Communication method, terminal, communication system, medium, and computer program product

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a communication method, a terminal, a communication system, a medium, and a computer program product. The method, which is executed by a terminal, comprises: when the terminal comprises two receivers, on the basis of a first power consumption, operating a first receiver, which is used for receiving a sensing signal, wherein the first power consumption is lower than a second power consumption, and the second power consumption is an operating power consumption of a second receiver when same receives a communication signal. The present disclosure can reduce the power consumption of a terminal receiver and improve the energy efficiency.

Description

Communication methods, terminals, communication systems, media and computer program products Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a communication method, terminal, communication system, medium, and computer program product. Background Technology

[0002] Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) will become a key technology in wireless systems, supporting many important applications. For example, in future autonomous vehicle networks, autonomous vehicles will acquire vast amounts of information from the network, including ultra-high-resolution maps and near real-time data, to aid navigation and avoid impending traffic congestion. However, many important issues regarding ISAC remain to be addressed, such as a unified theoretical framework, fundamental performance limitations, and optimal ISAC schemes and signal processing algorithms. Particularly from an energy efficiency perspective, research on optimizing receivers for communication and sensing is still limited.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a communication method, terminal, communication system, medium, and computer program product.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is proposed, executed by a terminal, the terminal including two receivers, the method comprising: operating a first receiver according to a first power consumption, the first receiver being used to receive sensing signals, wherein the first power consumption is lower than a second power consumption, the second power consumption being the operating power consumption of the second receiver for receiving communication signals.

[0006] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, executed by a terminal, the terminal including a receiver, the method comprising: operating the receiver according to a first configuration for receiving sensing signals and communication signals, the first configuration including scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals.

[0007] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: two receivers and a processing module, wherein the processing module is configured to operate a first receiver according to a first power consumption, the first receiver being configured to receive sensing signals, wherein the first power consumption is lower than a second power consumption, and the second power consumption is the operating power consumption of the second receiver for receiving communication signals.

[0008] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: a receiver and a processing module, the processing module being configured to operate the receiver according to a first configuration, the receiver being configured to receive sensing signals and communication signals, the first configuration including scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals.

[0009] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: one or more processors; and a memory coupled to the processors, the memory storing executable instructions that, when executed by the processors, cause the communication method described in the first or second aspect to be executed.

[0010] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method described in the first or second aspect.

[0011] According to a seventh 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 described in the first or second aspect.

[0012] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, implement the communication method described in the first or second aspect.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the power consumption of the terminal in receiving sensing and communication signals can be reduced, thereby improving energy efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0015] Figure 1A is an exemplary schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of a time-domain configuration of a received signal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2A is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 2B is a schematic diagram of the interaction flow of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 3A is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3B is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 3C is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 3D is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 3E is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of two receivers according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram illustrating a suitable discontinuous reception according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0032] This disclosure provides a communication method, terminal, communication system, medium, and computer program product.

[0033] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication method executed by a terminal, the terminal including two receivers, the method including: operating a first receiver according to a first power consumption, the first receiver being used to receive sensing signals, wherein the first power consumption is lower than a second power consumption, the second power consumption being the operating power consumption of the second receiver receiving communication signals.

[0034] In the above embodiments, when the terminal includes two receivers, the first receiver operates according to a first power consumption, and the first receiver is used to receive sensing signals. Since the first power consumption is lower than the operating power consumption of the second receiver when receiving communication signals, the power consumption of the terminal in receiving sensing signals can be reduced, thereby reducing the power consumption of the terminal's receivers and improving energy efficiency.

[0035] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first receiver is further configured to receive a low-power wake-up signal LP-WUS, which is used to wake up the second receiver to receive the communication signal.

[0036] In the above embodiments, by configuring the first receiver to receive a low-power wake-up signal LP-WUS for waking up the second receiver, it is convenient to wake up the second receiver in a timely manner to receive communication signals when the first receiver receives LP-WUS, thus ensuring communication quality.

[0037] Furthermore, this may also facilitate more flexible control of the second receiver to enter low-power states, sleep states, power-off states, etc., in order to save power.

[0038] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal is in at least one of the following states:

[0039] Idle state;

[0040] Deactivate.

[0041] In the above embodiments, the power consumption of the receiver in the idle or deactivated state of the terminal is reduced, thereby improving energy efficiency.

