Information sending method and apparatus, information reception method and apparatus, and communication and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of communications, and specifically relates to an information sending method and apparatus, an information reception method and apparatus, and a terminal, a network device and a storage medium. The information sending method comprises: sending indication information to a network device, wherein the indication information is used for indicating the reception capability of a terminal for a low-power wake-up signal. In the present disclosure, a terminal sends indication information to a network device, and the network device can determine, on the basis of the indication information, the reception capability of the terminal for a low-power wake-up signal. Accordingly, it is beneficial for the network device to rationally allocate the low-power wake-up signal to the terminal, thereby avoiding technical problems such as resource waste.

Description

[Detailed Rules, Article 91, April 17, 2026] Methods and devices for sending and receiving information, communication equipment and storage media Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communication technology, and more specifically, to information transmission methods, information reception methods, terminals, network devices, communication devices, communication systems, and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] To conserve terminal power, terminals can be allowed to periodically enter a "sleep" state. During this period, the terminal does not need to monitor the PDCCH (Physical Downlink Control Channel). The terminal can periodically wake up to receive the PDCCH; for example, network devices can wake up the terminal by sending a Wake-Up Signal (WUS). However, since different terminals have different capabilities, network devices need to specify the terminal's capabilities in order to determine the appropriate way to wake up the terminal.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] The embodiments of this disclosure provide methods and apparatus for sending and receiving information, terminals, network devices, and storage media to solve technical problems in related technologies.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an information sending method is proposed, executed by a terminal, the method comprising: sending indication information to a network device, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0006] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an information receiving method is provided, executed by a network device, the method comprising: receiving indication information sent by a terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0007] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an information sending apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising: a sending module configured to send indication information to a network device, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0008] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, an information receiving apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising: a receiving module configured to receive indication information sent by a terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0009] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal is provided, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the information sending method described in the first aspect.

[0010] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a communication device is provided, the communication device being used to perform the information sending method described in the first aspect, and / or the information receiving method described in the second aspect.

[0011] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, including a terminal and an access network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the information sending method described in the first aspect, and the access network device is configured to implement the information receiving method described in the second aspect.

[0012] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the network device is configured to perform the information receiving method described in the second aspect.

[0013] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions, which, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform the information sending method described in the first aspect and / or the information receiving method described in the second aspect.

[0014] According to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, a program product is provided that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the information sending method described in the first aspect and / or the information receiving method described in the second aspect.

[0015] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the terminal sends indication information to the network device. Based on the indication information, the network device can determine the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals. This helps the network device to rationally allocate low-power wake-up signals to the terminal, thus avoiding technical problems such as resource waste. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of an information sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2B is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating another information sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 2C is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating another information sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 2D is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating another information sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of an information transmission device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram of an information receiving device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0025] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the chip structure proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this disclosure provide methods and apparatus for sending and receiving information, terminals, network devices, and storage media.

[0027] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose an information transmission method executed by a terminal, the method comprising: sending indication information to a network device, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0028] In the above embodiments, the terminal sends an indication message to the network device. Based on the indication message, the network device can determine the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals. This helps the network device to allocate low-power wake-up signals to the terminal in a reasonable way, so as to avoid technical problems such as resource waste.

[0029] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including at least one of the following: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band; the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one combination of frequency bands.

[0030] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is carried in radio frequency parameters.

[0031] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the radio frequency band capability of the low-power receiver in the radio frequency parameters is the indication information.

[0032] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for the functional set of frequency bands in a frequency band combination.

[0033] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is carried in a frequency band combination information unit.

[0034] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the downlink function set in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

[0035] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for a set of functions of carriers in a frequency band combination.

[0036] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is carried in a frequency band combination information unit.

[0037] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the downlink function set of each component carrier in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

[0038] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure propose an information receiving method executed by a network device, the method comprising: receiving indication information sent by a terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0039] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including at least one of the following: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band; the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one combination of frequency bands.

[0040] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is carried in radio frequency parameters.

[0041] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the radio frequency band capability of the low-power receiver in the radio frequency parameters is the indication information.

[0042] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for the functional set of frequency bands in a frequency band combination.

[0043] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is carried in a frequency band combination information unit.

