Communication determination method and apparatus

Abstract

The present invention provides a communication determination method and an apparatus. The method performed by a terminal comprises: receiving a first message sent by a network device; and on the basis of the first message, determining whether a first resource is used for communication with a first-type device. In this way, a terminal can determine, on the basis of a first message sent by a network device, whether a first resource is used for communication with a first-type device, and thus determine whether to use the first resource for communication with the first-type device, thereby guaranteeing communication quality, and improving communication performance.

Description

Communication determination method and apparatus Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a communication determination method and apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] With the gradual development of IoT-related technologies and standards, the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has standardized a series of IoT technologies, including Machine Type Communications (MTC), Narrow Band IoT (NB-IoT), and Reduced Capability (RedCap) terminals. MTC and NB-IoT, by employing technologies such as low bandwidth, single antenna, reduced peak data rate, half-duplex operation, and reduced transmit power, have significantly reduced the cost of IoT terminals.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a communication determination method and apparatus for a terminal to determine whether a first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device, such as an Ambient Power-enabled Internet of Things (A-IoT) device.

[0005] This disclosure presents a communication determination method and apparatus.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication determination method is proposed, executed by a terminal, comprising: receiving a first message sent by a network device, and determining, based on the first message, whether a first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0007] In the above embodiments, the terminal can determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message sent by the network device, which can ensure communication quality and improve communication performance.

[0008] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a communication determination method is provided, executed by a network device, comprising: sending a first message to a terminal, wherein the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether a first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0009] In the above embodiments, the network device can send a first message to the terminal to instruct the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, thereby ensuring communication quality and improving communication performance.

[0010] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: a transceiver module for receiving a first message sent by a network device; and a processing module for determining, based on the first message, whether a first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0011] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, comprising: a transceiver module configured to send a first message to a terminal, wherein the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether a first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0012] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, comprising: one or more processors; and a memory coupled to the processors, the memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processors, cause the communication device to perform the method described in the first aspect embodiment or the second aspect embodiment.

[0013] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising: a terminal and a network device; the terminal performs the method as described in the first aspect embodiment, and the network device performs the method as described in the second aspect embodiment.

[0014] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a computer storage medium is provided, wherein the computer storage medium stores computer-executable instructions; after being executed by a processor, the computer-executable instructions are able to implement the methods described in the first aspect embodiment or the second aspect embodiment.

[0015] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, wherein the computer program product stores a computer program; after being executed by a processor, the computer program is able to implement the methods described in the first aspect embodiment or the second aspect embodiment.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this disclosure will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments are introduced below. The following drawings are only some embodiments of this disclosure and do not impose specific limitations on the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0018] Figure 1A is an architecture diagram of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of a topology scenario for communication of a first type of device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 1C is a schematic diagram of another topology scenario for communication of the first type of devices provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 is a flowchart of a communication determination method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 is a flowchart of another communication determination method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4A is a structural diagram of a terminal provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4B is a structural diagram of a network device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 5A is a structural diagram of a communication device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5B is a structural diagram of a chip provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0027] This disclosure presents a communication determination method and apparatus.

[0028] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication determination method, executed by a terminal, comprising: receiving a first message sent by a network device, and determining, based on the first message, whether a first resource is used for communication with a first type of device.

[0029] In the above embodiments, the terminal can determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message sent by the network device, which can ensure communication quality and improve communication performance.

[0030] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the first resource; and / or the first message is used to activate the first resource.

[0031] In the above embodiments, the terminal can determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message sent by the network device for configuring and / or activating the first resource, thereby ensuring the communication quality with the first type of device and improving communication performance.

[0032] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message, including at least one of the following: determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first message; determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the format of the first message.

[0033] In the above embodiments, the terminal can determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on at least one of the content and format of the first message indicated by the received network device, thereby ensuring the communication quality with the first type of device and improving communication performance.

[0034] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first message, including at least one of the following: the first message indicates first time information of the first resource taking effect, thus determining that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first message does not indicate first time information of the first resource taking effect, thus determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0035] In the above embodiments, if the first message indicates that the first resource is effective, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and / or if the first message does not indicate that the first resource is effective, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device. This enables the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, thereby ensuring the communication quality with the first type of device and improving communication performance.

[0036] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first message, including: determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message; or determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first field in the first message; or determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by all fields in the first message.

[0037] In the above embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on at least one of the contents indicated by the first parameter, the contents indicated by the first field, and the contents indicated by all fields in the first message. This determination ensures the quality of communication with the first type of device and improves communication performance.

[0038] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message, including at least one of the following: the first parameter indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first parameter indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0039] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first field in the first message, including at least one of the following: the first field indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first field indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0040] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first parameter is a time domain resource allocation (TDRA) field.

[0041] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by all fields in the first message, including at least one of the following: all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0042] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the format of the first message, including at least one of the following: if the first message is downlink control information (DCI) in a first format, it is determined that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; if the first message is DCI in a format other than the first format, it is determined that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0043] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message, including at least one of the following: if the first resource does not include time-domain resources, it is determined that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; if the first resource includes time-domain resources, it is determined that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0044] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following: radio resource control (RRC); DCI; media access control control element (MAC CE).

[0045] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, communicating with a first type of device includes at least one of the following: a terminal sending information to a first type of device; a terminal receiving information sent by a first type of device; a terminal sending information to a first type of device as an intermediate node in communication between a network device and a first type of device; a terminal receiving information sent by a first type of device as an intermediate node in communication between a network device and a first type of device; a terminal sending information to a first type of device as an auxiliary node in communication between a network device and a first type of device; and a terminal receiving information sent by a first type of device as an auxiliary node in communication between a network device and a first type of device.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first resource includes at least one of the following: time-domain resource; frequency-domain resource; spatial-domain resource.

[0047] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, time-domain resources include at least one of the following: time-domain resources for dynamically scheduled DG Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH); time-domain resources for semi-persistently scheduled SPS PDSCH; frequency-time-domain resources for DG Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH); time-domain resources for configured licensed CG PUSCH; and / or frequency-domain resources include at least one of the following: bandwidth portion (BWP); sub-band; frequency-domain resources for DG PDSCH; frequency-domain resources for SPS PDSCH; frequency-domain resources for DG PUSCH; frequency-domain resources for CG PUSCH; and / or spatial-domain resources include at least one of the following: port resources; beam resources.

[0048] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication determination method, executed by a network device, comprising: sending a first message to a terminal, wherein the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether a first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0049] In the above embodiments, the network device can send a first message to the terminal to instruct the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, thereby ensuring communication quality and improving communication performance.

[0050] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the first resource; and / or the first message is used to activate the first resource.

[0051] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; and / or the format of the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0052] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, including at least one of the following: the first message indicates first time information of the first resource taking effect, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first message does not indicate first time information of the first resource taking effect, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0053] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, including at least one of the following: the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or the content indicated by the first field in the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or the content indicated by all fields in the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0054] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, includes at least one of the following: the first parameter indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first parameter indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0055] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the content indicated by the first field in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, includes at least one of the following: the first field indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first field indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0056] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first parameter is the Time Domain Resource Allocation (TDRA) field.

[0057] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the content indicated by all fields in the first message for the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device includes at least one of the following: all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, for the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, for the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0058] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the format of the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, including at least one of the following: the first message is a DCI of a first format, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first message is a DCI of a format other than the first format, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following: Radio Resource Control (RRC); DCI; Media Access Control (MAC) CE.

[0060] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, communication with the first type of device includes at least one of the following: the terminal sends information to the first type of device; the terminal receives information sent by the first type of device; the terminal, as an intermediate node in communication between the network device and the first type of device, sends information to the first type of device; the terminal, as an intermediate node in communication between the network device and the first type of device, receives information sent by the first type of device; the terminal, as an auxiliary node in communication between the network device and the first type of device, sends information to the first type of device; and the terminal, as an auxiliary node in communication between the network device and the first type of device, receives information sent by the first type of device.

[0061] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first resource includes at least one of the following: time-domain resource; frequency-domain resource; spatial-domain resource.

[0062] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, time-domain resources include at least one of the following: time-domain resources of DG PDSCH; time-domain resources of SPS PDSCH; frequency-time-domain resources of DG PUSCH; time-domain resources of CG PUSCH; and / or frequency-domain resources include at least one of the following: BWP; sub-band; frequency-domain resources of DG PDSCH; frequency-domain resources of SPS PDSCH; frequency-domain resources of DG PUSCH; frequency-domain resources of CG PUSCH; and / or spatial-domain resources include at least one of the following: port resources; beam resources.

[0063] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal, including: a processing module, configured to determine, based on first information, whether a first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0064] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device, including: a transceiver module, configured to send a first message to a terminal, wherein the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether a first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0065] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device, which includes: one or more processors; and a memory coupled to the processors, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processors, cause the communication device to perform the methods described in the first and second aspects.

[0066] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising: a terminal and a network device; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the method described in the optional implementation of the first aspect, and the network device is configured to perform the method described in the optional implementation of the second aspect.

[0067] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the method described in the optional implementations of the first and second aspects.

[0068] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the method as described in the optional implementations of the first and second aspects.

[0069] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the methods described in the optional implementations of the first and second aspects.

[0070] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a chip or chip system. The chip or chip system includes processing circuitry configured to perform the methods described according to optional implementations of the first and second aspects above.

[0071] It is understood that the aforementioned communication equipment, communication system, storage medium, program product, etc., are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0072] This disclosure provides a communication determination method and apparatus. In some embodiments, the terms "communication determination method" and "information processing method," "communication method," etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0073] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments. In all embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified or logically conflicting, the terminology and / or descriptions between the embodiments are consistent and can be mutually referenced. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0074] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0075] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0076] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0077] In some embodiments, the terms "at least one of A or B, at least one of A and B", "one or more", "a plurality of", "multiple" and the like can be used interchangeably.

[0078] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether there is a branch B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether there is a branch A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, both A and B are executed. The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0079] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of whether a branch B exists); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of whether a branch A exists); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, and C.

[0080] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0081] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0082] In some embodiments, terms such as "time / frequency" and "time-frequency domain" refer to the time domain and / or frequency domain.