[0042] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication method executed by a terminal, the terminal including a receiver, the method comprising: operating the receiver according to a first configuration, the receiver being configured to receive sensing signals and communication signals, the first configuration including scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals.

[0043] In the above embodiments, when the terminal includes a receiver, the receiver is operated according to a first configuration for receiving sensing signals and communication signals. Since the first configuration includes scheduling restrictions on sensing signals, operating the receiver based on these restrictions can reduce the power consumption of the terminal in receiving sensing signals and communication signals while ensuring that sensing measurements can be performed, thereby improving energy efficiency.

[0044] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the receiver can be in a low-power state or a sleep state during the continuous discontinuous reception of DRX at the terminal.

[0045] In the above embodiments, since the receiver can be in a low-power state or a sleep state during the DRX duration of the terminal, the power consumption of the terminal during the DRX duration can be reduced.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals are configured by a network device, and the scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals include at least one of the following:

[0047] The first time period for receiving the sensing signal is included during the DRX duration of the terminal;

[0048] The frequency of the sensing signal is included within the initial bandwidth portion (BWP) of the terminal;

[0049] Extend the second period for receiving paging messages;

[0050] The first time period is shared with paging requests whose priority is below the threshold;

[0051] The first time period is included outside the second time period;

[0052] In the event of a collision between the first time period and the second time period, the first time period is postponed.

[0053] In the above embodiments, scheduling constraints for sensing signals are specified.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal is in at least one of the following states:

[0055] Idle state;

[0056] Deactivate.

[0057] In the above embodiments, the energy consumption of the terminal in receiving sensing signals and communication signals in the idle state or deactivated state is reduced, thereby improving energy efficiency.

[0058] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, which includes at least one of two receivers, a transceiver module, and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute an optional implementation of the first aspect.

[0059] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, which includes at least one of a receiver, a transceiver module, and a processing module; wherein the terminal is used to execute an optional implementation of the second aspect.

[0060] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal comprising: one or more processors; and a memory coupled to the processors, the memory storing executable instructions, which, when executed by the processors, cause the communication method described in the first or second aspect to be executed.

[0061] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising: a terminal and a network device; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the method described in an optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0062] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method as described in the optional implementations of the first or second aspect.

[0063] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in the optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0064] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in an optional implementation of the first or second aspect.

[0065] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the method described according to an optional implementation of the first or second aspect above.

[0066] It is understood that the aforementioned terminals, network devices, communication systems, communication equipment, storage media, program products, computer programs, chips, or chip systems 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.

[0067] This disclosure provides a communication method, a terminal, a communication system, a medium, and a computer program product. In some embodiments, the terms "communication method" and "information processing method," "method for reducing the power consumption of an integrated inductive receiver," etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms "communication device" and "information processing device," "device for reducing the power consumption of an integrated inductive receiver," etc., can be used interchangeably; and the terms "communication system" and "information processing system," "system for reducing the power consumption of an integrated inductive receiver," etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0073] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0074] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0075] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0076] 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.

[0077] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0078] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0079] 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”.

[0080] 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.

[0081] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0082] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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 where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., 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, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0085] 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.

[0086] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0087] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0088] 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.

[0089] Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1A, the communication system 100 may include a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0090] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0091] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0092] Optionally, network device 102 is an access network device. Optionally, 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 at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation evolved Node B (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0093] In some embodiments, network device 102 is a base station. Optionally, a base station may be, for example, a macro base station, micro base station (also called a small station), relay station, access point, 5G base station or future base station, satellite, Transmitting and Receiving Point (TRP), Transmitting Point (TP), mobile switching center, or other equipment that performs base station functions in a communication system, etc., and this disclosure does not specifically limit this type of device. For ease of description, in all embodiments of this disclosure, the apparatus that provides wireless communication functions for terminal devices is collectively referred to as a network device or base station.

[0094] In some embodiments, network device 102 is a core network device. Optionally, the core network device can be a single device, including a first network element, a second network element, etc., or it can be multiple devices or a group of devices, each including all or part of the first network element, the second network element, etc. Network elements can be virtual or physical. The core network includes, for example, at least one of Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core Network (5GCN), and Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1A, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1A are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1A, or it may include other main bodies outside of FIG1A. The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. 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.