[0044] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the downlink function set in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

[0045] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for a set of functions of carriers in a frequency band combination.

[0046] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the indication information is carried in a frequency band combination information unit.

[0047] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the downlink function set of each component carrier in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

[0048] Thirdly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an information sending apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a sending module configured to send indication information to a network device, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0049] Fourthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide an information receiving device, the device comprising: a receiving module configured to receive indication information sent by a terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0050] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a terminal comprising: one or more processors; wherein the terminal is configured to perform the information transmission method described in any one of the first aspects and optional embodiments thereof.

[0051] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a network device comprising: one or more processors; wherein the network device is configured to perform the information receiving method described in any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments thereof.

[0052] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication device for performing the information transmission method of any one of the first aspect and optional embodiments of the first aspect, and / or the information reception method of any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0053] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system including a terminal and an access network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the information transmission method of any one of the first aspect and optional embodiments of the first aspect, and the access network device is configured to implement the information reception method of any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0054] Ninthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform an information transmission method according to any one of the first aspect and optional embodiments of the first aspect, and / or an information reception method according to any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0055] In a tenth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product that, when executed by a communication device, causes the communication device to perform the information transmission method described in any one of the first aspect and optional embodiments of the first aspect, and / or the information reception method described in any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0056] In the eleventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the information sending method described in any one of the first aspect and optional embodiments of the first aspect, and / or the information receiving method described in any one of the second aspect and optional embodiments of the second aspect.

[0057] It is understood that the aforementioned information sending and receiving devices, communication equipment, communication systems, storage media, program products, and computer programs are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects that can be achieved can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0058] This disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for transmitting and receiving information, terminals, network devices, and storage media. In some embodiments, terms such as "information transmitting and receiving method" and "information processing method" and "communication method" can be used interchangeably; terms such as "information transmitting and receiving apparatus" and "information processing apparatus" and "communication apparatus" can be used interchangeably; and terms such as "information processing system" and "communication system" can be used interchangeably.

[0059] 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.

[0060] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0061] 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.

[0062] In the embodiments of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular, such as “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” “the,” “the,” “the,” “the,” “this,” etc., may mean “one and only one,” or “one or more,” “at least one,” etc.

[0063] For example, when using articles such as "a", "an", and "the" in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular or a plural form.

[0064] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0065] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0066] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0067] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0068] The prefixes such as "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this disclosure are only for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not constitute restrictions on the position, order, priority, number or content of the descriptive objects. For the description of the descriptive objects, please refer to the description in the claims or the context of the embodiments. The use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions.

[0069] For example, if the descriptive object is "field," then 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 "level," then 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; there can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. In addition, objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the descriptive object 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 descriptive object 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.

[0070] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0071] In some embodiments, the terms “in response to…”, “in response to determining…”, “in the case of…”, “when…”, “if…”, “if…”, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0072] 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”.

[0073] In some embodiments, devices, etc., can be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. Terms such as “device”, “equipment”, “circuit”, “network element”, “node”, “function”, “unit”, “section”, “system”, “network”, “chip”, “chip system”, “entity”, and “subject” can be used interchangeably.

[0074] In some embodiments, "network" can be interpreted as devices included in a network (e.g., access network devices, core network devices, etc.).

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0080] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0081] 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.

[0082] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0083] As shown in Figure 1, the communication system 100 includes a terminal 101 and a network device 102, wherein the network device includes at least one of the following: an access network device and a core network device.

[0084] In some embodiments, terminal 101 includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, Internet of Things device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home.

[0085] 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.

[0086] In some embodiments, a core network device may be a single device comprising one or more network elements, or it may be multiple devices or a group of devices, each comprising all or part of the aforementioned one or more network elements. Network elements may be virtual or physical. The core network may include, for example, at least one of an Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a 5G Core Network (5GCN), or a Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0087] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0088] In some embodiments, the access network device may be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU may also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network device. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU and centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0089] 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.

[0090] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1 are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1, or may include other main bodies outside of FIG1. ​​The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. 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.