[0083] In some embodiments, terms such as “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “when…”, “if…”, etc. can be used interchangeably. These descriptions all refer to the device making a corresponding action under certain objective circumstances. They do not necessarily limit the time, nor do they require the device to make a judgment action when implementing it, nor do they mean that there must be other limitations.

[0084] In some embodiments, the terms “greater than,” “greater than or equal to,” “not less than,” “more than,” “more than or equal to,” “not less than,” “higher than,” “higher than or equal to,” “not lower than,” and “above” can be used interchangeably, as can the terms “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not greater than,” “less than,” “less than or equal to,” “not more than,” “lower than,” “lower than or equal to,” “not higher than,” and “below”.

[0085] In some embodiments, devices, etc., may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. Terms such as “device,” “equipment,” “circuit,” “network element,” “network function,” “network device,” “function,” “node,” “unit,” “section,” “system,” “network,” “chip,” “chip system,” “entity,” and “subject” are interchangeable.

[0086] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0087] In some embodiments, the terms "access network device (AN device)," "radio access network device (RAN device)," "base station (BS)," "radio base station," "fixed station," "node," "access point," "transmission point (TP)," "reception point (RP)," "transmission / reception point (TRP)," "panel," "antenna panel," "antenna array," "cell," "macro cell," "small cell," "femto cell," "pico cell," "sector," "cell group," "serving cell," "carrier," "component carrier," and "bandwidth part (BWP)" can be used interchangeably.

[0088] In some embodiments, the terms "terminal", "terminal device", "user equipment (UE)", "user terminal", "mobile station (MS)", "mobile terminal (MT)", "subscriber station", "mobile unit", "subscriber unit", "wireless unit", "remote unit", "mobile device", "wireless device", "wireless communication device", "remote device", "mobile subscriber station", "access terminal", "mobile terminal", "wireless terminal", "remote terminal", "handset", "user agent", "mobile client", and "client" can be used interchangeably.

[0089] In some embodiments, access network devices, core network devices, or network devices can be replaced by terminals. For example, embodiments of this disclosure can also be applied to structures where communication between access network devices, core network devices, or network devices and terminals is replaced by communication between multiple terminals (e.g., device-to-device (D2D), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), etc.). In this case, the structure can also be configured such that the terminal has all or part of the functions of the access network device. Furthermore, terms such as "uplink" and "downlink" can be replaced with terms corresponding to communication between terminals (e.g., "sidelink"). For example, uplink channel, downlink channel, etc., can be replaced with sidelink channel, and uplink link, downlink, etc., can be replaced with sidelink link.

[0090] In some embodiments, the terminal may be replaced by an access network device, a core network device, or a network device. In this case, the access network device, core network device, or network device may also be configured to have all or some of the functions of the terminal.

[0091] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0092] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0093] In some embodiments, the first parameter can be replaced with the first field.

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

[0095] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0096] Figure 1A is an architecture diagram of a communication system provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0097] As shown in Figure 1A, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102.

[0098] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal, augmented reality (AR) terminal, wireless terminal in industrial control, wireless terminal in self-driving, wireless terminal in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal in smart grid, wireless terminal in transportation safety, wireless terminal in smart city, and wireless terminal in smart home.

[0099] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0100] In some embodiments, the access network device is, for example, a node or device that connects a terminal to a wireless network. The access network device may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation eNB (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul device, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0101] In some embodiments, the access network device may be a satellite.

[0102] In some embodiments, the core network equipment can be a single device, including a first network element 1031, a second network element 1032, etc., or it can be multiple devices or a group of devices, each including all or part of the first network element 1031, the second network element 1032, etc. Network elements can be virtual or physical. The core network includes, for example, at least one of the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core Network (5GCN), and Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0103] In some embodiments, the first network element is, for example, a session management function (SMF).

[0104] In some embodiments, the second network element is, for example, a policy control function (PCF).

[0105] In some embodiments, the third network element is, for example, an application function (AF).

[0106] In some embodiments, the fourth network element is, for example, a user plane function (UPF).

[0107] In some embodiments, the first network element supports providing a unified policy framework to control network behavior, providing policy rules to the control layer network functions, and is also responsible for obtaining user subscription information related to policy decisions.

[0108] In some embodiments, the second network element is used to perform packet data unit (PDU) session management, execute PCF-issued control policies, select user plane function (UPF) network elements, and allocate terminal IP addresses when the PDU type is Internet Protocol (IP).

[0109] In some embodiments, the fourth network element is used to implement policy control functions such as billing at the session and service flow levels, QoS bandwidth guarantee and mobility management, and user equipment policy decision-making.

[0110] In some embodiments, the fourth network element can be independent of the core network equipment.

[0111] In some embodiments, the fourth network element may be part of the core network equipment.

[0112] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0113] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1A, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1A are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1A, or it may include other main bodies outside of FIG1A. The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0114] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), Super 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th Generation Mobile Communication System (4G), 5th Generation Mobile Communication System (5G), 5G New Radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New Radio Access (NX), Future Generation Radio Access (FX), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, and Ultra-Wideband. The technologies used include UWB (Ultra-Wideband), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), public land mobile network (PLMN) networks, device-to-device (D2D) systems, machine-to-machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0115] With the gradual development of IoT-related technologies and standards, 3GPP has standardized a series of IoT technologies, including Machine-Type Communications (MTC), Narrow Band IoT (NB-IoT), and Reduced Capability (RedCap) terminals. MTC and NB-IoT significantly reduce the cost of IoT terminals by employing technologies such as low bandwidth, single antenna, reduced peak data rate, half-duplex operation, and reduced transmit power. Furthermore, the introduction of enhanced discontinuous reception (eDRX) and power saving mode (PSM) greatly reduces the power consumption of IoT terminals. Simultaneously, MTC and NB-IoT can support a large number of IoT terminals accessing the network, thus meeting the demand for massive connectivity.

[0116] In some embodiments, NB-IoT is a low-power wide-area network technology with key characteristics such as low cost, low power consumption, strong coverage, and massive connectivity. It is largely based on the non-backward-compatible evolved universal terrestrial radio access (E-UTRA) standard, with a coverage target of a maximum coupling loss (MCL) of 164dB, significantly enhancing indoor coverage and supporting a large number of low-throughput, low-latency-sensitive devices. NB-IoT supports three operating modes: in-band, standalone, and guardband. Its uplink and downlink RF bandwidths are both 180kHz. Downlink uses orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) technology based on a 15kHz subcarrier spacing, while uplink uses single-carrier frequency-division multiple access (SC-FDMA) technology, supporting both single-tone and multi-tone transmission. The enhanced version of NB-IoT supports a wealth of features such as multi-carrier, positioning, multicast, wake-up signal, and fast small data transmission, and can coexist with Long Term Evolution (LTE) and New Radio (NR) systems.

[0117] In some embodiments, enhanced machine-type communication (eMTC) is an enhanced version of LTE-M (LTE-Machine-to-Machine), an IoT technology evolved from LTE. It is also a low-cost, low-power wide-area network technology. Compared to NB-IoT, eMTC has slightly weaker coverage, targeting an MCL of 156dB, but it can support higher transmission rates, some mobility, and voice services. eMTC has an uplink and downlink RF bandwidth of 1.4MHz and can support a maximum peak rate of 1Mbps.

[0118] In some embodiments, RedCap, or Reduced Capability, is a new technology based on 5G (5th generation mobile networks) NR. Simply put, RedCap is lightweight 5G. The large-scale industrial wireless sensor network (IWSN) use cases described by 5G requirements not only include ultra-reliable and low-latency communication (URLLC) services with very high requirements, but also relatively low-end applications requiring small device size, support for fully wireless transmission, and battery life of several years. These applications have higher requirements than Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) (i.e., LTE-M / NB-IoT), but lower than URLLC and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB). Furthermore, surveillance cameras in smart city scenarios requiring 5G, as well as wearable device use cases such as smartwatches, electronic health-related devices, and medical monitoring equipment, all exhibit characteristics of small device size, simplified functionality, and the need to connect to the 5G radio access network and core network, urgently requiring the introduction of lower-cost, simplified 5G NR terminals.

[0119] In some embodiments, A-IoT is a novel Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Compared to traditional IoT technologies, a significant feature is the massive number of A-IoT terminals (A-IoT UEs, A-IoT devices, A-IoT tags) in the network, enabling the inventory and monitoring of large-scale items. A-IoT devices can also be customized to meet different application needs, making A-IoT technology widely applicable and highly practical. Compared to NB-IoT terminals, A-IoT terminals have a simpler structure, lower hardware and maintenance costs, and the entire device may or may not include a power supply.

[0120] A-IoT devices can include Type 1, Type 2a, Type 2b, and Type 2c devices. Type 1 and 2a devices are passive, while Type 2b is an active device. Type 1 devices (IoT device 1) operate based on backscattering, exhibiting the lowest complexity and lowest power consumption. Type 2a devices (IoT device 2a) support energy storage and operate based on backscattering; their complexity and power consumption are higher than Type 1 devices, and they possess some signal amplification capabilities, but still maintain relatively low power consumption. Type 2b devices (IoT device 2b) operate based on active transmission, possessing signal amplification capabilities and the ability to actively transmit information. Furthermore, Type 2c devices possess both active information transmission and backscattering capabilities. These IoT devices can possess energy harvesting capabilities, meaning they can extract energy from the environment to supply normal uplink and downlink transmission. Environmental energy includes natural energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear energy, as well as artificial energy sources such as electromagnetic waves emitted by artificial devices.

[0121] Optionally, two basic topology scenarios are supported. One, as shown in Figure 1B, involves a direct connection between the A-IoT base station (or reader) and the A-IoT device. The other, as shown in Figure 1C, involves communication between the A-IoT device and the terminal, with the terminal acting as an intermediate node to send data to the network device.

[0122] For IoT devices that use backscattering for uplink transmission, a continuous wave (CW) energy source (CW node) is required to provide the electromagnetic waves for reflection during backscattering. The CW is typically of constant amplitude. A CW node can be a standalone node or a base station / intermediate node (e.g., a UE) communicating with the IoT device.

