second condition and exit the first working mode.

[0500] Optionally, in the first operating mode, the power consumption of the terminal is less than a first value.

[0501] Optionally, the first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0502] The remaining battery power of the terminal is below a first threshold;

[0503] The remaining battery power of the terminal is insufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main receiver;

[0504] The remaining power of the terminal is insufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main transmitter;

[0505] The remaining battery power of the terminal does not meet the working requirements of the main receiver for the first duration;

[0506] The remaining battery power of the terminal does not meet the working requirements of the main transmitter for the second duration;

[0507] The terminal is determined to not be scheduled by network devices within the next third time period;

[0508] The terminal was instructed not to be scheduled by network devices for a fourth time period.

[0509] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0510] The terminal enters the first working mode and sends first information to the network device; wherein

[0511] The first information includes at least one of the following:

[0512] The first sub-information is used to indicate whether the terminal is low on power.

[0513] The second sub-information is used to indicate the time remaining until the terminal runs out of power;

[0514] The third sub-information is used to indicate the remaining battery level of the terminal;

[0515] The start time of the first working mode;

[0516] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0517] The duration of the first working mode;

[0518] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0519] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0520] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0521] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0522] Optionally, the first condition includes:

[0523] The second information sent by the network device indicates entry into the first working mode, and / or, based on the second information sent by the network device, the current time is determined as the time when the terminal is in the first working mode; wherein

[0524] The second information includes at least one of the following:

[0525] A first instruction, wherein the first instruction is used to instruct the terminal to enter or exit the first working mode;

[0526] The start time of the first working mode;

[0527] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0528] The duration of the first working mode;

[0529] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0530] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0531] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0532] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0533] Optionally, the first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0534] The terminal meets the triggering condition; the triggering condition is used to trigger entry into the first working mode, and the triggering condition is indicated by the network device.

[0535] The terminal receives a trigger indication sent by the network device, the trigger indication being used to instruct the terminal to enter the first working mode.

[0536] Optionally, the method further includes at least one of the following:

[0537] The duration of the first working mode is determined based on the agreement.

[0538] The terminal autonomously determines the duration of the first working mode and reports the duration of the first working mode to the network device.

[0539] The duration of the first operating mode configured by the network device.

[0540] Optionally, the first condition includes:

[0541] The system receives third information from the network device to activate the first configuration, and determines the current time as the time when the terminal is in the first working mode based on the activated first configuration; wherein...

[0542] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0543] The start time of the first working mode;

[0544] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0545] The duration of the first working mode;

[0546] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0547] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0548] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0549] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0550] Optionally, the first condition includes:

[0551] The current time is determined as the time when the terminal is in the first working mode based on the first configuration sent by the network device; wherein...

[0552] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0553] The start time of the first working mode;

[0554] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0555] The duration of the first working mode;

[0556] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0557] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0558] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0559] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0560] Optionally, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0561] The remaining battery power of the terminal is higher than the second threshold;

[0562] The remaining battery power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the operating requirements of the terminal's main receiver;

[0563] The remaining power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the working requirements of the terminal's main transmitter;

[0564] The remaining battery power of the terminal is sufficient to meet the working requirements of the main receiver for the first duration;

[0565] The remaining power of the terminal meets the working requirements of the main transmitter for the second duration;

[0566] The terminal is determined to be scheduled by network devices within a third time period in the future;

[0567] The terminal is instructed to be scheduled by network devices within a fourth time period.

[0568] Optionally, the second condition includes:

[0569] Based on the first information, it is determined that it is necessary to exit the first working mode.

[0570] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0571] The terminal exits the first working mode and sends the first information to the network device.

[0572] Optionally, the second condition includes:

[0573] The second information sent by the network device indicates exiting the first working mode, and / or, based on the second information sent by the network device, the current time is determined as the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0574] The second information includes at least one of the following:

[0575] A first instruction, wherein the first instruction is used to instruct the terminal to enter or exit the first working mode;

[0576] The start time of the first working mode;

[0577] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0578] The duration of the first working mode;

[0579] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0580] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0581] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0582] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0583] Optionally, the second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0584] The terminal meets the disconnection condition; the disconnection condition is used to trigger the disconnection from the first working mode, and the disconnection condition is indicated by the network device.

[0585] The terminal receives a disconnection instruction sent by the network device, the disconnection instruction being used to instruct the terminal to disconnect from the first working mode.

[0586] Optionally, the second condition includes:

[0587] The system receives third information from the network device to activate the first configuration, and determines the current time as the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode based on the activated first configuration; wherein...