[0099] 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).

[0100] In some embodiments, for ISAC, communication and sensing reception can be integrated. However, the UE's communication may be in idle or deactivated mode, while sensing is always active. That is, the power consumption of UE communication and sensing may differ, especially considering that the UE is in RRC_Idle, as shown in Figure 1B, the UE's state in idle (RRC_Idle) / connected (RRC_Connect) state may differ for communication and sensing tasks. Considering the UE's unified ISAC receiver, in a frame or half-frame, the UE needs to power on to receive the sensing reference signal only when the UE's communication is in idle / deactivated mode. This will significantly increase the UE's power consumption.

[0101] In view of this, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, terminal, communication system, medium, and computer program product to improve the energy efficiency of the terminal in receiving sensing reference signals and communication signals in idle mode.

[0102] Figure 2A is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, this embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a terminal 101, the method including:

[0103] In step S2101, terminal 101 operates the first receiver according to the first power consumption.

[0104] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes two receivers, namely a first receiver and a second receiver. The first receiver and the second receiver are independent of each other. The first receiver is used to receive sensing signals, and the second receiver is used to receive communication signals.

[0105] In some embodiments, the name of the first receiver is not limited, and it may be, for example, a sensing receiver, a secondary receiver, or a first receiver.

[0106] In some embodiments, the name of the second receiver is not limited, and it may be, for example, a communication receiver, a main receiver, or a second receiver.

[0107] In some embodiments, the terminal can operate the first receiver based on a first power consumption in any state. The first power consumption is lower than the second power consumption, which is the operating power consumption of the second receiver when receiving communication signals.

[0108] For example, the terminal can operate the first receiver according to a first power consumption in at least one of the following states: idle state, deactivated state, and connected state. For example, the terminal can always operate the first receiver at the first power consumption.

[0109] In some embodiments, the terminal is in at least one of the following states:

[0110] Idle state;

[0111] Deactivate.

[0112] For example, when the terminal is in an idle or deactivated state, the first receiver always operates according to the first power consumption.

[0113] Using the above method, when the terminal's communication is in idle / deactivated mode, such as when the receiver used for communication is powered off, the terminal does not need to turn on the power of the receiver used for communication, but receives the sensing signal through the first receiver, which can reduce the terminal's power consumption.

[0114] In some embodiments, a first receiver operating at a first power consumption receives a sensed signal.

[0115] Among these, the sensing signal is, for example, the sensing reference signal (SRS). The sensing signal includes, but is not limited to, signals used for positioning and ranging, and the signal types include, for example, electromagnetic wave signals, radio signals, etc.

[0116] In some embodiments, the communication signal can be a signal transmitted between communication devices for communication purposes. The communication signal can be a signal carrying information or data between network entities. For example, the communication signal is a signal transmitted between a network device and a terminal device. For example, the communication signal is a signal carried on a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH).

[0117] In step S2102, the first receiver receives a low-power wake-up signal and wakes up the second receiver.

[0118] In some embodiments, the first receiver, in addition to receiving sensing signals, can also be configured to receive a Low Power Wake-Up Signal (LP-WUS). The LP-WUS can be a signal used to wake up a second receiver to receive communication signals. That is, the first receiver can function as a wake-up monitor for communication.

[0119] In some embodiments, when the second receiver is in a completely powered-off, sleep mode, standby mode, or other similar conditions, the first receiver can monitor LP-WUS, and when the first receiver receives LP-WUS, it can wake up the second receiver.

[0120] For example, when the second receiver is powered off, the first receiver monitors LP-WUS, and when the first receiver receives LP-WUS, it wakes up the second receiver.

[0121] In some embodiments, waking up the second receiver may involve supplying power to the second receiver. In some embodiments, waking up the second receiver may involve operating the second receiver at a second power consumption.

[0122] In some embodiments, the names of signals, etc., are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as "signal", "information", "message", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0123] In some embodiments, the terms "synchronization signal (SS)," "synchronization signal block (SSB)," "reference signal (RS)," "pilot," and "pilot signal" can be used interchangeably.

[0124] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” “time location,” and “occasion” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” “time,” and “occasion”.

[0125] In some embodiments, the terms “frame”, “radio frame”, “subframe”, “slot”, “sub-slot”, “mini-slot”, “symbol”, “symbol”, and “transmission time interval (TTI)” can be used interchangeably.