[0123] The frequency of the electromagnetic waves reflected by IoT devices can be exactly the same as the frequency of CW, or there can be some offset. The size of the offset is related to the hardware characteristics of the IoT device. The offset may be a fixed value, or if the IoT device hardware supports it, it may support multiple fixed values, or it may be a value that can be dynamically adjusted.

[0124] In some embodiments, radio frequency identification (RFID) is used to transmit information. A-IoT technology focuses on communication of passive devices, and its main application scenario is inventory management, which is similar to RFID technology. Therefore, information transmission can refer to RFID. Optionally, RFID information and data include the following types:

[0125] Select: Includes Select and Challenge. The reader / writer can use the Select command to select one or more tags within its coverage area based on the data stored in the tags, and the Challenge command to query the encryption and authentication types of the tags. The reader / writer can then inventory or connect to the selected tags.

[0126] Inventory includes commands such as Query, QueryAdjus, QueryRep, ACK, and NAK. Readers can use these commands to identify tags. An inventory count begins with a Query command and ends with sending another Query command, or sending a Select or Challenge command. Sending a Query command requires association with one of four defined sessions (S0, S1, S2, and S3), and a single session can only support one inventory count. Multiple tags may respond during an inventory count. The reader will detect a single tag response and request the tag's EPC code.

[0127] Access includes commands such as Req_RN, Read, Write, Lock, Kill, Access, BlockWrite, BlockErase, BlockPermalock, Authenticate, ReadBuffer, SecureComm, AuthComm, KeyUpdate, Untraceable, FileOpen, FileList, FilePrivilege, FileSetup, and TagPrivilege. The reader / writer can perform operations on tags such as reading, writing, locking, and deactivating them. It can also perform security-related operations such as authentication, and file-related operations such as opening files stored in the tag. Access operations involve multiple commands, and a single reader / writer may only support access to one tag.

[0128] In the case of the topology shown in Figure 1C, or when the terminal communicates directly with the A-IoT device as a reader, the time length of the R2D transmission when the terminal sends information to the A-IoT device (i.e., R2D transmission) will be longer than a whole time slot compared to the conventional (legacy) time slot-based transmission. Taking On-Off Keying (OOK) modulation as an example, with a code rate of 0.5, transmitting 100 bits requires the transmission of 200 OOK symbols. When a time domain symbol contains 4 OOK symbols, it also requires 50 time domain symbols. Assuming a maximum of 400 bits for R2D transmission in A-IoT devices, and disregarding factors such as cyclic redundancy check (CRC), the entire R2D transmission would require 800 OOK symbols. In addition, there are preamble (PRE), midamble (MID), and postamble (POST) symbols, all occupying significant time-domain resources. This means that R2D transmission in A-IoT devices consumes considerable time-domain resources. The same applies to data transmission from A-IoT devices to terminals (D2R transmission). For terminals, since R2D and / or D2R transmissions need to cross carriers, network equipment must ensure sufficient resources for the terminal.

[0129] In some embodiments, the resource allocation mechanism is implemented based on existing mechanisms, or, with reference to existing mechanisms, a resource allocation mechanism is designed independently. However, for first-type devices, such as A-IoT devices, where the communication time is longer than a whole time slot and / or requires energy from the environment for communication, it is difficult for the terminal to determine whether resources are available for communication with first-type devices. This is a problem that urgently needs to be solved.

[0130] Based on this, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication determination method and apparatus. The method, executed by a terminal, includes: receiving a first message sent by a network device, and determining, based on the first message, whether a first resource is used for communication with a first type of device. Thus, the terminal can determine whether a first resource is used for communication with a first type of device based on the first message sent by the network device, thereby ensuring communication quality and improving communication performance.

[0131] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a communication determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2, the present disclosure relates to a communication determination method, which includes:

[0132] S201, the network device sends the first message to the terminal.

[0133] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a first message sent by the network device, but is not limited thereto. The terminal may also receive a first message sent by a subject other than the network device, in which case S201 may be omitted.

[0134] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first message defined by the protocol, in which case S201 can be omitted.

[0135] In some embodiments, the terminal obtains the first message from the upper layer(s), in which case S201 can be omitted.

[0136] In some embodiments, the terminal processes the data to obtain the first message, in which case S201 can be omitted.

[0137] In some embodiments, the terminal autonomously implements the function indicated by the first message, or the above function is a default or default setting, in which case S201 can be omitted.

[0138] In some embodiments, the network device determines the first message on its own, or based on an instruction sent by the terminal, or based on a protocol agreement.

[0139] For example, when a network device needs to send information to a first type of device, it can estimate the time required for the information to be sent to the terminal and then to the first type of device, determine the first resource, and then determine the first message; or when a network device needs to send information to a first type of device and receive feedback information sent by the first type of device, the network device can estimate the time required for the information to be sent to the first type of device through the terminal and for the feedback information to be received, determine the first resource, and then determine the first message.

[0140] For example, when a network device receives an instruction message sent by a terminal, the instruction message indicates that the terminal expects to communicate with a first type of device on a specified resource. The network device can then determine the first resource based on the instruction message, and thus determine the first message.

[0141] For example, when a network device needs to send information to a first type of device, it can determine the time required for the information to be sent to the terminal and then to the first type of device according to the protocol, determine the resources, and then determine the first message; or when a network device needs to send information to a first type of device and receive feedback information sent by the first type of device, the network device can determine the time required for the information to be sent to the first type of device through the terminal and for the feedback information to be received according to the protocol, determine the first resources, and then determine the first message.

[0142] In some embodiments, the network device sends a first message to the terminal on its own, or sends a first message to the terminal based on a request from the terminal, or sends a first message to the terminal based on a protocol agreement.

[0143] For example, when the network device determines that the terminal has a communication need with the first type of device, it sends a first message to the terminal; or when the network device determines that the terminal has a communication need with the first type of device and that the terminal needs to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device, it sends a first message to the terminal. Here, the communication need between the terminal and the first type of device includes at least one of needing to send information to the first type of device and needing to receive information sent by the first type of device.

[0144] For example, when a network device receives a request from a terminal requesting the network device to configure a first resource required for the terminal to communicate with the first type of device, the network device may send a first message to the terminal.

[0145] For example, when the network device determines that the terminal has a communication need with the first type of device, it sends a first message to the terminal according to the protocol; or when the network device determines that the terminal has a communication need with the first type of device and determines that it needs to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device, it sends a first message to the terminal according to the protocol. Here, the communication need between the terminal and the first type of device includes at least one of needing to send information to the first type of device and needing to receive information sent by the first type of device.

[0146] In some embodiments, the network device may reuse existing signaling or messages to send a first message to the terminal, or send a first message to the terminal using new signaling or messages.

[0147] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following: RRC; DCI; MAC CE.

[0148] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device sends an RRC to the terminal. The RRC is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and then to determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0149] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device sends a DCI to the terminal. The DCI is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and then to determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0150] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device sends a MAC CE to the terminal. The MAC CE is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and then to determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0151] In some embodiments, the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device, and then the terminal determines whether to use the first resource to communicate with a first type of device.

[0152] In some embodiments, the first message is used to indicate a first resource.

[0153] In some embodiments, the first message is used to instruct the terminal to communicate with a first type of device using a first resource.

[0154] In some embodiments, the first message is used to indicate that the terminal cannot use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0155] In some embodiments, the first message is used to indicate that the terminal can communicate with a first type of device.

[0156] In some embodiments, the first message is used to indicate that the terminal cannot communicate with the first type of device.

[0157] In some embodiments, the first message is used to indicate the identifier of a first type of device.

[0158] In some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the first resource; and / or the first message is used to activate the first resource.

[0159] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device sends a first message to the terminal for configuring and / or activating a first resource. The first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device, and then to determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with a first type of device.

[0160] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; and / or the format of the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0161] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, including at least one of the following: the first message indicates first time information when the first resource is effective, which is used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first message does not indicate first time information when the first resource is effective, which is used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0162] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, including: the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or the content indicated by the first field in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or the content indicated by all fields in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0163] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, includes at least one of the following: the first parameter indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first parameter indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0164] For example, the first parameter in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot communicate with the first type of device (e.g., cannot act as a reader); a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can communicate with the first type of device (e.g., can act as a reader). Optionally, the first message is used to configure the first resource, and the first parameter is included in the configuration parameter set for configuring the first resource. Optionally, the network device uses the first message to configure the first resource in a semi-static manner. When the first parameter in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device (e.g., perform communication with the first type of device as a reader).

[0165] For example, the first parameter in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device. Optionally, the first message is used to configure the first resource, and the first parameter is included in the configuration parameter set of the first resource configuration information. Optionally, the network device uses the first message to configure the first resource in a semi-static manner, and the DCI indicates whether it is activated. When the first resource is activated and the first parameter in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0166] For example, the first parameter in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot communicate with the first type of device (e.g., cannot act as a reader); a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can communicate with the first type of device (e.g., can act as a reader). Optionally, the first message is used to configure the first resource, and the first parameter is included in the configuration parameter set for configuring the first resource. Optionally, the network device uses the first message to configure the first resource in a semi-static manner, and the DCI indicates whether it is activated. When the first resource is activated, and the first parameter in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device (e.g., perform communication with the first type of device as a reader).

[0167] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first field in the first message for the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device includes at least one of the following: the first field indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, for the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first field indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, for the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0168] For example, the first field in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device. Optionally, the first field is carried by a DCI, that is, the first message is a DCI. Optionally, the network device configures the first resource using the first message in a semi-static manner. When the first field in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0169] For example, the first field in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot communicate with the first type of device (e.g., cannot act as a reader); a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can communicate with the first type of device (e.g., can act as a reader). Optionally, the first field is carried by a DCI, that is, the first message is a DCI. Optionally, the network device uses the first message to configure the first resource in a semi-static manner. When the first field in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device (e.g., perform communication with the first type of device as a reader).