[0588] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0589] The start time of the first working mode;

[0590] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0591] The duration of the first working mode;

[0592] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0593] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0594] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0595] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0596] Optionally, the second condition includes:

[0597] The current time is determined based on the first configuration sent by the network device as the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; wherein

[0598] The first configuration includes at least one of the following:

[0599] The start time of the first working mode;

[0600] The termination time of the first working mode;

[0601] The duration of the first working mode;

[0602] A first time window, wherein the first time window is used to indicate the time during which the terminal is in the first working mode;

[0603] A first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode;

[0604] A first index, which is used to indicate a first time window;

[0605] The second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

[0606] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0607] The network device is sent auxiliary information, which is used to determine the first configuration; wherein

[0608] The auxiliary information includes at least one of the following:

[0609] The first sub-information is used to indicate whether the terminal is low on power.

[0610] The second sub-information is used to indicate the time remaining until the terminal runs out of power;

[0611] The fourth sub-information is used to indicate a first power range and / or a first power level; the first power range is the power range at which the terminal needs to enter the first working mode, and the first power level is the power level at which the terminal needs to enter the first working mode.

[0612] At least one alternative start time for the first working mode;

[0613] At least one alternative termination time for the first operating mode;

[0614] The minimum duration of the first working mode;

[0615] The maximum duration of the first working mode;

[0616] At least one alternative first-time window;

[0617] At least one alternative first design;

[0618] At least one alternative first index;

[0619] At least one alternative second index.

[0620] Optionally, the second condition includes:

[0621] The timer started when entering the first working mode ends; wherein the timing duration of the timer is the duration of the first working mode.

[0622] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0623] When entering the first working mode, the timer is started;

[0624] When the timer finishes counting down, the first working mode is determined to be invalid, and the timer duration is the duration of the first working mode.

[0625] Optionally, the timing duration of the timer can be determined by at least one of the following methods: network device configuration, protocol agreement, or terminal self-determination.

[0626] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0627] If the user does not exit the first working mode before the end time of the first working mode, the first working mode is determined to be invalid.

[0628] Optionally, the termination time may be determined by at least one of the following methods: network device configuration, protocol agreement, or terminal self-determination.

[0629] Optionally, determining that the first operating mode has failed includes:

[0630] Enable the main receiver (MR) and / or the main transmitter (MT) for transmission, and switch the terminal's operating state to the first state.

[0631] Optionally, the first state includes at least one of the following:

[0632] RRC inactive state;

[0633] RRC idle state;

[0634] Disconnected state.

[0635] For a detailed description of steps 3101-3102, please refer to the above embodiments.

[0636] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps 3101 to 3102. For example, step 3101 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, step 3103 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, and step 3101+S3102 may be implemented as an independent embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0637] In this implementation or embodiment, unless there is contradiction, each step can be independent, arbitrarily combined or exchanged in order, optional methods or optional examples can be arbitrarily combined, and can be arbitrarily combined with any steps of other implementations or other embodiments.

[0638] Optionally, embodiments of this disclosure also propose a communication system including a terminal, wherein the terminal is configured to perform the steps executed by the terminal in Figures 1 to 3. Optionally, the communication system may further include a network device configured to perform the steps executed by the network device in Figures 2A and 2B.

[0639] The following is an exemplary description of the above method.

[0640] Optional embodiments

[0641] Based on network device configuration or the terminal device's own implementation, the terminal device can operate in a first operating mode. When operating in the first operating mode, the terminal device is in a low-power operating state. This low-power operating state includes, but is not limited to, sending uplink transmissions via LPT and / or receiving downlink transmissions via LPR. Furthermore, the network device can schedule the terminal device's uplink and / or downlink transmissions in the first operating mode.

[0642] Optionally, when the terminal device is in the first operating mode, the network device may send downlink signals to the terminal device through a specific channel, and / or may receive uplink signals sent by the terminal device through a specific channel.

[0643] Optionally, the first operating mode operates in at least one of the following RRC states: RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE, or RRC_IDLE.

[0644] The methods by which a terminal device enters the first working mode include at least one of the following:

[0645] Optional Example 1:

[0646] Under a first condition, the UE enters a first operating mode. The first condition includes at least one of the following:

[0647] UE's remaining battery power is below the first threshold;

[0648] The UE's remaining power is insufficient to meet the current operating requirements of the main receiver and / or main transmitter;

[0649] The remaining power of the UE is insufficient to meet the operating requirements of the main receiver and / or main transmitter for the second threshold duration;

[0650] The UE determines that it will not be scheduled by network devices within the first time period in the future;

[0651] The UE is instructed not to be scheduled by network devices for the first period of time in the future.

