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

Abstract

The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, a terminal, a network device, a communication system, and a storage medium. The method is executed by a terminal, and comprises: determining whether at least one data collection configuration configured by a network device is expected to be applied; and sending first information to the network device, the first information being used for indicating a data collection configuration that the terminal expects and / or does not expect to be applied. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, data collection is actively controlled by a terminal, which prevents the terminal user experience from being impacted as a result of the terminal collecting data for a network device.

Description

Communication method, terminal, network device, communication system and storage medium TECHNICAL FIELD

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

[0002] With the progress of communication technology, an artificial intelligence (AI) model, a machine learning (ML) model or other models are introduced in a communication system. A terminal can collect data for a model deployed by a network device, and the network device can perform model training by using the collected data.

[0003] SUMMARY

[0004] In the process of collecting data for the network device, the terminal consumes local resources, and in the case that the local resources of the terminal are limited, continuing to collect data for the network device can affect the user experience of the terminal.

[0005] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a terminal, a network device, a communication system and a storage medium.

[0006] According to a first aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, performed by a terminal, and the method comprises: determining whether at least one data collection configuration configured by a network device is expected to be applied; and sending first information to the network device, the first information being used to indicate a data collection configuration expected and / or not expected to be applied by the terminal.

[0007] According to a second aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, performed by a network device, and the method comprises: receiving first information sent by a terminal, the first information being used to indicate a data collection configuration expected and / or not expected to be applied by the terminal; and wherein the data collection configuration is configured by the network device.

[0008] According to a third aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: a first processing module configured to determine whether at least one data collection configuration configured by a network device is expected to be applied; and a first transceiver module configured to send first information to the network device, the first information being used to indicate a data collection configuration expected and / or not expected to be applied by the terminal.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, comprising: a second transceiver module configured to receive first information sent by a terminal, the first information being used to indicate a data collection configuration expected and / or not expected to be applied by the terminal; and wherein the data collection configuration is configured by the network device.

[0010] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising one or more processors; and wherein the communication device is configured to perform the communication method according to the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0011] According to a sixth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising a terminal and a network device; the terminal is configured to implement the communication method according to the first aspect; and the network device is configured to implement the communication method according to the second aspect.

[0012] According to a seventh aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided, which stores instructions, when the instructions are executed on a communication device, causing the communication device to perform the communication method according to the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0013] According to an eighth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, comprising a computer program, which is executed by a processor to implement the communication method according to the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0014] According to a ninth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a computer program is provided, comprising code, which is executed by a processor to implement the communication method according to the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0015] According to a tenth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a chip or chip system is provided, comprising processing circuitry configured to perform the communication method according to the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0016] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether at least one data collection configuration configured by the network device is expected to be applied, and sends first information to the network device to inform the network device of the data collection configuration expected and / or not expected to be applied by the terminal, so that the terminal can actively control data collection, and avoid affecting the user experience of the terminal for collecting data for the network device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following describes the drawings required for the embodiments, and the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and do not specifically limit the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 1 is an architecture schematic diagram of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIGS. 2A to 2D are interaction schematic diagrams of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIGS. 3A to 3B are a flow schematic diagram of a terminal performing a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 3C is a flow diagram illustrating a method of performing communication by a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 4A is another flow diagram illustrating a method of performing communication by a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 4B is another flow diagram illustrating a method of performing communication by a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 5A is a structural diagram of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 5B is a structural diagram of a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 6 is a structural diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 7 is a structural diagram of a chip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a terminal, a network device, a communication system and a storage medium.

[0029] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method performed by a terminal, the method comprising: determining whether at least one data collection configuration configured by a network device is expected to be applied; and sending first information to the network device, the first information being used to indicate data collection configurations expected to be applied and / or not expected to be applied by the terminal.

[0030] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terminal sends the first information to the network device to inform the network device of the data collection configurations expected to be applied and / or not expected to be applied by the terminal, so that the terminal can actively control data collection and avoid affecting the user experience of the terminal for collecting data for the network device.

[0031] In some embodiments in combination with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the data collected by the at least one data collection configuration is used for artificial intelligence (AI) model training.

[0032] In some embodiments in combination with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one data collection configuration is determined as a data collection configuration not expected to be applied, and the terminal remains in a connected state.

[0033] In some embodiments in combination with the first aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one data collection configuration is configured by second information sent by the network device, and the second information is used to indicate at least one of: a type of collected data; a collection time of data; a collection method of data; and a reporting method of data.

[0034] In some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information comprises at least one of: first indication information indicating that the terminal expects to apply the data collection configuration; second indication information indicating that the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; third indication information indicating a reason why the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; fourth indication information indicating a data type for which the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; fifth indication information indicating a collection time for which the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; and sixth indication information indicating a collection method for which the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration.

[0035] In some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further comprises: receiving third information sent by the network device according to the first information, the third information indicating at least one of: that the terminal does not apply the first data collection configuration; and that the terminal applies a second data collection configuration.

[0036] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the network device can send the third information based on the first information sent by the terminal, so as to control the data collection of the terminal without affecting the user experience of the terminal.

[0037] In some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further comprises: based on the third information, performing at least one of: canceling the application of the first data collection configuration in a case where the first data collection configuration is applied; and applying the second data collection configuration in a case where the second data collection configuration is not applied.

[0038] In some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, after the second information is sent to the network device, the method further comprises at least one of: applying a data collection configuration expected to be applied by the terminal in a case where the data collection configuration expected to be applied by the terminal is not applied; and canceling the application of a data collection configuration not expected to be applied by the terminal in a case where the data collection configuration not expected to be applied by the terminal is applied.

[0039] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terminal can autonomously control the execution or cancellation of the data collection based on its own expectations.

[0040] In some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining whether to expect to apply at least one data collection configuration configured by the network device comprises: determining whether to expect to apply the at least one data collection configuration according to fourth information, wherein the fourth information indicates at least one of: a local resource of the terminal; and a user permission of a user using the terminal.

[0041] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, implemented by a network device, the method comprising: receiving first information sent by a terminal, the first information being used to indicate data collection configurations that the terminal expects to apply and / or does not expect to apply; wherein the data collection configurations are configured by the network device.

[0042] In some embodiments in combination with the second aspect, the method further comprises: sending second information to the terminal, the second information being used to configure at least one data collection configuration; and the second information being further used to indicate at least one of: a data type to be collected; a collection time of data; a collection method of data; and a reporting method of data.

[0043] In some embodiments in combination with the second aspect, the data collected by the at least one data collection configuration is used for AI model training.

[0044] In some embodiments in combination with the second aspect, the at least one data collection configuration is indicated as a data collection configuration that the terminal does not expect to apply, and the terminal is in a connected state.

[0045] In some embodiments in combination with the second aspect, the first information comprises at least one of: first indication information, used to indicate that the terminal expects to apply the data collection configuration; second indication information, used to indicate that the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; third indication information, used to indicate a reason why the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; fourth indication information, used to indicate a data type for which the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; fifth indication information, used to indicate a collection time for which the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; and sixth indication information, used to indicate a collection method for which the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration.

[0046] In some embodiments in combination with the second aspect, the method further comprises: sending third information to the terminal according to the first information, the third information being used to indicate at least one of: that the terminal does not apply a first data collection configuration; and that the terminal applies a second data collection configuration.

[0047] In some embodiments in combination with the second aspect, the third information is further used for the terminal to perform at least one of: canceling application of the first data collection configuration in a case where the first data collection configuration is applied; and applying the second data collection configuration in a case where the second data collection configuration is not applied.

[0048] In some embodiments in combination with the second aspect, the data collection configurations that are expected to be applied and / or are not expected to be applied are determined by the terminal according to fourth information, the fourth information being used to indicate at least one of: local resources of the terminal; and user permissions of a user using the terminal.

[0049] In a third aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a terminal, comprising: a first processing module configured to determine whether at least one data collection configuration configured by a network device is expected to be applied; and a first transceiver module configured to send first information to the network device, the first information being used to indicate that the terminal expects and / or does not expect to apply the data collection configuration.