[0170] For example, the first field in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device. Optionally, the first field is carried by a DCI, i.e., the first message is a DCI, which can be a DCI for activating the first resource, i.e., the first message is used to activate the first resource. Optionally, the network device configures the first resource using the first message in a semi-static manner, and the DCI indicates whether it is activated. When the first resource is activated and the first field is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0171] For example, the first field in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot communicate with the first type of device (e.g., cannot act as a reader); a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can communicate with the first type of device (e.g., can act as a reader). Optionally, the first field is carried by a DCI, meaning the first message is a DCI, which can be a DCI for activating the first resource, i.e., the first message is used to activate the first resource. Optionally, the network device configures the first resource using the first message in a semi-static manner, and the DCI indicates whether it is activated. When the first resource is activated and the first field is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device (e.g., perform communication with the first type of device as a reader).

[0172] In some embodiments, the first parameter is the Time Domain Resource Allocation (TDRA) field.

[0173] Optionally, the TDRA field can be set to all zeros to indicate that the terminal has determined that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0174] Optionally, the TDRA field can be set to all 1s to indicate that the terminal has determined that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0175] Optionally, the content of the reserved row in the TDRA field is used to instruct the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0176] Optionally, the content of the time-domain-free row of the TDRA field is used to instruct the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, wherein the time-domain resource in the time-domain-free row is unrestricted.

[0177] In some embodiments, the content indicated by all fields in the first message for the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device includes at least one of the following: all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, for the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, for the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0178] For example, if all fields in the first message are set to 0, it indicates that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0179] For example, if all fields in the first message are set to 1, it indicates that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0180] In some embodiments, the format of the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device, including at least one of the following: the first message is a DCI of a first format, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; the first message is a DCI of a format other than the first format, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0181] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first message is a DCI in a first format, used to instruct the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device. Optionally, the DCI in the first format is DCI format 1-1, or DCI format 0-0, etc.

[0182] In some embodiments, the first resource includes at least one of the following: time-domain resource; frequency-domain resource; spatial-domain resource.

[0183] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device sends a first message to the terminal, which is used by the terminal to determine whether to use time-domain resources to communicate with the first type of device.

[0184] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device sends a first message to the terminal, the first message being used by the terminal to determine whether to use frequency domain resources to communicate with the first type of device.

[0185] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the network device sends a first message to the terminal, which is used by the terminal to determine whether to use airspace resources to communicate with the first type of device.

[0186] In some embodiments, the time-domain resources include at least one of the following: time-domain resources of DG PDSCH; time-domain resources of SPS PDSCH; frequency-time-domain resources of DG PUSCH; and time-domain resources of CG PUSCH.

[0187] In some embodiments, the frequency domain resources include at least one of the following: BWP; sub-band; frequency domain resources of DG PDSCH; frequency domain resources of SPS PDSCH; frequency domain resources of DG PUSCH; and frequency domain resources of CG PUSCH.

[0188] In some embodiments, airspace resources include at least one of the following: port resources; beam resources.

[0189] In some embodiments, the first type of device may be at least one of the following: a device that communicates with a terminal for a duration longer than a whole time slot; a device that needs to obtain energy from the environment to communicate; an A-IoT device; or an IoT device.

[0190] In some embodiments, communicating with a first type of device includes at least one of the following: the terminal sending information to the first type of device; the terminal receiving information sent by the first type of device; the terminal sending information to the first type of device as an intermediate node in communication between the network device and the first type of device; the terminal receiving information sent by the first type of device as an intermediate node in communication between the network device and the first type of device; the terminal sending information to the first type of device as an auxiliary node in communication between the network device and the first type of device; and the terminal receiving information sent by the first type of device as an auxiliary node in communication between the network device and the first type of device.

[0191] S302, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message.

[0192] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal can determine a first message and determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message, and then determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0193] In some embodiments, the first message is a configuration message for configuring a first resource with a network device; or an activation message for activating a first resource with a network device; or a message sent by a network device.

[0194] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first message is a configuration message for configuring a first resource with a network device; or an activation message for activating a first resource with a network device. If the resource form of the first resource meets the specified conditions, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; or if the resource form of the first resource does not meet the specified conditions, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with a first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine not to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0195] Optionally, the resource form of the first resource satisfies specified conditions, including at least one of the following:

[0196] The first resource is a resource within a specific time domain;

[0197] The first resource is a resource within a specific frequency domain.

[0198] The first resource is the resource within a specific airspace.

[0199] The first resource does not include time-domain resources;

[0200] The primary resource is a cyclical resource;

[0201] The primary resource is a non-periodic resource;

[0202] The duration of the first resource exceeds a specified threshold;

[0203] The duration of the first resource is less than a specified threshold.

[0204] For example, if the first resource is a resource within a specific time domain (or a specific frequency domain, or a specific spatial domain), the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; or if the first resource is not a resource within a specific time domain (or a specific frequency domain, or a specific spatial domain), the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal determines not to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0205] For example, if the first resource is a non-periodic resource (or a periodic resource), the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; or if the first resource is not a non-periodic resource (or a periodic resource), the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine not to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0206] For example, if the duration of the first resource is greater than (or less than) a specified threshold, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; or if the duration of the first resource is not greater than (or less than) a specified threshold, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine not to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0207] In some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message, including at least one of the following: if the first resource does not include time-domain resources, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; or if the first resource includes time-domain resources, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine not to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0208] For example, if the first resource does not include time-domain resources, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; or if the first resource includes time-domain resources, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine not to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0209] It should be noted that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the specific embodiments of this disclosure. The resource form of the first resource in the embodiments of this disclosure may also be other cases besides the above examples, which satisfy the specified conditions.

[0210] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message sent by the network device.

[0211] In some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the first resource; and / or the first message is used to activate the first resource.

[0212] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message sent by the network device for configuring the first resource.

[0213] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message sent by the network device for activating the first resource.

[0214] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message sent by the network device for configuring and activating the first resource.

[0215] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following: RRC; DCI; MAC CE.

[0216] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the RRC sent by the network device.

[0217] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the DCI sent by the network device.

[0218] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the MAC CE sent by the network device.

[0219] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the RRC sent by the network device for configuring and / or activating the first resource.

[0220] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the DCI sent by the network device for configuring and / or activating the first resource.

[0221] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the MAC CE sent by the network device for configuring and / or activating the first resource.

[0222] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, if the first message meets the specified conditions, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; or if the first message does not meet the specified conditions, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine not to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0223] Optionally, the first message satisfies specified conditions, including at least one of the following:

[0224] The first message indicates specific content;

[0225] The first message is a message with a specified format;

[0226] The first message is a specific message.

[0227] For example, if the content indicated by the first message is specific content, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or if the content indicated by the first message is not specific content, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device. Wherein, the content indicated by the first message being specific content includes at least one of the following: the first message instructs the terminal to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; the first time information indicating that the first resource is effective; a first parameter in the first message instructing the terminal to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; a first field in the first message instructing the terminal to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; or all fields in the first message instructing the terminal to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0228] For example, if the first message is a message of a specified format, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; or if the first message is not a message of a specified format, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with a first type of device. Wherein, a message of a specified format includes at least one of the following: the first message is a DCI of a first format; or the first message is a DCI of a second format, wherein the second format is different from the first format.

[0229] For example, when the first message is a specific message, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; or when the first message is a specific message, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with a first type of device. Wherein, the first message being a specific message includes at least one of the following: the first message is RRC; the first message is DCI; the first message is MAC CE.

[0230] In some embodiments, the first information includes a first message received from a network device, wherein the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device based on the first information, including at least one of the following: determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device based on the content indicated by the first message; and determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device based on the format of the first message.

[0231] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first message, and then the terminal can determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0232] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the format of the first message, and then the terminal can determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0233] In some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first message, including at least one of the following: the first message indicates first time information of the first resource taking effect, thus determining that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first message does not indicate first time information of the first resource taking effect, thus determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0234] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, if the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device when the first message indicates the first time information of the first resource taking effect, the terminal can then determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or if the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device when the first message does not indicate the first time information of the first resource taking effect, the terminal can then determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0235] In some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first message, including: determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message; or determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first field in the first message; or determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by all fields in the first message.

[0236] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message, and then the terminal can determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0237] In some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message, including at least one of the following: the first parameter indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, and the first resource is determined to be used to communicate with the first type of device; the first parameter indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, and the first resource is determined not to be used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0238] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, if the first parameter indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and then the terminal can determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or if the first parameter indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device, and then the terminal can determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0239] For example, the first parameter in the first message includes an indicator bit, wherein a value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device. Optionally, the first message is used to configure the first resource, and the first parameter is included in the configuration parameter set for configuring the first resource. Optionally, the network device uses the first message to configure the first resource in a semi-static manner. When the first parameter in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0240] For example, the first parameter in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot communicate with the first type of device (e.g., cannot act as a reader); a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can communicate with the first type of device (e.g., can act as a reader). Optionally, the first message is used to configure the first resource, and the first parameter is included in the configuration parameter set for configuring the first resource. Optionally, the network device uses the first message to configure the first resource in a semi-static manner. When the first parameter in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device (e.g., perform communication with the first type of device as a reader).

[0241] For example, the first parameter in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device. Optionally, the first message is used to configure the first resource, and the first parameter is included in the configuration parameter set of the first resource configuration information. Optionally, the network device uses the first message to configure the first resource in a semi-static manner, and the DCI indicates whether it is activated. When the first resource is activated and the first parameter in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0242] For example, the first parameter in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot communicate with the first type of device (e.g., cannot act as a reader); a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can communicate with the first type of device (e.g., can act as a reader). Optionally, the first message is used to configure the first resource, and the first parameter is included in the configuration parameter set for configuring the first resource. Optionally, the network device uses the first message to configure the first resource in a semi-static manner, and the DCI indicates whether it is activated. When the first resource is activated, and the first parameter in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device (e.g., perform communication with the first type of device as a reader).