[0091] The embodiments disclosed herein can be applied to Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-Beyond (LTE-B), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4th generation mobile communication system (4G), 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), 5G new radio (NR), Future Radio Access (FRA), New-Radio Access Technology (RAT), New Radio (NR), New radio access (NX), Future generation radio access (FX), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), CDMA2000, Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), and IEEE 802.20, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth (a registered trademark), Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) networks, Device-to-Device (D2D) systems, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) systems, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) systems, systems utilizing other communication methods, and next-generation systems built upon them, etc. Furthermore, multiple systems can be combined (e.g., a combination of LTE or LTE-A with 5G).

[0092] In some embodiments, to save power consumption of the terminal, discontinuous reception (DRX) in connected mode can be introduced. Based on discontinuous reception technology, the terminal can periodically enter a "sleep" state. During the "sleep" period, the terminal does not need to monitor the PDCCH (Physical Downlink Control Channel).

[0093] In order to monitor the PDCCH to determine the possible uplink and downlink data, the terminal can periodically wake up and monitor the PDCCH during the wake-up period, for example, to receive possible retransmission data.

[0094] In some embodiments, to wake up the terminal, the network device can send a wake-up signal (WUS) or DCP (DCI for powersaving) to the terminal. Taking wake-up via DCP as an example, when the terminal detects DCP, it determines that it needs to listen to PDCCH, and thus can enter the wake-up state (e.g., start the DRX timer onDurationTimer). When the terminal does not detect DCP, it can determine that it will ignore PDCCH listening and will not start the DRX onDurationTimer.

[0095] In addition, power-saving signals, such as PEI (Paging Early Indication), can be introduced. For example, PEI can be configured before the paging occasion (PO). If the terminal does not detect PEI, the UE will not listen to the corresponding PO. If the terminal detects PEI, it will determine that it needs to listen to the PO.

[0096] The aforementioned power-saving signals, such as WUS, DCP, and PEI, all require detection by the terminal's main receiver (MR). However, simply enabling the main receiver to detect power-saving signals is still not energy-efficient enough. Therefore, in some embodiments, a separate receiver, such as a low-power receiver (LR), can be introduced to receive low-power wake-up signals (e.g., LP (Low Power)-WUS). When the terminal uses the LR to receive LP-WUS, the MR section can be put into sleep mode or turned off. The terminal only activates the MR to listen for PDCCH after receiving the LP-WUS signal.

[0097] However, the problem is that different terminals have different receiving capabilities. Not all terminals are capable of receiving LP-WUS. Sending LP-WUS to terminals that are not capable of receiving LP-WUS will result in a waste of communication resources.

[0098] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of an information sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0099] As shown in Figure 2A, the information sending method may include the following steps:

[0100] In step S201, the terminal sends instruction information to the network device.

[0101] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, for example, supporting the reception of low-power wake-up signals, or not supporting the reception of low-power wake-up signals.

[0102] For example, the types of low-power wake-up signals include at least one of the following: low-power WUS (e.g., LP-WUS), low-power DCP, and low-power PEI.

[0103] For example, in indicating that the terminal supports receiving low-power wake-up signals, the indication information can also indicate the type of low-power wake-up signals that can be received.

[0104] The following embodiments mainly use LP-WUS as an example to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure.

[0105] In some embodiments, the network device may receive instruction information sent by the terminal.

[0106] In step S202, the network device determines the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals based on the indication information.

[0107] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the terminal sends indication information to the network device. Based on the indication information, the network device can determine the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals. This helps the network device to rationally allocate low-power wake-up signals to the terminal, thus avoiding technical problems such as resource waste.

[0108] For example, the network device determines that terminal #1 supports receiving LP-WUS, while terminal #2 does not. In this case, when the network device needs to wake up terminal #1, it can send LP-WUS to terminal #1, for example, terminal #1 can receive LP-WUS through LR. When the network device needs to wake up terminal #2, it will not send LP-WUS to terminal #2, but can instead send traditional WUS to terminal #2, for example, terminal #2 can receive traditional WUS through MR, or it may not use the WUS mechanism at all.

[0109] Therefore, it is possible to avoid the waste of resources caused by the network device sending LP-WUS to terminal #2, and it is also helpful to ensure that the network device wakes up terminal #2 in a timely manner through traditional WUS.