[0050] In some embodiments in combination with the third aspect, in some embodiments, the data collected by the at least one data collection configuration is used for artificial intelligence (AI) model training.

[0051] In some embodiments in combination with the third aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one data collection configuration is determined as a data collection configuration that is not expected to be applied, and the terminal remains in a connected state.

[0052] In some embodiments in combination with the third aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one data collection configuration is configured by second information sent by the network device, and the second information is used to indicate at least one of: a type of collected data; a collection time of data; a collection method of data; and a reporting method of data.

[0053] In some embodiments in combination with the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first information comprises at least one of: first indication information used to indicate that the terminal expects to apply the data collection configuration; second indication information used to indicate that the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; third indication information used to indicate a reason why the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; fourth indication information used to indicate a type of data for which the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; fifth indication information used to indicate a collection time for which the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration; and sixth indication information used to indicate a collection method for which the terminal does not expect to apply the data collection configuration.

[0054] In some embodiments in combination with the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first transceiver module is further configured to: receive third information sent by the network device according to the first information, the third information being used to indicate at least one of: that the terminal does not apply the first data collection configuration; and that the terminal applies a second data collection configuration.

[0055] In some embodiments in combination with the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first processing module is further configured to: based on the third information, perform at least one of: canceling application of the first data collection configuration in a case where the first data collection configuration is applied; and applying the second data collection configuration in a case where the second data collection configuration is not applied.

[0056] In some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first processing module is further configured to at least one of the following: apply a data collection configuration desired to be applied by the terminal in a case where the data collection configuration desired to be applied by the terminal is not applied; cancel application of a data collection configuration not desired to be applied by the terminal in a case where the data collection configuration not desired to be applied by the terminal is applied.

[0057] In some embodiments of the third aspect, in some embodiments, the first processing module is further configured to determine whether to desire to apply at least one data collection configuration according to fourth information; wherein the fourth information is used to indicate at least one of the following: a local resource of the terminal; a user permission of a user using the terminal.

[0058] In a fourth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a network device, comprising: a second transceiver module configured to receive first information sent by a terminal, the first information being used to indicate a data collection configuration desired and / or not desired to be applied by the terminal; wherein the data collection configuration is configured by the network device.

[0059] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the second transceiver module is further configured to send second information to the terminal, the second information being used to configure at least one data collection configuration; the second information is further used to indicate at least one of the following: a data type collected; a collection time of data; a collection method of data; a reporting method of data.

[0060] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the data collected by the at least one data collection configuration is used for AI model training.

[0061] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the at least one data collection configuration is indicated as a data collection configuration not desired to be applied, and the terminal is in a connected state.

[0062] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the first information comprises at least one of the following: first indication information used to indicate that the terminal desires to apply the data collection configuration; second indication information used to indicate that the terminal does not desire to apply the data collection configuration; third indication information used to indicate a reason why the terminal does not desire to apply the data collection configuration; fourth indication information used to indicate a data type for which the terminal does not desire to apply the data collection configuration; fifth indication information used to indicate a collection time for which the terminal does not desire to apply the data collection configuration; and sixth indication information used to indicate a collection method for which the terminal does not desire to apply the data collection configuration.

[0063] In some embodiments of the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the method further comprises: sending third information to the terminal according to the first information, the third information being used to indicate at least one of the following: the terminal does not apply the first data collection configuration; and the terminal applies a second data collection configuration.

[0064] In some embodiments combining with the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the third information is further used by the terminal to perform at least one of the following: cancel application of the first data collection configuration if the first data collection configuration is applied. Apply the second data collection configuration if the second data collection configuration is not applied.

[0065] In some embodiments combining with the fourth aspect, in some embodiments, the data collection configuration expected and / or not expected to be applied is determined by the terminal according to the fourth information, and the fourth information is used to indicate at least one of the following: local resources of the terminal; user permission of a user using the terminal.

[0066] In the fifth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication device, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the communication device is configured to perform the communication method according to the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0067] In the sixth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication system, comprising: a terminal and a network device; the terminal is configured to implement the communication method according to the first aspect; and the network device is configured to implement the communication method according to the second aspect.

[0068] In the seventh aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a storage medium, and the storage medium stores instructions, when the instructions are run on a communication device, the communication device is caused to perform the communication method according to the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0069] In the eighth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a program product, and the program product is executed by a communication device, so that the communication device performs the communication method according to the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0070] In the ninth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a computer program, when the computer program is run on a computer, the computer is caused to perform the method described in the optional implementation manner of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0071] In the tenth aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system comprises processing circuitry configured to perform the method described in the above-mentioned optional implementation manner of the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0072] It can be understood that the above-mentioned communication device, communication system, storage medium, program product, computer program, chip or chip system are all used to perform the method proposed by the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects in the corresponding method, which will not be described here.

[0073] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a terminal, a network device, a communication system, a storage medium and a program product. In some embodiments, the communication method and the data collection method, the data collection control method, and the like can be replaced with each other, and the information processing system, the communication system, the data collection system, and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0074] The embodiments of the present disclosure are not exhaustive, but are only schematic of some embodiments, and are not specific limitations on the protection scope of the present disclosure. In the case of no contradiction, each step in an embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be combined arbitrarily, for example, the scheme after removing part of the steps in an embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in an embodiment can be exchanged arbitrarily, in addition, the optional implementation manners in an embodiment can be combined arbitrarily; in addition, the embodiments can be combined arbitrarily, for example, part or all of the steps of different embodiments can be combined arbitrarily, an embodiment can be combined with the optional implementation manners of other embodiments.

[0075] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be referred to each other if there is no special description and logical conflict, and the technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments according to their inherent logical relationship.

[0076] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and not as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0077] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified and logically contradictory, the elements expressed in singular form, such as "one", "a", "the", "above", "said", "preceding", "this" and the like, can represent "one and only one", or "one or more", "at least one" and the like. For example, in the case of using articles such as "a", "an", "the" and the like in English, the noun after the article can be understood as singular expression, or can be understood as plural expression.

[0078] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0079] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one of", "one or more", "a plurality of", "multiple" and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0080] In some embodiments, "at least one of A, B", "A and / or B", "in one case A, in another case B", "responsive to case A, responsive to case B" and the like, can be used to represent one or more of the following technical solutions: in some embodiments, A (A is executed regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed regardless of A); in some embodiments, A and B are selected from (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (A and B are executed). When there are more branches such as A, B, C, and the like, the above is similar.

[0081] In some embodiments, "A or B" and the like can include the following technical solutions according to the case: in some embodiments, A (A is executed regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (B is executed regardless of A); in some embodiments, A and B are selected from (A and B are selectively executed). When there are more branches such as A, B, C, and the like, the above is similar.

[0082] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the prefix words "first", "second" and the like are only used to distinguish different description objects, and do not constitute limitation on the position, order, priority, quantity or content of the description objects. The description of the description objects should be referred to the description in the context of the claims or embodiments, and should not be limited by the prefix words. For example, the description object is "field", and the ordinal words before "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not limit the position or order between "fields", and "first" and "second" do not limit whether the "fields" modified thereby are in the same message or not, nor limit the order of "first field" and "second field". For another example, the description object is "level", and the ordinal words before "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not limit the priority between "levels". For another example, the quantity of the description object is not limited by the ordinal words, and can be one or more. For example, "first device", wherein the quantity of "device" can be one or more. In addition, the objects modified by different prefix words can be the same or different, for example, the description object is "device", and "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and the types thereof can be the same or different; for another example, the description object is "information", and "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and the content thereof can be the same or different.

[0083] In some embodiments, "including A", "containing A", "for indicating A", "carrying A" can be interpreted as directly carrying A, or indirectly indicating A.