[0652] Optional Example 2:

[0653] The UE indicates entry into the first operating mode. Specifically, the UE indicates first information, and based on the first information, the network device determines that the UE has entered the first operating mode. The first information is carried by the uplink channel. The first information includes at least one of the following: low battery information, low battery warning information, remaining battery information, start time of the first operating mode, end time of the first operating mode, duration of the first operating mode, occasion of the first operating mode, and occasion pattern of the first operating mode.

[0654] The low battery information is used to indicate whether the UE is low on battery.

[0655] The power shortage warning information is used to indicate the time remaining until the power shortage state.

[0656] The remaining battery power information is used to indicate how much battery power is left, for example, expressed as a percentage, or differentiated by level.

[0657] The start time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE starts the first working mode.

[0658] The termination time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE turns off the first working mode.

[0659] The duration of the first working mode is used to indicate the duration for which the UE continuously keeps the first working mode enabled.

[0660] The "occasion" of the first working mode refers to a continuous period of time during which the UE is in the first working mode.

[0661] The occurrence pattern of the first working mode refers to the pattern of the occurrence of the first working mode. Optionally, the occurrence of the first working mode has two states in the pattern: an enabled state and a disabled state. An enabled state occurrence means that the UE is in the first working mode during this occurrence. A disabled state occurrence means that the UE is not in the first working mode during this occurrence.

[0662] Optional Example 3:

[0663] The network device indicates second information to the UE. The second information includes at least one of the following: entry indication, start time of the first operating mode, end time of the first operating mode, duration of the first operating mode, occasion of the first operating mode, and occasion pattern of the first operating mode. This information is carried by the downlink channel. The UE determines whether to enter the first operating mode based on the second information from the network device.

[0664] The entry indication is used to indicate whether the UE has entered the first working mode.

[0665] The start time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE starts the first working mode.

[0666] The termination time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE turns off the first working mode.

[0667] The duration of the first working mode is used to indicate the duration for which the UE continuously keeps the first working mode enabled.

[0668] The "occasion" of the first working mode refers to a continuous period of time during which the UE is in the first working mode.

[0669] The occurrence pattern of the first working mode refers to the pattern of the occurrence of the first working mode. Optionally, the occurrence of the first working mode has two states in the pattern: an enabled state and a disabled state. An enabled state occurrence means that the UE is in the first working mode during this occurrence. A disabled state occurrence means that the UE is not in the first working mode during this occurrence.

[0670] Optional Example 4:

[0671] The network device indicates third information to the UE. This information is carried by the downlink channel. The third information includes triggering information for a first operating mode. This triggering information is used to trigger / confirm / activate the UE to enter the first operating mode.

[0672] Furthermore, the duration confirmation of the first working mode includes at least one of the following methods:

[0673] The protocol predefines the duration of the first working mode;

[0674] The duration for which the UE reports the first working mode;

[0675] The duration of the network device's first operating mode configuration;

[0676] Continue until the UE is instructed to exit the first working mode.

[0677] Optional Example 5:

[0678] The network device configures second information to the UE, the second information including at least one of the start time of the first working mode, the end time of the first working mode, the duration of the first working mode, the occasion of the first working mode, and the occasion pattern of the first working mode.

[0679] The start time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE starts the first working mode.

[0680] The termination time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE turns off the first working mode.

[0681] The duration of the first working mode is used to indicate the duration for which the UE continuously keeps the first working mode enabled.

[0682] The "occasion" of the first working mode refers to a continuous period of time during which the UE is in the first working mode.

[0683] The occurrence pattern of the first working mode refers to the pattern of the occurrence of the first working mode. Optionally, the occurrence of the first working mode has two states in the pattern: an enabled state and a disabled state. An enabled state occurrence means that the UE is in the first working mode during this occurrence. A disabled state occurrence means that the UE is not in the first working mode during this occurrence.

[0684] Furthermore, the network device indicates fifth information to the UE, which is used to activate the configuration of the network device's second information.

[0685] Optional Example 6:

[0686] The UE reports fourth information to the network device, namely auxiliary information for the first operating mode. Based on the auxiliary information, the network device instructs the UE to provide second information, which includes at least one of the following: the start time of the first operating mode, the end time of the first operating mode, the duration of the first operating mode, the occasion of the first operating mode, the occasion pattern of the first operating mode, the occasion index of the first operating mode, and the occasion pattern index of the first operating mode.

[0687] The start time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE starts the first working mode.

[0688] The termination time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE turns off the first working mode.