[0110] It should be noted that the operation of the terminal reporting indication information can be performed autonomously by the terminal (for example, the terminal sends indication information to the network device when it is determined that LR is set) or it can be triggered by the network device (for example, the network device requests the terminal to send indication information). This disclosure does not limit this.

[0111] The following examples illustrate the specific details of the content indicated by the instruction information.

[0112] Figure 2B is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating another information sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0113] As shown in Figure 2B, the information sending method may include the following steps:

[0114] In step S201B, the terminal sends instruction information to the network device.

[0115] For example, the indication information can be in the frequency band granularity (i.e., per band) to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0116] For example, the indication information can be at the per-band combination level, indicating the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0117] In some embodiments, the network device may receive instruction information sent by the terminal.

[0118] In step S202B, the network device determines the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals at the granularity of frequency bands and / or frequency band combinations based on the indication information.

[0119] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including at least one of the following:

[0120] The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band;

[0121] The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band combination.

[0122] For example, the indication information indicates the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals at the frequency band level. For instance, taking two frequency bands, band#1 and band#2, the indication information could indicate that the terminal supports receiving low-power wake-up signals in band#1, but does not support receiving low-power wake-up signals in band#2.

[0123] Network devices can wake up terminals at the frequency band level. For example, when it is necessary to wake up the terminal on band #1, LP-WUS can be sent to the terminal. When it is necessary to wake up the terminal on band #2, traditional WUS can be sent to the terminal, or the WUS mechanism can be not used.

[0124] For example, the indication information indicates the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals at the band combination granularity. The reception capability can apply to each band in the band combination. For example, taking two band combinations, band combination#1 and band combination#2, as an example, the indication information can indicate that the terminal supports receiving low-power wake-up signals in band combination#1 (so it supports receiving low-power wake-up signals on each band in band combination#1), and does not support receiving low-power wake-up signals in band combination#2 (so it does not support receiving low-power wake-up signals on each band in band combination#2).

[0125] For example, when a network device needs to wake up a terminal on band#i, it can determine the frequency band combination to which band#i belongs. If band#i belongs to band combination#1, the network device can determine that the terminal supports receiving low-power wake-up signals in band#i and can send LP-WUS to the terminal. If band#i belongs to band combination#2, the network device can determine that the terminal does not support receiving low-power wake-up signals in band#i and can send traditional WUS to the terminal or not use the WUS mechanism.

[0126] In some embodiments, the indication information is carried in radio frequency parameters (RF-Parameters).

[0127] In some embodiments, the radio frequency band (RF band) capability of the low-power receiver in the radio frequency parameters is the indication information.

[0128] For example, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band, and the radio frequency parameters include the following:

[0129] Among them, supportedBandListNR-LR is used to characterize the radio frequency band capability of low-power receivers. It can be used as indication information to indicate that the terminal supports receiving LP-WUS in each band corresponding to supportedBandListNR-LR (e.g., each band in SIZE (1..maxBands) mentioned above).

[0130] For example, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band, and the radio frequency parameters include the following:

[0131] Among them, supportedBandCombinationList-LR is used to characterize the RF band capability of low-power receivers. It can be used as an indication of the list of band combinations, BandCombinationList-r19, in which each band combination supports LP-WUS reception.

[0132] Figure 2C is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating another information sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0133] As shown in Figure 2C, the information sending method may include the following steps:

[0134] In step S201C, the terminal sends instruction information to the network device.

[0135] For example, the indication information can be at the granularity of the feature set of the frequency bands in the band combination (i.e., per band per band combination) to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0136] In some embodiments, the network device may receive instruction information sent by the terminal.

[0137] In step S202C, the network device determines the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals at the granularity of the functional set of the frequency bands in the frequency band combination, based on the instruction information.

[0138] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for the feature set of the frequency bands in the frequency band combination.

[0139] For example, a frequency band combination may include at least one frequency band, and each frequency band may correspond to a functional set. There is a correspondence between the functional set and the frequency band in the frequency band combination, which can characterize the function of the frequency band in the frequency band combination.

[0140] For example, taking the feature set of band in band combination #1 as an example, feature set #1 corresponds to band #1, and feature set #2 corresponds to band #2.