[0084] In some embodiments, the terms "in response to", "in response to determining", "in the case of", "when", "when", "if", "if" and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0085] In some embodiments, the terms "greater than", "greater than or equal to", "not less than", "more than", "more than or equal to", "not less than", "higher than", "higher than or equal to", "not lower than", "above", and the like can be replaced with each other, and the terms "less than", "less than or equal to", "not greater than", "fewer than", "fewer than or equal to", "not more than", "lower than", "lower than or equal to", "not higher than", "below", and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0086] In some embodiments, an apparatus and the like can be interpreted as an entity, and can also be interpreted as virtual, and the name thereof is not limited to the name recited in the embodiments, and the terms "apparatus", "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "chip", "chip system", "entity", "subject", and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0087] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as an apparatus (for example, an access network device, a core network device, and the like) included in the network.

[0088] In some embodiments, the terms “network devices,” “access network devices (AN devices),” “radio access network devices (RAN devices),” “base stations (BSs),” “radio base stations,” “fixed stations,” “nodes,” “access network nodes,” “access points,” “transmission points (TPs),” “reception points (RPs),” “transmission / reception points (TRPs),” “panels,” “antenna panels,” “antenna arrays,” “cells,” “macro cells,” “small cells,” “femtocells,” “pico cells,” “sectors,” “cell groups,” “serving cells,” “carriers,” “component carriers,” “bandwidth parts (BWPs),” and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0089] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal," "terminal device," "user equipment (UE)," "user terminal," "mobile station (MS)," "mobile terminal (MT)," "subscriber station," "mobile unit," "subscriber unit," "wireless unit," "remote unit," "mobile device," "wireless device," "wireless communication device," "remote device," "mobile subscriber station," "access terminal," "mobile terminal," "wireless terminal," "remote terminal," "handset," "user agent," "mobile client," "client," and so on can be replaced with each other.

[0090] In some embodiments, the access network device, the core network device, or the network device can be replaced with a terminal. For example, the embodiments of the present disclosure can also be applied to a structure in which communication between the access network device, the core network device, or the network device and the terminal is replaced with communication between a plurality of terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the terminal can also be configured to have all or part of the functions of the access network device. In addition, the terms "uplink," "downlink," and the like can also be replaced with terms corresponding to the inter-terminal communication (e.g., "side"). For example, the uplink channel, the downlink channel, and the like can be replaced with the side channel, and the uplink, the downlink, and the like can be replaced with the sidelink.

[0091] In some embodiments, the terminal can be replaced with the access network device, the core network device, or the network device. In this case, the access network device, the core network device, or the network device can also be configured to have all or part of the functions of the terminal.

[0092] In some embodiments, the data, information, etc. can be obtained in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country in which the location is situated.

[0093] In some embodiments, the data, information, etc. can be obtained after obtaining the consent of the user.

[0094] In addition, each element, each row, or each column in the table of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0095] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0096] In some embodiments, the terminal 101 includes at least one of a mobile phone, a wearable device, an Internet of Things device, a car with communication function, a smart car, a Pad, a computer with wireless transceiver function, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal device in industrial control, a wireless terminal device in self-driving, a wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, a wireless terminal device in smart grid, a wireless terminal device in transportation safety, a wireless terminal device in smart city, a wireless terminal device in smart home, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0097] In some embodiments, the network device 102 includes an access network device and a core network device, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that accesses a terminal to a wireless network, and can include at least one of an evolved NodeB (eNB), a next generation eNB (ng-eNB), a next generation NodeB (gNB), a node B (NB), a home node B (HNB), a home evolved node B (HeNB), a wireless backhaul device, a radio network controller (RNC), a base station controller (BSC), a base transceiver station (BTS), a baseband unit (BBU), a mobile switching center, a base station in a 6G communication system, an open base station (Open RAN), a cloud base station (Cloud RAN), a base station in other communication systems, an access node in a Wi-Fi system, but is not limited thereto.

[0098] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of the present disclosure can be applied to an Open RAN architecture, at this time, the interfaces between or within the network devices involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure can become internal interfaces of the Open RAN, and the processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be realized through software or programs.

[0099] In some embodiments, the access network device can be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU), where the CU can also be referred to as a control unit. The CU-DU structure can split the protocol layers of the network device, and some of the protocol layers are controlled by the CU, and the remaining or all of the protocol layers are distributed in the DU and controlled by the CU, but is not limited thereto.

[0100] In some embodiments, the core network device can be a device including a first network element, or a plurality of devices or device groups each including a first network element. The network element can be virtual or physical. The core network includes, for example, at least one of an evolved packet core (EPC), a 5G core network (5GCN), and a next generation core (NGC).

[0101] It can be understood that the communication system described in the embodiments of the present disclosure is for more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can know that, with the evolution of system architecture and the appearance of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0102] The following embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG. 1 or part of the subject, but are not limited thereto. The subjects shown in FIG. 1 are exemplary, and the communication system can include all or part of the subjects in FIG. 1, or other subjects other than FIG. 1. The number and form of each subject is arbitrary, and the connection relationship between each subject is exemplary. Each subject can be connected or not connected, and the connection can be in any way, can be direct connection or indirect connection, can be wired connection or wireless connection.

[0103] Embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 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 (registered trademark)), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX (registered trademark)), IEEE 802.20, Ultra-WideBand (UWB), Bluetooth (Bluetooth (registered trademark)), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) network, Device-to-Device (D2D) system, Machine to Machine (M2M) system, Internet of Things (IoT) system, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), system using other communication methods, next-generation system expanded based thereon, and the like. In addition, a plurality of systems can be combined (for example, combination of LTE or LTE-A and 5G, and the like).

[0104] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a communication method, a communication device, a communication system, a storage medium and a program product. A terminal determines whether at least one data collection configuration configured by a network device is expected to be applied, and sends first information to the network device to inform the network device of the data collection configuration expected and / or not expected to be applied by the terminal. In this way, the terminal can actively control data collection, and avoid affecting the user experience of the terminal for collecting data for the network device.

[0105] In some embodiments, the control procedure of data collection can include: (1) the network device configures the terminal with at least one data collection configuration A. (2) The terminal judges whether to expect to apply the data collection configuration A. (3) The terminal informs the network device of the judgment result. For example, expect to apply the data collection configuration B and / or do not expect to apply the data collection configuration C. (4) Case 1, the terminal applies the data collection configuration B and / or does not apply the data collection configuration C. Case 2, the network device indicates the terminal to apply the data collection configuration D and / or not to apply the data collection configuration E.

[0106] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration B is one or more of the data collection configuration A.

[0107] In an example, the terminal determines to expect to apply all the data collection configuration A, in which case the data collection configuration B is the data collection configuration A.

[0108] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration C is one or more of the data collection configuration A.

[0109] In an example, the terminal determines not to expect to apply all the data collection configuration A, in which case the data collection configuration C is the data collection configuration A.

[0110] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration D is one or more of the data collection configuration A. The data collection configuration E is one or more of the data collection configuration A.

[0111] In an example, the data collection configuration D is one or more of the data collection configuration B. In this case, the network device indicates to apply part or all of the data collection configurations that the terminal expects to apply.

[0112] In an example, the data collection configuration D is one or more of the data collection configuration C. In this case, the network device indicates to apply part or all of the data collection configurations that the terminal does not expect to apply.

[0113] In an example, the data collection configuration E is one or more of the data collection configuration B. In this case, the network device indicates not to apply part or all of the data collection configurations that the terminal expects to apply.

[0114] In an example, the data collection configuration E is one or more of the data collection configuration C. In this case, the network device indicates not to apply part or all of the data collection configurations that the terminal does not expect to apply.

[0115] In some embodiments, the state of the terminal is constantly changing, and thus the judgment of the terminal on whether the data collection configuration is expected to be applied is also constantly changing. In this case, the terminal can determine again whether the data collection configuration F that has been determined to be applied is expected to be applied.

[0116] In some embodiments, the re-judgment of the terminal on the data collection configuration F can be understood as an update of the application state of the data collection configuration F.

[0117] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration F includes data collection configurations that are not applied and data collection configurations that are applied.

