Resource determination method and apparatus, device, medium and program product

Abstract

The present application belongs to the field of wireless communications. Disclosed are a resource determination method and apparatus, a device, a medium and a program product. The method comprises: determining a first transmission resource, the first transmission resource being time-domain synchronized and / or frequency-domain synchronized, and the first transmission resource comprising one or more of the following: a frequency-domain resource, a time-domain resource and a spatial-domain resource, wherein the frequency-domain resource of the first transmission resource comprises at most m consecutive frequency-domain resource sets, and m is greater than 1.

Description

Resource determination methods, apparatus, equipment, media and procedures products Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of wireless communication, and in particular to a resource determination method, apparatus, device, medium, and program product. Background Technology

[0002] In the 4G era, the cell bandwidth allocated to terminal devices was usually fixed, resulting in low bandwidth utilization and inflexible use.

[0003] The 5G era introduced Bandwidth Part (BWP) technology, but only one BWP can be activated in a cell at any given time, which is insufficient to meet the increasingly complex service demands. Even with Carrier Aggregation (CA) technology, which aggregates multiple cells into a large bandwidth resource, a synchronization process needs to be performed for each cell separately, resulting in significant synchronization overhead and substantial latency.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a resource determination method, apparatus, equipment, medium, and program product, the technical solution of which includes at least:

[0006] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a resource determination method is provided, the method comprising:

[0007] A first transmission resource is determined, wherein the first transmission resource is time-domain synchronized and / or frequency-domain synchronized, and the first transmission resource includes one or more of the following: frequency domain resources, time domain resources, and spatial domain resources;

[0008] The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include at most m consecutive frequency domain resource sets, where m is greater than 1.

[0009] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a resource determination apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising:

[0010] The processing module is configured to determine a first transmission resource, wherein the first transmission resource is time-domain synchronized and / or frequency-domain synchronized, and the first transmission resource includes one or more of the following: frequency domain resources, time domain resources, and spatial domain resources;

[0011] The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include at most m consecutive frequency domain resource sets, where m is greater than 1.

[0012] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a communication device is provided, the communication device comprising: a processor; a transceiver connected to the processor; and a memory for storing executable instructions of the processor; wherein the processor is configured to load and execute the executable instructions to implement the resource determination method as described in the foregoing aspects.

[0013] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, which stores at least one program that is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the resource determination method as described in the foregoing aspects.

[0014] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a computer program product is provided, the computer program product including computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium, a processor retrieving the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium, and the processor executing the computer instructions to implement the resource determination method as described in the foregoing aspects.

[0015] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a chip is provided, the chip including a programmable logic circuit and / or at least a program, the chip being configured to implement the resource determination method as described in the foregoing aspects based on the programmable logic circuit and / or the at least a program.

[0016] The technical solutions provided in this application embodiment may include the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The system supports communication devices in determining the first transmission resource. Since the first transmission resource is synchronous, the communication device does not need to repeat the synchronization process within the first transmission resource, thus saving power. Furthermore, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource can include several consecutive sets of frequency domain resources, providing a more flexible resource determination method, which helps to improve resource utilization and avoid resource waste. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the configuration of the serving cell in the relevant technology;

[0020] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 shows a flowchart illustrating a resource determination method provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 shows a schematic diagram of the numbering of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 12 shows a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 13 shows a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 14 shows a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 15 shows a structural block diagram of a resource determination apparatus provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 16 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail here, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0036] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0037] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein can be interpreted as "in the case of," "when," or "in response to determination." In this specification, when expressing the meaning of Boolean Values, it is expressed that "0" represents "first meaning" and "1" represents "second meaning." Without loss of generality, those skilled in the art will understand that the meanings they represent can be interchanged, that is, "1" represents "first meaning" and "0" represents "second meaning."

[0038] Telecommunication operators typically own multiple non-contiguous narrowband resources. For example, an operator may have allocated 1960MHz to 1965MHz of spectrum resources during the 3G era and 1940MHz to 1960MHz during the 4G era.

[0039] To meet the requirements of the Advanced Long Term Evolution (LTE-A) system, which demands a downlink peak rate of 1Gbps and an uplink peak rate of 500Mbps, a maximum transmission bandwidth of 100MHz is needed. However, due to the scarcity of such a large continuous spectrum, LTE-A proposed Carrier Aggregation (CA) technology. This technology aggregates multiple continuous or non-contiguous carriers to obtain a larger transmission bandwidth, thereby achieving higher peak rates and throughput. Each carrier contains a Synchronization Signal / Physical Broadcast Channel Block (SS / PBCH Block, SSB). Each carrier consists of contiguous Physical Resource Blocks (PRBs). The transmission direction of each carrier is determined by its frequency band or by the uplink / downlink configuration in both the frequency band and the time domain. In Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) mode, uplink and downlink carriers appear in pairs.

[0040] If CA (Carrier Response) technology is used to utilize fragmented spectrum resources, multiple serving cells can be configured for the user equipment (UE). The UE can simultaneously receive or transmit data in multiple cells. Taking Figure 1 as an example, if the UE is configured with two serving cells with bandwidths of 30MHz and 50MHz respectively, the UE's maximum transmission bandwidth is equivalent to 80MHz. The two component carriers (CCs) can operate independently, therefore each component carrier needs to transmit synchronization signals, system information, etc. The UE also needs to repeat the synchronization and activation process on each carrier.

[0041] The serving cell bandwidth configured for a UE in an LTE system is usually fixed. Regardless of the amount of data transmitted by the UE, the bandwidth remains unchanged. Therefore, bandwidth usage is inflexible and bandwidth utilization is low. Furthermore, even when the UE is in a low-activity state, it still needs to handle a relatively wide bandwidth, which undoubtedly increases UE power consumption.

[0042] With the development of communication technology, New Radio (NR) systems need to support a variety of different service requirements. Their cell bandwidth is much larger than that of LTE systems. However, requiring the UE's operating bandwidth to be exactly the same as the cell bandwidth would lead to serious resource waste and power consumption problems. To address this, NR systems introduce Bandwidth Part (BWP) technology. BWP is an access bandwidth smaller than both the cell bandwidth and the UE's bandwidth capacity. All UE transmit and receive operations can be performed within this smaller bandwidth, thus enabling more flexible, efficient, and lower-power terminal operations in the large-bandwidth NR system. Each BWP contains at least one Control Resource Set (CORESET), which may or may not contain a Service Subcarrier (SSB). A BWP consists of consecutive PRBs and is bound to a set of parameters (subcarrier spacing and cyclic prefix). Only one BWP can be active in a cell at any given time. Downlink channels such as the Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH) and Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) are transmitted in the active downlink BWP, while uplink channels such as the Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH) and Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) are transmitted in the active uplink BWP.

[0043] On the other hand, to overcome the problems of weak uplink coverage, high uplink latency, and insufficient uplink capacity caused by limited uplink resource allocation in Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology, Subband Non-Overlapping Full Duplex (SBFD) technology was proposed. SBFD technology supports simultaneous data transmission and reception on different subbands within the same subframe, time slot, or symbol. For example, on a downlink symbol in a TDD band, a portion of the bandwidth can be allocated to uplink, allowing some bandwidth on a downlink symbol to be used for downlink transmission and others for uplink transmission. This increases uplink transmission resources, enhances uplink coverage, and reduces uplink latency. SBFD technology is primarily used on the network device side; the UE side still uses half-duplex mode, meaning that only one direction of transmission can be supported on a single frequency band at any given time. SBFD technology can also be called Cross Division Duplex (XDD) technology.

[0044] With the further development of communication technology, some spectrum resources allocated in the 3G and 4G eras will be refarmed to deploy more advanced technologies such as 5G and 6G. Operators will need to aggregate more non-contiguous narrowband carrier resources. Furthermore, current UE processing capabilities can already span larger bandwidths (e.g., ≥100MHz), meaning that the UE's radio frequency and baseband support can cover more fragmented carriers.

[0045] Current CA (Carrier Assist) technology does not differentiate between bandwidth sizes in terms of UE processing capabilities. Whether it's a small bandwidth carrier (less than or equal to 20MHz) or a large bandwidth carrier (greater than or equal to 100MHz), the UE processing capacity is evenly distributed across all carriers. However, in reality, carriers with larger bandwidths can schedule more users or data, requiring stronger processing capabilities. Therefore, if the current CA technology is still used, it will lead to a mismatch between UE processing capabilities and services, resulting in insufficient processing capacity on some carriers and redundant processing capacity on others.

[0046] Furthermore, compared with conventional information transmission services, location sensing services typically require larger bandwidth resources, while scattered carrier aggregation resources can only meet information transmission needs and are insufficient to meet the needs of high-resolution location sensing.

[0047] Furthermore, to support technologies such as SBFD, multi-carrier aggregation, and BWP, current communication protocols introduce a three-layer resource allocation concept: carrier, BWP, and subband, making protocol description and implementation extremely complex. However, for product implementation, only the operating frequency bandwidth, antenna port, and baseband computing resources need to be defined. Therefore, from a product implementation perspective, these logical concepts are highly redundant and cumbersome.

[0048] To support an increasing number of diverse application scenarios and simplify resource configuration logic, this application provides a new resource determination method, which helps improve resource utilization and flexibility to meet business needs in different application scenarios.

[0049] Figure 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of a wireless communication system 200 provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. The wireless communication system 200 includes terminal devices with terminal devices, or terminal devices with network devices, or stations (STAs) with stations; this application does not limit the specific examples. Figure 2 uses an example where the wireless communication system 200 includes network device 210 and terminal device 220.

[0050] The network device 210 in this application supports providing wireless communication functions, including but not limited to: base station (BS), node B (NB), evolved node B (eNB), next generation node B (gNB), radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), home evolved node B (or home node B, HNB), baseband unit (BBU), distributed unit (DU), wireless relay node, wireless backhaul node, transmission point (TP), transmission and reception point (TRP), antenna panel, router, etc.

[0051] The terminal device 220 in this application, also referred to as UE, includes, but is not limited to: mobile phones, tablets, e-book readers, laptops, desktop computers, televisions, virtual reality (VR) devices, augmented reality (AR) devices, mixed reality (MR) devices, extended reality (XR) devices, remote terminals, set-top boxes, vehicle communication equipment, handheld devices, wearable devices, wireless devices in industrial control, wireless devices in self-driving, wireless devices in remote medical care, wireless devices in smart grids, wireless devices in transportation safety, wireless devices in smart cities, wireless devices in smart homes (such as smart cameras, smart remote controls, smart water and electricity meters, etc.), wireless communication chips, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), systems-on-chips (SoCs), Internet of Things (IoT) nodes, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) networks. Vehicles (IoV) nodes, sensors, etc., can also be computing devices with wireless communication capabilities or other processing devices connected to a wireless modem.

[0052] In some embodiments, both network device 210 and terminal device 220 support the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) protocol, but are not limited to the 3GPP protocol.

[0053] In some embodiments, the frequency bands supported by the wireless communication system 200 include, but are not limited to: centimeter wave bands (such as bands in the range of 450MHz-6GHz, also called Sub-6GHz bands), millimeter wave (mmWave) bands (such as 45GHz, 60GHz, etc., which belong to the range of 30-300GHz), and low-frequency bands. Among them, low-frequency bands include Sub-7GHz bands (such as 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, etc., which belong to the range of 1-7.25GHz).

[0054] This application supports at least three communication scenarios: first, the uplink transmission scenario, which refers to the scenario where the terminal device sends signals / data to the network device; second, the downlink transmission scenario, which refers to the scenario where the network device sends signals / data to the terminal device; and third, the side-link transmission scenario, such as the scenario where the first terminal device sends signals / data to the second terminal device.

[0055] The technical solutions described in some embodiments of this application can be applied to various communication systems, such as: 6th-Generation (6G) systems, subsequent evolution systems of 6G, NR systems, evolution systems of NR systems, 5th-Generation (5G) systems, Beyond 5th-Generation (B5G) systems, Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, Advanced Long Term Evolution (LTE-A) systems, LTE-based access to unlicensed spectrum (LTE-U) systems, NR-based access to unlicensed spectrum (NR-U) systems, cellular IoT systems, Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) systems, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) systems, Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) systems, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) systems, and Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) systems. Systems include WCDMA (Wide-accessible communication network), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Terrestrial Networks (TN), and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN).