[0126] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0127] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0128] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0129] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 and S2102. For example, step S2101 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, and step S2102 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0130] In some embodiments, steps S2101 and S2102 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0131] In some embodiments, step S2101 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0132] In some embodiments, step S2102 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0133] In some embodiments, other alternative implementations may be described before or after the specification corresponding to FIG2A.

[0134] Figure 2B is a schematic diagram of the interaction flow of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2B, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a communication system 100, the method including:

[0135] In step S2201, network device 102 sends the first configuration to terminal 101.

[0136] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes a receiver for receiving sensing signals and communication signals. The name of the receiver is not limited; it may be, for example, a sensing-integrated receiver, a third receiver, etc.

[0137] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a first configuration. For example, terminal 101 receives a first configuration sent by network device 102.

[0138] In some embodiments, the first configuration includes scheduling restrictions on sense signals configured by the network device.

[0139] In some embodiments, the scheduling constraints of the sensed signals include at least one of the following:

[0140] The first period of receiving the sensing signal is included within the duration of the terminal's DRX.

[0141] The frequency of the sensed signal is included within the initial bandwidth portion (BWP) of the terminal;

[0142] The second time period for receiving paging messages has been extended;

[0143] Share the first time slot with paging requests whose priority is below the threshold;

[0144] The first time period is included outside the second time period;

[0145] In the event of a clash between the first and second time slots, the first time slot was postponed.

[0146] It should be noted that DRX duration (on Duration) can be understood as the period when DRX is on (DRX ON).

[0147] In some embodiments, the paging priority and threshold may both be indicated by the network device or specified by the protocol, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0148] In some embodiments, a collision between the first and second time periods refers to an overlap or intersection between the first and second time periods. In the event of a collision between the first and second time periods, the first time period can be postponed to avoid the collision.

[0149] In some embodiments, extending the second period of paging reception may refer to the terminal receiving paging within a wider / wider range of paging opportunities.

[0150] In some embodiments, the sensing signal is, for example, a sensing reference signal (SRS). The sensing signal includes, but is not limited to, signals used for positioning and ranging, and the signal type is, for example, radio signals, electromagnetic wave signals, etc.

[0151] In some embodiments, the communication signal can be a signal transmitted between communication devices for communication purposes. The communication signal can be a signal carrying information or data between network entities. For example, the communication signal is a signal transmitted between a network device and a terminal device. For example, the communication signal is a signal carried on a PDSCH.

[0152] In step S2202, terminal 101 operates the receiver according to the first configuration.

[0153] In some embodiments, the terminal operates the receiver in a manner that follows a first configuration.

[0154] In some embodiments, the receiver can be in a low-power state or a sleep state during the terminal's DRX duration to reduce the receiver's power consumption.

[0155] In some embodiments, the terminal is in at least one of the following states:

[0156] Idle state;

[0157] Deactivate.

[0158] In some embodiments, assuming that the scheduling constraints of the sensing signal include: the first time period for receiving the sensing signal is included during the DRX duration of the terminal, then according to the implementation of the receiver operation in the first configuration, the receiver power can be turned off when the terminal's communication is in idle mode / deactivation mode. During this period, since there is no need to receive the sensing signal, the power of the receiver can be avoided to receive the sensing signal, thereby reducing the power consumption of the terminal.

[0159] In some embodiments, the names of signals, etc., are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as "signal", "information", "message", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0160] In some embodiments, the terms "synchronization signal (SS)," "synchronization signal block (SSB)," "reference signal (RS)," "pilot," and "pilot signal" can be used interchangeably.

[0161] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” “time location,” and “occasion” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” “time,” and “occasion”.

[0162] In some embodiments, the terms “frame”, “radio frame”, “subframe”, “slot”, “sub-slot”, “mini-slot”, “symbol”, “symbol”, and “transmission time interval (TTI)” can be used interchangeably.

[0163] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0164] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0165] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0166] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2201 and S2202. For example, step S2201 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, and step S2202 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0167] In some embodiments, step S2201 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0168] In some embodiments, step S2202 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0169] In some embodiments, other optional implementations may be described before or after the specification corresponding to FIG2B.