[0118] In some embodiments, the control process of data collection can further include: (5) the terminal judges whether the data collection configuration F is expected to be applied (6) the terminal informs the network device of the judgment result. For example, the data collection configuration G that is expected to be applied and / or the data collection configuration H that is not expected to be applied. (7) Case 1, in the case where the data collection configuration G is not applied, the data collection configuration G is applied; in the case where the data collection configuration H is applied, the data collection configuration H is canceled. Case 2, the network device indicates to the terminal to apply the data collection configuration I and / or not to apply the data collection configuration J, in the case where the data collection configuration I is not applied, the data collection configuration I is applied; in the case where the data collection configuration J is applied, the data collection configuration J is canceled.

[0119] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration G is one or more of the data collection configurations F.

[0120] In an example, the terminal determines that all the data collection configurations F are expected to be applied, in which case the data collection configuration G is the data collection configuration F.

[0121] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration H is one or more of the data collection configurations F.

[0122] In an example, the terminal determines that all the data collection configurations F are not expected to be applied, in which case the data collection configuration H is the data collection configuration F.

[0123] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration I is one or more of the data collection configurations F. The data collection configuration J is one or more of the data collection configurations F.

[0124] In an example, the data collection configuration I is one or more of the data collection configuration G. In this case, the network device indicates to apply part or all of the data collection configurations that the terminal expects to be applied.

[0125] In an example, the data collection configuration J is one or more of the data collection configuration G. In this case, the network device indicates part or all of the data collection configurations that the terminal does not expect to apply.

[0126] In an example, the data collection configuration J is one or more of the data collection configuration H. In this case, the network device indicates part or all of the data collection configurations that the terminal does not expect to apply.

[0127] In an example, the data collection configuration J is one or more of the data collection configuration H. In this case, the network device indicates part or all of the data collection configurations that the terminal does not expect to apply.

[0128] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration that is expected to apply can be understood as the data collection configuration that the terminal has the ability to apply, or the data collection configuration that the terminal supports to apply, or the data collection configuration that the terminal wants to apply.

[0129] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration that is not expected to apply can be understood as the data collection configuration that the terminal does not have the ability to apply, or the data collection configuration that the terminal does not support to apply, or the data collection configuration that the terminal does not want to apply.

[0130] In some embodiments, applying the data collection configuration can be understood as executing the data collection configuration, or collecting the data indicated by the data collection configuration B, or executing the data collection associated with the data collection configuration B.

[0131] In some embodiments, not applying the data collection configuration can be understood as not executing the data collection configuration, or not collecting the data indicated by the data collection configuration C, or not executing the data collection associated with the data collection configuration.

[0132] In some embodiments, canceling the application of the data collection configuration can be understood as stopping the execution of the data collection configuration, stopping the collection of the data indicated by the data collection configuration, ending the execution of the data collection configuration, or ending the collection of the data indicated by the data collection configuration.

[0133] In some embodiments, the result of the judgment of whether the data collection configuration A is expected to apply and the result of the judgment of whether the data collection configuration F is expected to apply are indicated by the first information.

[0134] In some embodiments, the at least one data collection configuration A is configured by the second information.

[0135] In some embodiments, the network device informs the terminal of the data collection configuration to be applied and / or not to be applied by the third information.

[0136] In some embodiments, the network device indicates to the terminal that the data collection configuration E not applied and the data collection configuration J not applied are the first data collection configurations.

[0137] In some embodiments, the network device indicates to the terminal that the data collection configuration D applied and the data collection configuration I applied are the second data collection configurations.

[0138] FIG. 2A is an interaction schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2A, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method. The communication method is performed by the communication system 100, and includes steps S2101 to S2104.

[0139] In step S2101, the network device sends second information.

[0140] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the second information.

[0141] In some embodiments, the second information is used to configure at least one data collection configuration A,

[0142] In some embodiments, the second information is used to indicate at least one of the following: a data type collected, a collection time of data, a collection method of data, a reporting method of data.

[0143] In some embodiments, in the case where the number of data collection configurations A is multiple, at least one of the data type, the collection time, the collection method and the reporting method of each data collection configuration A is different.

[0144] In some embodiments, the data type collected can include at least one of the following: data for beam management, data for channel state information (CSI) compression, data for positioning, data for mobility management, data for determining measurement accuracy, data for determining antenna information, data for determining a mobile trajectory.

[0145] In some embodiments, the data for beam management can include: a beam measurement result, a beam identifier, a strongest K beam measurement result, a beam identifier and an acquisition time of a beam measurement result.

[0146] In some embodiments, the data for CSI compression can include: a CSI measurement result, an acquisition time of a CSI measurement result.

[0147] In some embodiments, the data for positioning can include: a channel impulse response measurement result, UE position information, a measurement result of a positioning reference signal.

[0148] In some embodiments, the data for mobility management can include: measurement results of a serving cell, measurement results of a target cell, measurement time, UE location, source cell and target cell, etc.

[0149] In some embodiments, the data for determining antenna information can include: antenna port data, antenna panel data.

[0150] In some embodiments, the data for determining a moving trajectory can include: current location, historical location, moving direction, future route.

[0151] In some embodiments, the data collection method can include at least one of: measurement, minimization of drive-test (MDT).

[0152] In some embodiments, the data reporting method can include at least one of: periodic reporting, condition-triggered reporting.

[0153] In some embodiments, in the case that the network device does not configure at least one of the data collection time, the collection method and the reporting method, the terminal can determine at least one of the data collection time, the collection method and the reporting method based on a protocol specification or self-implementation.

[0154] In some embodiments, step S2101 can also be omitted, in which case the terminal can obtain the data collection configuration based on a protocol specification.

[0155] In some embodiments, the data collected by the terminal according to the data collection configuration A can be used for AI model training, can also be used for AI inference, and can also be used for monitoring AI performance.

[0156] In some embodiments, the name of the data collection configuration is not limited, which is, for example, "measurement configuration", "cell measurement configuration", "beam measurement configuration", "positioning configuration", "antenna configuration", "CSI configuration", etc.

[0157] In an example, the network device sends the terminal data collection configuration A1 and data collection configuration A2. For example, the data collection configuration A1 includes at least one of: cell measurement data, collection time t1, collection method 1, condition-triggered reporting based. For example, the data collection configuration A2 includes: beam measurement data, collection time t2, periodic reporting.

[0158] In step S2102, the terminal determines whether to expect to apply at least one data collection configuration A.

[0159] In some embodiments, the terminal judges the at least one data collection configuration A, so as to determine the data collection configuration B expected to be applied and / or the data collection configuration C not expected to be applied.

[0160] In some embodiments, in the case that there are multiple data collection configurations A, the terminal can make an independent judgment on each data collection configuration A, so as to determine whether each data collection configuration A is expected to be applied.

[0161] In some embodiments, the terminal can determine the data collection configuration B expected to be applied and / or the data collection configuration C not expected to be applied based on fourth information. The fourth information is used to indicate at least one of the following: local resources of the terminal, support capability of the terminal to data collection, user permission of a user using the terminal.

[0162] In some embodiments, the local resources of the terminal include at least one of the following: power, storage resource, measurement resource, computing resource.

[0163] In some embodiments, the support capability of the terminal includes at least one of the following: support capability of the terminal to the type of collected data, support capability of the terminal to the time of data collection, support capability of the terminal to the method of data collection, support capability of the terminal to the method of data reporting.

[0164] In an example, the terminal can determine whether the data collection configuration A is expected to be applied according to the power required by the data collection configuration A and the current power of the terminal.

[0165] In an example, the terminal can determine whether the data collection configuration A is expected to be applied according to the required resource of the data collection configuration A and the current free resource of the terminal.

[0166] In an example, the terminal can determine whether the data collection configuration A is expected to be applied according to the requirement of the data collection configuration A and the support capability of the terminal to data collection.

[0167] In an example, the terminal can determine whether the data collection configuration A is expected to be applied according to the user permission.

[0168] In some embodiments, in the case that the terminal determines that at least one data collection configuration A is determined as the data collection configuration not expected to be applied, the terminal remains in the connected state.

[0169] In step S2103, the terminal sends the first information.

[0170] In some embodiments, the network device receives the first information.