[0056] Figure 3 illustrates a flowchart of a resource determination method provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application, the method comprising at least some of the following steps:

[0057] Step 320: Determine the first transmission resource, which is time-domain synchronized and / or frequency-domain synchronized. The first transmission resource includes one or more of the following: frequency domain resources, time domain resources, and spatial domain resources; wherein, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include at most m consecutive frequency domain resource sets, where m is greater than 1.

[0058] For example, the first transmission resource may include frequency domain resources, or time domain resources, or spatial domain resources, or both frequency domain resources and time domain resources, or both frequency domain resources and spatial domain resources, or both time domain resources and spatial domain resources, or both frequency domain resources, time domain resources and spatial domain resources.

[0059] It should be noted that the first transmission resource in step 320 can be time-domain synchronized and / or frequency-domain synchronized. This can be understood as the continuous set of frequency-domain resources included in the first transmission resource being time-domain synchronized; or the continuous set of frequency-domain resources included in the first transmission resource being frequency-domain synchronized; or the continuous set of frequency-domain resources included in the first transmission resource being time-domain synchronized and frequency-domain synchronized.

[0060] Therefore, even if the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include at most m consecutive frequency domain resource sets, it is not necessary to perform a synchronization process for each consecutive frequency domain resource set separately. The m consecutive frequency domain resource sets are synchronized in both the time domain and / or the frequency domain. Among them, time domain synchronization includes uplink time domain synchronization and downlink time domain synchronization, and frequency domain synchronization includes uplink frequency domain synchronization and downlink frequency domain synchronization. Frequency domain synchronization can also be understood as frequency point alignment.

[0061] A continuous set of frequency domain resources consists of resources that are continuous in the frequency domain. For example, a continuous set of frequency domain resources may include one or more consecutive frequency domain cells. Or, a continuous set of frequency domain resources may include a continuous frequency domain range.

[0062] The communication device performing step 320 can be a terminal device (as shown in Figure 2, terminal device 220), that is, the terminal device determines one or more first transmission resources. The communication device performing step 320 can also be a network device (as shown in Figure 2, network device 210), that is, the network device determines one or more first transmission resources.

[0063] In summary, the method provided in this application embodiment supports communication devices in determining first transmission resources. Since the first transmission resources are synchronous, the communication devices do not need to repeat the synchronization process within the first transmission resources, thus saving power consumption. Furthermore, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resources can include several consecutive sets of frequency domain resources, providing a more flexible resource determination method, which helps to improve resource utilization and avoid resource waste.

[0064] Furthermore, this application designs the frequency domain resources, time domain resources, and spatial domain resources included in the first transmission resource.

[0065] Regarding frequency domain resources:

[0066] In this embodiment of the application, a continuous frequency domain resource set can be a carrier or a frequency band. Alternatively, a continuous frequency domain resource set can be a collection of multiple continuous frequency domain units, such as multiple consecutive component carriers, multiple consecutive subbands, multiple consecutive BWPs, or multiple consecutive subcarriers.

[0067] If the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include at most m consecutive frequency domain resource sets, then any two consecutive frequency domain resource sets in the m consecutive frequency domain resource sets can be continuous or discontinuous.

[0068] In some embodiments, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include: a carrier, or a portion of subcarriers within a carrier, or m carriers, or a portion of subcarriers within m carriers, or a frequency band, or a portion of sub-bands within a frequency band, or m frequency bands, or a portion of sub-bands within m frequency bands. A carrier refers to some or all of a continuous frequency resource within a frequency band, typically operated by a single operator. A frequency band is a set of continuous frequency resources defined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for a specific function (e.g., communications, radar, etc.).

[0069] In this embodiment, the bandwidth of a single carrier can be any value greater than 0. For example, the bandwidth of a single carrier can be 1MHz, 2MHz, 3MHz, 4MHz, 5MHz, 10MHz, 15MHz, 20MHz, 25MHz, 30MHz, 40MHz, 50MHz, 60MHz, 70MHz, 80MHz, 90MHz, 100MHz, or >100MHz, etc. It is impossible to list all possible values ​​here, but it should be understood that this application does not limit the bandwidth of a single carrier.

[0070] Figure 4 illustrates a schematic diagram of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. Specifically, Figure 4(a) shows the case where the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include one carrier. Figure 4(b) shows the case where the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include a subset of subcarriers within one carrier. Figure 4(c) shows the case where the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include m carriers. Figure 4(d) shows the case where the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include a subset of subcarriers within m carriers.

[0071] The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include a carrier or a frequency band. If the carrier bandwidth or frequency band is small, it is suitable for cases where the amount of data to be transmitted is small, which helps to reduce UE power consumption. If the carrier bandwidth or frequency band is large, it is suitable for cases where the amount of data to be transmitted is large, which can meet the transmission needs of large amounts of data in uplink, downlink, or sidelink.

[0072] The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include a portion of subcarriers within a carrier, which can be continuous or discontinuous portions within the carrier. The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource also include a portion of sub-bands within a frequency band, which can be continuous or discontinuous portions within the frequency band. For example, if a carrier has a bandwidth of 20MHz, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include 3MHz of that bandwidth, or smaller or larger bandwidths, such as 1MHz, 2MHz, 5MHz, 10MHz, or 15MHz. As another example, if a carrier has a bandwidth of 20MHz, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include a continuous 10MHz bandwidth, or two discontinuous 5MHz bandwidths, or a discontinuous 2MHz and 8MHz bandwidth. Frequency domain resources including a portion of subcarriers within a carrier or a portion of sub-bands within a frequency band are particularly suitable for the initial cell access and / or small data transmission phases, that is, suitable for situations where the amount of data transmitted is small. Since small bandwidth corresponds to relatively small RF bandwidth and baseband processing volume, the first transmission resource containing such frequency domain resources is beneficial for UE energy saving and avoids wasting bandwidth resources and UE power consumption.

[0073] When the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include m carriers, the bandwidths of different carriers among the m carriers may be the same or different. When the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include m frequency bands, the bandwidths of different frequency bands among the m frequency bands may be the same or different. For example, the bandwidths of the m carriers are all 5MHz. For example, the bandwidths of the m carriers are all 10MHz. For example, some of the m carriers have a bandwidth of 5MHz, and another portion has a bandwidth of 10MHz. For example, some of the m carriers have a bandwidth of 20MHz, and another portion has a bandwidth of 100MHz. For example, some of the m frequency bands have a bandwidth of 25MHz, and another portion has a bandwidth of 75MHz. Frequency domain resources comprising m carriers or m frequency bands are particularly suitable for situations involving large data transmission volumes or sensing services. Furthermore, aggregating multiple carriers or frequency bands eliminates the need for the UE to use multiple baseband capabilities to process multiple carriers or frequency bands separately. With the same frequency domain resources used, frequency domain resources comprising m carriers or m frequency bands can reduce UE development costs and improve the UE's efficiency in processing large amounts of data. The large bandwidth resources formed by combining m carriers or m frequency bands are beneficial for improving transmission efficiency and sensing resolution. Moreover, all resources belonging to the same first transmission resource can be activated or deactivated simultaneously, improving resource management efficiency, reducing the total latency of activating or deactivating multiple carriers or frequency bands, and avoiding repeated activation or deactivation operations. Furthermore, all resources within the same first transmission resource are time-domain synchronized and / or frequency-domain synchronized, meaning that independent synchronization procedures are not required for each carrier or frequency band, avoiding repeated synchronization procedures, saving synchronization latency, and simplifying UE operation.

[0074] When the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include some subcarriers within m carriers, the bandwidth belonging to the first transmission resource within different carriers of the m carriers may be the same or different. When the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include some sub-bands within m frequency bands, the bandwidth belonging to the first transmission resource within different frequency bands of the m frequency bands may be the same or different. For example, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include half a carrier of each of the m carriers. Another example is that the bandwidths of the m carriers are all 10MHz, and the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include 5MHz of bandwidth within each of the m carriers. Yet another example is taking m=3 as an example, where the bandwidth of carrier 1 is 5MHz, the bandwidth of carrier 2 is 10MHz, and the bandwidth of carrier 3 is 20MHz, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include: 3MHz bandwidth within carrier 1, 5MHz bandwidth within carrier 2, and 10MHz bandwidth within carrier 3. For example, taking m=2 as an example, where carrier 4 has a bandwidth of 50MHz and carrier 5 has a bandwidth of 100MHz, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include: the 50MHz bandwidth of carrier 4 and the 50MHz bandwidth within carrier 5. Frequency domain resources including partial subcarriers within m carriers or partial subbands within m frequency bands are particularly suitable for situations involving large amounts of transmitted data or sensing services. Furthermore, aggregating partial subcarriers within multiple carriers or partial subbands within multiple frequency bands together makes the determination of frequency domain resources more flexible. The UE does not need to use multiple baseband capabilities to process multiple carriers separately. With the same frequency domain resources used, frequency domain resources including partial subcarriers within m carriers or partial subbands within m frequency bands can reduce UE development costs and improve the UE's efficiency in processing large amounts of data. The large bandwidth resources formed by combining partial subcarriers within m carriers or partial subbands within m frequency bands are beneficial for improving transmission efficiency and sensing resolution. Furthermore, all resources belonging to the same first transmission resource can be activated or deactivated simultaneously, improving resource management efficiency, reducing the total latency of activating / deactivating multiple subcarriers or subbands, and avoiding repeated activation or deactivation operations. Moreover, all resources belonging to the same first transmission resource are time-domain synchronized and / or frequency-domain synchronized, eliminating the need for independent synchronization procedures for each subcarrier or subband, avoiding repeated synchronization procedures, saving synchronization latency, and simplifying UE operation.

[0075] Taking the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, including the first carrier and the second carrier, as an example, referring to Figure 5, the first carrier includes a synchronization signal. Since all resources within the first transmission resource are time-frequency synchronized regardless of whether the frequency domain resources are continuous, other carriers within the first transmission resource do not need to include synchronization signals. When the UE completes time-frequency synchronization through the synchronization signal of the first carrier, the second carrier also achieves synchronization. It is unnecessary to repeat the synchronization process on every carrier included in the first transmission resource, thus reducing overhead.

[0076] Taking the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, including the first carrier and the second carrier, as an example, referring to Figure 6, the first carrier includes a Random Access Channel (RACH) signal. Since all resources within the first transmission resource are time-frequency synchronized regardless of whether the frequency domain resources are contiguous, other carriers within the first transmission resource no longer need to be configured with RACH resources for synchronization. Once the UE completes uplink time-frequency synchronization via the RACH signal of the first carrier, downlink synchronization of the first carrier and uplink / downlink synchronization of the second carrier are also completed. This eliminates the need to repeat the synchronization process on each carrier included in the first transmission resource, reducing overhead.

[0077] In some embodiments, the combination of consecutive frequency domain resource sets within the first transmission resource is visible to the UE. This can also be understood as the UE knowing one or more consecutive frequency domain resource sets included in the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, or the UE being able to determine one or more consecutive frequency domain resource sets included in the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource.

[0078] If the first transmission resource includes m carriers or some subcarriers within the m carriers, then the carrier combination method of the first transmission resource is visible to the UE. For example, the UE knows one or more carriers included in the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, or the UE is able to determine one or more carriers included in the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, or the UE knows one or more subcarriers included in the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, or the UE is able to determine one or more subcarriers included in the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource.

[0079] For example, the UE determines that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include a first carrier and a second carrier based on the frequency domain range of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource and the preset or pre-configured carrier resources. The carrier resources can also be defined by a communication protocol or configured by the network device.

[0080] For example, the communication protocol specifies several carriers and the frequency of each carrier. The UE determines that the first carrier and the second carrier are within the frequency domain range of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, thereby determining that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include the first carrier and the second carrier.

[0081] For example, several carriers and the frequencies of each carrier are pre-configured. The UE determines that the frequency domain range obtained by combining the first carrier and the second carrier is the same as the frequency domain range of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, thereby determining that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include the first carrier and the second carrier.

[0082] For example, the UE determines that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include the first carrier and the second carrier based on the configured or pre-configured first carrier and the second carrier, as well as the first relationship. The first relationship directly indicates the association of the carriers, or indirectly indicates the association of the carriers.

[0083] For example, if a UE is pre-configured with multiple carriers and configured with a first relationship indicating that a first carrier is associated with a second carrier, then the UE can determine that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include the first carrier and the second carrier.