[0689] The duration of the first working mode is used to indicate the duration for which the UE continuously keeps the first working mode enabled.

[0690] The "occasion" of the first working mode refers to a continuous period of time during which the UE is in the first working mode.

[0691] The occurrence pattern of the first working mode refers to the pattern of the occurrence of the first working mode. Optionally, the occurrence of the first working mode has two states in the pattern: an enabled state and a disabled state. An enabled state occurrence means that the UE is in the first working mode during this occurrence. A disabled state occurrence means that the UE is not in the first working mode during this occurrence.

[0692] The first working mode occurrence index is used to indicate the first working mode occurrence index, that is, one or more occurrences.

[0693] The first working mode occurrence pattern index is used to indicate the index of the first working mode occurrence pattern, and is used to indicate one or more occurrence patterns.

[0694] Specifically, the UE reports auxiliary information for the first working mode, which includes at least one of the following: power depletion information, power depletion warning information, remaining power available for entry, minimum duration of the first working mode, maximum duration of the first working mode, occasion for entering the first working mode, and occasion pattern for entering the first working mode.

[0695] The low battery information is used to indicate whether the UE is low on battery.

[0696] The power shortage warning information is used to indicate the time remaining until the power shortage state.

[0697] The remaining battery power information is used to indicate how much battery power is left, for example, expressed as a percentage, or differentiated by level.

[0698] The start time of the first working mode is used to indicate the point in time when the UE can activate the first working mode.

[0699] The termination time of the first working mode is used to indicate the point in time when the UE can turn off the first working mode.

[0700] The duration of the first working mode is used to indicate the duration for which the UE can continuously keep the first working mode enabled.

[0701] The "occasion" of the first working mode refers to a continuous period of time during which the UE can be in the first working mode.

[0702] The occurrence pattern of the first working mode refers to the pattern of the occurrence of the first working mode. Optionally, the occurrence of the first working mode has two states in the pattern: an enabled state and a disabled state. An enabled state occurrence means that the UE can be in the first working mode within this occurrence. A disabled state occurrence means that the UE cannot be in the first working mode within this occurrence.

[0703] Further, optionally, in Examples 1 to 6, the signaling used by the network device to indicate / configure information related to the first operating mode includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: DCI signaling, RRC signaling, and MAC CE signaling. The signaling used by the UE to indicate / report information related to the first operating mode includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: UCI signaling, RRC signaling, and PUSCH.

[0704] Optional embodiments

[0705] Based on network device configuration or the terminal device's own implementation, the terminal device can operate in a first operating mode. When operating in the first operating mode, the terminal device is in a low-power operating state. This low-power operating state includes, but is not limited to, sending uplink transmissions via LPT and / or receiving downlink transmissions via LPR. Furthermore, the network device can schedule the terminal device's uplink and / or downlink transmissions in the first operating mode.

[0706] Optionally, when the terminal device is in the first operating mode, the network device may send downlink signals to the terminal device through a specific channel, and / or may receive uplink signals sent by the terminal device through a specific channel.

[0707] Optionally, the first operating mode operates in at least one of the following RRC states: RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE, or RRC_IDLE.

[0708] The methods by which a terminal device exits the first operating mode include at least one of the following:

[0709] Optional Example 1:

[0710] Under the second condition, the UE exits the first operating mode. The second condition includes at least one of the following:

[0711] The UE's remaining battery power is higher than the third threshold;

[0712] The UE has sufficient remaining power to meet the current operating requirements of the main receiver and / or main transmitter.

[0713] The remaining power of the UE is sufficient to meet the operating requirements of the main receiver and / or main transmitter for the fourth threshold duration;

[0714] The UE determines that it will be scheduled by the network device within the next second time period;

[0715] The UE is instructed to be scheduled by the network device within a second time period in the future.

[0716] Optional Example 2:

[0717] The UE actively exits the first operating mode based on the information it reports. Specifically, the UE instructs / reports first information, and based on this first information, the network device determines that the UE has exited the first operating mode. This first information is carried by the uplink channel. The first information includes at least one of the following: the start time of the first operating mode, the end time of the first operating mode, the duration of the first operating mode, the occasion of the first operating mode, and the occasion pattern of the first operating mode.

[0718] The start time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE starts the first working mode.

[0719] The termination time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE turns off the first working mode.

[0720] The duration of the first working mode is used to indicate the duration for which the UE continuously keeps the first working mode enabled.

[0721] The "occasion" of the first working mode refers to a continuous period of time during which the UE is in the first working mode.