[0171] In some embodiments, the first information can be used to indicate at least one of: an expected application data collection configuration, a data collection configuration B, an un-expected application data collection configuration, a data collection configuration C, a reason for the un-expected application data collection configuration, a data type for the un-expected application data collection configuration, a collection time for the un-expected application data collection configuration, a collection method for the un-expected application data collection configuration.

[0172] In some embodiments, the expected application data collection configuration can be indicated by the first indication information, the first indication information being a first value, for example, 1.

[0173] In some embodiments, the un-expected application data collection configuration can be indicated by the second indication information, the second indication information being a second value, the second value being different from the first value, for example, 0.

[0174] In an example, the network device configures two data collection configurations A for a terminal, and in a case that the first information sent by the terminal includes the first indication information, the network device determines that the terminal expects to perform the two data collection configurations A. In a case that the first information sent by the terminal includes the second indication information, the network device determines that the terminal does not expect to perform the two data collection configurations A.

[0175] In some embodiments, the reason for the un-expected application data collection configuration can be indicated by the third indication information, the third indication information can include at least one of: power information of the terminal, local resource information of the terminal, user permission of a user using the terminal.

[0176] In some embodiments, the data type for the un-expected application data collection configuration can be indicated by the fourth indication information, the fourth indication information can be identification information of the data type for which application is un-expected, or can be identification information of a data collection configuration associated with the data type for which application is un-expected.

[0177] In some embodiments, the collection time for the un-expected application data collection configuration can be indicated by the fifth indication information, the fifth indication information can be time information for which application is un-expected, or can be identification information of a data collection configuration associated with the collection time for which application is un-expected.

[0178] In some embodiments, the collection method for the un-expected application data collection configuration can be indicated by the sixth indication information, the sixth indication information can be identification information of the collection method for which application is un-expected, or can be identification information of a data collection configuration associated with the collection method for which application is un-expected.

[0179] In some embodiments, the first information includes the first indication information.

[0180] In some embodiments, the first information includes the second indication information.

[0181] In some embodiments, in the case that the first information comprises the first indication information, the first information can further comprise: identification information of the data collection configuration B. In this case, the network device can determine the data collection configuration C not expected to be applied based on the identification information of the data collection configuration B expected to be applied.

[0182] In some embodiments, in the case that the first information comprises the second indication information, the first information can further comprise at least one of: the third indication information, the fourth indication information, the fifth indication information, the sixth indication information, and identification information of the data collection configuration C.

[0183] In some embodiments, in the case that the first information comprises the second indication information and the identification information of the data collection configuration C, the network device can determine the data collection configuration B expected to be applied based on the identification information of the data collection configuration C not expected to be applied.

[0184] In some embodiments, in the case that the first information comprises both the first indication information and the second indication information, the first information further comprises at least: identification information of the data collection configuration B and identification information of the data collection configuration C.

[0185] In some embodiments, based on the first information, the network device can retransmit the data collection configuration to the terminal, can determine the data collection configuration transmitted to other terminals, and can control the data collection configuration of the terminal to achieve the data collection without affecting the user experience of the terminal.

[0186] In an example, if the data collection configuration C not expected to be applied by the terminal is all the data collection configuration A, the network device can retransmit the data collection configuration to the terminal.

[0187] In an example, if the data collection configuration C not expected to be applied by the terminal, the network device can transmit the data collection configuration C to other terminals so that the other terminals apply the data collection configuration C.

[0188] In step S2104, the terminal applies the data collection configuration B.

[0189] In some embodiments, the terminal performs data collection according to the indication of the data collection configuration B, and obtains data associated with the data collection configuration B.

[0190] In some embodiments, for the data collection configuration C not expected to be applied, the terminal does not apply the data collection configuration C.

[0191] In some embodiments, step S2104 can be omitted, in which case the data collection configuration C not expected to be applied is all the data collection configuration A.

[0192] The communication method related to the embodiments of the present disclosure can include at least one of steps S2101 to S2104. For example, step S2101 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2102 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2103 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2104 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2102 and step S2103 can be combined and implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2103 and step S2104 can be combined and implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2102, step S2103, and step S2104 can be combined and implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0193] FIG. 2B is an interaction schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2B, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method. The communication method is performed by the communication system 100 and includes steps S2201 to S2205.

[0194] In step S2201, the network device sends second information.

[0195] The optional implementation of step S2201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 of FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0196] In step S2202, the terminal determines whether to expect to apply at least one data collection configuration A.

[0197] The optional implementation of step S2202 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 of FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0198] In step S2203, the terminal sends first information.

[0199] The optional implementation of step S2203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 of FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0200] In step S2204, the network device sends third information.

[0201] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the third information.

[0202] In some embodiments, the third information is used to indicate at least one of the following: applying a data collection configuration D, not applying a data collection configuration E.

[0203] In an example, the network-configured data collection configuration A includes: data collection configuration A1, data collection configuration A2, data collection configuration A3, data collection configuration A4, data collection configuration A5. The data collection configuration B expected to be applied by the terminal includes: data collection configuration A1, data collection configuration A2. The data collection configuration not expected to be applied by the terminal includes: data collection configuration A3, data collection configuration A4, data collection configuration A5.

[0204] Case 1, the third information indicates to apply data collection configuration D, and the data collection configuration D includes the data collection configuration expected to be applied by the terminal, for example, the data collection configuration D includes: data collection configuration A1.

[0205] Case 2, the third information indicates to apply data collection configuration D, and the data collection configuration D includes the data collection configuration not expected to be applied by the terminal, for example, the data collection configuration D includes: data collection configuration A3 and data collection configuration A4.

[0206] Case 3, the third information indicates not to apply data collection configuration E, and the data collection configuration E includes the data collection configuration expected to be applied by the terminal, for example, the data collection configuration E includes: data collection configuration A1 and data collection configuration A2.

[0207] Case 4, the third information indicates not to apply data collection configuration E, and the data collection configuration E includes the data collection configuration not expected to be applied by the terminal, for example, the data collection configuration E includes: data collection configuration A5.

[0208] In step S2205, the terminal applies the data collection configuration D.

[0209] In some embodiments, the terminal performs data collection according to the indication of the data collection configuration D, and obtains data associated with the data collection configuration D.

[0210] In some embodiments, the terminal does not apply the data collection configuration E.

[0211] The communication method related to the embodiments of the present disclosure can include at least one of steps S2201 to S2205. For example, step S2201 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2202 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2203 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2204 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2205 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2202 and step S2203 can be combined as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2203 and step S2204 can be combined as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2203, step S2204 and step S2205 can be combined as an independent embodiment.

[0212] FIG. 2C is an interaction diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2C, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method. The communication method is performed by the communication system 100, and includes steps S2301-S2303.

[0213] In step S2301, the terminal determines whether the data collection configuration F is expected to be applied.

[0214] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration F is a data collection configuration that has been determined whether to be applied.

[0215] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration F includes a data collection configuration that is not applied and a data collection configuration that is being applied.

[0216] In some embodiments, since the user permission of the user using the terminal and the local resource of the terminal can be changeable, the terminal can determine again the data collection configuration G that is expected to be applied and / or the data collection configuration H that is not expected to be applied, based on the data collection configuration that is not applied and the data collection configuration that is being applied.

[0217] In some embodiments, step S2301 can be understood as an update of the application state of the data collection configuration F.

[0218] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration G can be one or more of the data collection configuration F. The data collection configuration H can be one or more of the data collection configuration F.

[0219] The optional implementation of step S2301 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 of FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0220] In step S2302, the terminal sends first information.

[0221] In some embodiments, in the case that the data collection configuration G is a data collection configuration that is being applied, and the data collection configuration H is a data collection configuration that is not applied, step S2302 can be omitted.

[0222] The optional implementation of step S2302 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 of FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0223] In step S2303, in the case that the data collection configuration G is not applied, the data collection configuration G is applied; and / or, in the case that the data collection configuration H is applied, the data collection configuration H is cancelled.