[0243] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first field in the first message, and then the terminal can determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0244] In some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first field in the first message, including at least one of the following: the first field indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first field indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0245] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, if the first field indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or if the first field indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0246] For example, the first field in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device. Optionally, the first field is carried by a DCI, that is, the first message is a DCI. Optionally, the network device configures the first resource using the first message in a semi-static manner. When the first field in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0247] For example, the first field in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot communicate with the first type of device (e.g., cannot act as a reader); a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can communicate with the first type of device (e.g., can act as a reader). Optionally, the first field is carried by a DCI, that is, the first message is a DCI. Optionally, the network device uses the first message to configure the first resource in a semi-static manner. When the first field in the first message is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device (e.g., perform communication with the first type of device as a reader).

[0248] For example, the first field in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device. Optionally, the first field is carried by a DCI, i.e., the first message is a DCI, which can be a DCI for activating the first resource, i.e., the first message is used to activate the first resource. Optionally, the network device configures the first resource using the first message in a semi-static manner, and the DCI indicates whether it is activated. When the first resource is activated and the first field is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0249] For example, the first field in the first message includes an indicator bit, where a value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot communicate with the first type of device (e.g., cannot act as a reader); a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can communicate with the first type of device (e.g., can act as a reader). Optionally, the first field is carried by a DCI, meaning the first message is a DCI, which can be a DCI for activating the first resource, i.e., the first message is used to activate the first resource. Optionally, the network device configures the first resource using the first message in a semi-static manner, and the DCI indicates whether it is activated. When the first resource is activated and the first field is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the first message can use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device (e.g., perform communication with the first type of device as a reader).

[0250] In some embodiments, the first parameter is the Time Domain Resource Allocation (TDRA) field.

[0251] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the TDRA field in the first message, and thus the terminal can determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device. Specifically, if the TDRA field indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device; or if the TDRA field indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine not to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0252] Optionally, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device if the TDRA field is set to 0 in all fields, based on the content indicated by the TDRA field in the first message.

[0253] Optionally, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device if all TDRA fields are set to 1, based on the content indicated by the TDRA field in the first message.

[0254] Optionally, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content of the reserved line indicated by the TDRA field in the first message.

[0255] Optionally, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content of the time-domain-free row indicated by the TDRA field in the first message, wherein the time-domain resources in the time-domain-free row are unrestricted.

[0256] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by all fields in the first message.

[0257] In some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by all fields in the first message, including at least one of the following: if all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; if all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0258] In this embodiment of the disclosure, if all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0259] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, if all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource is not available for communication with the first type of device, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used for communication with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine that it will not use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0260] For example, if all fields in the first message are set to 0, it indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device. Therefore, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine that it uses the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0261] For example, if all fields in the first message are set to 1, it indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device. Therefore, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0262] In some embodiments, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device based on the format of the first message, including at least one of the following: if the first message is a downlink control information (DCI) in a first format, it is determined that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; if the first message is a DCI in a format other than the first format, it is determined that the first resource is not used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0263] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, when the first message is a DCI of the first format, the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine that it uses the first resource to communicate with the first type of device. Optionally, the first format DCI is DCI format 1-1, or DCI format 0-0, etc.

[0264] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, if the first message is a DCI in a format other than the first format, the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device, and thus the terminal can determine that it will not use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device.

[0265] In some embodiments, communicating with the first type of device includes at least one of the following:

[0266] The terminal sends information to the first type of device;

[0267] The terminal receives information sent by the first type of device;

[0268] The terminal acts as an intermediate node in communication between network devices and the first type of devices, sending information to the first type of devices;

[0269] The terminal acts as an intermediate node in communication between network devices and the first type of devices, receiving information sent by the first type of devices.

[0270] The terminal acts as an auxiliary node for communication between network devices and the first type of devices, sending information to the first type of devices;

[0271] The terminal acts as an auxiliary node for communication between network devices and the first type of devices, receiving information sent by the first type of devices.

[0272] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to send information to the first type of device based on the first information, and then the terminal can determine whether to use the first resource to send information to the first type of device.

[0273] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to receive information sent by the first type of device based on the first information, and then the terminal can determine whether to use the first resource to receive information sent by the first type of device.

[0274] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to send information to the first type of device as an intermediate node for communication between the terminal as a network device and the first type of device, based on the first information. Then, the terminal determines whether it uses the first resource to send information to the first type of device as an intermediate node for communication between the network device and the first type of device.

[0275] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to receive information sent by the first type of device as an intermediate node for communication between the terminal as a network device and the first type of device, based on the first information. Then, the terminal determines whether it uses the first resource to receive information sent by the first type of device as an intermediate node for communication between the network device and the first type of device.

[0276] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to send information to the first type of device as an auxiliary node for communication between the terminal as a network device and the first type of device, based on the first information. Then, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to send information to the first type of device as an auxiliary node for communication between the network device and the first type of device.

[0277] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines, based on the first information, whether the first resource is used by the terminal as an auxiliary node for communication between the network device and the first type of device to receive information sent by the first type of device, and then the terminal determines whether the terminal, as an auxiliary node for communication between the network device and the first type of device, uses the first resource to receive information sent by the first type of device.

[0278] In some embodiments, the first type of device may be at least one of the following: a device that communicates with a terminal for a duration longer than a whole time slot; a device that needs to obtain energy from the environment to communicate; an A-IoT device; or an IoT device.

[0279] In some embodiments, the first resource includes at least one of the following: time-domain resource; frequency-domain resource; spatial-domain resource.

[0280] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal determines whether to use at least one of time-domain resources, frequency-domain resources, and spatial-domain resources to communicate with the first type of device based on the first information.

[0281] In some embodiments, time-domain resources include at least one of the following: time-domain resources for dynamically scheduled DG Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH); time-domain resources for semi-persistently scheduled SPS PDSCH; frequency-time-domain resources for DG Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH); time-domain resources for configured licensed CG PUSCH; and / or frequency-domain resources include at least one of the following: bandwidth portion (BWP); sub-band; frequency-domain resources for DG PDSCH; frequency-domain resources for SPS PDSCH; frequency-domain resources for DG PUSCH; frequency-domain resources for CG PUSCH; and / or spatial-domain resources include at least one of the following: port resources; beam resources.

[0282] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the terminal can determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message sent by the network device, and then determine whether to use the first resource to communicate with the first type of device, thereby ensuring communication quality and improving communication performance.

[0283] In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names described in the embodiments. Terms such as "information", "message", "signal", "signaling", "report", "configuration", "indication", "instruction", "command", "channel", "parameter", "domain", "field", "symbol", "symbol", "codebook", "codeword", "codepoint", "bit", "data", "program", and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0284] In some embodiments, the terms "uplink", "uplink", and "physical uplink" can be used interchangeably, as can the terms "downlink", "downlink", and "physical downlink", as well as the terms "sidelink", "sidelink", "sidelink communication", "sidelink communication", "direct connection", "direct link", "direct communication", and "direct link communication".

[0285] In some embodiments, terms such as "physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)" and "DL data" can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as "physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH)" and "UL data".

[0286] In some embodiments, terms such as “moment,” “point in time,” “time,” and “time location” can be used interchangeably, as can terms such as “duration,” “segment,” “time window,” “window,” and “time.”

[0287] In some embodiments, the terms “frame”, “radio frame”, “subframe”, “slot”, “sub-slot”, “mini-slot”, “symbol”, “symbol”, and “transmission time interval (TTI)” can be used interchangeably.

[0288] In some embodiments, "acquire," "get," "obtain," "receive," "transmit," "bidirectional transmission," and "send and / or receive" can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, acquiring from protocols, acquiring from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation. Protocols include, for example, at least one of the 3GPP protocol, Wi-Fi protocol, and audio and / or video protocols.

[0289] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transfer,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0290] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0291] In some embodiments, the determination or judgment can be made by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), or by a true or false value (boolean), or by a comparison of numerical values ​​(e.g., a comparison with a predetermined value), but is not limited thereto.

[0292] In some embodiments, if an arrow in the interaction diagram representing the sending of information, signaling, etc. from one subject to another passes through other subjects, it can be interpreted as the information being forwarded from one subject to another via other subjects, or it can be interpreted as the information being sent from one subject to another without passing through other subjects.

[0293] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0294] Figure 3 is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating a communication determination method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3, this disclosure relates to a communication determination method, which includes:

[0295] S301, the terminal determines whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the resource form of the first resource.

[0296] The optional implementation of S301 can be found in the optional implementation of S202 in Figure 2 and other related parts in the embodiments involved in Figure 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0297] In some embodiments, the first resource does not include time-domain resources, and the terminal determines that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; and / or the first resource includes time-domain resources, and the terminal determines that the first resource is not used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0298] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a first message sent by the network device, the first message being used to configure a first resource.

[0299] In some embodiments, the terminal receives a first message sent by the network device, the first message being used to activate a first resource.

[0300] In some embodiments, the first type of device may be at least one of the following: a device that communicates with a terminal for a duration longer than a whole time slot; a device that needs to obtain energy from the environment to communicate; an A-IoT device; or an IoT device.

[0301] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0302] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the terminal can determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the resource form of the first resource, thereby ensuring communication quality and improving communication performance.

[0303] To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of this disclosure, an exemplary embodiment is provided.

[0304] In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in the topology of Figure 1C, a scenario involving a terminal acting as a reader is included. When the terminal performs R2D transmission, compared to legacy time-slot-based transmission, the R2D transmission time is longer than an entire time slot. Taking OOK modulation as an example, with a code rate of 0.5, transmitting 100 bits requires 200 OOK symbols. When one time-domain symbol contains 4 OOK symbols, it still requires 50 time-domain symbols, far exceeding a time slot. Current research assumes A-IoT R2D transmission has a maximum of 400 bits. Based on this assumption, without considering factors such as CRC, the entire R2D length needs to reach 800 OOK symbols. In addition, there are preamble, midamble, postamble, etc., which also occupy time-domain symbols. This means that the entire A-IoT R2D transmission will occupy a considerable amount of time-domain resources. This is also true for D2R transmission. For existing terminals, if the terminal needs to transmit R2D across carriers, the base station side (i.e., the network equipment side) needs to ensure that the terminal has sufficient resources.