[0170] Figure 3A is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3A, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a terminal side, the method including:

[0171] Step S3101: If the terminal includes a first receiver and a second receiver, the first receiver is operated according to the first power consumption; or, if the terminal includes a single receiver, the single receiver is operated according to the first configuration.

[0172] The optional implementation of step S3101 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2101 and step S2202 in Figure 2A, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figures 2A and 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0173] Figure 3B is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3B, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a terminal side, the method including:

[0174] Step S3201: The terminal operates the first receiver according to the first power consumption.

[0175] The optional implementation of step S3201 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0176] In step S3202, the first receiver of the terminal receives LP-WUS.

[0177] The optional implementation of step S3202 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0178] Step S3203: Run the second receiver of the terminal according to the second power consumption.

[0179] The optional implementation of step S3203 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2102 in Figure 2A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0180] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3201 to S3203. For example, step S3201 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, step S3202 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, and step S3203 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0181] In some embodiments, step S3201 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0182] In some embodiments, step S3202 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0183] In some embodiments, step S3203 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0184] Figure 3C is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3C, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a terminal side, the method including:

[0185] Step S3301: Receive the first configuration.

[0186] The optional implementation of step S3301 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2201 in Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0187] In some embodiments, terminal 101 receives a first configuration sent by network device 102, but is not limited thereto; it may also receive a first configuration sent by other entities.

[0188] In some embodiments, terminal 101 obtains a first configuration defined by the protocol.

[0189] In some embodiments, terminal 101 obtains a first configuration from an upper layer(s).

[0190] In some embodiments, terminal 101 performs processing to obtain a first configuration.

[0191] In some embodiments, step S3301 is omitted, and terminal 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the first configuration, or the above function is default or default.

[0192] Step S3302: Run the receiver according to the first configuration.

[0193] The optional implementation of step S3302 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2202 in Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0194] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S3301 and S3302. For example, step S3301 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, and step S3302 may be implemented as a separate embodiment, but are not limited thereto.

[0195] In some embodiments, step S3301 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0196] In some embodiments, step S3302 is optional and may be omitted or replaced in different embodiments.

[0197] Figure 3D is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3D, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a terminal side, the method including:

[0198] Step S3401: The terminal includes two receivers, and the first receiver is operated according to the first power consumption.

[0199] The optional implementation of step S3401 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2101 in Figure 2A, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0200] Figure 3E is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3E, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a terminal side, the method including:

[0201] Step S3501: The terminal includes a receiver, which operates according to a first configuration.

[0202] The optional implementations of step S3501 can be found in the optional implementations of steps S2202 and S2203 in Figure 2B, as well as other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0203] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method executed by a network device, the method including:

[0204] Step S401: Send the first configuration.

[0205] The optional implementation of step S401 can be found in the optional implementation of step S2201 in Figure 2B, and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0206] In some embodiments, network device 102 sends a first configuration to terminal 101, but is not limited thereto; it may also send the first configuration to other entities.

[0207] Optionally, the first configuration includes scheduling restrictions on sensing signals provided by the network device.

[0208] Optionally, the scheduling constraints of the sensing signals include at least one of the following:

[0209] The first time period for receiving sensing signals is included during the terminal's DRX duration;

[0210] The frequency of the sensed signal is included within the initial bandwidth portion (BWP) of the terminal;

[0211] The terminal is able to receive paging during the period following the extended second period for receiving paging;

[0212] The terminal can share the first time period with paging requests whose priority is lower than the threshold;

[0213] The first time period is included outside the second time period;

[0214] In the event of a clash between the first and second time slots, the first time slot was postponed.

[0215] In some embodiments, this disclosure provides an implementation by a terminal (UE): referring to FIG5A, in order to support communication in idle mode (idle state) and perceived different power consumption in periodic mode, two independent radio receivers can be used for them.

[0216] Optionally, to avoid additional costs for the UE, the sense receiver can operate in a low-power state with fewer functions than the communication receiver (RX), since the sense reference signal can only be based on uncorrelated detection. Furthermore, if the UE supports a Low Power Wake-Up Signal (LP-WUS) in 5G, the sense receiver can also be used as a wake-up monitor for communication.

[0217] Optionally, two independent receivers can be used for sensing and communication respectively. In the communication idle state, the receiver used for sensing can also function as an LP-WUS monitor for communication. On the other hand, in the communication connected state, the complex communication receiver can be shared as a sensing receiver.