[0084] For example, a UE is configured with multiple carriers and a first relationship is configured. The first relationship indirectly indicates that the first carrier and the second carrier are associated. For example, the first relationship indicates that the first carrier and the second carrier are time-frequency synchronized, or that the first carrier and the second carrier share the HARQ process, or that the first carrier and the second carrier share the radio frequency link, or that the first carrier and the second carrier share the channel processing capability, or that the first relationship indicates that the first carrier and the second carrier have the same processing capability, or that the first relationship indicates that the first carrier and the second carrier have the same transmission parameter configuration, or that the first relationship indicates that the first carrier and the second carrier have the same activation time, or that the first carrier and the second carrier are activated or deactivated at the same time, etc. Then the UE can determine that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include the first carrier and the second carrier.

[0085] Since the UE can clearly define the carrier combination method of the first transmission resource, it can avoid excessive differences in channel information on carriers with large frequency intervals covered by the first transmission resource, which would affect transmission efficiency, sensing accuracy, and measurement results. Especially in scenarios such as channel measurement, channel state information (CSI) feedback, and beamforming, if the UE cannot clearly define the carrier combination method of the first transmission resource, it may result in carriers with large frequency intervals being assigned to the same first transmission resource. The UE will then use the same measurement results or beamforming method, which will not match the channel conditions of each carrier.

[0086] Similarly, if the first transmission resource includes m frequency bands or some sub-bands within m frequency bands, the frequency band combination method is visible to the UE. For example, the UE knows one or more frequency bands included in the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, or the UE can determine one or more frequency bands included in the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, or the UE knows one or more sub-bands included in the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource, or the UE can determine one or more sub-bands included in the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource. For example, the UE determines that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include a first frequency band and a second frequency band based on the frequency domain range where the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located and the preset or pre-configured frequency bands. Here, the frequency bands can also be agreed upon by the communication protocol or configured by the network device. As another example, the UE determines that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include a first frequency band and a second frequency band based on the configured or pre-configured first and second frequency bands and a second relationship. Here, the second relationship directly indicates the association of frequency bands or indirectly indicates the association of frequency bands. Relevant examples can be found in the above carrier combination methods, which will not be repeated here.

[0087] In this embodiment, configuration can be achieved through one or more of the following: broadcast information, higher-layer signaling, and physical layer information. For example, the network device configures the UE through Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling, Downlink Control Information (DCI), or Media Access Control (MAC) control element (CE).

[0088] In this application embodiment, pre-configuration can be achieved by pre-storing corresponding codes, tables, or other methods that can be used to indicate relevant information in the terminal device and / or network device, or by pre-configuration signaling, such as pre-configuration through RRC signaling, pre-configuration through configured grant (CG), or pre-configuration through semi-static scheduling (SPS). This application does not limit the specific implementation method of pre-configuration.

[0089] In some embodiments, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource satisfy one or more of the following: the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within one frequency domain range; the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within multiple frequency domain ranges; the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the frequency domain; the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the frequency domain; the numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource is continuous; the numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource is discontinuous; the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource share the spatial domain resources of the first transmission resource.

[0090] For example, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within one frequency domain and are continuous in the frequency domain. Alternatively, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within multiple frequency domains and are continuous in the frequency domain. Another example is that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within multiple frequency domains and are not continuous in the frequency domain. Yet another example is that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within one frequency domain and the frequency domain resource numbers are continuous. Another example is that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within multiple frequency domains and the frequency domain resource numbers are continuous. Yet another example is that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within one frequency domain and share the spatial domain resources of the first transmission resource. Yet another example is that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within multiple frequency domains and share the spatial domain resources of the first transmission resource. Another example is that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the frequency domain and share the spatial domain resources of the first transmission resource. Finally, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are not continuous in the frequency domain but share the spatial domain resources of the first transmission resource. For example, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource may be located in multiple frequency domains, and are not contiguous in the frequency domains, but the frequency domain resource numbers are consecutive. It can be understood that the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource can satisfy any one of the above conditions, or any two or three non-conflicting conditions, or any four non-conflicting conditions.

[0091] The so-called "non-conflict" means "non-contradictory." For example, if the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within one frequency domain range, and if the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within multiple frequency domain ranges, these are two conflicting items. For example, if the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the frequency domain, and if the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the frequency domain, these are two conflicting items. For example, if the numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous, and if the numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous, these are two conflicting items.

[0092] In this embodiment, the frequency domain range can be represented by a frequency band, a serving cell, or a frequency. For example, a frequency domain range includes one or more frequency bands. For example, a frequency domain range includes one or more serving cells. Another example is a frequency domain range that includes k1 MHz to k2 MHz, where k1 ≠ k2, and both k1 and k2 are greater than 0.

[0093] Taking frequency domain range represented by frequency bands as an example, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource can be located within one frequency band, that is, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource belong to the same frequency band. Alternatively, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource can be located within multiple frequency bands, that is, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource belong to at least two frequency bands. In particular, if the first transmission resources belong to the same frequency band, the radio frequency indicators within the frequency band range between different frequency bands can be maintained, that is, each frequency band still has an independent filter. In this way, out-of-band leakage between frequency bands can be strictly controlled, following current standards, and interference to other communication operators or wireless applications (such as radar, satellites, etc.) is controllable. If the first transmission resources belong to different frequency bands, more carriers can be combined, improving transmission efficiency and resource utilization.

[0094] Alternatively, the frequency domain range can be represented using frequency domain units. Frequency domain units may include, for example, one or more of the following: component carriers, subbands, BWPs, channels, subcarriers, or units based on other frequency units. For example, a frequency domain range may include one or more component carriers. For example, a frequency domain range may include one or more BWPs. For example, a frequency domain range may include one or more channels. For example, a frequency domain range may include one or more subbands. For instance, if the frequency domain range is represented using channels, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource may reside within one or more channels. If the frequency domain range is represented using BWPs, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource may reside within one or more BWPs. If the frequency domain range is represented using subbands, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource may reside within one or more subbands.

[0095] The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource may be continuous or discontinuous in the frequency domain; that is, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource may be physically continuous or physically discontinuous. For example, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource may include continuous or discontinuous carriers. Alternatively, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource may include continuous or discontinuous frequency domain elements, such as continuous channels or discontinuous BWPs, continuous subbands or discontinuous subcarriers, etc. If the first transmission resource is physically discontinuous, scattered frequency domain resources can be aggregated for use, improving transmission efficiency and resource utilization. If the first transmission resource is physically continuous, it helps to meet the needs of high-bandwidth services.

[0096] Referring to FIG7, a schematic diagram of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application is shown. In FIG7(a), the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource consist of one carrier, and the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the frequency domain. In FIG7(b), the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include three adjacent carriers, and the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the frequency domain. In FIG7(c), the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include two non-adjacent carriers, and the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the frequency domain. In FIG7(d), the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include non-adjacent subcarriers within two adjacent carriers, and the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the frequency domain.

[0097] The frequency domain resource numbers or indices of the first transmission resource can be continuous or discontinuous. These numbers or indices indicate the frequency domain resources, for example, at least the frequency domain resources of the data channel. If the frequency domain resource numbers or indices of the first transmission resource are continuous, invalid indications can be avoided, resulting in higher scheduling efficiency for the frequency domain resources. If the frequency domain resource numbers or indices of the first transmission resource are discontinuous, the scheduling flexibility of the frequency domain resources is higher, especially in covering frequency domain resources with intervals. However, in scenarios such as channel measurement, CSI feedback, and beamforming, the channel information on carrier resources that are far apart in the frequency domain differs significantly. If these resources are divided into the same sub-band and the same measurement results or beamforming methods are used, it will be impossible to match the channel conditions of each carrier.

[0098] In some embodiments, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the frequency domain, and the numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources is continuous. Alternatively, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are not continuous in the frequency domain, but the numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources is continuous. Alternatively, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the frequency domain, but the numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources is not continuous. Alternatively, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are not continuous in the frequency domain, and the numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources is not continuous.

[0099] In some embodiments, the number of the frequency domain resource is the number of the frequency domain cell and / or the number of the shaping granularity.

[0100] Frequency domain units are numbered, such as subcarrier numbers, subband numbers, channel numbers, member carrier numbers, BWP numbers, etc. Taking subband numbering as an example, frequency domain resources can be divided according to subbands used for CSI feedback, with each subband corresponding to a number.

[0101] Shaping granularity is used to indicate the granularity of channel estimation at the receiver. Frequency domain resources are divided according to shaping granularity, and each resource corresponding to a shaping granularity has a unique identifier.

[0102] The numbering of frequency domain resources can also be a combination of the frequency domain cell number and the shading granularity number. For example, the numbering of frequency domain resources can be a combination of the subcarrier number and the shading granularity number. Another example is that the numbering of frequency domain resources can be a combination of the subband number and the shading granularity number.

[0103] Taking the example that the frequency domain resource number is the subcarrier number, and the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include the first carrier and the second carrier, Figure 8 shows a schematic diagram of the frequency domain resource numbering of the first transmission resource provided in the exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0104] In Figure 8(a), the first carrier and the second carrier are adjacent, therefore the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous. The subcarrier numbers in the first carrier and the second carrier are also continuous, with subcarrier numbers in the first carrier ranging from 0 to 299 and subcarrier numbers in the second carrier ranging from 300 to 599.

[0105] In Figure 8(b), the first carrier and the second carrier are not adjacent, therefore the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous. The subcarrier numbers in the first carrier and the second carrier are still continuous, with the subcarrier numbers in the first carrier being 0 to 299 and the subcarrier numbers in the second carrier being 300 to 599.

[0106] In Figure 8(c), the first carrier and the second carrier are adjacent, therefore the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous. The subcarrier numbers in the first carrier and the second carrier are not consecutive; that is, the subcarriers in the first carrier and the subcarriers in the second carrier are numbered independently. The subcarrier numbers in the first carrier are 0 to 299, and the subcarrier numbers in the second carrier are 0 to 299.

[0107] In Figure 8(d), the first carrier and the second carrier are not adjacent, therefore the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous, and the subcarrier numbers in the first carrier and the second carrier are discontinuous. In this case, there are at least two subcarrier numbering methods: (1) The subcarriers in the first carrier and the subcarriers in the second carrier are numbered independently. As shown in the figure, the subcarriers in the first carrier and the subcarriers in the second carrier are numbered independently starting from 0, although the possibility of starting from 1 is not excluded. (2) The subcarriers in the first carrier and the subcarriers in the second carrier are numbered non-continuously. Assuming that the subcarrier numbers in the first carrier are 0 to 299, and there is a third carrier between the first carrier and the second carrier, with the subcarrier numbers in the third carrier being 300 to 599, then the subcarrier numbers in the second carrier are 600 to 899. Therefore, in this case, the discontinuous subcarrier numbers in the first carrier and the second carrier are due to the presence of other carriers between them.

[0108] In some embodiments, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are determined by at least one of the following methods: communication protocol agreement, UE reporting, and network device configuration.

[0109] For example, the communication protocol specifies the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource used by the UE. Another example is that the network device configures the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource for the UE. Yet another example is that the UE reports the supported frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource to the network device, or reports the desired frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource. Another example is that the communication protocol specifies the number or index of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource used by the UE. Yet another example is that the network device configures the number or index of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource for the UE. Yet another example is that the UE reports the supported frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource to the network device, or reports the desired frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource.

[0110] For example, a UE reports a first capability to a network device, and the network device configures the frequency domain resources of a first transmission resource for the UE based on the first capability. The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are limited by the first capability reported by the UE; that is, the frequency domain resources covered by the first transmission resource must be within the range of the capability reported by the UE. When the network device configures multiple first transmission resources, it needs to ensure that the total number of first transmission resources does not exceed the first capability supported by the UE. For example, the total number of first transmission resources configured by the network device does not exceed the number of first transmission resources that can be supported by the total number of RF links and the total number of baseband processing units of the UE.

[0111] In some embodiments, the first capability includes one or more of the following: the number of RF chains supporting narrowband, the number of baseband chains supporting narrowband, the number of RF chains supporting wideband, and the number of baseband chains supporting wideband. Narrowband refers to a frequency band with a bandwidth less than or equal to 100MHz, and wideband refers to a frequency band with a bandwidth greater than 100MHz.