[0305] How can terminals be made aware of the time-frequency resources available for A-IoT communication? Based on previous research, this can be achieved using existing resource allocation mechanisms, or by designing an independent resource allocation mechanism while referencing existing ones. However, from the terminal's perspective, it's difficult to determine whether resources are available for A-IoT communication. When a terminal acts as a reader, it needs to send R2D transmissions and / or receive D2R transmissions on time-frequency resources during communication with A-IoT devices. However, network devices may schedule the terminal for other communication processes on these time-frequency resources besides communicating with A-IoT devices, such as uplink and / or downlink transmissions. The communication process between the terminal and A-IoT devices may overlap in the time-frequency domain with the communication process between the terminal and network devices, affecting communication quality. Therefore, how can the terminal determine whether a certain resource can be used for communication with A-IoT devices? Since the terminal, acting as a reader, needs to send R2D transmissions and receive D2R transmissions on time-frequency resources during A-IoT communication, the terminal's knowledge of the available time-frequency resources for A-IoT communication is fundamental to establishing the entire communication process. Therefore, the main problem this case addresses is how to ensure that the terminal acting as the reader is aware of the time-frequency resources used for A-IoT communication. In other words, how to ensure that the network device and the terminal have a consistent understanding of the application of a certain time-frequency resource in A-IoT.

[0306] Overall, the identifier of A-IoT communication resources can be determined implicitly or explicitly.

[0307] 1. Network devices configure communication resources in a semi-static manner. The configuration parameters include an A-IoT communication identifier. When this parameter indicates a specific value, or when the parameter exists, it means that the communication resource configuration can be used for A-IoT communication.

[0308] 2. Network devices configure communication resources in a semi-static manner and activate them dynamically. The dynamic activation signaling includes an A-IoT communication identifier. When this parameter indicates a specific value, or when the parameter is present, it means that the activated communication resource configuration can be used for A-IoT communication.

[0309] 3. Network devices configure communication resources dynamically. The dynamic signaling includes an A-IoT communication identifier. When this parameter indicates a specific value, or when the parameter is present, it means that the activated communication resource configuration can be used for A-IoT communication.

[0310] 4. Protocol predefined: When communication resources are configured in a certain way, this configuration can be used for A-IoT communication. For example, configuring all TDRA fields to 0 / 1 / reserved bits, or having no TDRA field.

[0311] 5. Predefined protocol: When communication resources are scheduled via a certain signaling method, this communication resource configuration can be used for A-IoT communication. For example, communication resources can be scheduled using a fixed DCI format.

[0312] 6. Protocol predefined: When a certain configuration is set, the communication resource configuration can be used for A-IoT communication. For example, configuring resource activation time information.

[0313] First embodiment: In a network, IoT network devices communicate with each other (or may also be called IoT terminals). The IoT network devices include base stations, intermediate nodes, and auxiliary nodes, while the terminals are typical intermediate / auxiliary node devices. The IoT devices are of at least one of type 1, type 2a, type 2b, and type 2c. The IoT devices harvest energy from the environment to power their communication transmission. The energy in the environment includes both natural and artificial energy. For example, the IoT device can be a device, and the IoT network device can act as a reader.

[0314] The first network device can communicate with the first terminal. The first network device is preferably a base station device. Optionally, the first network device can communicate with IoT devices. The first terminal can act as an intermediate node or auxiliary node in the IoT network, or directly establish communication with the IoT devices.

[0315] The first terminal determines, based on the first identifier, that the first resource can be used for communication between the first terminal and the IoT device. The first resource can be a frequency domain resource, a time domain and frequency domain resource, or simply a time domain resource. For example, the frequency domain resource can be the configured frequency domain resources of BWP, sub-band, DG PDSCH, SPS PDSCH, DG PUSCH, CG PUSCH, etc.; the time domain resource can be the configured time domain resources of DG PDSCH, SPS PDSCH, DG PUSCH, CG PUSCH, etc.

[0316] The terminal determines the first identifier using at least one of the following methods: Method 1, Method 2, Method 3

[0317] Optionally, in method 1: the first identifier is indicated by a first parameter, which is an RRC signaling parameter. The first parameter is used to indicate whether it is a first configuration. The first configuration includes at least one of the following: a first resource is used for a first type of communication; the terminal is a reader; the terminal is an intermediate node; the terminal is an auxiliary node; and the first type of communication is activated.

[0318] Optionally, the first type of communication includes, but is not limited to, A-IoT communication. The definition of A-IoT communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: terminal communication as a reader, terminal communication as an intermediate node, terminal communication as an auxiliary node, terminal communication with a device, R2D communication, and D2R communication.

[0319] Optionally, the first parameter belongs to the configuration parameter set of the first resource.

[0320] Optionally, the first parameter is independent of the set of configuration parameters of the first resource.

[0321] For example, the first parameter includes an indicator bit. A value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource is not available for A-IoT communication; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource is available for A-IoT communication. The first parameter is included in the first resource configuration parameter set. The network device configures the first resource in a semi-static manner. When this parameter is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving this parameter can perform A-IoT communication on the first resource.

[0322] For example, the first parameter includes an indicator bit. A value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot act as a reader; a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can act as a reader. The first parameter is included in the first resource configuration parameter set. The network device configures the first resource in a semi-static manner. When this parameter is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving this parameter can act as a reader to perform A-IoT communication.

[0323] For example, the first parameter includes an indicator bit. A value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource is not available for A-IoT communication; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource is available for A-IoT communication. The first parameter is included in the first resource configuration parameter set. The network device configures the first resource semi-statically, and its activation is confirmed by the DCI. When the first resource is activated and the parameter is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the parameter indication can perform A-IoT communication on the first resource.

[0324] For example, the first parameter includes an indicator bit. A value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot act as a reader; a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can act as a reader. The first parameter is included in the first resource configuration parameter set. The network device configures the first resource semi-statically, and its activation is confirmed by the DCI. When the first resource is activated and the parameter is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving this parameter can act as a reader to perform A-IoT communication.

[0325] Optionally, in method 2: the first identifier is indicated by a first field, which is carried by the DCI. The first field is used to indicate whether it is a first configuration. The first configuration includes at least one of the following: a first resource is used for a first type of communication; the terminal is a reader; the terminal is an intermediate node; the terminal is an auxiliary node; and the first type of communication is activated.

[0326] Optionally, the first type of communication includes, but is not limited to, A-IoT communication. The definition of A-IoT communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: terminal communication as a reader, terminal communication as an intermediate node, terminal communication as an auxiliary node, terminal communication with a device, R2D communication, and D2R communication.

[0327] For example, the first field contains an indicator bit. A value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource is not available for A-IoT communication; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource is available for A-IoT communication. The first field is carried by the DCI. The network device configures the first resource in a semi-static manner. When this field is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving this indication can perform A-IoT communication on the first resource.

[0328] For example, the first field contains an indicator bit. A value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot act as a reader; a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can act as a reader. The first field is carried by the DCI. The network device configures the first resource in a semi-static manner. When this field is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving this indication can act as a reader to perform A-IoT communication.

[0329] For example, the first field includes an indicator bit. A value of 0 indicates that the configured first resource is not available for A-IoT communication; a value of 1 indicates that the configured first resource is available for A-IoT communication. The first field is carried by a DCI, which can be a DCI that activates the first resource. The network device configures the first resource in a semi-static manner, and the DCI confirms whether it is activated. When the first resource is activated and the field is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the field indication can perform A-IoT communication on the first resource.

[0330] For example, the first field includes an indicator bit. A value of 0 indicates that the terminal cannot act as a reader; a value of 1 indicates that the terminal can act as a reader. The first field is carried by a DCI, which can be a DCI that activates the first resource. The network device configures the first resource in a semi-static manner, and the DCI confirms whether it is activated. When the first resource is activated and the field is indicated as 1, the terminal receiving the indication from this field can act as a reader to perform A-IoT communication.

[0331] Optionally, in method 3: the first identifier is indicated by a first field, which is carried by the MAC CE. The first field is used to indicate whether it is a first configuration. The first configuration includes at least one of the following: a first resource is used for a first type of communication; the terminal is a reader; the terminal is an intermediate node; the terminal is an auxiliary node; and the first type of communication is activated.

[0332] The first type of communication includes, but is not limited to, A-IoT communication. The definition of A-IoT communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: terminal as a reader communication, terminal as an intermediate node communication, terminal as an auxiliary node communication, terminal communicating with a device, R2D communication, and D2R communication.

[0333] In the second embodiment, within a network, IoT network devices communicate with each other. These IoT network devices include base stations, intermediate nodes, and auxiliary nodes, with the terminal typically being an intermediate / auxiliary node device. The IoT devices are of at least one of type 1, type 2a, type 2b, and type 2c. The IoT devices harvest energy from the environment to power their communication transmission. The energy in the environment includes both natural and artificial energy. For example, the IoT device can be a device, and the IoT network device can act as a reader.

[0334] The first network device can communicate with the first terminal. The first network device is preferably a base station device. Optionally, the first network device can communicate with IoT devices. The first terminal can act as an intermediate node or auxiliary node in the IoT network, or directly establish communication with the IoT devices.

[0335] The first terminal determines that the first resource can be used for communication between the first terminal and the IoT device based on the first identifier, where the first identifier is the reuse of existing parameters. The first resource can be a frequency domain resource, a time domain and frequency domain resource, or a time domain resource. For example, the frequency domain resource can be the configured frequency domain resources of BWP, sub-band, DG PDSCH, SPS PDSCH, DG PUSCH, CG PUSCH, etc.; the time domain resource can be the configured time domain resources of DG PDSCH, SPS PDSCH, DG PUSCH, CG PUSCH, etc.

[0336] The terminal determines the first identifier using at least one of the following methods: method 1, method 2, or method 3.

[0337] Optionally, in method 1: the first identifier is indicated by a TDRA field, which indicates whether it is a first configuration. The first configuration includes at least one of the following: a first resource is used for a first type of communication; the terminal is a reader; the terminal is an intermediate node; the terminal is an auxiliary node; and the first type of communication is activated.

[0338] Optionally, the first type of communication includes, but is not limited to, A-IoT communication. The definition of A-IoT communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: terminal communication as a reader, terminal communication as an intermediate node, terminal communication as an auxiliary node, terminal communication with a device, R2D communication, and D2R communication.