[0141] For example, the indication information suggests that the terminal supports receiving low-power wake-up signals for feature set #1, but does not support receiving low-power wake-up signals for feature set #2. Based on this, the network device can determine that the terminal supports receiving low-power wake-up signals on band #1 corresponding to feature set #1, but not on band #2 corresponding to feature set #2. In this case, when the network device needs to wake up the terminal on band #1, it can send LP-WUS to the terminal; when it needs to wake up the terminal on band #2, it can send traditional WUS, or not use the WUS mechanism.

[0142] In some embodiments, the indication information is carried in a frequency band combination information unit.

[0143] In some embodiments, the downlink function set in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

[0144] For example, the frequency band combination information unit contains the following:

[0145] For example, the featuresSetCombination contains the following:

[0146] For example, the FeatureSet contains the following:

[0147] For example, featureSetsDownlink-v19xy contains the following:

[0148] Among them, featureSetsDownlink-v19xy can be used as indication information. For example, featureSetsDownlink-v19xy can indicate that LP-WUS reception is supported.

[0149] In some embodiments, to improve communication capabilities, the terminal can communicate based on carrier aggregation (CA). Carrier aggregation can include inter-band CA or intra-band CA.

[0150] For example, for an intra-band CA, network devices can be configured with a set of DRX parameters, and all serving cells of the CA belong to a DRX group.

[0151] For example, for inter-band CA, the network can be configured with two sets of DRX parameters. Cells belonging to different frequency bands use different DRX parameters, and a serving cell can only belong to one of the two DRX groups.

[0152] In some embodiments, to improve communication capabilities, terminals can communicate based on dual-connectivity (DC). Based on dual-connectivity technology, macro nodes (MNs) and small nodes (SNs) can utilize non-ideal backhaul (Xn) interfaces to achieve carrier aggregation, thereby providing users with higher communication rates and improving spectrum efficiency and load balancing through macro / micro networking. Terminals supporting dual-connectivity can connect to two 5G base stations simultaneously, which helps increase the throughput of a single user. Specifically, in the DC, the Master Cell Group (MCG) and Secondary Cell Group (SCG) are configured with DRX.

[0153] In some embodiments, taking the terminal supporting dual connectivity as an example, the band combination includes band#A and band#B, where MCG belongs to band#A and SCG belongs to band#B.

[0154] For example, the instruction information indicates that the terminal supports receiving LP-WUS on this band combination. The network device can determine that the terminal supports receiving LP-WUS on both band#A and band#B. Then, LP-WUS can be configured for MCG and SCG respectively, and each LP-WUS is used for DRX wake-up of the corresponding cell group.

[0155] For example, if the network device determines from the instruction information that the terminal only supports receiving LP-WUS in band#A of the band combination, then the network device can configure LP-WUS for the MCG, and LP-WUS is used for the DRX wake-up of the MCG.

[0156] In some embodiments, the terminal supports carrier aggregation as an example.

[0157] For example, the network device determines, based on the indication information, that the terminal supports receiving LP-WUS on band#A and band#B in the band combination. If the network device configures only one DRX group for CA, the network device can configure LP-WUS only on the carrier corresponding to the primary cell (PCell), and LP-WUS is used for DRX wake-up of the PCell; if the network device configures two DRX groups for CA, the network device can configure LP-WUS for the two cell groups corresponding to these two DRX groups respectively, and each LP-WUS is used for DRX wake-up of the corresponding cell; if the network device configures two DRX groups for CA, the network device can also configure LP-WUS only on the PCell, and LP-WUS is used for DRX wake-up of the PCell.

[0158] For example, the network device determines, based on the indication information, that the terminal supports receiving LP-WUS on band #A in the band combination. The network can configure LP-WUS on the corresponding carrier of the PCell in band A, and LP-WUS is used for DRX wake-up of the PCell.

[0159] Figure 2D is an interactive schematic diagram illustrating another information sending method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0160] As shown in Figure 2D, the information sending method may include the following steps:

[0161] In step S201D, the terminal sends indication information to the network device.

[0162] For example, the indication information can be granular (i.e., per CC per band per band combination) to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, using the functional set of carriers in the frequency bands of a frequency band combination (e.g., component carriers (CC) in carrier aggregation).

[0163] In some embodiments, the network device may receive instruction information sent by the terminal.