[0112] In some embodiments, the first capability includes one or more of the following: the number of radio frequency chains supporting a first bandwidth, the number of basebands supporting the first bandwidth, the number of radio frequency chains supporting a second bandwidth, and the number of basebands supporting the second bandwidth. Wherein, the first bandwidth and the second bandwidth are specific bandwidths, indicating that the first capability is the UE's capability on a specific bandwidth. For example, the first capability includes: the number of radio frequency chains and basebands supporting bandwidth A (20MHz), the number of radio frequency chains and basebands supporting bandwidth B (100MHz), and the number of radio frequency chains and basebands supporting bandwidth C (200MHz).

[0113] For example, a communication protocol may define a first relationship between a first transmission resource and a frequency domain resource, or a first relationship between a first transmission resource and a frequency domain range. The network device configures a number or index for the first transmission resource for the UE, and the UE determines the frequency domain resource of the first transmission resource based on this number and the first relationship. This first relationship can take the form of a code, table, mapping relationship, or other methods. Therefore, the correspondence between the number or index of the first transmission resource and the frequency domain range can be defined by the communication protocol, or the number or index of the first transmission resource can be configured by the network device.

[0114] For example, referring to Table 1, the communication protocol defines a first relationship between a first transmission resource and a frequency band. Table 1 contains at least two columns, one of which defines the number or index of the first transmission resource, and the other of which defines the frequency band number.

[0115] Table 1. Transmission Resource Operating Band (Intra Band)

[0116] The embodiments of this application do not limit the number of rows in Table 1. The communication protocol may stipulate the relationship between the number of a first transmission resource and a frequency band number, or it may stipulate the relationship between the numbers of multiple first transmission resources and multiple frequency band numbers.

[0117] For example, referring to Table 2, the communication protocol defines a first relationship between a first transmission resource and a frequency band. Table 2 contains at least two columns, one specifying the number of the first transmission resource and the other specifying a combination of frequency band numbers. That is, the number of the first transmission resource can correspond to one frequency band number or multiple frequency band numbers.

[0118] Table 2 Transmission Resource Operating Band (Intra Band, 2 Bands)

[0119] This application embodiment does not limit the number of rows in Table 2. The communication protocol can stipulate the relationship between the number of a first transmission resource and a combination of frequency band numbers, or it can stipulate the relationship between the numbers of multiple first transmission resources and multiple combinations of frequency band numbers. Furthermore, the combination of frequency band numbers can be a combination of two frequency band numbers, or a combination of three or more frequency band numbers.

[0120] For example, the communication protocol defines a first relationship between a first transmission resource and a frequency domain resource or frequency domain range. The UE reports the number of the first transmission resource it supports or expects to the network device, thereby enabling both the network device and the UE to clearly identify the frequency domain resource of the first transmission resource. For instance, the UE reports the numbers of the first transmission resources as TR_n78, TR_n1, TR_n1-n3, and TR_n1-n78. Based on the first relationship defined in the communication protocol, the network device and the UE can clearly identify the frequency domain resource of the first transmission resource. Therefore, the correspondence between the number or index of the first transmission resource and the frequency domain range can be defined by the communication protocol, and the number or index of the first transmission resource can also be reported by the UE.

[0121] In some embodiments, the UE can support the numbering of most of the first transmission resources agreed upon in the communication protocol, and even support the frequency bands deployed by all operators, in order to support the UE's global roaming.

[0122] For example, the communication protocol defines the first relationship between the first transmission resource and the frequency domain resources. The UE reports the number of the first transmission resource it supports or expects to the network device. The network device then configures the number of the first transmission resource for the UE based on the number reported by the UE. For instance, the network device may, based on factors such as available resources within the communication system, the transmission needs of other UEs, and transmission quality, delete some of the numbers from the first transmission resource numbers reported by the UE and configure the modified numbers to the UE. Therefore, the correspondence between the number or index of the first transmission resource and the frequency domain range can be defined by the communication protocol, and the number or index of the first transmission resource can also be reported by the UE and configured by the network device.

[0123] For example, a communication protocol defines a first relationship between a first transmission resource and a frequency domain resource. The UE reports a first capability to the network device, and the network device configures a number for the first transmission resource for the UE based on the UE's first capability. This allows the UE to determine the frequency domain resource of the first transmission resource based on the number and the first relationship. Therefore, the correspondence between the number or index of the first transmission resource and the frequency domain range can be defined by the communication protocol, and the number or index of the first transmission resource can also be configured by the network device.

[0124] Regarding time-domain resources:

[0125] In some embodiments, the temporal resources of the first transmission resource include one or more time units. A time unit includes one or more of the following: a symbol, a symbol group, a subframe, a frame, a time slot, and a sub-time slot.

[0126] For example, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource include one or more symbols. Alternatively, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource include one or more symbol groups. Alternatively, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource include one or more subframes. Alternatively, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource include one or more frames. Alternatively, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource include one or more time slots. Alternatively, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource include one or more sub-time slots.

[0127] In some embodiments, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource satisfy one or more of the following: the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the time domain; the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the time domain; the pattern of the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource is periodic; the pattern of the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource is aperiodic.

[0128] For example, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the time domain. Alternatively, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the time domain. Another example is that the pattern of the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource is periodic. Yet another example is that the pattern of the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource is aperiodic. Another example is that the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the time domain and the pattern is periodic. Yet another example is that the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the time domain and the pattern is aperiodic. Another example is that the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the time domain and the pattern is periodic. Yet another example is that the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the time domain and the pattern is aperiodic.

[0129] In some embodiments, the pattern of the temporal resources of the first transmission resource is indicated by a bitmap or by parameters. For example, the network device configures the effective pattern of the temporal resources of the first transmission resource to the UE via a bitmap or parameters.

[0130] In some embodiments, the pattern of the temporal resources of the first transmission resource is defined by the communication protocol. For example, the communication protocol defines one effective pattern for a temporal resource, and the UE adopts this effective pattern as the effective pattern for the temporal resources of the first transmission resource. Alternatively, the communication protocol defines multiple effective patterns for temporal resources, and the network device configures one of these effective patterns as the effective pattern for the temporal resources of the first transmission resource. Again, the communication protocol defines multiple effective patterns for temporal resources, and the UE adopts one of these effective patterns as the effective pattern for the temporal resources of the first transmission resource.

[0131] In some embodiments, the pattern of the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource may reflect one or more of the following information about the first transmission resource: time-domain location (including start and / or end position), time-domain length, period length, and effective time. The time-domain length can be understood as the duration or the number of time-domain units.

[0132] For example, a network device configures the effective pattern of time-domain resources with a period length of L to the UE through a Bitmap. Taking L as 2 radio frames as an example, L = 20 × 14 = 280 symbols. If one bit in the Bitmap corresponds to one symbol, then the Bitmap has a total of 280 bits.

[0133] For example, the UE is configured with an effective pattern for time-domain resources of period length L. Taking L as one radio frame as an example, for the first transmission resource with downlink transmission direction, the first d values ​​within the indication period are... slots The time slot and the dth slots +1 time slot of the first d sym A symbol takes effect, or indicates the first d within the period. slots Subframe and d slots +1 subframe of the first d sym The symbol takes effect. For the first transmission resource with an uplink transmission direction, the subsequent u within the indication period... slots The time slot and the last u slots +1 time slot of the preceding u sym A symbol takes effect, or indicates the period following u. slots The subframe and the uth from the end slots +1 subframe of the preceding u sym The symbol takes effect.

[0134] For example, a communication protocol may define several effective patterns for time-domain resources with a period length of L. The UE is configured with an effective pattern index, which indicates the effective pattern of a time-domain resource with a period length of one radio frame. The UE determines the effective time of the time-domain resource of the first transmission resource based on the effective pattern indicated by the effective pattern index.

[0135] Regarding airspace resources:

[0136] In some embodiments, the spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more of the following: antenna ports, beams, and rank. The antenna ports include receive antenna ports and / or transmit antenna ports, and the beams include receive beams and / or transmit beams.

[0137] For example, the spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more antenna ports. As another example, the spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more beams. As another example, the spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more ranks. As another example, the spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more antenna ports and one or more beams. As another example, the spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more antenna ports and one or more ranks. As another example, the spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more beams and one or more ranks. As another example, the spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more antenna ports, one or more beams, and one or more ranks.

[0138] In some embodiments, the spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more of the following: maximum number of antenna ports, maximum number of beams, and highest rank. The maximum number of antenna ports includes the maximum number of receive antenna ports and / or the maximum number of transmit antenna ports, and the maximum number of beams includes the maximum number of receive beams and / or the maximum number of transmit beams.

[0139] When the first transmission resource includes at least frequency domain resources and spatial domain resources, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource share the spatial domain resources of the first transmission resource. That is, the spatial domain resources used for transmission on the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource will not exceed the spatial domain resources of the first transmission resource.

[0140] Taking an airspace resource that includes 5 antenna ports as an example, denoted as P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5, the antenna ports used for transmission on the first transmission resource can only be one or more of P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5.

[0141] Taking the maximum value of antenna ports in the airspace resources as an example, the number of antenna ports used for transmission on the first transmission resource is less than or equal to the maximum value of antenna ports. For example, if the maximum value of receiving antenna ports and the maximum value of transmitting antenna ports in the airspace resources of the first transmission resource are both 4, then the number of transmitting antenna ports or receiving antenna ports used for transmission on the first transmission resource is less than or equal to 4.

[0142] Taking an airspace resource consisting of three beams as an example, denoted as B1, B2, and B3, the beams used for transmission on the first transmission resource can only be one or more of B1, B2, and B3.

[0143] Taking the spatial domain resources, including the maximum beam size, as an example, the number of beams used for transmission on the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource is less than or equal to the maximum beam size. For instance, if the spatial domain resources of the first transmission resource include a maximum receiving beam size of 3 and a maximum transmitting beam size of 2, then the transmission on the first transmission resource uses less than or equal to 3 receiving beams and less than or equal to 2 transmitting beams.

[0144] In some embodiments, the transmission over the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource employs the same analog beam. As shown in FIG9, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include partial subcarriers within three carriers. When the number of radio frequency links associated with the first transmission resource is two, the maximum value of the transmit antenna port or the maximum value of the receive antenna port of the first transmission resource is two. Since all frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are associated with these two radio frequency links, the analog beams configured for these two radio frequency links are applicable to all frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource.

[0145] In some embodiments, transmission over the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource employs different antenna ports or digital beams. For example, each time-frequency resource unit within the first transmission resource supports independent digital spatial coding (including virtualization), therefore, each time-frequency resource unit within the first transmission resource can employ different antenna ports or digital beams. Exemplarily, the granularity of digital spatial coding is one sub-band, i.e., one or more PRBs. Accordingly, each sub-band within the first transmission resource can employ different antenna ports or digital beams. For example, the first sub-band within the first transmission resource employs precoding codebook 1, and the second sub-band employs precoding codebook 2.

[0146] It should be emphasized that the aforementioned time-domain resources, frequency-domain resources, and spatial-domain resources can be used individually or in combination.

[0147] For example, the first transmission resource determined by the UE may adopt the above-mentioned design regarding frequency domain resources, or the above-mentioned design regarding time domain resources, or the above-mentioned design regarding spatial domain resources, or the above-mentioned combined design regarding frequency domain resources and time domain resources, or the above-mentioned combined design regarding frequency domain resources and spatial domain resources, or the above-mentioned combined design regarding spatial domain resources and time domain resources, or the above-mentioned combined design regarding frequency domain resources, time domain resources and spatial domain resources.

[0148] For example, the first transmission resource determined by the network device may adopt the above-mentioned design regarding frequency domain resources, or the above-mentioned design regarding time domain resources, or the above-mentioned design regarding spatial domain resources, or the above-mentioned combined design regarding frequency domain resources and time domain resources, or the above-mentioned combined design regarding frequency domain resources and spatial domain resources, or the above-mentioned combined design regarding spatial domain resources and time domain resources, or the above-mentioned combined design regarding frequency domain resources, time domain resources and spatial domain resources.

[0149] In some embodiments, the UE does not expect to receive channels or signals on resources other than one or more of the defined first transmission resources. For example, it does not expect to receive one or more of the following outside of the first transmission resources: downlink data channels, downlink control channels, and downlink measurement signals.

[0150] In some embodiments, the UE does not expect to transmit channels or signals on resources other than one or more of the defined first transmission resources. For example, it does not expect to transmit one or more of the following outside of the first transmission resources: uplink data channels, uplink control channels, and uplink measurement signals.