[0339] Optionally, the TDRA field can be set to all zeros to indicate the first configuration.

[0340] Optionally, the TDRA field can be set to all 1s to indicate the first configuration.

[0341] Optionally, the TDRA field indicates the reserved row, representing the first configuration.

[0342] Optionally, the TDRA field indicates a time-domain-free row, representing a first configuration in which time-domain-free rows have unrestricted time-domain resources.

[0343] Optionally, Method 2: The first identifier is indicated by all fields of the DCI, the DCI fields being used to indicate whether it is a first configuration. The first configuration includes at least one of the following: a first resource is used for a first type of communication; the terminal is a reader; the terminal is an intermediate node; the terminal is an auxiliary node; and the first type of communication is activated.

[0344] Optionally, the first type of communication includes, but is not limited to, A-IoT communication. The definition of A-IoT communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: terminal communication as a reader, terminal communication as an intermediate node, terminal communication as an auxiliary node, terminal communication with a device, R2D communication, and D2R communication.

[0345] Optionally, setting all fields of the DCI to 0 indicates the first configuration.

[0346] Optionally, setting all fields of the DCI to 1 indicates the first configuration.

[0347] Optionally, method 3: The first identifier is indicated by all fields of MAC CE, the MAC CE field being used to indicate whether it is a first configuration. The first configuration includes at least one of the following: a first resource is used for a first type of communication; the terminal is a reader; the terminal is an intermediate node; the terminal is an auxiliary node; and the first type of communication is activated.

[0348] The first type of communication includes, but is not limited to, A-IoT communication. The definition of A-IoT communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: terminal as a reader communication, terminal as an intermediate node communication, terminal as an auxiliary node communication, terminal communicating with a device, R2D communication, and D2R communication.

[0349] Optionally, setting all fields in MAC CE to 0 indicates the first configuration.

[0350] Optionally, setting all fields in MAC CE to 1 indicates the first configuration.

[0351] In the third embodiment, in a network, IoT network devices communicate with each other. The IoT network devices include base stations, intermediate nodes, and auxiliary nodes, with the terminal being a typical intermediate / auxiliary node device. The IoT devices are of at least one of type 1, type 2a, type 2b, and type 2c. The IoT devices harvest energy from the environment to power their communication transmission. The energy in the environment includes both natural and artificial energy. For example, the IoT device can be a device, and the IoT network device can act as a reader. (Background)

[0352] The first network device can communicate with the first terminal. The first network device is preferably a base station device. Optionally, the first network device can communicate with IoT devices. The first terminal can act as an intermediate node or auxiliary node in the IoT network, or directly establish communication with the IoT devices.

[0353] The first terminal determines, based on an implicit instruction, that a first resource can be used for communication between the first terminal and the IoT device. The first resource can be a frequency domain resource, a time domain and frequency domain resource, or simply a time domain resource. For example, the frequency domain resource can be the configured frequency domain resources of BWP, sub-band, DG PDSCH, SPS PDSCH, DG PUSCH, CG PUSCH, etc.; the time domain resource can be the configured time domain resources of DG PDSCH, SPS PDSCH, DG PUSCH, CG PUSCH, etc.

[0354] The terminal determines the implicit indication using at least one of the following methods: method 1, method 2, or method 3.

[0355] Alternatively, in Method 1, if the protocol is predefined and the first resource is configured by the first format DCI, then the first resource is used for the first type of communication.

[0356] Optionally, the first type of communication includes, but is not limited to, A-IoT communication. The definition of A-IoT communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: terminal communication as a reader, terminal communication as an intermediate node, terminal communication as an auxiliary node, terminal communication with a device, R2D communication, and D2R communication.

[0357] Alternatively, in method 2: if the protocol is predefined and the time domain resource is not configured when configuring the first resource (e.g., DCI does not have a TDRA domain), then the first resource is used for the first type of communication.

[0358] Optionally, the first type of communication includes, but is not limited to, A-IoT communication. The definition of A-IoT communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: terminal communication as a reader, terminal communication as an intermediate node, terminal communication as an auxiliary node, terminal communication with a device, R2D communication, and D2R communication.

[0359] Optionally, Method 3: Protocol predefinition. When configuring the first resource, if first time information is configured, then the first resource can be used for the first type of communication based on the first time information. The first time information includes, but is not limited to: activation time delay information, timer, time window, etc.

[0360] Optionally, the first type of communication includes, but is not limited to, A-IoT communication. The definition of A-IoT communication includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: terminal communication as a reader, terminal communication as an intermediate node, terminal communication as an auxiliary node, terminal communication with a device, R2D communication, and D2R communication.

[0361] In some embodiments, the steps and their optional implementations in other embodiments described before or after this embodiment, as well as other related parts in the specification, can be referred to, and will not be repeated here.

[0362] By implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, it is possible to display and indicate that the configured resources can be applied to A-IoT communication; it is possible to display and indicate that A-IoT communication is activated; it is possible to reuse existing parameters to indicate that the configured resources can be applied to A-IoT communication; and it is possible to use protocol predefined rules to indicate that the configured resources can be applied to A-IoT communication.

[0363] This disclosure also proposes an apparatus (also referred to as a communication device, etc.) for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Furthermore, another apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0364] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0365] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0366] Figure 4A is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4A, the terminal 101 may include at least one of a transceiver module 1011, a processing module 1012, etc.

[0367] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 1011 is configured to receive a first message sent by a network device. The processing module 1012 is configured to determine, based on the first message, whether a first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0368] In some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the first resource; and / or the first message is used to activate the first resource.

[0369] In some embodiments, the processing module 1012 is specifically configured to perform at least one of the following: determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first message; and determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the format of the first message.

[0370] In some embodiments, the processing module 1012 is specifically configured to perform at least one of the following: a first message indicating first time information that the first resource is effective, determining that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; or a first message not indicating first time information that the first resource is effective, determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0371] In some embodiments, the processing module 1012 is specifically configured to: determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device based on the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message; or determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device based on the content indicated by the first field in the first message; or determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device based on the content indicated by all fields in the first message.

[0372] In some embodiments, the processing module 1012 is specifically configured to perform at least one of the following: determining that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device if the first parameter indicates that the first resource is available for communication with the first type of device; determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device if the first parameter indicates that the first resource is not available for communication with the first type of device.

[0373] In some embodiments, the processing module 1012 is specifically configured to perform at least one of the following: determining that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device if the first field indicates that the first resource is available for communication with the first type of device; determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device if the first field indicates that the first resource is not available for communication with the first type of device.

[0374] In some embodiments, the first parameter is the Time Domain Resource Allocation (TDRA) field.

[0375] In some embodiments, the processing module 1012 is specifically configured to perform at least one of the following: if all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, it is determined that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; if all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, it is determined that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0376] In some embodiments, the processing module 1012 is specifically configured to perform at least one of the following: if the first message is a downlink control information (DCI) in a first format, determine that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; if the first message is a DCI in a format other than the first format, determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0377] In some embodiments, the processing module 1012 is specifically configured to perform at least one of the following: if the first resource does not include a time-domain resource, determine that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; if the first resource includes a time-domain resource, determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0378] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following: RRC; DCI; MAC CE.

[0379] In some embodiments, communicating with a first type of device includes at least one of the following: the terminal sending information to the first type of device; the terminal receiving information sent by the first type of device; the terminal sending information to the first type of device as an intermediate node in communication between the network device and the first type of device; the terminal receiving information sent by the first type of device as an intermediate node in communication between the network device and the first type of device; the terminal sending information to the first type of device as an auxiliary node in communication between the network device and the first type of device; and the terminal receiving information sent by the first type of device as an auxiliary node in communication between the network device and the first type of device.

[0380] In some embodiments, the first type of device may be at least one of the following: a device that communicates with a terminal for a duration longer than a whole time slot; a device that needs to obtain energy from the environment to communicate; an A-IoT device; or an IoT device.

[0381] In some embodiments, the first resource includes at least one of the following: time-domain resource; frequency-domain resource; spatial-domain resource.

[0382] In some embodiments, time-domain resources include at least one of the following: time-domain resources for dynamically scheduled DG Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH); time-domain resources for semi-persistently scheduled SPS PDSCH; frequency-time-domain resources for DG Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH); time-domain resources for configured licensed CG PUSCH; and / or frequency-domain resources include at least one of the following: bandwidth portion (BWP); sub-band; frequency-domain resources for DG PDSCH; frequency-domain resources for SPS PDSCH; frequency-domain resources for DG PUSCH; frequency-domain resources for CG PUSCH; and / or spatial-domain resources include at least one of the following: port resources; beam resources.

[0383] Optionally, the transceiver module 1011 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods (e.g., the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module 1012 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the terminal 101 in any of the above methods (e.g., other steps besides the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the terminal in S201-S202, S3011, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0384] Figure 4B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4B, the network device 102 may include at least one of a transceiver module 1021, a processing module 1022, etc.

[0385] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 1021 is configured to send a first message to the terminal, wherein the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0386] In some embodiments, the first message is used to configure the first resource; and / or the first message is used to activate the first resource.

[0387] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; and / or the format of the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0388] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, including at least one of the following: the first message indicates first time information when the first resource is effective, which is used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first message does not indicate first time information when the first resource is effective, which is used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0389] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, including: the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or the content indicated by the first field in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or the content indicated by all fields in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0390] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, includes at least one of the following: the first parameter indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first parameter indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0391] In some embodiments, the content indicated by the first field in the first message for the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device includes at least one of the following: the first field indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, for the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; the first field indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, for the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0392] In some embodiments, the first parameter is the Time Domain Resource Allocation (TDRA) field.

[0393] In some embodiments, the content indicated by all fields in the first message for the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device includes at least one of the following: all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, for the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; all fields in the first message indicate that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, for the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

[0394] In some embodiments, the format of the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device, including: at least one of the following first messages being a DCI of a first format, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; and the first message being a DCI of a format other than the first format, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with a first type of device.

[0395] In some embodiments, the first message includes at least one of the following: RRC; DCI; MAC CE.