[0224] In some embodiments, in a case where the data collection configuration G is all of the data collection configurations F, the terminal continues the data collection configuration being applied, and the terminal applies the data collection configuration not being applied.

[0225] In some embodiments, in a case where the data collection configuration H is all of the data collection configurations F, the terminal cancels the data collection configuration being applied, and the terminal continues not applying the data collection configuration not being applied.

[0226] In some embodiments, in a case where the data collection configuration G is applied and the data collection configuration H is not applied, the step S2303 can be omitted.

[0227] The communication method related to the embodiments of the present disclosure can include at least one of the steps S2301 to S2303. For example, the step S2301 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, the step S2302 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, the step S2303 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, the step S2301 and the step S2302 can be combined and implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, the step S2302 and the step S2303 can be combined and implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0228] FIG. 2D is an interaction schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2D, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method. The communication method is performed by the communication system 100 and includes steps S2401 to S2404.

[0229] In the step S2401, the terminal determines whether to expect to apply the data collection configurations F.

[0230] The optional implementation of the step S2401 can refer to the optional implementation of the step S2301 of FIG. 2C, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2C, which will not be described here.

[0231] In the step S2402, the terminal sends first information.

[0232] The optional implementation of the step S2402 can refer to the optional implementation of the step S2202 of FIG. 2C, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2C, which will not be described here.

[0233] In the step S2403, the network device sends third information.

[0234] In some embodiments, the terminal receives the third information.

[0235] In some embodiments, the third information is used to indicate at least one of the following: applying the data collection configuration I, not applying the data collection configuration J.

[0236] In an example, the data collection configurations F include: data collection configuration F1, data collection configuration F2, data collection configuration F3, data collection configuration F4. The data collection configurations being applied include: data collection configuration F1, data collection configuration F2. The data collection configurations not being applied include: data collection configuration F3, data collection configuration F4.

[0237] The data collection configurations G desired to be applied by the terminal include: data collection configuration F1, data collection configuration F3. The data collection configurations not desired to be applied by the terminal include: data collection configuration F2, F4.

[0238] Case 1, the third information indicates to apply data collection configuration I, and the data collection configuration I includes the data collection configuration desired to be applied by the terminal, for example, the data collection configuration D includes: data collection configuration F3.

[0239] Case 2, the third information indicates to apply data collection configuration I, and the data collection configuration I includes the data collection configuration not desired to be applied by the terminal, for example, the data collection configuration D includes: data collection configuration F4.

[0240] Case 3, the third information indicates not to apply data collection configuration J, and the data collection configuration J includes the data collection configuration desired to be applied by the terminal, for example, the data collection configuration J includes: data collection configuration F1, data collection configuration F3.

[0241] Case 4, the third information indicates not to apply data collection configuration J, and the data collection configuration J includes the data collection configuration not desired to be applied by the terminal, for example, the data collection configuration J includes: data collection configuration F2.

[0242] In step S2404, in the case that the data collection configuration I is not applied, the data collection configuration I is applied; and / or, in the case that the data collection configuration J is applied, the data collection configuration J is cancelled.

[0243] In some embodiments, the optional implementation of step S2404 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2303 in FIG. 2C, other associated parts in the embodiments involved by FIG. 2C, which are not described here again.

[0244] The communication method related to the embodiments of the present disclosure can include at least one of steps S2401 to S2404. For example, step S2401 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2402 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2403 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2404 can be implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2401 and step S2402 can be combined and implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2402 and step S2403 can be combined and implemented as an independent embodiment. For example, step S2402, step S2403 and step S2404 can be combined and implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0245] In some embodiments, the terms “expect”, “support”, “enable”, “can”, “may”, and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0246] In some embodiments, the terms “application”, “use”, “execute”, and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0247] In some embodiments, the terms “cancel”, “stop”, “end”, and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0248] In some embodiments, the names of information and the like are not limited to the names described in the embodiments, and the terms “information”, “message”, “signal”, “signaling”, “report”, “configuration”, “indication”, “instruction”, “command”, “channel”, “parameter”, “domain”, “field”, “symbol”, “symbol”, “codebook”, “codeword”, “codepoint”, “bit”, “data”, “program”, “chip”, and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0249] In some embodiments, the terms “carry”, “include”, “contain”, “package”, and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0250] In some embodiments, the terms “radio”, “wireless”, “radio access network (RAN)”, “access network (AN)”, “RAN-based”, and the like can be replaced with each other.

[0251] In some embodiments, "acquire", "obtain", "get", "receive", "transmit", "bidirectionally transmit", "send and / or receive" can be replaced by each other, which can be interpreted as receiving from other subjects, acquiring from protocols, acquiring from higher layers, obtaining by self-processing, autonomously implementing, and various meanings.

[0252] In some embodiments, the terms "send", "transmit", "report", "transmit", "request", "bidirectionally transmit", "send and / or receive" can be replaced by each other.

[0253] In some embodiments, the terms "issue", "return", "feedback", "response", "reply" can be replaced by each other.

[0254] In some embodiments, the terms "certain", "preset", "preset", "set", "indicated", "certain", "arbitrary", "first" can be replaced by each other. "Certain A", "preset A", "preset A", "set A", "indicated A", "certain A", "arbitrary A", "first A" can be interpreted as A specified in advance in protocols and the like, or can be interpreted as A obtained by setting, configuring, or indicating, or can be interpreted as certain A, certain A, arbitrary A, or first A, but not limited thereto.

[0255] In some embodiments, determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (Boolean) represented by true or false, or by comparison of numerical values (for example, comparison with a predetermined value), but not limited thereto.

[0256] FIG. 3A is a flow diagram of a communication method performed by a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3A, the present embodiment relates to a communication method performed by a terminal. The above-mentioned communication method comprises steps S3101 to S3105.

[0257] In step S3101, second information is received.

[0258] The optional implementation of step S3101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 of FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0259] In step S3102, it is determined whether at least one data collection configuration A is expected to be applied.

[0260] Optional implementation of step S3102 can refer to optional implementation of step S2102 of FIGURE 2A, other associated parts in embodiments involved in FIGURE 2A, and so on, which will not be repeated here.

[0261] In step S3103, the first information is sent.

[0262] Optional implementation of step S3103 can refer to optional implementation of step S2103 of FIGURE 2A, other associated parts in embodiments involved in FIGURE 2A, and so on, which will not be repeated here.

[0263] In step S3104, the third information is received.

[0264] Optional implementation of step S3104 can refer to optional implementation of step S2204 of FIGURE 2B, other associated parts in embodiments involved in FIGURE 2B, and so on, which will not be repeated here.

[0265] In step S3105, the data collection configuration D is applied.

[0266] In some embodiments, step S3104 can be omitted, in which case the data collection configuration D is the data collection configuration B.

[0267] Optional implementation of step S3105 can refer to optional implementation of step S2104 of FIGURE 2A, optional implementation of step S2205 of FIGURE 2B, other associated parts in embodiments involved in FIGURE 2A, other associated parts in embodiments involved in FIGURE 2B, and so on, which will not be repeated here.

[0268] FIGURE 3B is a flow diagram illustrating a method of performing communication by a terminal according to embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIGURE 3B, embodiments of the present disclosure involve a method of communication, performed by a terminal. The method of communication comprises steps S3201 to S3204.

[0269] In step S3201, it is determined whether the data collection configuration F is expected to be applied.

[0270] Optional implementation of step S3201 can refer to optional implementation of step S2301 of FIGURE 2C, other associated parts in embodiments involved in FIGURE 2C, and so on, which will not be repeated here.

[0271] In step S3202, the first information is sent.

[0272] Optional implementation of step S3202 can refer to optional implementation of step S2302 of FIGURE 2C, other associated parts in embodiments involved in FIGURE 2C, and so on, which will not be repeated here.

[0273] In step S3203, the third information is received.

[0274] The optional implementation of step S3203 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2403 in FIG. 2D, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2D, and the like, which are not described here again.

[0275] In step S3204, in a case where the data collection configuration I is not applied, the data collection configuration I is applied; and / or, in a case where the data collection configuration J is applied, the data collection configuration J is cancelled.