[0164] In step S202D, the network device determines the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals at the granularity of the functional set of carriers in the frequency band of the frequency band combination, based on the indication information.

[0165] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for a set of functions of carriers in a frequency band in a frequency band combination (e.g., CC in carrier aggregation).

[0166] For example, a frequency band combination may include at least one frequency band, and a frequency band may include at least one carrier. Each carrier corresponds to a function set, and the function set has a correspondence with the carrier in the frequency band of the frequency band combination, which can characterize the function of the carrier in the frequency band of the frequency band combination.

[0167] For example, taking the feature set of the CC of band in band combination #1 as an example, feature set #1 corresponds to CC #1, and feature set #2 corresponds to CC #2.

[0168] For example, the indication information suggests that the terminal supports receiving low-power wake-up signals for feature set #1, but does not support receiving low-power wake-up signals for feature set #2. Based on this, the network device can determine that the terminal supports receiving low-power wake-up signals on CC #1 corresponding to feature set #1, but not on CC #2 corresponding to feature set #2. In this case, when the network device needs to wake up the terminal on CC #1, it can send LP-WUS to the terminal; when it needs to wake up the terminal on CC #2, it can send traditional WUS to the terminal, or not use the WUS mechanism.

[0169] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the MR can also report information about frequency band combinations, such as the MR's support capability for WUS reception on frequency band combination #i. In the above embodiments, the indication information indicates the terminal's support capability for LP-WUS reception on frequency band combination #j, where frequency band combination #j can include one or more frequency band combinations from frequency band combination #i, or it can include frequency band combinations other than frequency band combination #i.

[0170] In some embodiments, the indication information is carried in a frequency band combination information unit.

[0171] In some embodiments, the downlink function set of each component carrier in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

[0172] The contents of the frequency band combination information unit, featureSetCombination, etc. can be found in the previous embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0173] For example, the featuresSetCombination contains the following:

[0174] For example, the FeatureSet contains the following:

[0175] For example, the contents of featureSetsDownlinkPerCC-v19xy are as follows:

[0176] Among them, featureSetsDownlinkPerCC-v19xy can be used as indication information. For example, featureSetsDownlinkPerCC-v19xy can indicate that LP-WUS reception is supported.

[0177] The communication method involved in the embodiments of this disclosure may include at least one of steps S201 to S202. For example, step S201 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S201+S202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0178] In some embodiments, steps S201 and S202 may be performed in an alternate order or simultaneously.

[0179] In some embodiments, step S201 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0180] In some embodiments, step S202 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0181] In some embodiments, other alternative implementations may be described before or after the specification corresponding to FIG2A.

[0182] 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.

[0183] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0184] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0185] 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.

[0186] Corresponding to the aforementioned embodiments of the information sending method and information receiving method, this disclosure also provides embodiments of the information sending device and the information receiving device.

[0187] Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an information sending device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, the information sending device can be applied to a terminal. As shown in Figure 3, the information sending device includes: a sending module 301.

[0188] In some embodiments, the sending module is configured to send indication information to a network device, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0189] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including at least one of the following: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band; the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one combination of frequency bands.

[0190] In some embodiments, the indication information is carried in radio frequency parameters.

[0191] In some embodiments, the radio frequency band capability of the low-power receiver in the radio frequency parameters is the indication information.

[0192] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for the functional set of frequency bands in a frequency band combination.

[0193] In some embodiments, the indication information is carried in a frequency band combination information unit.

[0194] In some embodiments, the downlink function set in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

[0195] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for a set of functions of carriers in a frequency band combination.

[0196] In some embodiments, the indication information is carried in a frequency band combination information unit.

[0197] In some embodiments, the downlink function set of each component carrier in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

[0198] Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an information receiving device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, the information receiving device can be applied to a network device. As shown in Figure 4, the information receiving device includes: a receiving module 401.

[0199] In some embodiments, the receiving module is configured to receive indication information sent by the terminal, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals.

[0200] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including at least one of the following: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band; the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one combination of frequency bands.

[0201] In some embodiments, the indication information is carried in radio frequency parameters.

[0202] In some embodiments, the radio frequency band capability of the low-power receiver in the radio frequency parameters is the indication information.

[0203] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for the functional set of frequency bands in a frequency band combination.