[0218] In some embodiments, this disclosure provides NW scheduling constraints that allow the NW to configure appropriate discontinuous reception (DRX) for the UE, aligning it in the time domain with the sensed signal. For example, referring to Figure 5B, the sensed signal can be included as much as possible during the DRX duration. Furthermore, to allow communication and sensing to share the same receiver, it is preferable to also schedule the sensed reference signal in the initial bandwidth part (BWP).

[0219] Optionally, in the RAN4 specification, the following scheduling constraints may be applied to the sensed reference signal. For example, in TS38.133 or other newer specifications for 6G RRM, the following scheduling constraints apply: UE scheduling availability during sensed signal measurement includes: When the UE is in RRC_idle or RRC_inactive to receive communication signals, the UE should be able to measure the sensed signal, provided that:

[0220] The sensed signal is fully contained within the initial bandwidth portion of the UE, and the sensed signal is fully contained within the UE's DRX duration.

[0221] Optionally, the scheduling availability of a UE performing sensing measurements includes the following restrictions applied due to paging when the UE performs sensing signal measurements in RRC_idle / inactive (occurring at different frequency layers):

[0222] The UE is expected to receive paging in a wider range of paging scenarios or the UE may share measurement opportunities with low-priority paging.

[0223] In some embodiments, this disclosure provides Embodiment 1, a method for measuring sensing signals when the UE is in RRC_idle / inactive mode.

[0224] Optionally, Embodiment 2 is provided, in which the UE has two independent receivers, one for sensing signals and the other for communication signals, according to Embodiment 1.

[0225] Optionally, embodiment 3 is provided, in which, according to embodiment 2, the receiver used for sensing can be shared for use as a low-power wake-up monitoring device.

[0226] Optionally, Embodiment 4 is provided, in which, according to Embodiment 1, only one receiver is used for communication and sensing.

[0227] Optionally, embodiment 5 is provided, in which, according to embodiment 4, the receiver used for communication can be completely powered off during the DRX duration.

[0228] Optionally, embodiment 6 is provided, in which the receiver for sensing, according to embodiment 4, can maintain ultra-low power operation.

[0229] Optionally, embodiment 7 is provided, in which scheduling constraints on the measurement of the sensed signal should be provided according to embodiment 4.

[0230] Optionally, embodiment 8 is provided, which, according to embodiment 7, includes limiting the avoidance of collisions between paging and sensing measurements.

[0231] Optionally, embodiment 9 is provided, in which, according to embodiment 8, if the limitation cannot be avoided, the measurement delay needs to be extended.

[0232] In the embodiments disclosed herein, some or all of the steps and their optional implementations may be arbitrarily combined with some or all of the steps in other embodiments, or may be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementations in other embodiments.

[0233] 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.

[0234] 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.

[0235] 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).

[0236] Figure 6A is a schematic diagram of a terminal structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6A, the terminal 6100 may include two receivers, such as a first receiver and a second receiver. Optionally, the terminal 6100 may also include at least one of a transceiver module 6101, a processing module 6102, etc. In some embodiments, the processing module 6102 is used to operate the first receiver according to a first power consumption, the first receiver being used to receive sensing signals, wherein the first power consumption is lower than a second power consumption, and the second power consumption is the operating power consumption of the second receiver when receiving communication signals. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0237] Figure 6B is a schematic diagram of a terminal structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 6B, the terminal 6200 may include a receiver. Optionally, the terminal 6200 may also include at least one of a transceiver module 6201, a processing module 6202, etc. In some embodiments, the processing module 6202 is used to operate the receiver according to a first configuration, the receiver being used to receive sensing signals and communication signals, the first configuration including scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals provided by a network device. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (e.g., step S2201, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps (e.g., steps S2202, S2203, but not limited thereto) performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0238] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 7, the network device 700 may include at least one of a transceiver module 701, a processing module 702, etc. In some embodiments, the transceiver module 701 is used to send a first configuration to a terminal, the first configuration including scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals provided by the network device. Optionally, the transceiver module is used to perform at least one of the communication steps (e.g., step S2201, but not limited thereto) performed by the network device 102 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the processing module is used to perform at least one of the other steps (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, S2202, S2203, but not limited thereto) performed by the network device 102 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0239] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0240] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module may be interchangeable with a processor.