[0722] The occurrence pattern of the first working mode refers to the pattern of the occurrence of the first working mode. Optionally, the occurrence of the first working mode has two states in the pattern: an enabled state and a disabled state. An enabled state occurrence means that the UE is in the first working mode during this occurrence. A disabled state occurrence means that the UE is not in the first working mode during this occurrence.

[0723] Optional Example 3:

[0724] The network device indicates second information to the UE. The second information includes at least one of the following: the start time of the first operating mode, the end time of the first operating mode, the duration of the first operating mode, the occasion of the first operating mode, and the occasion pattern of the first operating mode. This information is carried by the downlink channel. The UE determines whether to exit the first operating mode based on the second information from the network device.

[0725] The start time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE starts the first working mode.

[0726] The termination time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE turns off the first working mode.

[0727] The duration of the first working mode is used to indicate the duration for which the UE continuously keeps the first working mode enabled.

[0728] The "occasion" of the first working mode refers to a continuous period of time during which the UE is in the first working mode.

[0729] The occurrence pattern of the first working mode refers to the pattern of the occurrence of the first working mode. Optionally, the occurrence of the first working mode has two states in the pattern: an enabled state and a disabled state. An enabled state occurrence means that the UE is in the first working mode during this occurrence. A disabled state occurrence means that the UE is not in the first working mode during this occurrence.

[0730] Optional Example 4:

[0731] The network device indicates third information to the UE. This information is carried by the downlink channel. The third information includes triggering information for a first operating mode. This triggering information is used to trigger the UE to exit the first operating mode.

[0732] Optional Example 5:

[0733] The network device configures second information to the UE, the second information including at least one of the following: the start time of the first operating mode, the end time of the first operating mode, the duration of the first operating mode, the occasion of the first operating mode, and the occasion pattern of the first operating mode. This information is carried by the downlink channel.

[0734] The start time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE starts the first working mode.

[0735] The termination time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE turns off the first working mode.

[0736] The duration of the first working mode is used to indicate the duration for which the UE continuously keeps the first working mode enabled.

[0737] The "occasion" of the first working mode refers to a continuous period of time during which the UE is in the first working mode.

[0738] The occurrence pattern of the first working mode refers to the pattern of the occurrence of the first working mode. Optionally, the occurrence of the first working mode has two states in the pattern: an enabled state and a disabled state. An enabled state occurrence means that the UE is in the first working mode during this occurrence. A disabled state occurrence means that the UE is not in the first working mode during this occurrence.

[0739] Furthermore, the network device indicates fifth information to the UE, which is used to activate the configuration of the network device's second information. After the second information is activated, the UE determines whether to exit the first operating mode based on the network device's second information.

[0740] Optional Example 6:

[0741] The UE proactively reports temporary fourth information, namely auxiliary information for the first operating mode, to the network device. Based on the auxiliary information, the network device instructs the UE to provide second information, which includes at least one of the following: the start time of the first operating mode, the end time of the first operating mode, the duration of the first operating mode, the occasion of the first operating mode, the occasion pattern of the first operating mode, the occasion index of the first operating mode, and the occasion pattern index of the first operating mode.

[0742] The start time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE starts the first working mode.

[0743] The termination time of the first working mode is used to indicate the time point at which the UE turns off the first working mode.

[0744] The duration of the first working mode is used to indicate the duration for which the UE continuously keeps the first working mode enabled.

[0745] The "occasion" of the first working mode refers to a continuous period of time during which the UE is in the first working mode.

[0746] The occurrence pattern of the first working mode refers to the pattern of the occurrence of the first working mode. Optionally, the occurrence of the first working mode has two states in the pattern: an enabled state and a disabled state. An enabled state occurrence means that the UE is in the first working mode during this occurrence. A disabled state occurrence means that the UE is not in the first working mode during this occurrence.

[0747] The first working mode occurrence index is used to indicate the first working mode occurrence index, that is, one or more occurrences.

[0748] The first working mode occurrence pattern index is used to indicate the index of the first working mode occurrence pattern, and is used to indicate one or more occurrence patterns.

[0749] Specifically, the UE reports auxiliary information for the first working mode, which includes at least one of the following: power depletion information, power depletion warning information, remaining power available for entry, minimum duration of the first working mode, maximum duration of the first working mode, occasion for entering the first working mode, and occasion pattern for entering the first working mode.

[0750] The low battery information is used to indicate whether the UE is low on battery.

[0751] The power shortage warning information is used to indicate the time remaining until the power shortage state.

[0752] The remaining battery power information is used to indicate how much battery power is left, for example, expressed as a percentage, or differentiated by level.

[0753] The start time of the first working mode is used to indicate the point in time when the UE can activate the first working mode.