[0151] For example, the UE does not expect to receive or transmit channels outside of the reported first transmission resources. For another example, the UE does not expect to receive or transmit channels outside of the configured first transmission resources. For yet another example, the UE does not expect to receive or transmit signals outside of the first transmission resources specified in the communication protocol. For yet another example, the UE does not expect to transmit channels or signals outside of the first transmission resources. For yet another example, the UE does not expect to receive channels or signals outside of the first transmission resources.

[0152] Furthermore, based on the above embodiments regarding time-domain resources, frequency-domain resources, and spatial-domain resources, this application also designs aspects such as the determination method of the first transmission resource, transmission direction, baseband processing capability, transmission parameters, and effective time.

[0153] In some embodiments, the first transmission resource satisfies one or more of the following: the first transmission resource is defined by a communication protocol; the first transmission resource is reported by the UE; the first transmission resource is configured by a network device; the transmission direction of the first transmission resource is fixed; the first transmission resource corresponds to a set of radio frequency links; the first transmission resource corresponds to a baseband processing unit; the first transmission resource corresponds to multiple baseband processing units; the first transmission resource corresponds to a set of HARQ processes; the first transmission resource corresponds to a type of processing capability; and the first transmission resource corresponds to the same transmission parameter configuration.

[0154] For example, the transmission direction of the first transmission resource is fixed, and the first transmission resource corresponds to a set of radio frequency links. Another example is that the transmission direction of the first transmission resource is fixed, and the first transmission resource corresponds to one baseband processing unit. Yet another example is that the transmission direction of the first transmission resource is fixed, and the first transmission resource corresponds to multiple baseband processing units. Yet another example is that the first transmission resource corresponds to a set of radio frequency links and multiple baseband processing units. Yet another example is that the first transmission resource corresponds to multiple baseband processing units and a set of HARQ processes. Yet another example is that the first transmission resource corresponds to multiple baseband processing units and the same transmission parameter configuration. Yet another example is that the first transmission resource corresponds to multiple baseband processing units and corresponds to a type of processing capability. Yet another example is that the first transmission resource corresponds to multiple baseband processing units and a type of processing capability. The first transmission resource can satisfy any one, two, or more of the above conditions; they cannot all be listed here.

[0155] In some embodiments, the first transmission resource includes a synchronization signal, a RACH signal, a broadcast signal, or a multicast signal, thereby enabling the UE to determine the first transmission resource. For example, the synchronization signal or RACH signal is used for time-frequency synchronization of the first transmission resource, and may further carry configuration information of the first transmission resource. For example, the broadcast signal or multicast signal may be used to indicate the configuration information of the first transmission resource, and may further be used for time-frequency synchronization of the first transmission resource.

[0156] (1) Regarding the determination method:

[0157] The methods for determining the first transmission resource include one or more of the following: communication protocol agreement, UE reporting, and network device configuration.

[0158] For example, the communication protocol may specify the first transmission resource used by the UE, or the network device may configure the first transmission resource for the UE, or the UE may report the supported first transmission resource to the network device, or the UE may report the desired first transmission resource to the network device.

[0159] For example, the communication protocol may specify the number or index of the first transmission resource used by the UE, or the network device may configure the number or index of the first transmission resource for the UE, or the UE may report the number or index of the supported first transmission resource to the network device, or the UE may report the number or index of the desired first transmission resource to the network device.

[0160] For example, the communication protocol specifies the correspondence between the first transmission resource and the frequency domain range, and the network device configures the number or index of the first transmission resource for the UE. Alternatively, the communication protocol specifies the correspondence between the first transmission resource and the frequency domain range, and the UE reports the number or index of the first transmission resource to the network device. Alternatively, the UE reports the number of the supported or desired first transmission resource to the network device, and the network device configures the number of the first transmission resource for the UE. Alternatively, the UE reports the supported or desired frequency domain range to the network device, and the network device configures the number of the first transmission resource for the UE.

[0161] (2) Regarding the direction of transmission:

[0162] The transmission direction of the first transmission resource includes uplink, downlink, or sidelink. It can also be understood as the first transmission resource being used for uplink transmission, downlink transmission, or sidelink transmission.

[0163] In some embodiments, the first transmission resource includes one or more of time-domain resources, frequency-domain resources, and spatial-domain resources, as well as a transmission direction.

[0164] In some embodiments, the transmission direction of the first transmission resource is fixed. This can also be understood as the transmission directions of the time-domain resources, frequency-domain resources, and spatial-domain resources included in the first transmission resource being the same; that is, when the first transmission resource includes a transmission direction, the time-domain resources, frequency-domain resources, and spatial-domain resources included in the first transmission resource share that transmission direction.

[0165] By binding the first transmission resource to the transmission direction, various forms of half-duplex and full-duplex can be achieved through flexible combinations of multiple first transmission resources. For example, combining x1 uplink first transmission resources, or combining x2 downlink first transmission resources, or combining x1 uplink first transmission resources with x2 downlink first transmission resources, or combining x3 sidelink first transmission resources, or combining x3 sidelink first transmission resources with x1 uplink first transmission resources, or combining x3 sidelink first transmission resources with x2 downlink first transmission resources, or combining x3 sidelink first transmission resources, x1 uplink first transmission resources, and x2 downlink first transmission resources. x1, x2, and x3 are all integers greater than or equal to 1. x1 and x2 may be the same or different, x1 and x3 may be the same or different, and x2 and x3 may be the same or different.

[0166] (3) Regarding baseband processing capability:

[0167] Baseband processing capability is related to the number of RF links and / or the number of baseband processing units.

[0168] In some embodiments, the first transmission resource corresponds to a set of radio frequency (RF) links. This can also be understood as transmissions within the first transmission resource sharing a set of RF links, or transmissions within the first transmission resource being sent or received through the same set of RF links. A set of RF links may include one RF link, two RF links, or three or more RF links.

[0169] Referring to Figure 9, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include some subcarriers within three carriers. Transmission on some subcarriers of carrier 1, carrier 2, and carrier 3 is carried out through radio frequency link 1 and radio frequency link 2. Radio frequency link 1 and radio frequency link 2 correspond to antenna port 0 and antenna port 1, respectively.

[0170] Therefore, the embodiments of this application can fully utilize the frequency bandwidth covered by a set of RF links, avoiding the use of multiple sets of RF links to cover the same frequency bandwidth. The excess RF links can then be used for other frequency bands, or for other antenna ports (increasing the number of antenna ports within the same frequency band), or for other transmission parameter sets (facilitating support for multiple services and multiple bandwidth configurations). Furthermore, the resources corresponding to the same set of RF links are synchronized in time and frequency, reducing synchronization overhead and improving transmission efficiency.

[0171] In some embodiments, a baseband processing unit corresponds to a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) or a set of FFT operations.

[0172] In some embodiments, the first transmission resource corresponds to one baseband processing unit, which can also be understood as the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource corresponding to the same set of FFT operations. This design is particularly suitable for cases where the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include multiple consecutive carriers or multiple consecutive frequency bands, and also for cases where the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include consecutive or non-consecutive resource blocks within a carrier, and also for cases where the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include consecutive or non-consecutive resource blocks within a frequency band, thus enabling the first transmission resource to have higher FFT transformation efficiency and baseband processing efficiency. As shown in Figure 10(a), assuming the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include consecutive first and second carriers, the transmission on the first and second carriers uses the first FFT transformation, that is, the transmission on the first and second carriers corresponds to the same set of FFT operations. As shown in Figure 10(b), assuming the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include non-consecutive first and second sub-bands within the first carrier, the transmission on the first and second sub-bands uses the first FFT transformation, that is, the transmission on the first and second sub-bands corresponds to the same set of FFT operations.

[0173] In some embodiments, the first transmission resource corresponds to multiple baseband processing units, which can also be understood as the frequency domain resource of the first transmission resource corresponding to multiple sets of FFT operations. This design is particularly suitable for situations where the frequency domain resource of the first transmission resource includes discontinuous carriers or discontinuous frequency bands, especially when the carrier spacing or frequency band spacing is large. The frequency domain resource of the first transmission resource includes multiple discontinuous carriers or multiple discontinuous frequency bands, and multiple independent baseband processing units are used to perform independent FFT operations, avoiding idle resources consuming FFT operations, resulting in power waste and reduced FFT operation efficiency. As shown in Figure 10(c), assuming the frequency domain resource of the first transmission resource includes a discontinuous first carrier and a second carrier, transmission on the first carrier uses a first FFT transform, and transmission on the second carrier uses a second FFT transform, the first FFT transform and the second FFT transform are different.

[0174] In some embodiments, the first transmission resource corresponds to a processing level. That is, transmissions within the first transmission resource use the same processing level. Different processing levels correspond to different processing speeds, which can be reflected by processing time.

[0175] For example, the communication protocol defines two processing levels: a first processing capability and a second processing capability. The processing speed of the first processing capability is faster than that of the second processing capability. The first transmission resource corresponds only to the first processing capability or only to the second processing capability. The UE is configured with the processing capability level of the first transmission resource as either the first processing capability or the second processing capability.

[0176] For example, the UE reports that the number of first transmission resources supporting the first processing capability is N1, and the number of first transmission resources supporting the second processing capability is N2. The network device configures the first transmission resources for the UE, and the number of first transmission resources configured for the UE corresponding to the first processing capability should be less than or equal to N1, and the number of first transmission resources corresponding to the second processing capability should be less than or equal to N2.

[0177] In some embodiments, the transmission within the first transmission resource shares a type of processing capability, which can also be understood as the UE's processing capability being divided in units of the first transmission resource. This processing capability includes the ability to process channels / signals. Processing channels / signals may include one or more of the following: receiving channels / signals, detecting channels / signals, decoding channels / signals, demodulating channels / signals, transmitting channels / signals, encoding channels / signals, and modulating channels / signals. Furthermore, the channels / signals can be uplink, downlink, or sidelink. The ability to process channels / signals can be reflected by the number of channels / signals processed, for example, the number of channel detections.

[0178] For example, if a UE is configured with two first transmission resources, where first transmission resource A contains two carriers and first transmission resource B contains only one carrier, then the UE's total PDCCH processing capacity is allocated across these two first transmission resources. Assuming the UE reports support for blind PDCCH detection across three first transmission resources, and the blind PDCCH detection capacity of one of these first transmission resources is N (meaning one first transmission resource can blindly detect N PDCCHs), then the PDCCH detection capacity allocated by the terminal to first transmission resources A and B is: 3*N*1 / 2.

[0179] In some embodiments, the first transport resource corresponds to a set of HARQ processes, or it can be understood that the first transport resource shares a set of HARQ processes.

[0180] For example, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include a first carrier and a second carrier, which are adjacent to or spaced apart. Data with HARQ process 'a' is initially transmitted on the first carrier, and retransmission of this data can be performed on either the first carrier or the second carrier.

[0181] For example, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include the first subcarrier and the second subcarrier of the first carrier, which are adjacent or spaced apart. Data with HARQ process 'a' is initially transmitted on the first subcarrier, and data is retransmitted on either the first or second subcarrier.

[0182] For example, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include a first frequency band and a second frequency band, which are adjacent to or separated from each other. Data with HARQ process 'a' is initially transmitted in the first frequency band, and retransmission of this data can be performed on either the first or second frequency band.

[0183] (4) Regarding transmission parameters:

[0184] In some embodiments, the first transmission resource corresponds to the same transmission parameter configuration, which can also be understood as the first transmission resource sharing a set of transmission parameter configurations. The transmission parameter configuration includes, for example, the configuration of at least one of the following parameters: subcarrier spacing, cyclic prefix (CP) length, modulation scheme, coding scheme, interleaving scheme, coding rate, priority, resource mapping scheme, reference signal configuration, data volume, and number of resource units.

[0185] For example, the first transmission resource may correspond to the same subcarrier spacing and / or CP length. Another example is that the first transmission resource may correspond to the same modulation scheme and / or coding scheme. Yet another example is that the first transmission resource may correspond to the same data volume limit. Yet another example is that the first transmission resource may correspond to the same reference signal configuration. Yet another example is that the first transmission resource may correspond to the same priority. Transmission parameter configuration may include the configuration of any one or more of the above parameters, which are not listed here.

[0186] (5) Regarding the effective date:

[0187] The first transmission resource has an effective time limit, meaning it can be activated or deactivated. Deactivation can also be understood as suspension.