[0204] In some embodiments, the indication information is carried in a frequency band combination information unit.

[0205] In some embodiments, the downlink function set in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

[0206] In some embodiments, the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for a set of functions of carriers in a frequency band combination.

[0207] In some embodiments, the indication information is carried in a frequency band combination information unit.

[0208] In some embodiments, the downlink function set of each component carrier in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

[0209] For the device embodiments, since they basically correspond to the method embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to in the description of the method embodiments. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as modules may or may not be physical modules; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network modules. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0210] This disclosure also provides an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by the terminal in any of the above methods. Alternatively, another apparatus is provided that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by a network device (e.g., an access network device, a core network functional node, a core network device, etc.) in any of the above methods.

[0211] 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.

[0212] 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).

[0213] 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.

[0214] As shown in Figure 5A, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 5100 can be used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 can be used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0215] 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 (e.g., steps S201, S202, but not limited thereto) in the above method, such as sending and / or receiving, while the processor 5101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S201, S202, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. 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; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0216] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5103 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5103 may be located outside the communication device 5100. In optional embodiments, the communication device 5100 may include one or more interface circuits 5104. Optionally, the interface circuits 5104 are connected to the memories 5102, and the interface circuits 5104 can be used to receive data from the memories 5102 or other devices, and can be used to send data to the memories 5102 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 5104 can read data stored in the memories 5102 and send the data to the processor 5101.

[0217] 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 a part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0218] 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.

[0219] Chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201. Chip 5200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0220] 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. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside of chip 5200. Optionally, interface circuit 5202 is connected to memory 5203, and interface circuit 5202 can be used to receive data from memory 5203 or other devices, and interface circuit 5202 can be used to send data to memory 5203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 5202 can read data stored in memory 5203 and send the data to processor 5201.

[0221] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs at least one of the communication steps (e.g., steps S201, S202, but not limited thereto) in the above-described method, such as sending and / or receiving. For example, the interface circuit 5202 performing the communication steps (e.g., sending and / or receiving) in the above-described method refers to the interface circuit 5202 performing data 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 S201, S202, but not limited thereto).

[0222] 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.

[0223] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 5100, cause the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0224] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 5100, causes the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0225] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

Claims

1. A method for sending information, characterized in that, The method, executed by a terminal, includes: Send indication information to the network device, wherein the indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive the Low Power Wake-up Signal (LP-WUS).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including at least one of the following: The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band; The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band combination.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The indication information is carried in the radio frequency parameters.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The radio frequency band capability of the low-power receiver in the radio frequency parameters is the indication information.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for the feature set of the frequency bands in the frequency band combination.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The indication information is carried in the frequency band combination information unit.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The downlink function set in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

8. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for the functional set of carriers in the frequency band combination.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The indication information is carried in the frequency band combination information unit.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The downlink function set of each component carrier in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

11. An information receiving method, characterized in that, Performed by a network device, the method includes: The terminal receives an indication message, wherein the indication message is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive the Low Power Wake-up Signal (LP-WUS).

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including at least one of the following: The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band; The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals in at least one frequency band combination.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The indication information is carried in the radio frequency parameters.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The radio frequency band capability of the low-power receiver in the radio frequency parameters is the indication information.

15. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for the functional set of the frequency bands in the frequency band combination.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The indication information is carried in the frequency band combination information unit.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The downlink function set in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

18. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals, including: The indication information is used to indicate the terminal's ability to receive low-power wake-up signals for the functional set of carriers in the frequency band combination.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The indication information is carried in the frequency band combination information unit.

20. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The downlink function set of each component carrier in the frequency band combination information unit is the indication information.

21. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device is used to perform the information transmission method according to any one of claims 1-10, and / or the information reception method according to any one of claims 10-20.

22. A communication system, characterized in that, The device includes a terminal and an access network device, wherein the terminal is configured to implement the information transmission method according to any one of claims 1-10, and the access network device is configured to implement the information reception method according to any one of claims 10-20.

23. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the information transmission method of any one of claims 1 to 10, and / or the information reception method of any one of claims 11 to 20.

24. A program product, characterized in that, When the above-described program product is executed by a communication device, the communication device performs the information transmission method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, and / or the information reception method according to any one of claims 11 to 20.

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