[0754] The termination time of the first working mode is used to indicate the point in time when the UE can turn off the first working mode.

[0755] The duration of the first working mode is used to indicate the duration for which the UE can continuously keep the first working mode enabled.

[0756] The "occasion" of the first working mode refers to a continuous period of time during which the UE can be in the first working mode.

[0757] The occurrence pattern of the first working mode refers to the pattern of the occurrence of the first working mode. Optionally, the occurrence of the first working mode has two states in the pattern: an enabled state and a disabled state. An enabled state occurrence means that the UE can be in the first working mode within this occurrence. A disabled state occurrence means that the UE cannot be in the first working mode within this occurrence.

[0758] Optional Example 7:

[0759] The network device configures a timer for the UE. When the timer expires, the UE is determined to have exited the first working mode.

[0760] Further, optionally, in methods 1 to 5, the signaling used by the network device to indicate / configure information related to the first operating mode includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: DCI signaling, RRC signaling, and MAC CE signaling. The signaling used by the UE to indicate / report information related to the first operating mode includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: UCI signaling, RRC signaling, and PUSCH.

[0761] Optional embodiments

[0762] Based on network device configuration or the terminal device's own implementation, the terminal device can operate in a first operating mode. When operating in the first operating mode, the terminal device is in a low-power operating state. This low-power operating state includes, but is not limited to, sending uplink transmissions via LPT and / or receiving downlink transmissions via LPR. Furthermore, the network device can schedule the terminal device's uplink and / or downlink transmissions in the first operating mode.

[0763] Optionally, when the terminal device is in the first operating mode, the network device may send downlink signals to the terminal device through a specific channel, and / or may receive uplink signals sent by the terminal device through a specific channel.

[0764] Optionally, the first operating mode operates in at least one of the following RRC states: RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE, or RRC_IDLE.

[0765] The methods by which the terminal device / network device determines the failure of the first operating mode include at least one of the following:

[0766] Optional Example 1:

[0767] The network device configures a timer for the UE. When the timer expires, the first operating mode is deemed invalid. The timer start time is the start time for entering the first operating mode. Furthermore, for a UE whose first operating mode has failed, the UE needs to re-enable the primary receiver and / or primary transmitter for scheduling and enter a first state. The first state includes at least one of the following: RRC_INACTIVE, RRC_IDLE, and disconnection.

[0768] Optional Example 2:

[0769] The protocol predefines a timer; when the timer expires, the first working mode is deemed invalid. The timer start time is the start time for entering the first working mode. Furthermore, for a UE whose first working mode has failed, the UE needs to re-enable the primary receiver and / or primary transmitter for scheduling and enter a first state. The first state includes at least one of the following: RRC_INACTIVE, RRC_IDLE, and disconnection.

[0770] Optional Example 3:

[0771] If a terminal device fails to disengage from its reported first operating mode before the disengagement time, the first operating mode is deemed invalid. Furthermore, for a UE whose first operating mode has failed, the UE needs to re-enable the primary receiver and / or primary transmitter for scheduling and enter a first state. The first state includes at least one of the following: RRC_INACTIVE, RRC_IDLE, and disconnection.

[0772] Optional Example 4:

[0773] If the terminal device fails to disengage before the disengagement time specified by the network device in the first operating mode configuration / indication, the first operating mode is determined to be invalid. Furthermore, for a UE whose first operating mode has failed, the UE needs to re-enable the primary receiver and / or primary transmitter for scheduling and enter a first state. The first state includes at least one of the following: RRC_INACTIVE, RRC_IDLE, and disconnection.

[0774] 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.

[0775] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0776] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0777] [Correction based on Details 91, August 26, 2024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4, it includes:

[0778] The processing module is used to enter the first working mode when the first condition is met;

[0779] The processing module is also used to satisfy the second condition and break away from the first condition.

[0780] Optionally, the processing module is used to execute the steps related to "processing" performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. The terminal further includes a transceiver module, which is used to execute the steps related to "sending and receiving" performed by the terminal in any of the above methods.

[0781] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 5100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 5100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment or the first device described above), 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 5100 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.

[0782] As shown in Figure 5A, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 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 5101 is used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0783] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5102 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5102 may also be located outside the communication device 5100.

[0784] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5103. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5103, the communication steps such as sending and receiving in the above method are performed by the transceivers 5103, and other steps are performed by the processor 5101.

[0785] 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.

[0786] Optionally, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more interface circuits 5104 connected to the memory 5102. The interface circuits 5104 can be used to receive signals from the memory 5102 or other devices, and can be used to send signals to the memory 5102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 5104 can read instructions stored in the memory 5102 and send the instructions to the processor 5101.