[0276] In some embodiments, step S3203 can be omitted, in which case the data collection configuration I is the data collection configuration G, and the data collection configuration J is the data collection configuration H.

[0277] The optional implementation of step S3204 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2303 in FIG. 2C, the optional implementation of step S2404 in FIG. 2D, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2C, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2D, and the like, which are not described here again.

[0278] FIG. 3C is a flow diagram of a communication method performed by a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3C, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which is performed by a network device. The above-mentioned communication method comprises steps S3301 to S3303.

[0279] In step S3301, second information is transmitted.

[0280] The optional implementation of step S3301 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2101 in FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A, and the like, which are not described here again.

[0281] In step S3302, first information is received.

[0282] The optional implementation of step S3302 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2A, and the like, which are not described here again.

[0283] In step S3303, third information is transmitted.

[0284] The optional implementation of step S3303 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2204 in FIG. 2B, other associated parts in the embodiments related to FIG. 2B, and the like, which are not described here again.

[0285] FIG. 4A is a flow diagram of a communication method performed by a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 4A, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which is performed by a terminal. The above-mentioned communication method comprises steps S4101 to S4102.

[0286] In step S4101, it is determined whether at least one data collection configuration configured by the network device is expected to be applied.

[0287] The optional implementation of step S4101 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2102 in FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, and details are not described herein.

[0288] In step S4102, the first information is sent.

[0289] The optional implementation of step S4102 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, and details are not described herein.

[0290] FIG. 4B is a flow diagram of a communication method performed by a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 4B, the embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a communication method, which is performed by a network device. The above-mentioned communication method comprises step S4201.

[0291] In step S4201, the first information is received.

[0292] The optional implementation of step S4201 can refer to the optional implementation of step S2103 in FIG. 2A, other associated parts in the embodiments involved in FIG. 2A, and details are not described herein.

[0293] In the following, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure are exemplarily described through specific embodiments.

[0294] In some embodiments, the UE receives the first information sent by the network, which indicates the data collection configuration, the UE determines whether the data collection can be performed, and sends the second information to the network.

[0295] In some embodiments, the data is used for AI model training on the network side.

[0296] In some embodiments, the data collection configuration can indicate one or more sets of configurations, and each set of configuration can indicate the type of data collection and / or the method of data reporting.

[0297] In some embodiments, the data collection can be reported through measurement or MDT transmission.

[0298] In some embodiments, the UE can store the data in a period of time, and then send the stored data to the network.

[0299] In some embodiments, the data can include cell measurement results, beam measurement results, handover target cell, handover source cell, handover failure information, radio link failure information, positioning signal measurement results, etc.

[0300] In some embodiments, the data reporting can be periodic reporting or event triggered reporting. The event can be that the measurement result of the cell meets certain requirements.

[0301] In some embodiments, the UE determines that the configured data collection cannot be performed, and sends second information to the network, wherein the second information carries first indication information.

[0302] In some embodiments, the UE can determine whether the configured data collection can be performed according to local power, storage space, user usage habits, etc.

[0303] In some embodiments, the UE continues to remain in the connected state.

[0304] In some embodiments, the UE can independently determine whether the configured data collection can be performed for each set of configurations.

[0305] In some embodiments, the first indication information can include at least one of the following: an indication that the data collection cannot be performed, a time when the data collection cannot be performed, a data configuration that cannot be collected, a reason why the data collection cannot be performed.

[0306] In some embodiments, the reason can be power, storage space, or user indication.

[0307] In an example, the network can send two configurations to the UE, respectively indicating that the UE collects cell measurement results and location information, and the UE cannot collect the location information, and indicates in the first indication sent to the network that the location information cannot be collected.

[0308] In some embodiments, the UE determines that the configured data collection cannot be performed, and if the data collection has already started, stops the data collection.

[0309] In some embodiments, the UE can stop the part that cannot be collected and continue other data collection that can be collected.

[0310] In some embodiments, the UE determines that the configured data collection cannot be performed, receives third information sent by the network, determines that the data collection can be stopped, and the UE stops the data collection.

[0311] In some embodiments, the UE determines that the configured data collection can be performed, sends second information to the network, wherein the second information carries second indication information. The UE starts the data collection.

[0312] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a device for implementing any of the above methods, for example, a terminal is provided, and the terminal includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. For another example, another network device is provided, and the network device includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the network device (for example, an access network device, a core network function node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0313] It should be understood that the division of each unit or module in the above device is only a logical function division, and all or part of the units or modules can be integrated into one physical entity or physically separated in actual implementation. In addition, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor, the processor is connected with a memory, the memory stores instructions, and the processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of each unit or module of the device, wherein the processor is a general processor, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory is a memory in the device or a memory outside the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuit, and the functions of part or all of the units or modules can be implemented by designing the hardware circuit, and the hardware circuit can be understood as one or more processors; for example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and the functions of part or all of the units or modules are implemented by designing the logical relationship of elements in the circuit; for another example, in another implementation, the hardware circuit is a programmable logic device (PLD), and a field programmable gate array (FPGA) is taken as an example, which can include a large number of logic gate circuits, and the connection relationship between the logic gate circuits is configured by a configuration file, so as to implement the functions of part or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented in the form of processor calling software, or all units or modules can be implemented in the form of hardware circuit, or part of the units or modules are implemented in the form of processor calling software, and the remaining part is implemented in the form of hardware circuit.

[0314] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capability. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction reading and running capability, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), a digital signal processor (DSP), and the like. In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through a logical relationship of hardware circuit, and the logical relationship of the hardware circuit is fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In the reconfigurable hardware circuit, the processor loads a configuration document to implement the configuration of the hardware circuit. It can be understood that the processor loads instructions to implement the functions of the above part or all units or modules. In addition, 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), a deep learning processing unit (DPU), and the like.

[0315] FIG. 5A is a structural schematic diagram of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 5A, the terminal 5100 can include a first processing module 5101 and a first transceiver module 5102. In some embodiments, the first processing module 5101 is configured to determine whether at least one data collection configuration configured by a network device is expected to be applied. The first transceiver module 5102 is configured to send first information to the network device, the first information being used to indicate a data collection configuration that the terminal expects and / or does not expect to be applied. In some embodiments, the first transceiver module 5101 is configured to perform at least one of the communication steps (such as steps S3101 and S3104, but not limited thereto) of sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal in any of the above methods, and details are not described herein again.

[0316] FIG. 5B is an exemplary structural diagram of a network device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 5B, the network device 5200 can include a second transceiver module 5201. In some embodiments, the second transceiver module 5201 can be configured to receive first information sent by the terminal, the first information being used to indicate that the terminal expects and / or does not expect to apply a data collection configuration; wherein the data collection configuration is configured by the network device. In some embodiments, the second transceiver module 5202 can be configured to perform at least one of the communication steps (for example, steps S3301 and S3303, but not limited thereto) of the sending and / or receiving performed by the network device in any of the above methods, which will not be described here.

[0317] In some embodiments, the above transceiver module can include a sending module and / or a receiving module. The sending module and the receiving module can be separate or integrated together. Alternatively, the above transceiver module can be mutually replaced by a transceiver.

[0318] FIG. 6 is a structural diagram of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The communication device 6100 can be a terminal or a network device, or a chip, chip system, or processor supporting the terminal to implement any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor supporting the network device to implement any of the above methods. The communication device 6100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments, and specific reference can be made to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0319] As shown in FIG. 6, the communication device 6100 includes one or more processors 6101. The processor 6101 can be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor, for example, a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit can be used to control the communication device (such as a base station, a baseband chip, a terminal device, a terminal device chip, a DU or a CU, etc.), execute programs, and process data of the programs. Optionally, the communication device 6100 is configured to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, the one or more processors 6101 are configured to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 6100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0320] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more transceivers 6102. When the communication device 6100 includes one or more transceivers 6102, the transceiver 6102 performs at least one of the communication steps (for example, steps S3101, step 3104, but not limited to) in the above-described method, and the processor 6101 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, steps S3102, step S3105, but not limited to). In optional embodiments, the transceiver 6102 can include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which can be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiving unit, transceiver, transceiving circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc. can be replaced with each other, and the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc. can be replaced with each other, and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc. can be replaced with each other.