[0396] In some embodiments, communicating with a first type of device includes at least one of the following: the terminal sending information to the first type of device; the terminal receiving information sent by the first type of device; the terminal sending information to the first type of device as an intermediate node in communication between the network device and the first type of device; the terminal receiving information sent by the first type of device as an intermediate node in communication between the network device and the first type of device; the terminal sending information to the first type of device as an auxiliary node in communication between the network device and the first type of device; and the terminal receiving information sent by the first type of device as an auxiliary node in communication between the network device and the first type of device.

[0397] In some embodiments, the first type of device may be at least one of the following: a device that communicates with a terminal for a duration longer than a whole time slot; a device that needs to obtain energy from the environment to communicate; an A-IoT device; or an IoT device.

[0398] In some embodiments, the first resource includes at least one of the following: time-domain resource; frequency-domain resource; spatial-domain resource.

[0399] In some embodiments, time-domain resources include at least one of the following: time-domain resources of DG PDSCH; time-domain resources of SPS PDSCH; frequency-time-domain resources of DG PUSCH; time-domain resources of CG PUSCH; and / or frequency-domain resources include at least one of the following: BWP; sub-band; frequency-domain resources of DG PDSCH; frequency-domain resources of SPS PDSCH; frequency-domain resources of DG PUSCH; frequency-domain resources of CG PUSCH; and / or spatial-domain resources include at least one of the following: port resources; beam resources.

[0400] Optionally, the transceiver module 1021 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the network device 102 in any of the above methods (e.g., the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the network device in S201-S202 and S301, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here. Optionally, the processing module 1022 is used to perform at least one of the other steps performed by the network device 102 in any of the above methods (e.g., other steps besides the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the network device in S201-S202 and S301, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0401] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a sending module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated together.

[0402] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module.

[0403] In some embodiments, the processing module can be replaced by the processor, and the transceiver module can be replaced by the transceiver.

[0404] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 5100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 5100 can be a network device (e.g., access network device, core network device, etc.), a terminal (e.g., user equipment, etc.), a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the network device in implementing any of the above methods, or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the terminal in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 5100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments; for details, please refer to the descriptions in the above method embodiments.

[0405] As shown in Figure 5A, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 may be a general-purpose processor or a special-purpose processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit. The baseband processor may be used to process communication protocols and communication data, and the central processing unit may be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminals, terminal chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 5100 is used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0406] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5102. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5102, the transceiver 5102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., the sending and / or receiving steps in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto), and the processor 5101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., other steps besides sending and / or receiving in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated together. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, sending unit, transmitter, sending circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0407] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5103 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 are used to invoke instructions stored in the memory 5103 to cause the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, all or part of the memory 5103 may also be located outside the communication device 5100. In an optional embodiment, the communication device 5100 may include one or more interface circuits 5104. Optionally, the interface circuit 5104 is connected to the memory 5103 and can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memory 5103 or other devices, and can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memory 5103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5104 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memory 5103 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5101.

[0408] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device or a terminal, but the scope of the communication device 5100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 may not be limited by FIG. 5A. The communication device may be a standalone device or may be part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data, programs and / or instructions; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal, smart terminal, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0409] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 5200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 5100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of chip 5200 shown in Figure 5B, but it is not limited thereto.

[0410] Chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201. Chip 5200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0411] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing data and / or instructions. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside of chip 5200. Optionally, the interface circuit 5202 is connected to the memories 5203, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to receive data and / or instructions from the memories 5203 or other devices, and the interface circuit 5202 can be used to send data and / or instructions to the memories 5203 or other devices. For example, the interface circuit 5202 can read data and / or instructions stored in the memories 5203 and send the data and / or instructions to the processor 5201.

[0412] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., the sending and / or receiving steps in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto). The interface circuit 5202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method refers, for example, to the interface circuit 5202 performing data and / or instruction interaction between the processor 5201, the chip 5200, the memory 5203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 5201 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps other than sending and / or receiving in S201-S202, S301, but not limited thereto).

[0413] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0414] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0415] This disclosure also proposes a program product, including a program and / or instructions, which, when executed by a communication device, cause the communication device to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product. Optionally, the program product is stored on the storage medium.

[0416] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0417] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this disclosure.

[0418] Those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0419] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A communication determination method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a terminal and includes: Receive the first message sent by the network device; Based on the first message, determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first message is used to configure the first resource; and / or the first message is used to activate the first resource.

3. The method as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message includes at least one of the following: Based on the content indicated by the first message, determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; Based on the format of the first message, determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

4. The method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first message includes at least one of the following: The first message indicates the first time information when the first resource takes effect, and determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; The first message does not indicate the first time information when the first resource takes effect, thus determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

5. The method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first message includes: Based on the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message, determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or Based on the content indicated by all fields in the first message, determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

6. The method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by the first parameter in the first message includes at least one of the following: The first parameter indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; The first parameter indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

7. The method as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first parameter is the Time Domain Resource Allocation (TDRA) field.

8. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that, Determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the content indicated by all fields in the first message includes at least one of the following: All fields in the first message indicate that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; All fields in the first message indicate that the first resource is not available for communication with the first type of device, thus determining that the first resource is not used for communication with the first type of device.

9. The method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the format of the first message includes at least one of the following: The first message is a downlink control information (DCI) in a first format, which determines that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; If the first message is a DCI format other than the first format, it is determined that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

10. The method according to any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that, Determining whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device based on the first message includes at least one of the following: The first resource does not include time-domain resources, therefore it is determined that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; The first resource includes time-domain resources, and it is determined that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The first message includes at least one of the following: Radio Resource Control (RRC); Digital Access Control (DCI); Media Access Control (MAC) Unit (CE).

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The communication with the first type of device includes at least one of the following: The terminal sends information to the first type of device; The terminal receives information sent by the first type of device; The terminal acts as an intermediate node for communication between the network device and the first type of device, sending information to the first type of device. The terminal acts as an intermediate node for communication between the network device and the first type of device, receiving information sent by the first type of device. The terminal acts as an auxiliary node for communication between the network device and the first type of device, sending information to the first type of device. The terminal acts as an auxiliary node for communication between the network device and the first type of device, receiving information sent by the first type of device.

13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, The first resource includes at least one of the following: Time-domain resources; Frequency domain resources; Airspace resources; The time-domain resources include at least one of the following: Dynamically schedule the time-domain resources of the DG physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH); Temporal resources for semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) PDSCH; Frequency-time domain resources of the DG physical uplink shared channel PUSCH; Configure and authorize the temporal domain resources for CG PUSCH; And / or, the frequency domain resources include at least one of the following: Bandwidth portion BWP; Sub-band; Frequency domain resources of DG PDSCH; Frequency domain resources of SPS PDSCH; Frequency domain resources of DG PUSCH; Frequency domain resources of CG PUSCH; And / or, airspace resources include at least one of the following: Port resources; Beam resources.

14. A communication determination method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a network device and includes: Send a first message to the terminal, wherein the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device.

15. The method as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The first message is used to configure the first resource; and / or the first message is used to activate the first resource.

16. The method as described in claim 14 or 15, characterized in that, The content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device; and / or The format of the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

17. The method as described in claim 16, characterized in that, The content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, including at least one of the following: The first message indicates the first time information when the first resource takes effect, which is used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; The first message does not indicate the first time information when the first resource takes effect, and is used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

18. The method as described in claim 17, characterized in that, The content indicated by the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, including: The content indicated by the first parameter in the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; or The content indicated by all fields in the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device.

19. The method as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The content indicated by the first parameter in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, includes at least one of the following: The first parameter indicates that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, which is used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; The first parameter indicates that the first resource cannot be used to communicate with the first type of device, which is used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

20. The method as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The first parameter is the Time Domain Resource Allocation (TDRA) field.

21. The method according to any one of claims 18 to 20, characterized in that, The content indicated by all fields in the first message, used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device, includes at least one of the following: All fields in the first message indicate that the first resource can be used to communicate with the first type of device, which is used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; All fields in the first message indicate that the first resource is not available for communication with the first type of device, which is used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used for communication with the first type of device.

22. The method as described in claim 16, characterized in that, The format of the first message is used by the terminal to determine whether the first resource is used to communicate with a first type of device, including at least one of the following: The first message is a DCI in a first format, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is used to communicate with the first type of device; The first message is a DCI in a format other than the first format, used by the terminal to determine that the first resource is not used to communicate with the first type of device.

23. The method according to any one of claims 14 to 22, characterized in that, The first message includes at least one of the following: RRC; DCI; MAC CE.

24. The method according to any one of claims 14 to 23, characterized in that, The communication with the first type of device includes at least one of the following: The terminal sends information to the first type of device; The terminal receives information sent by the first type of device; The terminal acts as an intermediate node for communication between the network device and the first type of device, sending information to the first type of device. The terminal acts as an intermediate node for communication between the network device and the first type of device, receiving information sent by the first type of device. The terminal acts as an auxiliary node for communication between the network device and the first type of device, sending information to the first type of device. The terminal acts as an auxiliary node for communication between the network device and the first type of device, receiving information sent by the first type of device.

25. The method according to any one of claims 14 to 24, characterized in that, The first resource includes at least one of the following: Time-domain resources; Frequency domain resources; Airspace resources; The time-domain resources include at least one of the following: Time-domain resources of DG PDSCH; Time-domain resources of SPS PDSCH; Frequency-time domain resources of DG PUSCH; Temporal resources of CG PUSCH; And / or, the frequency domain resources include at least one of the following: BWP; sub-band; Frequency domain resources of DG PDSCH; Frequency domain resources of SPS PDSCH; Frequency domain resources of DG PUSCH; Frequency domain resources of CG PUSCH; And / or, airspace resources include at least one of the following: Port resources; Beam resources.

26. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device is used to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, 14 to 25.

27. A communication system, characterized in that, The method includes a terminal and a network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the method of any one of claims 1 to 13, and the network device is configured to implement the method of any one of claims 14 to 25.

28. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instructions are executed on a communication device, the communication device performs the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 13, 14 to 25.

29. A program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, characterized in that, When at least one of the programs or instructions is executed by a communication device, it implements the method of any one of claims 1 to 13, 14 to 25.

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