[0188] The effective time of the first transmission resource is determined based on one or more of the following information: broadcast information, higher-layer information, physical layer information, a time-domain resource pattern of the first transmission resource, and time-domain resources of the sensed signal. The physical layer information may be signal or channel scheduling information, or information specifically used to activate or deactivate the first transmission resource.

[0189] For example, the first transmission resource can be activated or deactivated via broadcast information. Alternatively, it can be activated or deactivated via higher-layer information. Or, it can be activated or deactivated via physical layer information. Alternatively, the effective time of the first transmission resource can be determined based on the time-domain resources of the sensed signal; for example, the first transmission resource may only be effective on the time-domain resources occupied by the sensed signal. Alternatively, the effective time of the first transmission resource can be determined based on the pattern of the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource, as discussed in the previous section "About Time-Domain Resources".

[0190] For example, the first transmission resource can be activated via broadcast information. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via higher-layer information. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via physical layer information. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via broadcast information and then via higher-layer information. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via broadcast information and then via physical layer information. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via higher-layer information and then via physical layer information. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via physical layer information and then via higher-layer information. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via broadcast information, and the effective time of the first transmission resource is determined according to the time-domain resource pattern of the first transmission resource. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via higher-layer information, and the effective time of the first transmission resource is determined according to the time-domain resource pattern of the first transmission resource. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via physical layer information, and the effective time of the first transmission resource is determined according to the time-domain resource pattern of the first transmission resource. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via broadcast information or by sensing information. Alternatively, the first transmission resource can be activated via sensing information, with the effective time of the first transmission resource determined based on the time-domain resource pattern of the first transmission resource.

[0191] For example, after a first transmission resource is activated via broadcast information, higher-layer information, or physical layer information, it is deactivated until a timer expires. The timer is configured by the broadcast information, higher-layer information, or physical layer information, or it is determined based on the time-domain resource pattern of the first transmission resource.

[0192] For example, after activating multiple first transmission resources, some of these first transmission resources can be activated through broadcast information, higher-layer information, or physical-layer information.

[0193] For example, after activating multiple first transmission resources via broadcast information, higher-layer information, or physical layer information, some of these first transmission resources are deactivated until a timer expires. The timer is configured by the broadcast information, higher-layer information, or physical layer information, or it is determined based on the time-domain resource pattern of the first transmission resources.

[0194] For example, a UE synchronizes to a cell and reads broadcast information. The UE obtains an initial first transmission resource configuration from the broadcast information, which includes at least a frequency domain resource configuration. For instance, the initial first transmission resource configuration includes: the offset of the first transmission resource relative to the synchronization signal, broadcast information, or common reference point (including time domain offset and / or frequency domain offset), and the bandwidth of the first transmission resource. Furthermore, the initial first transmission resource configuration may also include a spatial domain resource configuration. The initial first transmission resource configuration takes effect after the UE receives the broadcast information and remains in effect until the UE receives the first transmission resource configuration configured by higher-layer information or physical layer information. That is, the initial first transmission resource configuration is activated by the broadcast information and deactivated by higher-layer information or physical layer information.

[0195] For example, the UE receives broadcast information used to configure one or more first transmission resources. These one or more first transmission resources become active after the UE receives the broadcast information and remain active until a timer expires. That is, one or more first transmission resources are activated via broadcast information and deactivated after the timer expires.

[0196] For example, the UE receives first higher-layer information, which is used to configure one or more first transport resources. These one or more first transport resources become active after the UE receives the first higher-layer information and remain active until the UE receives second higher-layer information, physical layer information, or broadcast information. That is, one or more first transport resources are activated by the first higher-layer information and deactivated by the second higher-layer information, physical layer information, or broadcast information.

[0197] For example, the UE receives first higher-layer information, which is used to configure one or more first transmission resources. The effective time of the one or more first transmission resources is determined based on the time-domain resource configuration of a specific signal. For example, the effective time of first transmission resources that aggregate multiple carriers is determined based on the time-domain resources of a location-aware signal, and the one or more first transmission resources are effective only on time-domain units (such as symbols, time slots, or subframes) where the location-aware signal is configured.

[0198] For example, the UE receives first higher-layer information, which is used to configure multiple first transport resources. These multiple first transport resources become active after the UE receives the first higher-layer information and remain inactive until the UE receives second higher-layer information, physical layer information, or broadcast information. That is, multiple first transport resources are activated by the first higher-layer information, and some of these resources are deactivated by the second higher-layer information, physical layer information, or broadcast information.

[0199] For example, the UE receives higher-layer information, which is used to configure one or more first transport resources. These one or more first transport resources become active after the UE receives the higher-layer information and remain active until a timer expires. That is, one or more first transport resources are activated by the higher-layer information and deactivated after the timer expires.

[0200] For example, the UE receives first physical layer information, which is used to configure multiple first transport resources. These multiple first transport resources become active after the UE receives the first physical layer information and remain inactive until the UE receives second physical layer information, higher layer information, or broadcast information. That is, multiple first transport resources are activated by the first physical layer information, and some of these resources are deactivated by the second physical layer information, higher layer information, or broadcast information.

[0201] For example, the UE receives physical layer information, which is used to configure one or more first transport resources. These one or more first transport resources become active after the UE receives the physical layer information and remain active until a timer expires. That is, one or more first transport resources are activated by the physical layer information and deactivated after the timer expires.

[0202] For example, the UE receives physical layer information, which is used to configure multiple first transmission resources. These multiple first transmission resources become active after the UE receives the physical layer information and remain active until a timer expires, at which point some of these first transmission resources are deactivated. In other words, multiple first transmission resources are activated by the physical layer information, and some of them are deactivated after the timer expires.

[0203] It is important to emphasize that all resources within a single first transmission resource are activated or deactivated simultaneously; that is, all resources within a single first transmission resource have the same effective time. If multiple first transmission resources exist, some or all of them may have the same effective time. In other words, multiple first transmission resources can be activated or deactivated simultaneously, or only some of the multiple first transmission resources can be activated or deactivated.

[0204] For example, the UE determines three first transmission resources: TR_n1, TR_n3, and TR_n78. All resources within TR_n1 have the same effective time, as do all resources within TR_n3 and TR_n78. Furthermore, the UE can activate all three first transmission resources simultaneously, or only TR_n1 and TR_n3, or only TR_n1 and TR_n78, or only TR_n1, or only TR_n3, or only TR_n78.

[0205] It should be emphasized that the relevant content in (1) to (5) above can be used alone, or in any combination of two aspects, or in any combination of three aspects, or in any combination of four aspects, or in combination of five aspects. For example, the UE may simultaneously adopt the above-mentioned designs regarding determination method, transmission direction, baseband processing capability, transmission parameters, and effective time. For example, the UE may simultaneously adopt the above-mentioned designs regarding determination method, transmission direction, transmission parameters, and effective time. For example, the UE may simultaneously adopt the above-mentioned designs regarding determination method, transmission direction, and effective time. For example, the UE may simultaneously adopt the above-mentioned designs regarding determination method, transmission direction, and baseband processing capability. For example, the UE may simultaneously adopt the above-mentioned designs regarding determination method, transmission direction, and transmission parameters, etc., and not all combinations are listed here.

[0206] In this application, the number of first transmission resources can be one or more. Here, "multiple" means "at least two," that is, "two or more." For example, multiple first transmission resources means at least two first transmission resources, that is, two or more first transmission resources.

[0207] When the UE and / or network device determine a first transmission resource, the characteristics and determination method of the first transmission resource can be referred to the above embodiments.

[0208] Furthermore, this application also designs a combination of multiple first transmission resources based on a first transmission resource.

[0209] In some embodiments, the plurality of first transmission resources may be agreed upon by a communication protocol, configured by a network device, or reported by a UE. Taking the determination of L first transmission resources as an example, L is an integer greater than 1.

[0210] For example, the L first transmission resources are all agreed upon by the communication protocol, or all configured by the network device, or all reported by the UE.

[0211] For example, the L first transmission resources are defined by the communication protocol and configured by the network device. Alternatively, the L first transmission resources are defined by the communication protocol and reported by the UE. Or, the L first transmission resources are configured by the network device and reported by the UE.

[0212] For example, some of the L first transmission resources are defined by the communication protocol, while others are reported by the UE. Alternatively, some of the L first transmission resources are defined by the communication protocol, while others are configured by the network device. Or, some of the L first transmission resources are configured by the network device, while others are reported by the UE.

[0213] The method for determining L first transmission resources can be found in the previous section on the method for determining one first transmission resource, and will not be repeated here.

[0214] In some embodiments, the maximum value of L is determined by the communication protocol, configured by the network device, or reported by the UE. For example, the maximum value of L is any integer greater than 1, such as 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64.

[0215] In some embodiments, the transmission directions of the plurality of first transmission resources may be the same or different. For example, a portion of the plurality of first transmission resources may be used for uplink transmission, while another portion may be used for downlink transmission. Alternatively, a portion of the plurality of first transmission resources may be used for uplink transmission, while another portion may be used for lateral transmission. Another example is that a portion of the plurality of first transmission resources may be used for downlink transmission, while another portion may be used for lateral transmission. Yet another example is that a portion of the plurality of first transmission resources may be used for downlink transmission, a portion for uplink transmission, and another portion for lateral transmission.

[0216] Taking L primary transmission resources as an example, these resources could be all uplink, all downlink, or all sidelink. Flexible combinations of these L primary transmission resources with the same transmission direction help improve the efficiency of large data transmission and fully utilize available resources.

[0217] For example, the L first transmission resources may include x1 uplink first transmission resources and x2 downlink first transmission resources, or x1 uplink first transmission resources and x3 sidelink first transmission resources, or x2 downlink first transmission resources and x3 sidelink first transmission resources. Alternatively, the L first transmission resources may include: x1 uplink first transmission resources, x2 downlink first transmission resources, and x3 sidelink first transmission resources. By flexibly combining these L first transmission resources with different transmission directions, various forms of half-duplex and full-duplex communication can be achieved.

[0218] Compared to traditional TDD and FDD, the embodiments of this application support more flexible resource combination methods. Compared to SBFD, the embodiments of this application involve fewer logical concepts, which helps to reduce the complexity of communication protocols and implementations. Furthermore, the embodiments of this application are more compatible with implementations, and can use idle resources for other frequency bands, such as using uplink or downlink symbols for other frequency bands, thereby enhancing hardware utilization.

[0219] In the above, x1, x2, and x3 are all integers greater than or equal to 1. x1 and x2 may be the same or different, x1 and x3 may be the same or different, and x2 and x3 may be the same or different. That is to say, among the L first transmission resources, the number of uplink first transmission resources and downlink first transmission resources may be the same or different, the number of uplink first transmission resources and sidelink first transmission resources may be the same or different, and the number of downlink first resources and sidelink first transmission resources may be the same or different.

[0220] In some embodiments, the plurality of first transmission resources satisfy one or more of the following: the plurality of first transmission resources are orthogonal in the time domain; the plurality of first transmission resources overlap in the time domain; the plurality of first transmission resources are orthogonal in the frequency domain; the plurality of first transmission resources overlap in the frequency domain; and the plurality of first transmission resources overlap in both the time domain and the frequency domain.

[0221] For example, multiple first transmission resources may completely or partially overlap in the time domain, or completely or partially overlap in the frequency domain.

[0222] For example, a first portion of a plurality of first transmission resources may contain a second portion of first transmission resources in the time domain, and a first portion of a plurality of first transmission resources may contain a second portion of first transmission resources in the frequency domain.

[0223] For example, multiple first transmission resources are orthogonal in the time domain, and multiple first transmission resources completely or partially overlap in the frequency domain.

[0224] For example, multiple first transmission resources are orthogonal in the time domain, and a first part of the multiple first transmission resources includes a second part of the first transmission resources in the frequency domain.

[0225] For example, multiple first transmission resources are orthogonal in the frequency domain, and multiple first transmission resources completely or partially overlap in the time domain.

[0226] For example, multiple first transmission resources are orthogonal in the frequency domain, and a first part of the multiple first transmission resources includes a second part of the first transmission resources in the time domain.

[0227] In some embodiments, uplink first transmission resources and downlink first transmission resources among a plurality of first transmission resources are associated. For example, uplink first transmission resources and downlink first transmission resources among L first transmission resources are associated.