[0321] In some embodiments, the communication device 6100 further includes one or more memories 6103 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memory 6103 can also be outside the communication device 6100. In optional embodiments, the communication device 6100 can include one or more interface circuits 6104. Optionally, the interface circuit 6104 is connected with the memory 6103, and the interface circuit 6104 can be used to receive data from the memory 6103 or other devices, and can be used to send data to the memory 6103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 6104 can read the data stored in the memory 6103 and send the data to the processor 6101.

[0322] The communication device 6100 described in the above embodiments can be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 6100 described in the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 6100 can not be limited by Figure 6. The communication device can be a standalone device or can be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device can be: 1) a standalone integrated circuit (IC), or a chip, or a chip system or subsystem; (2) a set of one or more ICs, which can optionally include storage components for storing data, programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a Modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, a terminal device, a smart terminal device, a cellular phone, a wireless device, a handset, a mobile unit, a vehicle-mounted device, a network device, a cloud device, an artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0323] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of a chip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For the case where the communication device 6100 can be a chip or a chip system, the structural schematic diagram of the chip 7100 shown in Figure 7 can be referred to, but not limited thereto.

[0324] The chip 7100 comprises one or more processors 7101. The chip 7100 is configured to perform any of the above methods.

[0325] In some embodiments, the chip 7100 further comprises one or more interface circuits 7102. Optionally, the terms interface circuit, interface, transceiver pin, and the like can replace each other. In some embodiments, the chip 7100 further comprises one or more memories 7103 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memory 7103 can be outside the chip 7100. Optionally, the interface circuit 7102 is connected with the memory 7103, the interface circuit 7102 can be configured to receive data from the memory 7103 or other devices, and the interface circuit 7102 can be configured to send data to the memory 7103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 7102 can read the data stored in the memory 7103 and send the data to the processor 7101.

[0326] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 7102 performs at least one of the communication steps (for example, step S3101, step 3104, but not limited to) such as sending and / or receiving in the above methods. The interface circuit 7102 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above methods means that the interface circuit 7102 performs data interaction between the processor 7101, the chip 7100, the memory 7103, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 7101 performs at least one of the other steps (for example, step S3102, step S3105, but not limited to).

[0327] The modules and / or devices described in each of the embodiments of the virtual device, the physical device, the chip, and the like can be combined or separated as appropriate. Optionally, part or all of the steps can also be performed by multiple modules and / or devices in cooperation, which is not limited here.

[0328] The embodiments of the present disclosure also propose a storage medium, and the storage medium stores instructions. When the instructions run on the communication device 6100, the communication device 6100 performs 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 is not limited to this, and it can also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, but is not limited to this, and it can also be a transitory storage medium.

[0329] The embodiments of the present disclosure also propose a program product, and the program product is executed by the communication device 6100, so that the communication device 6100 performs any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0330] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a computer program, which, when running on a computer, enables the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0331] Other embodiments of the present application will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the application disclosed herein. It is intended that the present application cover any and all variations of the application that come within the scope of the following claims and their equivalents. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the application being indicated by the following claims.

[0332] It is to be understood that the application is not limited to the precise details of construction and the arrangement of components described above and illustrated in the drawings. The scope of the application should only be limited by the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A communication method, performed by a terminal, the method comprising: determining whether at least one data collection configuration configured by a network device is expected to be applied; sending, to the network device, first information indicating data collection configurations that the terminal expects and / or does not expect to be applied.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The data collected by the at least one data collection configuration is used for artificial intelligence (AI) model training.

3. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The at least one data collection configuration is determined to be a data collection configuration that is not expected to be applied, and the terminal remains in a connected state.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The at least one data collection configuration is configured by second information sent by the network device, the second information indicating at least one of: a type of data to be collected; a time for collecting data; a method for collecting data; a reporting method for data.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The first information includes at least one of: first indication information indicating that the terminal expects to apply a data collection configuration; second indication information indicating that the terminal does not expect to apply a data collection configuration; third indication information indicating a reason why the terminal does not expect to apply a data collection configuration; fourth indication information indicating a type of data for which the terminal does not expect to apply a data collection configuration; fifth indication information indicating a time for collecting data for which the terminal does not expect to apply a data collection configuration; sixth indication information indicating a method for collecting data for which the terminal does not expect to apply a data collection configuration.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The method further comprises: receiving third information sent by the network device based on the first information, the third information indicating at least one of: that the terminal is not to apply a first data collection configuration; that the terminal is to apply a second data collection configuration.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein, The method further comprises: based on the third information, performing at least one of: canceling application of the first data collection configuration if the first data collection configuration is applied; applying the second data collection configuration if the second data collection configuration is not applied.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, After the sending of the second information to the network device, the method further comprises at least one of: applying a data collection configuration that the terminal expects to apply if the data collection configuration that the terminal expects to apply is not applied; canceling application of a data collection configuration that the terminal does not expect to apply if the data collection configuration that the terminal does not expect to apply is applied.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The determining whether the at least one data collection configuration configured by the network device is expected to be applied comprises: determining whether the at least one data collection configuration is expected to be applied based on fourth information; wherein the fourth information indicates at least one of: local resources of the terminal; user permissions of a user using the terminal. 10.A communication method, performed by a network device, the method comprising: receiving first information sent by a terminal, the first information indicating data collection configurations that the terminal expects and / or does not expect to be applied; wherein the data collection configurations are configured by the network device.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein, The method further comprises: sending, to the terminal, second information for configuring at least one data collection configuration; the second information further indicating at least one of: a type of data to be collected; a time for collecting data; A method for collecting data A method for reporting data.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein, The at least one data collection configuration is configured to collect data for AI model training.

13. The method of claim 11 or 12, wherein, The at least one data collection configuration is indicated as a data collection configuration that the terminal does not expect to apply, and the terminal is in a connected state.

14. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein, The first information includes at least one of: First indication information indicating that the terminal expects to apply a data collection configuration; Second indication information indicating that the terminal does not expect to apply a data collection configuration; Third indication information indicating a reason why the terminal does not expect to apply a data collection configuration; Fourth indication information indicating a data type for which the terminal does not expect to apply a data collection configuration; Fifth indication information indicating a collection time for which the terminal does not expect to apply a data collection configuration; Sixth indication information indicating a collection method for which the terminal does not expect to apply a data collection configuration.

15. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein, The method further includes: According to the first information, sending third information to the terminal, the third information being used to indicate at least one of: The terminal does not apply a first data collection configuration; The terminal applies a second data collection configuration.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein, The third information is further used for the terminal to perform at least one of: In the case where the first data collection configuration is applied, canceling the application of the first data collection configuration; In the case where the second data collection configuration is not applied, applying the second data collection configuration.

17. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 16, wherein, The data collection configuration that the terminal expects and / or does not expect to apply is determined by the terminal according to fourth information, the fourth information being used to indicate at least one of: Local resources of the terminal; User permission of a user using the terminal.

18. A terminal, comprising: A first processing module configured to determine whether to expect to apply at least one data collection configuration configured by a network device; A first transceiver module configured to send first information to the network device, the first information being used to indicate a data collection configuration that the terminal expects and / or does not expect to apply.

19. A network device, comprising: A second transceiver module configured to receive first information sent by a terminal, the first information being used to indicate a data collection configuration that the terminal expects and / or does not expect to apply; wherein the data collection configuration is configured by the network device.

20. A communication device, comprising: One or more processors; Wherein the communication device is configured to perform the communication method of any one of claims 1 to 17.

21. A communication system comprising a terminal and a network device; The terminal is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 1 to 9; and the network device is configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 10 to 17.

22. A storage medium, the storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the communication method of any one of claims 1 to 17.

23. A computer program product, comprising a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the communication method of any one of claims 1 to 17.

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