[0787] [Correction based on Rule 91, 26.08.2024] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 5100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 may not be limited by FIG. 5A. The communication device may be a standalone device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0788] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 5200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 5100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of chip 5200 shown in Figure 5B, but it is not limited thereto.

[0789] Chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201, which are used to invoke instructions to cause chip 5200 to perform any of the above methods.

[0790] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202 connected to memory 5203. Interface circuits 5202 can be used to receive signals from memory 5203 or other devices, and can also be used to send signals to memory 5203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 5202 can read instructions stored in memory 5203 and send those instructions to processor 5201. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and transceiver can be used interchangeably.

[0791] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside of chip 5200.

[0792] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 5100, cause the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0793] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 5100, causes the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0794] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0795] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented, in whole or in part, as a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer programs. When the computer program is loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this disclosure are generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transferred from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, the computer program can be transferred from one website, computer, server, or data center to another via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a computer or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available media may be magnetic media (e.g., floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes), optical media (e.g., high-density digital video discs (DVDs)), or semiconductor media (e.g., solid-state disks (SSDs)).

[0796] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0797] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0798] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A communication method characterized by comprising: The method is performed by a terminal, and the method comprises at least one of the following: Satisfying a first condition, entering a first working mode; Satisfying a second condition, leaving the first working mode; wherein The power consumption of the terminal in the first working mode is less than a first value.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The first condition comprises at least one of the following: The remaining power of the terminal is lower than a first threshold; The remaining power of the terminal does not meet the working requirement of a main receiver of the terminal; The remaining power of the terminal does not meet the working requirement of a main transmitter of the terminal; The remaining power of the terminal does not meet the working requirement of the main receiver for a first time length; The remaining power of the terminal does not meet the working requirement of the main transmitter for a second time length; The terminal determines that it will not be scheduled by a network device within a third time length in the future; The terminal is indicated that it will not be scheduled by a network device within a fourth time length in the future.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further comprises: The terminal enters the first working mode and sends first information to a network device; wherein The first information comprises at least one of the following: First sub-information, the first sub-information is used to indicate whether the terminal is out of power; Second sub-information, the second sub-information is used to indicate the time to the terminal running out of power; Third sub-information, the third sub-information is used to indicate the remaining battery capacity of the terminal; The start time of the first working mode; The end time of the first working mode; The duration of the first working mode; A first time window, the first time window is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode; A first pattern, the first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; A first index, the first index is used to indicate the first time window; A second index, the second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The first condition comprises: Second information sent by a network device indicates entering the first working mode, and / or, based on the second information sent by the network device, it is determined that the current time is the time when the terminal is in the first working mode; wherein The second information comprises at least one of the following: First indication, the first indication is used to indicate that the terminal enters the first working mode or leaves the first working mode; The start time of the first working mode; The end time of the first working mode; The duration of the first working mode; A first time window, the first time window is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode; A first pattern, the first pattern is used to indicate the time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or the time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; A first index, the first index is used to indicate the first time window; A second index, the second index is used to indicate the first pattern.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, The first condition comprises at least one of the following: The terminal satisfies a trigger condition; the trigger condition is used to trigger entering the first working mode, and the trigger condition is indicated by a network device; The terminal receives a trigger indication sent by a network device, and the trigger indication is used to indicate that the terminal enters the first working mode.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein, The first condition comprises: receive third information sent by the network device for activating the first configuration, and determine, based on the activated first configuration, that a current time is a time when the terminal is in the first working mode; wherein the first configuration comprises at least one of: a start time of the first working mode; an end time of the first working mode; a duration of the first working mode; a first time window for indicating a time when the terminal is in the first working mode; a first pattern for indicating a time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or a time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; a first index for indicating the first time window; and a second index for indicating the first pattern.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein, the first condition comprises: determining, based on the first configuration sent by the network device, that a current time is a time when the terminal is in the first working mode; wherein the first configuration comprises at least one of: a start time of the first working mode; an end time of the first working mode; a duration of the first working mode; a first time window for indicating a time when the terminal is in the first working mode; a first pattern for indicating a time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or a time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; a first index for indicating the first time window; and a second index for indicating the first pattern.

8. The method of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, the second condition comprises at least one of: a remaining power of the terminal is higher than a second threshold; the remaining power of the terminal meets a working requirement of a main receiver of the terminal; the remaining power of the terminal meets a working requirement of a main transmitter of the terminal; the remaining power of the terminal meets a working requirement of the main receiver for a first duration; the remaining power of the terminal meets a working requirement of the main transmitter for a second duration; the terminal determines that it will be scheduled by the network device within a third duration in the future; the terminal is indicated that it will be scheduled by the network device within a fourth duration in the future.