[0228] In some embodiments, where the plurality of first transmission resources includes at least one uplink first transmission resource and at least one downlink first transmission resource, the at least one uplink first transmission resource is associated with at least one downlink first transmission resource. For example, at least one uplink first transmission resource among L first transmission resources is associated with at least one downlink first transmission resource.

[0229] In some embodiments, where the plurality of first transmission resources include at least one uplink first transmission resource and at least one downlink first transmission resource, one of the at least one uplink first transmission resources is associated with one of the at least one downlink first transmission resources. For example, one of the x1 uplink first transmission resources out of L first transmission resources is associated with one of the x2 downlink first transmission resources.

[0230] For example, one of the L first transmission resources is an uplink first transmission resource associated with one or more downlink first transmission resources.

[0231] For example, multiple uplink first transmission resources among L first transmission resources are associated with one or more downlink first transmission resources.

[0232] For example, one of the L first transmission resources is a downlink first transmission resource associated with one or more uplink first transmission resources.

[0233] For example, multiple downlink first transmission resources among L first transmission resources are associated with one or more uplink first transmission resources.

[0234] The association between the uplink first transmission resource and the downlink first transmission resource may include one or more of the following aspects: power control, measurement results, beamforming, data volume, and priority. For example, the power control of the uplink first transmission resource may be determined based on the measurement results (such as path loss) of the associated downlink first transmission resource. Another example is that the transmit beam of the uplink first transmission resource may be determined based on the receive beam of the associated downlink first transmission resource. Yet another example is that the receive beam of the downlink first transmission resource may be determined based on the transmit beam of the uplink first transmission resource. Yet another example is that the data volume of the uplink first transmission resource may be determined based on the data volume of the downlink first transmission resource. And yet another example is that the uplink first transmission resource and the downlink first transmission resource have the same priority.

[0235] In some embodiments, any B of the L first transmission resources have the same activation time, meaning that any B of the L first transmission resources can be activated or deactivated simultaneously. Wherein, 1 ≤ B ≤ L.

[0236] In some embodiments, the maximum value of B is determined based on one or more of the following: communication protocol agreement, network device configuration, and UE reporting.

[0237] For example, the UE reports the maximum value of B, or the network device configures the maximum value of B, or the communication protocol stipulates the maximum value of B.

[0238] For example, the communication protocol may specify several candidate values, and the UE may select one of these candidate values ​​as the maximum value of B based on its own baseband processing capabilities.

[0239] For example, the maximum value of B is limited by the baseband processing capability reported by the UE. Taking the number of radio frequency links Q reported by the UE as an example, assuming the spatial resource of the i-th first transmission resource is M. i ,but Taking the number of radio frequency links Q and the number of baseband processing units P reported by the UE as an example, assuming that the spatial resource of the i-th first transmission resource is M i ,but And Bmax <P。

[0240] In some embodiments, the effective time of C uplink first transmission resources among the x1 uplink first transmission resources included in the L first transmission resources is the same; that is, any C uplink first transmission resources among the L first transmission resources can be activated or deactivated simultaneously. Wherein, 1≤C≤x1≤L.

[0241] In some embodiments, the maximum value of C is determined based on one or more of the following: communication protocol agreement, network device configuration, and UE reporting. For example, the maximum value of C may be reported by the UE or limited by the baseband processing capability reported by the UE. Taking the number of radio frequency links Q reported by the UE as an example, specifically, the spatial resource of the i-th first transmission resource is M.i ,but Taking the number of radio frequency links Q and the number of baseband processing units P reported by the UE as an example, the spatial resource of the i-th first transmission resource is M. i ,but And C <P。

[0242] In some embodiments, the effective time of D downlink first transmission resources among the x2 downlink first transmission resources included in the L first transmission resources is the same; that is, any D downlink first transmission resources among the L first transmission resources can be activated or deactivated simultaneously. Wherein, 1≤D≤x2≤L.

[0243] In some embodiments, the maximum value of D is determined based on one or more of the following: communication protocol agreement, network device configuration, and UE reporting. For example, the maximum value of D may be reported by the UE or limited by the baseband processing capability reported by the UE. Taking the number of radio frequency links Q reported by the UE as an example, specifically, the spatial resource of the i-th first transmission resource is M. i ,but Taking the number of radio frequency links Q and the number of baseband processing units P reported by the UE as an example, the spatial resource of the i-th first transmission resource is M. i ,but And D <P。

[0244] Figure 11 illustrates a schematic diagram of the first transmission resources provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. It is assumed that the UE reports or is configured with two uplink first transmission resources and one downlink first transmission resource.

[0245] The two uplink first transmission resources correspond to different carrier combinations. For example, uplink first transmission resource U1 corresponds to carrier 1, and uplink first transmission resource U2 corresponds to carriers 2 and 3. Downlink first transmission resource D1 also corresponds to carrier 1. Carrier 1 is a TDD carrier.

[0246] Both uplink first transmission resources are associated with downlink first transmission resource D1. For example, the power control of both uplink first transmission resources is determined based on the path loss measured by downlink first transmission resource D1.

[0247] This application embodiment supports flexible combination of multiple first transmission resources with different transmission directions. Taking the combination of uplink and downlink first transmission resources as an example, it can support any proportion of uplink and downlink services and flexibly meet uplink and downlink transmission requirements.

[0248] Figure 12 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. It is assumed that the UE reports or is configured with one uplink first transmission resource U1 and one downlink first transmission resource D1.

[0249] In some embodiments, the uplink first transmission resource U1 and the downlink first transmission resource D1 have the same frequency domain resources but different time domain resources, which can realize TDD mode. As shown in Figure 12(a), U1 and D1 both occupy carrier 1 and carrier 2, U1 occupies symbols #0 to #8, and D1 occupies symbols #9 to #14.

[0250] In some embodiments, the uplink first transmission resource U1 and the downlink first transmission resource D1 have the same time domain resources but different frequency domain resources, which can realize FDD mode. As shown in Figure 12(b), both U1 and D1 occupy subframe #1, U1 occupies carrier 1, and D1 occupies carrier 3.

[0251] In some embodiments, the uplink first transmission resource U1 and the downlink first transmission resource D1 have the same frequency domain resources and the same time domain resources, which can realize full-duplex mode.

[0252] In some embodiments, the time-domain resources of the uplink first transmission resource U1 and the downlink first transmission resource D1 overlap, that is, the time-domain resources of the uplink first transmission resource U1 and the downlink first transmission resource D1 have identical and different portions. For the identical portion of the time-domain resources, configuring different frequency-domain resources can implement the SBFD mode. As shown in Figure 12(c), U1 occupies time slots #1 to #3, and D1 occupies time slots #3 to #4. The time-domain resources of U1 and D1 overlap in time slot #3. In time slot #3, U1 and D1 occupy different frequency-domain resources; for example, U1 occupies uplink subband 1 in time slot #3, and D1 occupies downlink subband 2 in time slot #3. In time slots #1 to #2, U1 occupies the uplink carrier. In time slot #4, D1 occupies the downlink carrier.

[0253] Therefore, embodiments of this application support various forms of half-duplex and full-duplex, achieving flexible duplex modes. Compared to traditional TDD and FDD, embodiments of this application support more flexible resource combination methods. Compared to SBFD, embodiments of this application involve fewer logical concepts, helping to reduce the complexity of communication protocols and implementations. Furthermore, embodiments of this application are more compatible with implementations, enabling the use of idle resources for other frequency bands, such as using uplink or downlink symbols for other frequency bands, enhancing hardware utilization.

[0254] Figure 13 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. It is assumed that the UE reports or is configured with multiple first transmission resources, including at least one uplink first transmission resource and / or at least one downlink first transmission resource. These multiple first transmission resources correspond to different processing levels and / or different transmission parameter configurations. The time-frequency resources of the multiple first transmission resources overlap (not necessarily completely). The UE determines which first transmission resource to use based on the scheduling signal or channel priority. Different processing levels correspond to different processing speeds, and different transmission parameter configurations correspond to different processing efficiencies.

[0255] Furthermore, multiple first transmission resources can share a radio frequency link, especially when multiple first transmission resources have the same frequency domain resources, sharing a radio frequency link can improve processing efficiency. However, multiple first transmission resources use independent baseband processing units.

[0256] The diagram uses two uplink first transmission resources, U1 and U2, as examples. U1 and U2 have the same frequency domain resources, both occupying carrier 1. U1 and U2 share the radio frequency link, but U1 and U2 use different baseband processing units. When the UE is scheduled to a high-priority channel, it uses radio frequency link 1 and baseband processing unit 1, which support the first processing level, for fast processing. When the UE is scheduled to a low-priority channel, it uses radio frequency link 1 and baseband processing unit 2, which support the second processing level, for regular processing.

[0257] Therefore, the embodiments of this application can realize multiple service modes through flexible resource configuration, supporting the UE to use different first transmission resources when performing different services. Even if different first transmission resources have the same frequency domain resources, different processing speeds and processing efficiencies can be achieved for different services through independent baseband processing unit configuration and independent transmission parameter configuration.

[0258] Figure 14 illustrates a schematic diagram of a first transmission resource provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. It is assumed that the UE reports or is configured with multiple first transmission resources, including at least one uplink first transmission resource and / or at least one downlink first transmission resource. The multiple first transmission resources have the same time-domain resources and different frequency-domain resources. The UE determines which first transmission resource to use based on the scheduling signal or the channel type.

[0259] For example, when a UE is scheduled to sense location signals, it is processed using a radio frequency link and baseband processing unit that supports large bandwidth (e.g., containing multiple carriers). When a UE is scheduled to use a data channel, it is processed using a radio frequency link and baseband processing unit that supports narrow bandwidth (e.g., frequency domain resources less than or equal to one carrier).

[0260] The diagram uses two downlink first transmission resources, D1 and D2, as examples. D1 and D2 have the same time-domain resources. D1's frequency-domain resources include carrier 1 and carrier 2, while D2's frequency-domain resources include a portion of carrier 3's subcarriers. If the UE is scheduled for a sensing and positioning service, downlink first transmission resource D1 is used. If the UE is scheduled for a data transmission service, downlink first transmission resource D2 is used.

[0261] Therefore, the embodiments of this application can support the UE to use different first transmission resources when performing different services through flexible resource configuration. Since different first transmission resources have different frequency domain ranges, they can specifically meet the bandwidth requirements of different services. Especially for sensing services, compared with conventional information transmission services, sensing services usually require larger bandwidth resources. By configuring first transmission resources corresponding to different frequency domain resources, it is possible to simultaneously meet the high-resolution sensing requirements and conventional communication requirements, which helps to achieve integrated communication and sensing.

[0262] For example, keeping the UE's narrowband-enabled RF link and baseband processing unit constantly enabled can save UE power consumption. When the UE is scheduled for high-bandwidth data services, the UE can directly enable the high-bandwidth-enabled RF link and baseband processing unit without disabling the narrowband-enabled RF link and baseband processing unit.

[0263] Referring to D1 and D2 in Figure 14, the UE operates on D1, which supports narrowband, for an extended period, achieving energy savings. After the UE is scheduled for high-bandwidth data services, it quickly activates the RF link and baseband processing unit corresponding to D2, which supports high bandwidth. In particular, compared to the conventional BWP handover method, this embodiment reduces resource handover latency, satisfying both the UE's energy-saving and transmission requirements.

[0264] Figure 15 shows a structural block diagram of a resource determination apparatus provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. This apparatus can be implemented as a terminal device as described above, or as a network device as described above, or as part of a terminal device as described above, or as part of a network device as described above. The apparatus includes a processing module 1510.

[0265] Processing module 1510 is used to determine a first transmission resource, the first transmission resource being time-domain synchronized and / or frequency-domain synchronized, the first transmission resource including one or more of the following: frequency domain resources, time domain resources, and spatial domain resources; wherein, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include at most m consecutive frequency domain resource sets, where m is greater than 1.

[0266] In some embodiments, any two consecutive frequency domain resource sets among the m consecutive frequency domain resource sets are either consecutive or discontinuous.

[0267] In some embodiments, the continuous frequency domain resource set includes: a carrier, or a frequency band.

[0268] In some embodiments, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include: a carrier, or a portion of a subcarrier within a carrier, or m carriers, or a portion of a subcarrier within m carriers, or a frequency band, or a portion of a subband within a frequency band, or m frequency bands, or a portion of a subband within m frequency bands.