[0241] Figure 8A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device 8100 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 8100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 8100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0242] As shown in Figure 8A, the communication device 8100 includes one or more processors 8101. The processor 8101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 8100 can be used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 8101 can be used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 8100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0243] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more transceivers 8102. When the communication device 8100 includes one or more transceivers 8102, the transceiver 8102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., step S2201, but not limited thereto), and the processor 8101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, S2202, and S2203, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0244] In some embodiments, the communication device 8100 further includes one or more memories 8103 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8103 may be located outside the communication device 8100. In an optional embodiment, the communication device 8100 may include one or more interface circuits 8104. Optionally, the interface circuits 8104 are connected to the memories 8103 and can be used to receive data from the memories 8103 or other devices, and to send data to the memories 8103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 8104 can read data stored in the memories 8103 and send that data to the processor 8101.

[0245] The communication device 8100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 8100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 8100 may not be limited by FIG8A. 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.

[0246] Figure 8B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 8200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For cases where the communication device 8100 can be a chip or a chip system, the schematic diagram of chip 8200 shown in Figure 8B can be referenced, but is not limited thereto.

[0247] Chip 8200 includes one or more processors 8201. Chip 8200 is used to perform any of the above methods.

[0248] In some embodiments, chip 8200 further includes one or more interface circuits 8202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 8200 further includes one or more memories 8203 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 8203 may be located outside of chip 8200. Optionally, interface circuit 8202 is connected to memory 8203, and interface circuit 8202 can be used to receive data from memory 8203 or other devices, and interface circuit 8202 can be used to send data to memory 8203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 8202 can read data stored in memory 8203 and send the data to processor 8201.

[0249] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 8202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., step S2201, but not limited thereto). For example, the interface circuit 8202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method means that the interface circuit 8202 performs data interaction between the processor 8201, the chip 8200, the memory 8203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 8201 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2101, S2102, S2202, and S2203, but not limited thereto).

[0250] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0251] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device 8100, cause the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0252] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 8100, causes the communication device 8100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0253] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that, Performed by a terminal, the terminal comprising two receivers, the method comprising: The first receiver operates according to a first power consumption, the first receiver being used to receive sensing signals, wherein the first power consumption is lower than the second power consumption, the second power consumption being the operating power consumption of the second receiver for receiving communication signals.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first receiver is also configured to receive a low-power wake-up signal LP-WUS, which is used to wake up the second receiver to receive the communication signal.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The terminal is in at least one of the following states: Idle state; Deactivate.

4. A communication method, characterized in that, Performed by a terminal, the terminal including a receiver, the method includes: The receiver operates according to a first configuration for receiving sensing signals and communication signals, the first configuration including scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The receiver can be in a low-power state or a sleep state during the continuous discontinuous reception of DRX at the terminal.

6. The method according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals are configured by the network device, and the scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals include at least one of the following: The first time period for receiving the sensing signal is included during the DRX duration of the terminal; The frequency of the sensing signal is included within the initial bandwidth portion (BWP) of the terminal; Extend the second period for receiving paging messages; The first time period is shared with paging requests whose priority is below the threshold; The first time period is included outside the second time period; In the event of a collision between the first time period and the second time period, the first time period is postponed.

7. The method according to any one of claims 4-6, characterized in that, The terminal is in at least one of the following states: Idle state; Deactivate.

8. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes two receivers, and the terminal includes: The processing module is used to operate a first receiver according to a first power consumption, the first receiver being used to receive sensing signals, wherein the first power consumption is lower than a second power consumption, the second power consumption being the operating power consumption of the second receiver in receiving communication signals.

9. A terminal, characterized in that, The terminal includes a receiver, and the terminal includes: A processing module is configured to operate the receiver according to a first configuration, the receiver being configured to receive sensing signals and communication signals, the first configuration including scheduling restrictions on the sensing signals.

10. A terminal, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; A memory coupled to the processor, the memory storing executable instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the communication method of any one of claims 1-7 to be executed.

11. A communication system, characterized in that, It includes a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 1-7.

12. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the communication method according to any one of claims 1-7.

13. A computer program product comprising a computer program and / or instructions, characterized in that, When the computer program and / or instructions are executed by the communication device, the communication method of any one of claims 1-7 is implemented.

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