9. The method of claim 3, wherein, the second condition comprises: determining, based on the first information, that it is necessary to leave the first working mode.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein, The method further comprises: the terminal leaving the first working mode and sending the first information to the network device.

11. The method of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, the second condition comprises: second information sent by the network device indicating leaving the first working mode, and / or determining, based on the second information sent by the network device, that a current time is a time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; the second information comprises at least one of: a first indication for indicating that the terminal enters the first working mode or leaves the first working mode; a start time of the first working mode; an end time of the first working mode; a duration of the first working mode; a first time window for indicating a time when the terminal is in the first working mode; a first pattern for indicating a time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or a time when the terminal is not in the first working mode. The first index is used to indicate a first time window. The second index is used to indicate a first pattern.

12. The method of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The second condition comprises at least one of the following: The terminal satisfies a disengagement condition; the disengagement condition is used to trigger disengagement from the first working mode, and the disengagement condition is indicated by a network device; The terminal receives a disengagement indication sent by a network device, and the disengagement indication is used to indicate that the terminal disengages from the first working mode.

13. The method of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The second condition comprises: Receiving third information sent by a network device for activating a first configuration, and determining, based on the activated first configuration, that the current time is a time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; wherein The first configuration comprises at least one of the following: A start time of the first working mode; An end time of the first working mode; A duration of the first working mode; A first time window used to indicate a time when the terminal is in the first working mode; A first pattern used to indicate a time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or a time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; A first index used to indicate a first time window; A second index used to indicate a first pattern.

14. The method of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The second condition comprises: Determining, based on a first configuration sent by a network device, that the current time is a time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; wherein The first configuration comprises at least one of the following: A start time of the first working mode; An end time of the first working mode; A duration of the first working mode; A first time window used to indicate a time when the terminal is in the first working mode; A first pattern used to indicate a time when the terminal is in the first working mode and / or a time when the terminal is not in the first working mode; A first index used to indicate a first time window; A second index used to indicate a first pattern.

15. The method of claim 6 or 7 or 13 or 14, wherein, The method further comprises: Sending auxiliary information to the network device, the auxiliary information being used to determine the first configuration; wherein The auxiliary information comprises at least one of the following: First sub-information used to indicate whether the terminal is out of power; Second sub-information used to indicate a time to the terminal being out of power; Fourth sub-information used to indicate a first power range and / or a first power level; the first power range is a power range in which the terminal needs to enter the first working mode, and the first power level is a power level in which the terminal needs to enter the first working mode; At least one alternative start time of the first working mode; At least one alternative end time of the first working mode; A minimum duration of the first working mode; A maximum duration of the first working mode; At least one alternative first time window; At least one alternative first pattern; At least one alternative first index; At least one alternative second index.

16. The method of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The second condition comprises: The timer started when the terminal enters the first working mode expires; wherein, a duration of the timer is a duration of the first working mode.

17. The method of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The method further comprises: starting a timer when the terminal enters the first working mode; The timer expires, and it is determined that the first working mode is invalid, and a duration of the timer is a duration of the first working mode.

18. The method of any one of claims 1-7, wherein, The method further comprises: When a terminal does not exit the first working mode at a termination time of the first working mode, it is determined that the first working mode is invalid.

19. The method of claim 17 or 18, wherein, The determination that the first working mode is invalid comprises: enabling a main receiver (MR) and / or a main transmitter (MT) to transmit, and switching a working state of the terminal to a first state; the first state comprises at least one of the following: an RRC inactive state; an RRC idle state; a disconnected state.

20. A terminal, characterized by comprises at least one of the following: a processing module, configured to meet a first condition, and enter a first working mode; the processing module is further configured to meet a second condition, and exit the first working mode; wherein a power consumption of the terminal in the first working mode is less than a first value.

21. A communications device, characterized by comprises: one or more processors; a memory coupled to the processors, and storing instructions, when the instructions are executed by the processors, the communication device performs the method in any one of claims 1 to 19.

22. A communication system, characterized by comprises a terminal, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the method in any one of claims 1 to 19.

23. A storage medium, the storage medium storing instructions, wherein, when the instructions run on the communication device, the communication device performs the method in any one of claims 1 to 19.

24. A program product, characterized by comprises a computer program, when the computer program is executed by a communication device, the method in any one of claims 1 to 19 is implemented.

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