[0269] In some embodiments, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource satisfy one or more of the following: the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located in one frequency band; the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located in multiple frequency bands; the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the frequency domain; the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the frequency domain; the numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource is continuous; the numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource is discontinuous; the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource share the spatial domain resources of the first transmission resource.

[0270] In some embodiments, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource include: one or more time units; the time unit includes one or more of the following: symbol, symbol group, subframe, frame, time slot, sub-time slot.

[0271] In some embodiments, the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource satisfy one or more of the following: the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the time domain; the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the time domain; the pattern of the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource is periodic; the pattern of the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource is aperiodic.

[0272] In some embodiments, the spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more of the following: maximum number of antenna ports, maximum number of beams, and highest rank.

[0273] In some embodiments, the first transmission resource is used for: uplink transmission, downlink transmission, or sidelink transmission.

[0274] In some embodiments, the number of the first transmission resources is one or more; wherein, when the number of the first transmission resources is multiple, the transmission directions of the multiple first transmission resources are the same or different.

[0275] In some embodiments, where the plurality of first transmission resources include at least one uplink first transmission resource and at least one downlink first transmission resource, one of the at least one uplink first transmission resources is associated with one of the at least one downlink first transmission resources.

[0276] In some embodiments, the number of uplink first transmission resources and the number of downlink first transmission resources may be the same or different.

[0277] In some embodiments, the first transmission resource satisfies one or more of the following: the transmission direction of the first transmission resource is fixed; the first transmission resource corresponds to a set of radio frequency links; the first transmission resource corresponds to a baseband processing unit; the first transmission resource corresponds to multiple baseband processing units; the first transmission resource corresponds to a set of HARQ processes; the first transmission resource corresponds to a type of processing capability; the first transmission resource corresponds to the same transmission parameter configuration; the first transmission resource corresponds to a type of processing level; the correspondence between the number or index of the first transmission resource and the frequency band is agreed upon by the communication protocol; the number or index of the first transmission resource is configured by the network device; the number or index of the first transmission resource is reported by the terminal device.

[0278] In some embodiments, the effective time of the first transmission resource is determined based on one or more of the following information: broadcast information, higher layer information, physical layer information, a pattern of the time-domain resources of the first transmission resource, and the time-domain resources of the sensed signal.

[0279] In some embodiments, some or all of the plurality of first transmission resources take effect at the same time.

[0280] In some embodiments, the plurality of first transmission resources satisfy one or more of the following: the plurality of first transmission resources are orthogonal in the time domain; the plurality of first transmission resources overlap in the time domain; the plurality of first transmission resources are orthogonal in the frequency domain; the plurality of first transmission resources overlap in the frequency domain; the plurality of first transmission resources overlap in both the time domain and the frequency domain.

[0281] In some embodiments, the terminal device does not expect to receive at least one of the following on resources other than the one or more first transmission resources: downlink data channel, downlink control channel, downlink measurement signal;

[0282] And / or, the terminal device does not expect to transmit at least one of the following on resources other than the one or more first transmission resources: an uplink data channel, an uplink control channel.

[0283] In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a receiving module 1530 and / or a transmitting module 1550.

[0284] In some embodiments, the receiving module 1530 is configured to receive the configuration of the one or more first transmission resources.

[0285] In some embodiments, the receiving module 1530 is configured to receive reporting information related to the one or more first transmission resources.

[0286] In some embodiments, the receiving module 1530 is further configured to receive signals / channels using some or all of the resources in the one or more first transmission resources.

[0287] In some embodiments, the sending module 1550 is used to send the configuration of the one or more first transmission resources.

[0288] In some embodiments, the sending module 1550 is configured to send reporting information related to the one or more first transmission resources.

[0289] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 1550 is further configured to transmit signals / channels using some or all of the resources in the one or more first transmission resources.

[0290] The steps executed by each module in this application embodiment are described in the previous embodiments, such as the related designs of one or more aspects like frequency domain resources, time domain resources, spatial domain resources, determination method, transmission direction, baseband processing capability, and effective time. They will not be repeated here.

[0291] In summary, the apparatus provided in this application supports communication devices in determining one or more first transmission resources. Since the first transmission resources are synchronous, the communication devices do not need to repeat the synchronization process within the first transmission resources, thus saving power consumption. Furthermore, the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resources may include several consecutive sets of frequency domain resources, providing a more flexible resource determination method, which helps to improve resource utilization and avoid resource waste.

[0292] It should be noted that the apparatus provided in the above embodiments is only illustrated by the division of the above functional modules. In practical applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the communication device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. In addition, the apparatus and method embodiments provided in the above embodiments belong to the same concept.

[0293] Figure 16 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this application. The communication device 1600 includes at least one of the following: a receiver 1601, a transmitter 1602, a processor 1603, a memory 1604, and a bus (not shown in the figure).

[0294] In this design, receiver 1601 is used to implement the receiving function, and transmitter 1602 is used to implement the transmitting function. Optionally, receiver 1601 and transmitter 1602 can be implemented as a communication component, which can be a communication chip, and can be referred to as a transceiver. Optionally, receiver 1601 and transmitter 1602 can be implemented as a wireless communication component and / or a wired communication component. Optionally, the wireless communication component includes a wireless communication chip and / or a radio frequency antenna. Optionally, the wired communication component includes a wired communication chip and / or a wired interface.

[0295] The processor 1603 includes one or more processing cores, and the processor 1603 executes various functional applications and information processing by running software programs and modules.

[0296] In some embodiments, the communication device 1600 is used to perform some or all of the steps performed by the terminal device. Alternatively, the communication device 1600 is used to perform some or all of the steps performed by the network device.

[0297] Receiver 1601 can be used to implement the functions and steps of receiving module 1530, transmitter 1602 can be used to implement the functions and steps of sending module 1550, and processor 1603 can be used to implement the functions and steps of processing module 1510.

[0298] The memory 1604 can be used to store a computer program executed by the processor 1603, which executes the computer program to implement the various steps in the above method embodiments.

[0299] Furthermore, the memory 1604 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, including but not limited to: magnetic disks or optical disks, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, and programmable read-only memory (PROM).

[0300] In some embodiments, the memory 1604 may be connected to the processor 1603, the receiver 1601, and the transmitter 1602.

[0301] In some embodiments, receiver 1601 independently receives signals / data, or processor 1603 controls receiver 1601 to receive signals / data, or processor 1603 requests receiver 1601 to receive signals / data, or processor 1603 cooperates with receiver 1601 to receive signals / data.

[0302] In some embodiments, the transmitter 1602 independently transmits signals / data, or the processor 1603 controls the transmitter 1602 to transmit signals / data, or the processor 1603 requests the transmitter 1602 to transmit signals / data, or the processor 1603 cooperates with the transmitter 1602 to transmit signals / data.

[0303] For details not described in this embodiment, please refer to the embodiments above, which will not be repeated here.

[0304] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a chip is also provided, the chip including programmable logic circuits and / or program instructions, which, when the chip is run on a communication device, are used to implement the resource determination method provided in the above-described method embodiments.

[0305] In some embodiments, the chip includes one or more of the following modules: a processing module 1510, a receiving module 1530, and a transmitting module 1550. Related details can be found above and will not be repeated here. Each module can be implemented as a circuit structure.

[0306] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, which stores at least one program that is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the resource determination method provided in the above-described method embodiments.

[0307] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a computer program product is also provided, which includes computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor retrieves the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer instructions to implement the resource determination method provided in the above-described method embodiments.

[0308] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, a computer program is also provided. The computer program includes computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor retrieves the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer instructions to implement the resource determination method provided in the above-described method embodiments.

[0309] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above embodiments can be implemented by hardware or by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk.

[0310] The above are merely optional embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A method for determining resources, characterized in that, The method includes: A first transmission resource is determined, wherein the first transmission resource is time-domain synchronized and / or frequency-domain synchronized, and the first transmission resource includes one or more of the following: frequency domain resources, time domain resources, and spatial domain resources; The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include at most m consecutive frequency domain resource sets, where m is greater than 1.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two consecutive frequency domain resource sets in the m consecutive frequency domain resource sets are either continuous or discontinuous.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The continuous frequency domain resource set includes: carriers, or frequency bands.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include: a carrier, or a portion of a subcarrier within a carrier, or m carriers, or a portion of a subcarrier within m carriers, or a frequency band, or a portion of a subband within a frequency band, or m frequency bands, or a portion of a subband within m frequency bands.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource satisfy one or more of the following: The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located within a frequency band; The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are located in multiple frequency bands; The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the frequency domain; The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the frequency domain; The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource are numbered or indexed consecutively; The numbering or indexing of the frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource is discontinuous; The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource share the spatial domain resources of the first transmission resource.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The time-domain resources of the first transmission resource include: one or more time units; the time unit includes one or more of the following: symbol, symbol group, subframe, frame, time slot, sub-time slot.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The time-domain resources of the first transmission resource satisfy one or more of the following: The time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are continuous in the time domain; The time-domain resources of the first transmission resource are discontinuous in the time domain; The temporal resource pattern of the first transmission resource is periodic; The temporal resource pattern of the first transmission resource is aperiodic.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The spatial resources of the first transmission resource include one or more of the following: maximum number of antenna ports, maximum number of beams, and highest rank.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The first transmission resource is used for: uplink transmission, or downlink transmission, or sidelink transmission.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The first transmission resource satisfies one or more of the following: The transmission direction of the first transmission resource is fixed; The first transmission resource corresponds to a set of radio frequency links; The first transmission resource corresponds to one baseband processing unit; The first transmission resource corresponds to multiple baseband processing units; The first transmission resource corresponds to a set of HARQ processes; The first transmission resource corresponds to a type of processing capability; The first transmission resource corresponds to the same transmission parameter configuration; The first transmission resource corresponds to a processing level; The correspondence between the number or index of the first transmission resource and the frequency band is agreed upon by the communication protocol; The number or index of the first transmission resource is configured by the network device; The number or index of the first transmission resource is reported by the terminal device.

11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The effective time of the first transmission resource is determined based on one or more of the following information: broadcast information, higher layer information, physical layer information, the pattern of the time domain resources of the first transmission resource, and the time domain resources of the sensed signal.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The number of the first transmission resources is one or more; In cases where there are multiple first transmission resources, the transmission directions of the multiple first transmission resources may be the same or different.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, In the case where the plurality of first transmission resources includes at least one uplink first transmission resource and at least one downlink first transmission resource, one of the at least one uplink first transmission resources is associated with one of the at least one downlink first transmission resources.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The number of uplink first transmission resources and the number of downlink first transmission resources included in the plurality of first transmission resources may be the same or different.

15. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that, Some or all of the multiple first transmission resources have the same effective time.

16. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that, The plurality of first transmission resources satisfy one or more of the following: The plurality of first transmission resources are orthogonal in the time domain; The plurality of first transmission resources overlap in the time domain; The plurality of first transmission resources are orthogonal in the frequency domain; The plurality of first transmission resources overlap in the frequency domain; The plurality of first transmission resources overlap in both the time and frequency domains.

17. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that, The terminal device does not expect to receive at least one of the following on resources other than the first transmission resource: downlink data channel, downlink control channel, downlink measurement signal; And / or, the terminal device does not expect to transmit at least one of the following on resources other than the first transmission resource: an uplink data channel, an uplink control channel.

18. A resource determination device, characterized in that, The device includes: The processing module is configured to determine a first transmission resource, wherein the first transmission resource is time-domain synchronized and / or frequency-domain synchronized, and the first transmission resource includes one or more of the following: frequency domain resources, time domain resources, and spatial domain resources; The frequency domain resources of the first transmission resource include at most m consecutive frequency domain resource sets, where m is greater than 1.

19. A communication device, characterized in that, The communication device includes: a processor; a transceiver connected to the processor; and a memory for storing executable instructions of the processor; wherein the processor is configured to load and execute the executable instructions to implement the resource determination method as described in any one of claims 1 to 17.

20. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores at least one program, which is loaded and executed by a processor to implement the resource determination method as described in any one of claims 1 to 17.

21. A computer program product, characterized in that, The computer program product includes computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium, from which a processor retrieves the computer instructions and executes the computer instructions to implement the resource determination method as described in any one of claims 1 to 17.

22. A chip, characterized in that, The chip includes a programmable logic circuit and / or at least a program, the chip being used to implement the resource determination method as described in any one of claims 1 to 17 based on the programmable logic circuit and / or the at least a program.

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